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May 11, 2025

This week's coverage was a wide-ranging mix. The team publishes several explainers and guides, from comparing Canon's two video-creator-focused cameras to breaking down photography essentials like understanding prime and zoom lenses. 

There was also tons of news related to how brands respond to U.S. tariffs and teasers for new gear. 

We hope you enjoy catching up on the coverage, and as always, thank you for being part of our community. 

— Ben
Highlights
A breakthrough for photography might have just come from an unexpected place
Sigma has quietly added JPEGs with embedded brightness maps, providing a stepping-stone to true HDR imagery but with fewer compatibility hurdles.
Canon EOS R50 V vs EOS R50: which is better?
Canon's two EOS R50 models both claim to be good for video creators. But what are the real differences?
Canon talks compact camera comeback, third-party lenses and new users
Canon's senior leadership team spoke to us about demand for new compact cameras, the challenge of selling accessory viewfinders and the future of third-party lenses.
Are cameras TSA approved?
Airport security agencies generally have long lists of rules. Luckily, flying with your camera is typically allowed with few restrictions.
How composition drives Instagram’s “What I See vs. What I Take” trend
Instagram's viral "What I See vs. What I Take" trend can teach us about composition. We talked to two photographers who shared more about their process.
Beyond the kit lens: A beginner-friendly guide to choosing a lens
Choosing a new lens can be overwhelming. If you're ready to move on from a kit lens, this guide will help you decide which may be ideal for you.
Prime and zoom lenses explained: pros, cons and how to decide
Zoom and prime lenses each have their place, but how do you know which to choose?
Human-powered travel: Our May editor's challenge is open for submissions
This month's challenge: show us your best photos of people moving through the world under their own power.
News Updates
DJI drops teaser clip ahead of next week's product launch
Early this morning, DJI dropped a brief teaser clip on its brand channels announcing a new product release for Tuesday, May 13th.
Sigma America announces a price increase on lenses due to US tariffs
Longtime Sigma America president, Mark Amir-Hamzeh, posted a letter on the company's press site confirming a price increase due to US government-imposed tariffs.
Sony’s Xperia phone teaser promises Alpha camera tech in the flagship device
Sony has released a teaser for the next Xperia 1 phone, which will be announced on May 13.
Microsoft unveils an advanced AI lighting tool in Windows Photos
Microsoft unveiled new CoPilot+ PCs and some improvements to its AI-powered image editing applications.
Sony quietly updates FX3 cinema camera with a minor hardware tweak
Sony quietly introduced the FX3A, a subtly revised version of its FX3 full-frame Cinema Line camera with a subtle hardware update.
Panasonic builds anticipation with teaser for May 13 product announcement
Panasonic has unveiled a scheduled YouTube Livestream for an announcement coming on May 13.

 
Further Reading
 
Accessory Roundup: a new way to protect your Sony camera
This week saw the release of some new products, plus some updates on familiar ones.
Capture One introduces new retouching features and a drastic logo change
Capture One is making it easier to edit exclusively with its app with the new Retouch Faces tool. Plus, it also unveiled updated workflows and a new logo.
Tamron is shifting where its lenses are made because of US Tariffs
Tamron recently released its financial results for the first quarter of 2025, revealing that it is adjusting production plans based on the implementation of the US tariffs.
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