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Finalists announced for the 2025 AOP Emerging Talent Awards

For talented photographers to succeed, they need recognition to create momentum and opportunities to advance their careers. The AOP Emerging Talent Awards does just that and spotlights talent when it emerges and needs most support.

Finalists announced in this year’s AOP Photography Awards

The 40th AOP Photography Awards celebrate human creativity in photography, with finalists announced ahead of the live winners' presentation on October 9, 2025, recognising excellence across various categories.

This autumn, Leitz Photographica will auction the late Pope Francis’ Leica M-A for charity: the most extraordinary lot in its history to date

This unique Leica M-A was given to the late Pope Francis by Leica AG and will go up for auction in November at Leitz Photographica in Vienna to raise money for his personal charity. Bidding will open at 30,000 Euros.

Sigma announce a unique 20-200mm zoom and two outstanding primes for L-Mount

Sigma continues to push the lens performance envelope for L-Mount users, with the all-you-need 20-200mm zoom, the low light specialist 35mm f/1.2, and the 3-dimensional rendering 135mm f/1.4

DxO announces updates for PhotoLab, PureRaw and FilmPack

DxO announces updates to PhotoLab, PureRaw, support for new cameras and lenses, and a brand-new version of DxO FilmPack

Viltrox becomes the tenth member of the expanding L-Mount Alliance

The L-Mount Alliance welcomes Viltrox to the growing family of ten partners whose collaboration is advancing the technology of the L-mount standard.
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Fujikina photography festival comes to London in September 2025

The Fujikina photography festival in London will take place on two weekends in September 2025, featuring talks, workshops, exhibitions, and hands-on experiences for photography enthusiasts at multiple venues…

Hasselblad introduces the X2D II, latest version of its 100MP flagship medium-format camera, and XCD 35-100E lens

Hasselblad introduces the X2D II, an updated version of its flagship medium format camera with significant improvements over its predecessor, as well as an impressive standard range zoom lens.

Ricoh GR IV: Latest in the line of cult fixed-lens compacts

The Ricoh GR IV, available from September, features significant upgrades including a new sensor, processor, and enhanced functionality, making it a notable improvement over its predecessor while maintaining its compact design.

Macfilos will be off-air for two hours this evening — London time

Macfilos will be offline on August 21, 2025, from 8 to 10 pm London time for server maintenance, which is expected to last no more than two hours.

Sigma announces the world’s first 200mm f/2.0 full-frame mirrorless prime with outstanding optical performance

The new Sigma 200mm F2 DG OS | Sports lens features an optical design of 19 elements in 14 groups, including 2 FLD and 2 SLD glass element to achieve exceptionally high optical performance.

Leica M11 Family firmware update 2.5.1

Leica M11 firmware update 2.5.1 enhances wireless security, adds memory formatting, fixes battery warnings, and ensures compliance with EU regulations. Users should follow update precautions for optimal functionality.
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