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May 4, 2025

This week, the team took stock of recent reviews to update our key buying guides on the best high-end cameras as well as the best cameras for landscapes. 

We also covered plenty of news, including, unfortunately, more insights on how U.S. tariff policies impact camera prices. 

For anyone needing a creative distraction, though, plenty of photo contests are ramping up that are worth entering, including our May challenge on human-powered travel. 

— Ben
Highlights
6 Best high-end cameras for 2025
Above $2500 cameras tend to become increasingly specialized, making it difficult to select a 'best' option. We case our eye over the options costing more than $2500 but less than $4000, to find the best all-rounder.
Best cameras for landscape photography in 2025
What's the best camera for shooting landscapes? High resolution, weather-sealed bodies and wide dynamic range are all important. In this buying guide we've rounded-up several great cameras for shooting landscapes, and recommended the best.
Simple steps to capturing great Northern Lights photos
What's better than witnessing the Northern Lights? Capturing the moment. Learn how to do it properly with this quick tutorial.
Showcase your skills: 8 photography contests to enter in May
Are you looking for exposure, prizes or a creative challenge? Here are 8 photography competitions, both free and paid, that are worth entering this month.
Canon publicly discusses the US tariffs:
Canon's Imaging Group released its Q1 2025 financial results and reveals the impacts of tariffs on pricing and production.
A legendary sports photographer shares the tools and techniques she uses to get the shot
The video profile of Elsa Garrison reveals her gear and process when capturing epic moments in sport.
News Updates
Leica is celebrating its 100th anniversary with limited edition M11 cameras
To celebrate its 100th anniversary, Leica is releasing limited edition M11s in six cities with just 100 units per city. Today marks the launch of the New York edition.
Canon revives 26-year-old lens for RF, everywhere except US
Canon has announced an RF-mount version of its 75-300mm F4.0-5.6 tele zoom, based on the most recent EF-mount version. Though not, for now at least, in the US.
This $249 phone features four cameras with a dedicated telephoto lens
Despite its budget-friendly price, the CMF Phone 2 Pro offers some flagship-level camera features.
Adobe analyzes landscape photography subreddit, identifies top locations in the United Kingdom
Adobe, the creator of popular photo and video editing software, examined Reddit's Landscape Photography subreddit. Here are the findings for the most upvoted images and the most frequented locations for photographers in the United Kingdom.
The German Society for Nature Photography announces its 2025 competition winners
Today, the German Society for Photography announced the winners and finalists for its GDT Nature Photographer of the Year competition.

 
Further Reading
 
Accessory Roundup: new cages for new cameras
This week, we're looking at new camera cages, big printers, some new softbox options, and more.
May Editors' Photo Challenge announced: human-powered travel
This month, we're looking for photos of people in motion: biking, hiking, skateboarding, roller-blading or even more exotic means of travel, as long as there's no motor!
This Chinese camera company has halted shipments to the US – it may not be the last
An astronomy camera brand has announced that it will no longer sell its cameras to US addresses because of the impact of US tariffs.
Neewer's powerful Q6 outdoor flash is available for pre-order
Today, Neewer made its Q6 outdoor flash, with 600Ws output, available for pre-order. It's made to overpower even midday sunlight.
Magnum master printer reveals the art and precision behind the prints
Ever wondered what it's like to print photos for iconic photographers? This video profile of Magnum master printer Pablo Inirio provides a glimpse into just that.
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