Before I could set the open graph image in a collection template page to e.g. an URL from the Assets library. Now I can only choose an image from within the collection fields in a specific collection. That’s bad!
There are situations where a collection do not normally have images, in for example a collection with job vacancies. In those situations it would be nice if I could set a default image for the collection, e.g. company branding or similar.
I just checked and noticed the change too. And I’m like you, I want to respect the Open Graph image recommended format, and not waste a CMS field + have to create a specific image, just for nodes to have an OG illustration. I regularly default nodes OG image to the homepage, standard, site-wide OG image.
You can still use custom code to add whatever static OG image taken from your Library or outside. Use this code in the Head section.
You should go to the wishlist and add an idea to bring the support for static image back. I’ll vote for it.
If I republish the sites I’ve been using a static image for CMS nodes (all of my CMS sites I think) then I’m losing the OG image for all my nodes. That’s some change…
I agree that having a static option to for OG images on collection pages makes sense. I’ve filed an internal enhancement request with the team. To help move the conversation along, feel free to create a Wishlist Item for this as well.