Drawn by the need for a more travel-friendly setup, Andrew Smith sought a tool that would keep him rooted in his surroundings without hauling around a camera that “needed its own carry-on”. As he later discovered, the AC7 II’s stronger low-light capability became the new benchmark he now counts on.

A nostalgic mix of auburn tones, black-and-white storytelling, and unexpected moments—see which images rose to the top in our May Photo Contest.

Today Canon announced the Canon EOS R6 V, which marks a clear step forward in Canon’s growing video-first ecosystem, pairing a high-resolution full-frame sensor with purpose-built filmmaking tools in a compact, creator-friendly body. Thoughtfully designed with modern content workflows in mind, it blends strong video specs—like 7K recording, open-gate capture, and advanced autofocus—with usability features, such as internal cooling, vertical shooting support, and enhanced stabilization. Paired...

From roadside relics to fleeting wildlife moments, April’s submissions remind us that the best photos often happen in the in-between.