Origins of paparazzi photographers’ ‘obsession’ with celebrity explored

Previously unseen images from the birth of paparazzi photography are revealed in a new exhibition that opens today.

‘Astonishing’ photo album showing Duke of Windsor meeting Hitler smashes expectations at auction

A photo album which shows the Duke of Windsor meeting Adolf Hitler on a trip to Germany in 1937 has outstripped expectations at auction

Sigma boosts AF speed of 150-600mm f/5-6.3 lenses by up to ‘50%’

Sigma has released a firmware update for its 150-600mm f/5.6-6.3 DG OS HSM lenses which it claims increases AF speed by up to 50%.

Media Space photo gallery ‘not closing this year’, insists Science Museum

The Science Museum insists it has no plans to close the Media Space gallery this year

Appeal: Thieves steal Sony RX1 camera gear from rock climber

Camera users are warned not to leave valuable gear in unattended vehicles after a Sony RX1 camera and 16-35mm lens were stolen

First pictures: Canon reveals sub-£300 DSLR, the EOS 1300D (update)

Canon has today taken the wraps off a new entry-level DSLR called the EOS 1300D.

Canon EOS-1D X Mark II flagship to star at free Park Cameras events

Photographers will get the chance to get their hands on the flagship Canon EOS-1D X Mark II DSLR at free events to be hosted by Park Cameras

Never-before-seen images of boxing legend Muhammad Ali on show

Never-before-seen images of boxing legend Muhammad Ali are set to be revealed at London gallery Proud Camden next week.

Sir Elton John to showcase historic photos

Historic photographs drawn from the 7,000-strong private collection of Sir Elton John are to go on show at Tate Modern in London later this year.

Sony is developing a wireless flash system

Sony has this week revealed plans to launch a new wireless flash system to ‘meet the growing demands of professional Sony photographers’.

Master video with your DSLR at our FREE tuition day on Thursday 7th April

This tutorial session is essential for amateurs who would like to learn the basics of filmmaking with a DSLR or compact system camera, and will cover everything you need to know to get more out of that red record button.…

Profoto revamps classic beauty dish 36 years on

Profoto has revealed a collapsible and more portable version of its classic Softlight Reflector that was released 36 years ago.

Credit card-sized light panel set to boost mobile photography and video

A photo enthusiast has launched a fundraising campaign to produce a rechargeable, credit card-sized external LED light panel, in a bid to boost the quality of smartphone images and video.

Leading photographers and artists demand photo museum U-turn

Scores of leading photographers and artists have demanded that a decision to move the historic Royal Photographic Society Collection from West Yorkshire to London be reversed

iPhone Photography Awards deadline: Can you take cracking photos like these?

The deadline for entries to the 9th annual iPhone Photography Awards is fast approaching.

Rogue civilian drones to be brought back down to earth (update)

A handheld launcher which fires a net into the skies to immobilise and capture drones that pose a threat to public safety is set to be shown to UK police and security firms.

Couples ditch wedding photographers for amateurs and GoPros, poll claims

More than a third of UK couples say they do not plan to use a professional wedding photographer for their big day, turning instead to friends, relatives and GoPro action cameras.