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Thypoch Simera 50mm f/1.4 review praises Leica-style feel, sharp optics

Thypoch’s Simera 50mm f/1.4 aims at Leica M shooters who want classic handling, modern sharpness, and a price that doesn’t sting.

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GoPro teases Mission 1 Pro ILS as a compact cinema camera

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Thypoch adds ultra-wide 16mm T1.9 to Simera-C cinema lineup

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Roberto De Micheli’s versatile kit spans wildlife, fashion and travel

Roberto De Micheli’s bag is a lesson in range: a medium-format fashion setup, a Canon backup, and support gear that moves from studio to travel.

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Leica expands classic look with Metal Gray M11-P, Q3, D-Lux 8

Leica’s new Metal Gray finish lands on the M11-P first, with matching lenses, accessories and pricing that keep the focus on collectibility.

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Macro lens reveals frog embryo in award-winning wildlife photo

A backyard pool, a probe lens and patience produced a frog embryo image so intimate it won Hidden Britain and still feels bigger than the garden.

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Leica pushes Xiaomi to keep smartphone photos more authentic

Leica is pushing Xiaomi to keep shadows, color, and contrast closer to reality, even as the 17T phones add two very different image pipelines.

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Nik Collection 9 tackles masking, grading, and blend workflow pain points

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PPP Cameras hides AirTags inside Leica M body and lens caps

PPP Cameras turned Leica body and lens caps into AirTag hideouts, giving owners a stealthier way to track gear that can cost thousands.

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ArcBlue C42 aims to simplify deep-sky astrophotography with full-frame sensor

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Micro Four Thirds warns YoloLiv lens may break compatibility rules

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Canon's next PowerShot may ditch the V series, arrive in late 2026

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Polaroid launches reclaimed purple instant film in limited edition pack

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How to photograph mountain gorillas in Uganda’s dim forest

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Sony FX3 II rumor points to dual processors and global shutter

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Rene Matić wins Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize for identity study

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Axcel reportedly puts Capture One up for auction as sale plans evolve

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How Maddie McGarvey blended reporting and photography to tell a prison story

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7artisans launches affordable 135mm F1.8 autofocus lens for Nikon Z

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Viltrox Vintage Z1 Pro adds TTL and high-speed sync to compact flash

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UK photography prize longlist spotlights archives, memory and cinema

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Halide Mark III brings AI-free iPhone photography with new Looks

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Adobe Camera Raw 18.3.1 adds better masking and color grading tools

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Calibrite’s Display Plus HL brings hardware calibration to Apple displays

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Canon's compact RF 20-50mm zoom charms still photographers, too

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