Photography News

Compact fixed-lens cameras have been getting more and more popular in recent years, and the Leica Q series holds a spot at the top of that category. While the Q3 is already more than a couple of years old, there are some updates to the camera that make it more enticing.

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The 50mm is the lens most people buy first because it's the cheapest prime in the catalog, and plenty of them spend the first few months shooting it wide open just to see the background melt. Fewer people learn to see at that focal length, and the habits that work at 28mm or 35mm tend to fall apart once you move to something tighter.

 

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Whenever I've photographed weddings, world events, landscapes, or anything else, it's not been uncommon for other photographers to come up and start a chat about gear. And as someone who's worked for a major camera company and taught photography for almost two decades, I've always been happy to engage in talks about megapixels, autofocus, and dynamic range. 

But then the other day, when photographing the 9/11 Tribute in Light in New York City, it happened, and it hit me: I don't really think about this stuff anymore. I haven't for a long time.

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Classic camera design keeps showing up on new releases, but the vintage look in your photos comes from the glass, not the body. Cheap, older lenses can deliver a character that no retro-styled body will fake for you.

 

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Nikon has introduced the Z5IIC, a full-frame mirrorless camera combining accessible operation with excellent image quality. The 24.5-megapixel camera features touchscreen control, a portable flat-top design, and autofocus that recognises fish, people, pets, vehicles and birds. In-body stabilisation and ISO up to 64000 handle low-light shooting, with the camera available from October 2026 at £1,349.

 

From Nikon:

 

Sales Start Date: October 2026

Recommended Retail prices:

• Z5IIC Body - £1,349 (UK), €1,649 (ROI)
• Z5IIC Lens Kit (w/ 24-50mm) - £1,609 (UK), €1,959 (ROI)
• Z5IIC Lens Kit (w/24-200mm) - £2,049 (UK), €2,479 (ROI)
• Z5IIC Lens Kit (w/24-70 f/4 S) - £1,879 (UK), €2,279 (ROI)

 

Nikon announces the Z5IIC, a powerful beginner-friendly full-frame mirrorless camera that lets people shoot with confidence from day one. By pairing familiar touchscreen operation with acclaimed Nikon Z technology and flexible creative features, the Z5IIC makes it easy to achieve stunning photos and video in any light. Even if it's someone's first full-frame mirrorless camera, they'll feel in control from the very first shot.

With its streamlined, flat-top design, the Z5IIC is a truly portable full-frame camera that meets people where they're at and stays with them as their skills grow. The 24.5 MP FX image sensor and powerful EXPEED 7 processor ensure stunning full-frame image quality that goes beyond everyday smartphone photography.  Colours, textures, and details won't get lost in low light, backlit scenes can be captured in all their glory, and in-camera image stabilisation keeps handheld shots sharp. Focusing on subjects as they move, even in dim light, is beautifully simple thanks to an intelligent autofocus system that can recognise people, pets, vehicles, and birds, and the Z5IIC is the first Nikon Z camera to recognise fish as well.

Touchscreen operation makes controlling the Z5IIC feel instinctive, while the high-resolution Vari-angle monitor unlocks all the angles and provides a clear view of the frame. To attain beautiful results quickly, 15 scene modes optimise settings for different subjects and moods, and Nikon's Imaging Recipes and Film Grain feature make it simple to experiment with the look of photos and video in-camera. Meanwhile, automatic firmware updates simplify keeping the camera up to date and, wherever someone's interests lie, there's a NIKKOR Z lens ready to capture the beauty they see.

Zurab Kiknadze, Product Manager, Nikon Europe says: "With Z5IIC, we wanted to make full-frame photography feel effortless and approachable, without compromising image quality or creative freedom. It's a camera you can pick up and take anywhere as you grow your skills. Wherever you're at in your creative journey, you can trust it to deliver great-looking images and video."

 

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Summary of key features: Z5IIC

 

Stunning full-frame image quality: a 24.5-MP FX sensor with wide dynamic range renders richer detail, deeper colours, and smoother bokeh.

Simple, intuitive operation: familiar touchscreen control and a high-resolution Vari-angle screen make it simple to capture photos and video from creative angles.

15 scene modes: from vivid sunsets and neon nightscapes to playful pets, scene modes optimise camera settings to suit different subjects and moods for beautiful results.

Superb portability: the streamlined flat-top design makes it easy to slip this full-frame camera into a bag, and right back out again. A well-shaped grip provides a comfortable, confident hold whether carrying the camera or shooting with one hand.

Intelligent autofocus: people, pets, vehicles, birds, and now even fish. Multi-subject detection and sensitivity down to -10 EV1 lets the AF system focus reliably on subjects, even after dark.

Powerful in-body image stabilisation: up to 7.52 stops of in-camera Vibration Reduction keeps handheld shots steady, and Focus Point VR keeps subjects sharp anywhere in the frame.

Brilliant low-light shots: ISO sensitivity goes all the way up to ISO 64000 for stills and ISO 51200 for video. Intelligent noise reduction ensures clear results even at high ISOs.

Fast burst speeds: photographers can shoot at up to 14 fps to capture active subjects, then select the perfect frame or keep the whole sequence.

Richly detailed 4K video: video shooters can upload high-quality footage straight from the camera, or record 4K/60p3 footage in N-RAW and edit it later.

Nikon Imaging Cloud: Z5IIC users can experiment with colour by downloading image recipes from Nikon, RED, and Nikon creators straight to the camera.

Film Grain: recreates the nostalgic look of analogue film by adding a grainy effect to photos or video, and it can be paired with Imaging Recipes.

Rugged build: a tough yet lightweight magnesium alloy frame protects the Z5IIC, and the camera is sealed to keep dust and moisture out.4

NIKKOR Z lenses: a world of new perspectives and creative possibilities awaits with Nikon's wide range of interchangeable full-frame mirrorless lenses.

For more information, please visit the Nikon website.

 

FOOTNOTES:

1 In Photo mode using Single-servo AF (AF-S), Single-point AF (centre), at ISO 100 equivalent and a temperature of 20°C/68°F with a f/1.2 lens.

2 Up to 7.5-stop VR based on CIPA 2024 Standard. Yaw/Pitch/Roll compensation performance when using the NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S (telephoto end, NORMAL mode).

3 4K/60p video recording is available in DX crop mode.

4 Complete dust- and drip-resistant performance is not guaranteed in all situations or under all conditions.

© Sony World Photography Awards / World Photography Organisation

 

Organisers of the Sony World Photography Awards have revealed the jury panel and official exhibition dates for the landmark 20th edition. Set to return to London’s Somerset House from 15 April to 3 May 2027, the flagship showcase celebrates two decades of global visual storytelling. Independent curator Monica Allende returns as Chair of the Jury alongside a distinguished panel of international gallery directors, curators, and editors who will oversee the 2027 competition.

 

From Sony:

 

• Judges for the 20th edition of the Sony World Photography Awards announced
• 2027 exhibition opens at Somerset House, London from 15 April – 3 May 2027
• 2026 travelling exhibition is open in Milan until 4 October, in Johannesburg until 22 January 2027, and opens in Berlin on 8 October

 

The Sony World Photography Awards announce today the jury and London exhibition dates for the landmark 20th edition.

In their two-decade-long history, the Sony World Photography Awards have become the definitive reference point for contemporary visual storytelling, honouring the remarkable creativity and dedication of photographers working today. A celebration of the stories and images shaping our culture, the Awards show the diverse possibilities of the medium.

Organised by Creo, the Awards form the core part of its photography programming strand, the World Photography Organisation. Sony supports the Awards to give an international platform to artists working in photography, and to push forward the global discourse on the medium today.  

 

2027 JUDGES

 

Following the success of the 2026 edition, which received over 430,000 images, and now entering their second decade, the Awards are open for entries and free to all photographers. For the landmark 20th edition, the Awards welcomes back Monica Allende as Chair of the Jury for the Series competition and curator of the London exhibition at Somerset House.

Allende is accompanied by a panel of specialists in the visual arts from across the globe, all contributing their unique expertise, insights and perspectives. The 2027 jury comprises: 

 

Series Competition:

• Monica Allende, Independent Curator and Photography Consultant, Chair of the Jury, UK
• Santiago Escobar-Jaramillo, Photographer & Editor at Raya Editorial, Colombia
• Peipei Han, Director of Exhibitions, Fotografiska Shanghai, China
• Candice Jansen, Manager, New Archival Visions Programme, University of the Western Cape, South Africa
• Amanda Renshaw, Independent Curator, Writer and Publishing Consultant, UK
• Pauline Vermare, Phillip and Edith Leonian Curator of Photography, Brooklyn Museum, USA

 

Single Image & Youth competitions:

Maja Dyrehauge Gregersen, Managing Director, Copenhagen Photo Festival, Denmark

 

Student competition:

Menno Liauw, Founder and Director of the FUTURES Foundation, Netherlands

 

NEW IN 2027

 

The 2027 edition broadens the Awards’ range through new categories across the competitions, presenting expanded opportunities for fresh perspectives on visual storytelling. The Series (previously Professional) and Single Image (previously Open) competitions are re-named, further defining and clarifying their scope. Photographers are welcome to enter different projects to both competitions, enabling those with diverse portfolios to enter work from across their practice, be it a series or a striking single photograph.

 

New Series competition Category

Histories: This category invites photographers to explore how histories - personal, cultural, and collective - shape our world today, from traditions and everyday rituals to the events and forces that have left their mark on nations and peoples. This category is for projects that engage, explore, or re-examine the past, as well as work that looks at the contemporary through a historical lens. We welcome archival and found image interventions that revisit, re-contextualise, or breathe new life into the past. 

 

New Single Image competition Category

Animal Portraits: This category celebrates the beauty, personality, and spirit of animals through portraiture. Judges are looking for images that capture the subject’s expression and character, from beloved pets to majestic wildlife and marine life, to reptiles and insects; portraits that honour and showcase the remarkable diversity of the animal kingdom. 

 

2027 LONDON EXHIBITION AND 2026 TRAVELLING EXHIBITION DATES 

 

The Sony World Photography Awards 2027 exhibition begins its international journey at Somerset House, London, from 15 April to 3 May 2027. A fixture of the cultural calendar in London, the acclaimed exhibition, curated by Monica Allende, features a selection of winning and shortlisted images from the 2027 Awards, as well as special presentations by the Photographer of the Year 2026 Citlali Fabián and the Outstanding Contribution to Photography 2027, to be announced in November.

The Sony World Photography Awards 2026 is currently on view in Johannesburg, South Africa (until 22 January 2027), at the Roger Ballen Centre for Photography, marking the Awards’ debut presentation in South Africa. The exhibition then continues to travel to other destinations: 

• Milan, Italy, 10 June - 4 October 2026
• Berlin, Germany,  9 October 2026 - 7 February 2027
• Matera, Italy, 14 November - 10 December 2026
• Bisceglie, Italy, 12 - 30 December 2026 

 

2027 DEADLINES AND PRIZES 

 

The Sony World Photography Awards opened to submissions on 1 June 2026. Full competition and category descriptions can be found at worldphoto.org.

Deadlines for submission to the four competitions are as follows:

• Series: 12 January 2027 16:00 GMT
• Single Image: 5 January 2027 16:00 GMT
• Student: 27 November 2026 16:00 GMT
• Youth: 5 January 2027 16:00 GMT

All category winners of the Series, Single Image, Youth and Student competitions receive Digital Imaging equipment from Sony. The prestigious Photographer of the Year receives a cash prize of $25,000 (USD) as well as a solo presentation of their work as part of the Sony World Photography Awards exhibition in London the following year. The Single Image Competition Winner and the winner of the Sustainability Prize each receive $5,000 (USD). All winning and shortlisted photographers’ projects are exhibited at the annual Sony World Photography Awards exhibition in London, and will then tour internationally. The winning images are also published in the annual Awards’ book, sold at the exhibition and available online. Series competition category winners and finalists are invited to Insights, a day of tailored sessions with leading industry figures in London. Coming from commercial, curatorial, and institutional backgrounds, these experts offer the photographers specialised guidance on expanding their network and practice. 

For more information about the Sony World Photography Awards and upcoming announcements and events, please visit worldphoto.org.  

 

Previously, we've spent some time looking for interesting shop fronts to photograph but now we want you to lift your eyes a little higher in search of a good shop sign and pay more attention to what's actually on display in the windows. 

Displays in shop windows are designed to grab our attention and steer us towards the entrance of the shop in hope we'll part with our money. Some stores, particularly at Christmas, spend hours planning and then preparing their window displays. A lot of thought goes into how to use the space, what colours the mannequins should wear and how they should be posed making them an interesting photographic project as you walk down the High Street.
 

1. What Gear Do I Need?

A medium zoom lens will get you close to the signs without you having to borrow some ladders off a window cleaner and it'll also work for capturing shop windows too. You'll also need to carry a tripod if you plan on returning later in the evening when the neon's get switched on. It'll also help if you have a camera that performs well in low light and if you don't want the street reflected in your shot take a polariser along as well.  

 

2. Have A Walk Along The High Street

There are lots and lots of shops on the High Street which means you don't just have to settle for the first shop you come across. Spend some time really looking at the displays paying attention to the colours, poses and other items they use to really make the window stand out. Remember, a more interesting display will give you a better-looking image so a short observation walk is worth it. See if you can find shops that aren't chains. In Sheffield, there are several retro clothing stores and a joke shop which always have unique and sometimes entertaining window displays. Fancy dress shops are another one that's almost guaranteed to have a loud and amusing window display to photograph.

 

3. Minimise Reflections

Unless you want a photo that shows the display as well as what's happening on the street, which can work well sometimes, you'll need a way to minimise the reflection. Stepping further away from the window and using your zoom lens to fill the frame can help but the simplest and if you're on the edge of a road also the safest way to do it is to fit a polarising filter. This will reduce the reflection and give you a clear shot of what's inside. If you find the sun causes glare just move your feet to remove the problem or if that doesn't work come back later on when the sun's changed position.  

 

4. Work From A Higher Level

When it comes to signs when you stand on the street and look up at them, it's fine when you're looking for the nearest bakery but in your photos, it won't always work. To combat this, just step a little further back or better still find something to stand on that will give you a little more height. You could try holding the camera above your head but this won't help you with framing unless you have a camera that features a vari-angle LCD screen. 

 

5. To Zoom Or Not To Zoom? 

If a sign's particularly interesting or amusing zoom right in and fill the frame with the sign. Or are you going to put them into context showing some of the street or the shop front in the shot? If you do include the store pop on a polariser so you don't catch your reflection in the windows. This works particularly well with old buildings or with unique stores that have displays that will add to the image.

Standing at one end of the High Street quite close to the buildings looking up will give you the chance to capture several signs all in one shot or try waiting until the sun's began to set and photograph the many neon signs that decorate our streets. Just watch for camera shake as you'll be using slightly longer exposures and take a look around your image to see if there's any flare from some of the lights. Having said that, this can work well sometimes, especially on wet evenings.  

In busy towns and cities, you'll find plenty of signs, often grouped together, along the tall buildings that line the streets. If possible, find a higher spot, as you do when shooting a cityscape, and use a wider focal length to capture the signs and buildings in one image. They can look busy, but the bright signs and bustling surroundings will really sum up the feeling of a busy city. 

 

You've read the technique, now share your related photos for the chance to win prizes: Daily Forum Competition  

Wedding photography has always seemed safe from AI, since someone still has to stand in the room with a camera when the vows happen. That assumption gets shakier every year as editing, culling, marketing, and even business planning shift onto software anyone can pick up for the price of a cheap subscription.

 

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The latest winner of our popular daily photography theme which takes place in our forums have been chosen and congratulations go to kenwil (Day 22 - River).

 

Daily Theme Runners-Up

If you didn't win this time, keep uploading your images to the daily competition forum for another chance to win! If you're new to the Daily Theme, you can find out more about it in the Daily Theme Q&A. 

Well done to our latest runners-up, too, whose images you can take a look at below.

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Night Architecture

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Day 18

Cats

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Day 19

Textures

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Day 20

Safari

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Ducks

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Day 23

Mist / Fog

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You’ll find the Daily Themes, along with other great photo competitions, over in our Forum. Take a look to see the latest daily photo contests. Open to all levels of photographer, you’re sure to find a photography competition to enter. Why not share details of competitions with our community? Join the camaraderie and upload an image to our Gallery.

Photoshop has picked up a run of new AI features and reworked adjustment layers over the past year, and each one arrives with the promise of a faster, simpler workflow. When a tool you use every day changes how it behaves, you need to know whether the new version saves you time or costs you image quality, responsiveness, and generative credits.

 

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User-generated visual content is steadily pushing photographers and videographers out of commercial work. It's easy to dismiss its creators as amateurs and cheap labor, but brands aren't choosing them by accident, and ignoring the shift won't slow it down. The only real question is how to adapt.

 

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One aspect of photography that is often misunderstood is that when you take a picture you are not capturing an instant but rather a period in time. During this period things happen and the choices you make when taking your picture will fundamentally change the results you get. Movement in photographs should be captured deliberately, making sure that it looks like that was the plan. A picture that is just a little blurred will usually look just that, a little blurred. 

Any camera can capture movement but the amount of control you have will determine the amount of movement that you are able to show. The longer the shutter speed the more movement can be captured. Consider the best camera modes to use for your situation. 

For most pictures featuring movement, you should use a tripod but there will be times when just shooting plenty of pictures hand-held will be a better strategy.
 

1. Techniques to adopt

The technique you need to adopt will depend upon what you are trying to say. Digitally you can shoot and review what is happening and if the movement is too much use a faster speed; if they are too ‘static’ use a slower speed. Typically you should try shooting at about 1/15th or 1/30th with a reasonably fast subject. Panning can be done on a tripod, but the results will be quite different. It is essential if using a tripod (or monopod) that the camera should be able to follow the action accurately if the moving action is at an angle to the camera movement you will struggle to get usable pictures. 

 

2. Blur can be good

However, this doesn't mean you have to keep the subject sharp. In this shot of the Tour de France, nothing is really sharp, but there is a clear difference between the blurriness of the crowd and the slightly sharper rider and this makes the picture more dynamic. 
 

3. But does the camera need to move?

Sometimes it is not necessary for the camera to be moving at all. Fixing the camera on a tripod and letting the subject move will give an altogether different result. This same technique can be used at night to get car lights on the roads which can be a very effective way of showing movement. Machinery is also a good source of subject as they often look much more interesting in action than at rest – or frozen with flash. Panning can help you to keep the subject sharp.

In some situations, flash can be used though; if you set the camera to slow-sync you can have the combination of a blurred image with a sharp one overlaid on it. If possible set the camera to ‘rear’ or ‘second curtain’ sync or the subject will appear to be moving backwards.

Whatever you approach, though, try and make the movement you capture to say something about the subject – that is what will make the picture work.
   

Aritz Arambarri Goenaga – Vistas Desde El Abandono (2026)

 

The World Sports Photography Awards 2027 is now open for entries, accepting free submissions from sports photographers across 24 categories. Entrants can submit up to 10 images captured between December 2025 and November 2026 before the November 23, 2026 deadline. The 2027 edition also updates category structures and continues the 'Canon Emerging Talent' award, with eligibility adjusted to focus on emerging photographers under 25.

 

From Canon:

 

World Sports Photography Awards sponsored by Canon and celebrated as the world's foremost showcase of sports photography, has today opened entries for its much-anticipated 2027 edition. Entry remains free, with the awards honouring the most gifted sports photographers from around the globe and celebrating images that convey the drama, emotion, and physicality at the heart of sport. Judged by leading figures spanning sport, media, photography, branding, and the broader creative sector, the World Sports Photography Awards continues to stand as the world's biggest celebration of sports photography.

The 2026 edition marked a breakthrough year, attracting over 4,200 entries from photographers in 123 countries and spanning more than 60 sports. Extensive international media coverage, coupled with support from leading sports organisations, underlined the awards' continued global growth and rising influence.

Commenting on Canon's sponsorship of the awards and what we can expect for 2027, World Sports Photography Awards Co-Founder, Simon Burton, said: "Canon has been the perfect partner for the World Sports Photography Awards, and there's no name more synonymous with sports photography. Building on such a fantastic first year together, we're thrilled to continue this relationship as we head into year two. It's been another remarkable year for sport around the globe, and we can't wait to see the images photographers submit this year, capturing the passion and drama of sport across every discipline and every corner of the world."

Canon has a long and proud history in sports photography, equipping generations of photographers with the tools to capture iconic sporting moments that have defined eras. The introduction of the 'Canon Emerging Talent' award in the 2026 edition has shown amazing success and looks to bring along the next era of great sports photographers once again in 2027. This dedicated category will continue recognising young and upcoming talent, with the age of the award dropping slightly to under the age of 25 to better capture the essence of the award.

Richard Shepherd, Product Marketing Senior Manager, Imaging at Canon Europe, adds: "Canon has a proud legacy of supporting professional sports photographers and helping them capture the moments that define sporting history. Following the success of the 'Canon Emerging Talent' award in 2026, we're delighted to continue our support for the next generation of sports photographers in 2027. By recognising emerging talent and giving young photographers a platform to showcase their creativity and passion, we hope to help them take the next step in their careers and tell the powerful stories at the heart of sport."

With this announcement, the 2027 awards are now officially open for entries. Participants from across the industry and globe are invited to submit their work and gain recognition on one of the most celebrated stages in the field.

For 2027, photographers are invited to submit up to 10 images captured between December 2025 and November 2026 across 24 sports categories. Submissions are free of charge and close on 23 November 2026. Please note that images entered in the 2026 competition are not eligible. We have also made some adjustments to the categories, which we ask photographers to be aware of when entering.

 
Key details:

• Entries open: 09 September 2026
• Submission deadline: 23 November 2026
• Eligibility: Up to 10 images taken between December 2025 – November 2026
• Categories: 24 sports categories
• Cost: Free of charge

 

The World Sports Photography Awards, sponsored by Canon, continue to celebrate the art of sports photography – showcasing the images and photographers that inspire audiences around the world.

For rules and regulations, please visit the Rules page, T&C's and other FAQs here.

For more information and to enter, visit: www.worldsportsphotographyawards.com

© OM SYSTEM

 

OM SYSTEM has unveiled the new PEN camera, the first PEN series model under the OM SYSTEM brand. The compact rangefinder design pairs an electronic viewfinder with IPX1-rated dust and splashproof construction, a first for the PEN series. It combines a 20.37MP Live MOS sensor with computational photography features including High Res Shot, Live ND, Focus Stacking, and HDR, plus 121-point autofocus with AI Subject Detection.

 

From OM SYSTEM:

 

OM Digital Solutions Corporation proudly announces the launch of the new OM SYSTEM PEN, the first PEN series camera introduced under the OM SYSTEM brand. Combining the timeless rangefinder-style PEN design with modern imaging technology, the camera is designed for photographers seeking a compact, lightweight companion for everyday creativity, travel, and visual storytelling.

Building on the PEN series heritage dating back to 1959, the OM SYSTEM PEN introduces several important advancements, including an integrated electronic viewfinder and, for the first time in the PEN series, dust- and splashproof performance. Combined with OM SYSTEM's renowned computational photography capabilities, the camera delivers a versatile and intuitive shooting experience for enthusiasts and newcomers alike.

 

Designed to Inspire Everyday Photography

The OM SYSTEM PEN is built to encourage users to take their camera everywhere. Its compact and lightweight form factor is paired with an electronic viewfinder for a more immersive shooting experience and an IPX1-rated dust- and splashproof construction that offers reliability in changing weather conditions. Powered by the TruePic IX image processor and a 20.37MP Live MOS sensor, the camera delivers outstanding image quality while benefiting from 5-axis image stabilization. Creative photographers can explore Color Profile Control and Monochrome Profile Control modes, allowing film-inspired looks and highly personalized image styles directly in-camera. In addition, the dedicated CP button provides fast access.

 

© OM SYSTEM

 

Key Features

• First OM SYSTEM camera in the PEN series, featuring a classic rangefinder-style design with integrated electronic viewfinder.
• First PEN series camera with IPX1-rated dust- and splashproof construction.
• Color Profile Control and Monochrome Profile Control for film-inspired creative expression.
• Dedicated computational photography features including High Res Shot, Live ND, Focus Stacking, HDR and Multiple Exposure.
• 121-point all cross-type phase-detection autofocus.
• AI Subject Detection AF for people and animals.
• Starry Sky AF and Pro Capture shooting up to 30fps.
• 5-axis image stabilization and support for the extensive Micro Four Thirds lens ecosystem.

 

Product Availability & Pricing

OM SYSTEM PEN Body RRP:  £849.99

OM SYSTEM PEN + M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 III Kit RRP:  £949.99

Available in Silver and Black, with availability scheduled for late September / early October 2026.

For more information, please visit the OM SYSTEM website.

Tilt a 600mm lens by a tenth of a degree, a movement too small to feel, and the image it projects slides about a millimeter across the sensor. Nearly every stabilizer in a modern still camera exists to cancel that millimeter while the shutter is open, either by shoving a piece of glass sideways or by flying the entire sensor on magnets. How each one does that explains why the stop counts printed on the box are so hard to compare.

 

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One issue in the photography community has always lingered, and only tenured photographers seem to grasp it: exposure is a decision, not a setting.

 

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You keep taking pictures of anything that catches your eye, and back home they look off without any obvious reason why. Crowds pile up, harsh sun bites, and the frame reads as noise instead of a subject.

 

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I love Nikon cameras. I've been using them since I bought a secondhand EL2 in 1984. I've owned more Nikon cameras than I care to remember, and just last month, I acquired an F from 1972. So this isn't an anti-Nikon article, nor am I arguing that Nikon makes bad cameras. Quite the opposite. I’m a bit of a fanboy, if I’m completely honest.

 

Nikon makes some of the best cameras in the world. But there’s something that has been bothering me for a while: I think Nikon has forgotten about the photographer.

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Henri Cartier-Bresson's "decisive moment" shaped how you think about photography more than almost any other idea, yet plenty of newer shooters read it backward. That misreading quietly stunts a skill that separates strong photographers from average ones: knowing how to pick the right image out of a pile.

 

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Adobe Camera Raw now handles a full retouching workflow, blemish removal included, without pushing you into layers and manual cloning. The new one-click Remove tool runs on AI, finds imperfections you might miss on your own, and gives you sliders to pull the effect back instead of forcing an all-or-nothing result.

 

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