Sony α7R VI Launches on June 18! First Hands-on Review of the Series-Highest 66.8MP Camera. Special Feature: Summer 2026's Must-Have Picks – 'Cameras, Lenses & Photography Gear Best Buy'

One Publishing Co., Ltd. (Minato-ku, Tokyo / President and CEO: Kenosuke Matsui) will release the 'CAPA August 2026 Summer Issue' (priced at ¥1,650 including tax) on Thursday, June 18, 2026.

The special feature 'Cameras, Lenses & Photography Gear BEST BUY' highlights this summer’s most noteworthy products, guiding readers on which items to buy based on brand and shooting genre. In the new product section 'NEW! ’26 Summer Hands-on Reviews', we introduce the latest mirrorless cameras such as the Sony α7R VI and Canon EOS R6 V, compact digital cameras, and interchangeable lenses. Additionally, the issue includes photography techniques on 'Filter Work for Enhancing the Effect of Shutter Speed in Water Scenes', announcements of Camera Grand Prix 2026 award winners, and a special interview with Sony’s business leader discussing the strengths and future vision of the 'α' series. The CAPA August 2026 Summer Issue is packed with content for photography enthusiasts.

Feature 1: [2026 Summer Cameras, Lenses & Photography Gear BEST BUY]

This summer, these standout products are your top targets! Cameras and lenses that deliver 'higher image quality' and 'reliable performance for fast-moving subjects' are being released one after another. Moreover, photography accessories that support diverse shooting styles are also expanding, making it difficult for many to decide which to choose.

In this feature, the CAPA editorial team has carefully selected the most reliable summer picks. For mirrorless cameras, we present category and price distribution charts while highlighting top picks by brand. For lenses, we have selected 104 must-have interchangeable lenses categorized by mount. Photography accessories are grouped into filters, camera bags, tripods/monopods, recording media, lighting equipment, unique cameras, drones/handheld cameras, PC and PC accessories, and other trending items—curating the gear you should get now.

Feature 2: [NEW! ’26 Summer Hands-on Reviews]

From spring to summer 2026, high-resolution and high-speed continuous shooting mirrorless cameras, high-magnification compact digital cameras, and characterful lenses are being launched. We provide the earliest hands-on reviews—just before and right after release!

This season’s highlight is the 'α7R VI', achieving a series-high 66.8 megapixels for Sony’s α lineup. Its biggest advancement is ultra-high-speed continuous shooting despite being a high-resolution model. Canon introduces the 'EOS R6 V', a full-featured video-centric model based on the EOS R6 Mark III. Also featured are compact digital cameras: the 'LUMIX TX3' with a 15x optical zoom lens from Panasonic, and the 'LUMIX L10' featuring a Leica lens and a 4/3-type sensor.

Five new lenses are reviewed: Sony’s super-telephoto zoom, Canon’s standard power zoom, and Voigtländer’s Nocton lens known for its classic rendering. We report on image quality and usability.

Photography Technique: [Enhancing the Effect of Shutter Speed in 'Water Scenes' with Filters]

Summer is the season when waterside landscapes shine—waterfalls cascading powerfully, lush streams flowing through valleys, and clear pools reflecting fresh greenery. When photographing these 'water scenes', shutter speed selection is crucial. Depending on the shutter speed, water can take on dramatically different expressions. We explain techniques to control water movement freely using C-PL, ND, and graduated ND (GND) filters.

Additionally, we announce the Camera Grand Prix 2026 award-winning products. Sony achieved a double win, and we conducted a special interview with their business leader, discussing the strengths of the 'α' series and its future outlook. In the popular series 'This Lens is a Must-Buy! Junichi Date’s In-Depth Impressions', we examine Tamron’s new fast-aperture zoom lenses with excellent mobility: the 16–30mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 and the 35–100mm F2.8 Di III VXD. The August 2026 Summer Issue delivers a wide variety of engaging content.