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Very Large Telescope Captures a Close-up of the Triangulum Galaxy
Mar 23, 2026
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
A new spectroscopic view of the nearby spiral galaxy Messier 33 (Triangulum Galaxy) shows how modern integral-field instruments transform galaxy imaging into quantitative physical mapping….
Panasonic Rolls Out Major Firmware Updates Across LUMIX Cameras, Lenses, and Apps
Mar 23, 2026
Alysa Gavilan
Panasonic rolls out major LUMIX firmware updates across cameras, lenses, and apps, adding new features, improved stability, and expanded accessory support for photographers and videographers.
DECam Photographs One of the Oldest Stars in the Universe
Mar 23, 2026
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
Astronomers investigating the earliest phases of chemical enrichment in nearby dwarf galaxies have identified one of the most ancient stars known beyond the Milky Way….
Exposing Engineering Ponders the Question: “What if I Just Built My Own Camera from Scratch?”
Mar 21, 2026
David Prochnow
Exposing Engineering is on a quest. A quest to build a unique camera. And not just any camera. This one is 3D-printed, modular, and, most…
A Year After His Death, AI Val Kilmer Will Star in a Movie. I’m Terrified
Mar 20, 2026
Dunja Đuđić
A year after Val Kilmer’s passing, a generative AI version of the actor will co-star in an independent film titled As Deep as the Grave….
Nikon-Inspired Casio Watch Lets Photographers Wear Their Passion
Mar 19, 2026
Alysa Gavilan
The N168 watch from PPPCameras brings Nikon’s iconic design to a wearable timepiece, featuring a bold yellow dial, canvas strap, and camera-inspired accents for photography enthusiasts. Pre-orders open May 2026.
In a Shocking “Development,” The Darkroom Now Sells a Camera
Mar 19, 2026
David Prochnow
World-renowned film processing laboratory, The Darkroom, has been a mainstay of the photographic community since 1976. In fact, it’s known by film photographers as the…
News…FLASH; the New Viltrox Vintage Z2 Flash Wishes it was the 1970s, but with USB-C Charging
Mar 19, 2026
David Prochnow
Viltrox is going vintage. At first glance, the new Viltrox Vintage Z2 Mini TTL On-Camera Flash seems determined to win a fashion contest rather than…
Adobe’s Subscription Fight Ends in $150 Million DOJ Settlement
Mar 18, 2026
Alysa Gavilan
Adobe reaches a $150 million settlement with the US Department of Justice over alleged misleading subscription practices, including difficult cancellations and undisclosed fees, resolving claims under the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act.
No Photos, Please! Pentagon Blocks Press Over ‘Unflattering’ Shots of Hegseth
Mar 18, 2026
Alex Baker
You know that sinking feeling after a night out, when someone in your crowd tags you and posts unflattering photos on social media? Well, imagine…