Adobe reaches a $150 million settlement with the Department of Justice, the Getty Museum acquires a landmark Irving Penn series, and there is new gear worth knowing about from Manfrotto and Laowa.

The photography world lost one of its most courageous voices this week. Paul Conroy, war photographer, survivor of the Homs siege, and one of the most principled photojournalists of his generation, died of a heart attack at 61. We also cover the Sony World Photography Awards Professional finalists, the Hasselblad Award, Catherine Opie at the National Portrait Gallery, 2025 camera sales data, and the new OM System 50-200mm f/2.8 IS PRO.

The world of photography just converged on Yokohama for CP+ 2026 and the results are a dream for monochrome enthusiasts. This year was not about chasing megapixels but about reclaiming the soul of the craft. We saw a massive shift toward lightweight professional glass like the new Nikon 70-200mm and a surprising surge in tactile retro designs from Canon that prioritize the ritual of shooting over technical perfection. Perhaps most importantly the record breaking attendance and a flourishing zine market proved that the photography community is more alive and connected than ever.

Nikon's new Z5II mirrorless camera offers exciting features for artists working in black and white. Its full-frame sensor and impressive low-light capabilities promise to elevate our monochrome vision.

As the doors close on the largest CP+ show in history, the message from Yokohama is clear: the era of chasing "perfect" specs is giving way to a new era of "character." From Canon’s surprising retro box-camera prototype to Nikon’s record-breaking lightweight 70-200mm, the industry is finally listening to photographers who want tools that feel like extensions of their hands rather than just computers with lenses. We break down the most relevant news for the monochrome community in our weekly roundup.

A legendary name in lenses just expanded its M-system lineup with a new 35mm f/1.2 Noctilux. We're talking about a tool that promises incredible light-gathering and razor-thin depth of field, perfect for our monochrome craft.

From the viral "Andrew" car snap that defined the news cycle to Getty’s experimental thermal imaging at the Winter Olympics, this week’s roundup explores the cutting edge of photojournalism and the "wildly retro" resurgence of monochrome only cameras.

From Ricoh's massive firmware update to the defining photos of the Winter Olympics, here are the biggest stories in photography this week.

Nikon's Z f camera recently got an update that speaks to the heart of classic photography. We're diving into the new in camera film grain feature.

Ricoh has released a major firmware update for the GR IV, adding an electronic shutter to the standard model and improving overall system stability.