Ron Leach

This morning at Photokina Sony introduced a new flagship A-mount camera with a high-resolution 42.4-megapixel back-illuminated sensor, a redesigned interface, and 12 fps continuous shooting. The A99 II is the first model in Sony’s full-frame line to feature the company’s ultra-fast 4D focus system with 79 cross-type AF points.

Some folks say motherhood is the toughest job there is. But if you throw in the added responsibilities of a sideline photographer, well, then you have something even more challenging.

If you only have time to watch one video today, this should be it! This gorgeous short film from Uncaged Productions, shot with the Canon ME20F-SH video camera and a Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens, follows 20 high school kids at an astronomy camp along with over 600 astronomers during the August Perseids Meteor Shower.

The prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition draws entries from all over the world, and these finalists for the 2016 contest are simply breathtaking. The UK-based event attracted some 50,000 entries this year from both amateur and pro photographers in 95 countries, and the winners will be announced on October 18.