This week on the PetaPixel Podcast, the team is joined by Chelsea Mercado Northrup to discuss the RX10 V (and why no one seems to agree with our less-than-sparkling review) and Tamron's new design shift, as well as take part in the highly-requested Lens Draft!
Photographer Alan Schaller's first book, Metropolis, explored the isolation of living in the big city, a somber subject. His second book, however, should bring out a few more smiles.
Hasselblad has announced that Phocus Mobile V1.0.0 for Android is now available and supports the the X2D II 100C, X2D 100C and 907X, and CFV 100C.
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Stranger Things, a transformative original series for Netflix and its first true global hit, the streaming platform is releasing a commemorative "VHS special edition" of the show's first season.
If you're a pigeon, there is one bird you really want to avoid: falcons. Why? Because an urban falcon's diet almost entirely consists of pigeons.
After days of rumors and reports, Android smartphone maker OnePlus has officially announced that it is, in fact, leaving North America and Europe and will no longer release new phones in those markets.
Elon Musk's startup xAI is suing a man for allegedly misusing the company's AI image generator Grok to create child sexual abuse material.
Canon Canada was generous enough to gift my family the North American version of the Canon R5 Transformer originally released back in 2022 in Japan. My son had a great time transforming an ordinary looking EOS R5 replica into a glorious warrior robot!
As we approach the FIFA World Cup finale on Sunday, you're very likely to be seeing this photo of a younger Lionel Messi "blessing" a baby Lamine Yamal, Spain's young phenom. The photo's existence is next-level coincidental, considering the two stars will be facing each other on football's biggest stage.
Lexar products, including its memory cards and SSDs, are now available at Best Buy, both in stores and online, starting today. This is Lexar's largest US retail expansion yet and gives photographers and other creators more ways to buy Lexar memory products.
"For 30 years, Lexar has helped capture, create and preserve what matters most," says Van Baer, Lexar's general manager for the Americas. "As demand for high-performance storage continues to grow, expanding into Best Buy significantly strengthens our ability to reach consumers wherever they choose to shop."
Light Lens Lab shared an exciting, albeit short, update about its peel-apart film project on Instagram, showing that the new peel-apart film structure itself has reached in-camera testing. The company promises a new development update soon for the project that has been in the works for years. Light Lens Lab is also developing all-new black-and-white photo film, which it says will have unique "character." Light Lens Lab is doing some very exciting things in the film space.
Need a break from photo editing and love playing word games? It's Wordy is a free new browser-based game in which different letters are worth different values each day. Find the highest scoring words to complete your daily pyramid!
Google has released its first Pixel 11 teaser. The short video appears to show a circular, color-changing light next to the camera bar, which The Verge speculates has something to do with Google Gemini. Google says it will fully reveal the Pixel 11 on August 12, presumably putting an end to the mystery surrounding that new glowing orb.
Fujifilm took home 12 honors at the 2026 Red Dot awards gala, which took place last week, with the most notable going to the in-house designers of the GFX100RF: Takeo Hyodo and Takeharu Omata. The fixed-lens medium format camera was honored with the "Best of the Best 2026" award in the Product Design category. The full list of Fujifilm's 2026 wins can be seen on the Red Dot website and includes the Instax Mini Evo Cinema, the X-E5, and the X half.
The screenless Godox C100 camera that launched in China last month will be retailing for $45 when it arrives in the U.S. sometime before the end of July. Godox will also offer a $56 version that includes a pouch, lanyard, cable, and a 32GB micro SD card. It will take photos, videos, and can also be used as a simple light meter.
Last month, ProMaster, Sony, Canon, and Pictureline joined forces to support the Utah Wildlife Federation's conservation photography camp, Lessons Through the Lens: Kids for Conservation. The hands-on photo camp taught kids, aged 12-18, about the beauty of photography and how to use visual storytelling to celebrate and protect nature.
Photographer Kristi Odom recently joined the PetaPixel Podcast to talk all things wildlife photography, including what photographers and others can learn about nature. What photographers learn from nature can undoubtedly make them better, more creative photographers.
The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed rule changes to restrict drone operations over critical infrastructure sites, citing "safety and security." The National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) filed a new set of comments on the proposed rule changes, raising concerns about potential impact on First Amendment-protected newsgathering.
Lomography has announced the Simple Use Reloadable Film Camera Half Frame, a new, more economical take on the company's classic accessible 35mm film camera.
A terrifying video recorded from inside a train in northern Ontario shows the train car completely engulfed by a violent inferno, as wildfires ravage the region.
SmallRig has announced the Professional Outdoor Backpack (25L) 6521, a camera backpack that stands out with an innovative interior divider system designed to better protect camera gear while hiking, traveling, and shooting on location. Rather than relying solely on traditional padded dividers, the backpack incorporates anti-drop baffle flaps that help keep cameras, lenses, and other equipment securely in place, even when the bag is opened or tilted.
Cosina had a very busy CP+ 2026 this February, showing off early examples of numerous new Voigtländer lenses, including the APO-Lanthar f/4 Close Focus VM-Mount lens. This distinct new prime has now been fully revealed ahead of its August launch.
Watching The Odyssey in Christopher Nolan's preferred 70mm format is not accessible for everyone -- there are only 41 theaters in the entire world that will show the large-format film projection.
Godox has announced the Knowled AM800R, a new 800-watt inflatable RGBWW LED mat light designed for film, television, and commercial productions. Featuring a 4 x 4-foot (1.2 x 1.2 meter) lighting surface, the fixture combines high-output soft lighting with an inflatable frame that can be deployed in about a minute.
Although Samsung isn't yet showing off its next-generation Galaxy foldable device -- although the South Korean tech giant is teasing it on social media -- the company is sharing new details about a crucial technology in any folding phone, its folding display.
Viltrox has announced the AF 26mm f/2.8 EVO, a super compact, autofocus-equipped pancake lens that somehow crams two control rings onto a body that is less than an inch thick.
For years, internet users navigating to images.google.com have been greeted by a mostly blank screen with a search bar in the middle -- that will soon no longer be the case.
George Lucas, who is one of the most influential people in modern filmmaking but hasn't made a movie in some years now, says that artificial intelligence makes it easier to create cinema.
The mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani, has announced a new "Click to Cancel" rule, a first-of-its-kind initiative in the U.S. that is aimed at helping consumers cancel subscriptions much more easily.
Capture One has brought its second-generation wireless tethering for Canon cameras to Capture One Mobile, promising speeds that "feel as fast as wired."
Fujifilm has published a firmware roadmap for the Fujifilm Eterna 55 cinema camera, the contents of which it says are designed to further expand its capabilities and applications as a filmmaking tool.
Tamron is turning another page in its lens design and has chosen an impressively fast and wide 12-20mm f/2.8 to lead the way. Is this just window dressing, or has Tamron also upped its image quality game?
Tamron has announced the 12-20mm f/2.8 (Model A084) lens, a new fast-aperture and ultra-wide zoom lens for Nikon Z and Sony E-mount full-frame cameras. Not only is this an entirely new lens formula, but it represents a branding shift for the company, too.
The United States Copyright Office notified Congress today that it will move forward with its plan to increase group registration of photographs from $55 to $85 in 120 days, unless it intervenes.
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has published official guidelines that address how to showcase women athletes without overly sexualizing the camera angles.
Wandrd has unveiled a new magnetic camera strap system designed to make attaching, removing, and switching cameras faster while offering a more secure connection than traditional camera straps. The new system debuts on Kickstarter today.
Christopher Nolan's upcoming epic, The Odyssey, which was shot with groundbreaking IMAX cameras and features immensely talented actors, has an AI competitor. A new AI-generated adaptation of the classic Homeric epic is also hitting screens soon and I have to ask, what the hell are we doing?
After a brief, one-month hiatus, the Sony a7 V is back on top of Map Camera's sales charts.
A photography competition has put out an open invitation for photographers across the world to submit their images that depict how health is experienced, represented, and understood.
An incredible video of a well-known puma moving through a crowd of photographers as she stalked her prey in Torres del Paine National Park in Chile prompted criticism online -- but the photographers have defended themselves.
Huawei is back -- sort of. The brand that once looked like a serious disrupter in multiple markets only seven years ago is launching its photography-focused flagship phone for global users. The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max nomenclature is an obvious reference (at least to me) to competitors but the imaging focus is what the Pura models are about.
Last week, Meta announced it will disable the camera on its smart glasses if it detects a user concealing the LED recording light -- in what was a clear response to criticism of the wearable tech.
Director Christopher Nolan has shed more light on what it was like shooting the first-ever feature film entirely on 70mm IMAX cameras.
While fine art wildlife and landscape photographer Tom Murphy has traveled all around the world, capturing exceptional photographs, he is perhaps best known for his prolific and acclaimed work in and around Yellowstone National Park, where Murphy has called home for over 50 years.
When Insta360 launched the Luna Ultra last month, it seemed to have plenty of stock to address demand. However, the same couldn't -- and still can't -- be said about its accessories, namely its neutral density filters.
The Xtrem Inno smartphone case for iPhone combines stylish protection with a clever integrated e-ink display that lets users show off their favorite graphics, logos, or photos. It's an interesting take on personalized phone cases.
NASA photographer Jim Ross recently flew over Washington, D.C. while seated in an F-18 aircraft and took photos of the capital on America's 250th birthday.
Patreon has announced a new update that blocks AI crawlers from hoovering up content on the platform for training purposes. CEO Jack Conte took to Instagram last week to announce he has a "kickass product update for you all."
While some USB-C cables are accurately and extensively labeled, others are frustratingly blank. Other times, a cable doesn't seem to be delivering its promised speeds or power delivery. Now there's an excellent, accessible solution to these cable woes on Mac: WhatCable.
After a reptile breeding facility in the Chinese province of Guangxi was swept away by floodwaters triggered by typhoon Maysak, hair-raising videos of snakes have surfaced across social media.
Arri, which was sold to German entrepreneur Thomas Riedel in April, announced today that it has agreed to sell its global rental business operations in Europe, the United Kingdom, and North America.
GoPro's ongoing troubles are well documented. The company has "substantial doubt" about its future. As the company works hard to stay afloat long enough to find a solution to its financial woes, GoPro's founder and CEO is effectively loaning the company $20 million.
Most folks have likely seen the shocking images of Carl McDaniel being tossed eight feet into the air by a rampaging bison in Yellowstone National Park.
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is celebrating its fourth birthday today, and like PetaPixel did two years ago, it's the perfect opportunity to look at the 25 best space photos Webb has captured thus far.
This editorial photo shoot began with a simple idea, a question even: could a running sequence shot on the Hasselblad XPan create an editorial story in only a few frames?
I was four years old when my parents took me on my first mountain climb, to the summit of Fairview Peak. By six, I'd climbed my first fourteener, Mount Sherman. Climbing became my proving ground for most of my childhood, and it set a foundation I wouldn't fully understand the value of for another forty years.
The mid-range sensor market is very competitive, especially because the vast majority of potential buyers will be acquiring one eventually. But what about the high-end market? The costs go up, but so do the megapixels, and the sensors at this stage will be the pinnacle of technology from each of the manufacturers. If you are looking for the best of the best, this sensor showdown is exactly what you need to know.
Summer 2026 is shaping up to be an incredible season for astrophotography. At ProMaster, we believe that the right equipment shouldn’t just support your camera, it should be an extension of your creative process.
We are living through the most photographed moment in human history, and somehow, street photography matters more than it ever has.
