The Ricoh GR IV Monochrome is the most relevant gear story for the Collective in months. Daido Moriyama has a major exhibition opening in Paris. And someone built a film camera that develops photographs inside itself. Here is everything worth knowing this week.

A busy week coming out of NAB. Panasonic has a new 40mm prime worth knowing about, Canon's anniversary compact is already selling out, and Blackmagic just announced something that could change how a lot of photographers edit.

A big week for gear. GoPro has made the most ambitious product announcement in its history. DJI launched the Osmo Pocket 4. NAB opened in Las Vegas. And Viltrox keeps expanding its lens lineup in ways that matter to serious photographers.

A big week. Artemis II returned from the Moon with 10,000 photographs. The Salgado auction closed in New York. Lee Miller opens in Paris. And there is new gear and exhibition news worth knowing about.

A big week. Sony has effectively shut down its memory card business due to the flash shortage, DNG is now an international standard, and Annie Leibovitz was photographing soccer players in Atlanta. Here is everything worth knowing.

Kodak drops six new films, Martin Parr's first posthumous show opens in Paris, and Panasonic and Viltrox both have announcements worth paying attention to this week.

Fujifilm announces the Instax Mini 13, Sony takes its authenticity solution to video, and there is new gear and exhibition news worth knowing about this week.

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.