Wetzlar Camera Auctions is set to take place on October 11, and it features both the pretty standard fare of unusual or limited edition Leica cameras from the company's history of production runs, but this next auction also includes some lots that are not meant to be functional photographic tools -- by design.
In July, PetaPixel spoke with photographer Dave Herring, whose $10,500 Leica went missing at a UPS Store. Now, he has given his opinion on what he believes happened to the precious camera.
Venus Optics has announced the Laowa 180mm f/4.5 1.5x Ultra Macro APO, a tele-macro lens that it says delivers a 1.5:1 magnification ratio to capture life-size subjects in "extraordinary detail."
The USGS has just released the 2025 images from its Repeat Photography Project, offering a striking visual record of how Glacier National Park’s landscapes, and the planet itself, have changed over more than a century.
Ricoh Imaging not only manufactures the extremely popular GR series of cameras, but the company also operates three GR Space locations in Tokyo, Shanghai, and Beijing, which are designed to serve as dedicated community hubs for photographers. Brisbane, Australia, is set to be the fourth global location for a GR Space when it opens in October.
The winners of the 2025 Audubon Photography Awards have been announced, with the competition crowning 15 still image winners.
ACD Systems has announced ACDSee Photo Studio Ultimate 2026, the latest version of its flagship photo editing and digital asset management software, bringing new AI tools, workflow upgrades, and flexible pricing options for photographers and creatives.
Pattern Recognition Company (PRC) has released Excire Search 2026, the newest version of its AI-powered post processing plugin for Adobe Lightroom Classic.
A large-scale analysis of underwater videos revealed how octopuses control their eight arms to carry out some of the most complex movements in the animal kingdom.
The makers of the F1 movie have revealed how they made one of the film's most shocking scenes when Damson Idris's character has a monumental crash at the Monza circuit.
The band Massive Attack used live facial recognition and tracking on their audience during a recent concert in a powerful warning about the technology.
Arguably, a smartphone is the most important piece of tech most of us own, considering how integrated it is into our daily lives. However, they are also capable picture takers, and it is in this spirit that I look over the new iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max.
DJI has unveiled the Mini 5 Pro drone, a significantly upgraded version of the company's flagship compact drone series. The Mini 5 Pro features a larger image sensor, a much better gimbal, improved sensing performance, and much more.
Disney, Universal, and Warner Bros Discovery have jointly filed a lawsuit against popular Chinese video generator Hailuo AI, over what they claim is “wilful and brazen” copyright infringement.
Wacom's new entry-level One 14 Pen Display features a larger 14-inch pen display, a refined design, and still costs just $299.
Evoto AI, the software company known for AI-powered retouching and workflow tools, has announced a major expansion of its product line during its first-ever brand event, Evoto One, introducing new desktop, mobile, and video offerings.
While it is not surprising that the Fujifilm X-E5, X half, and X-M5 were the three best-selling new cameras at major Japanese retailer Map Camera in August, it is very surprising that the luxurious medium format Hasselblad X2D II 100C cracked the top 10.
Tether Tools has unveiled the AeroTrac Workstation System, a portable, foldable, and highly configurable workstation designed for photographers, videographers, and digital content creators who need to work efficiently on the move.
We spoke with Aga Karmol, a UK-based fine art equine photographer, to explore how she combines classical fine art techniques with her love of horses to create her striking signature images.
SongRaw -- a relative newcomer to camera lenses based out of China -- has announced the AF 85mm f/1.2 Moonlit full-frame lens for Sony E-mount, Nikon Z-mount, and (eventually) Leica L-mount.
Street photographer Phil Penman is most associated with New York City having lived there since the early 2000s. But for his latest project, he expanded his gaze to all around the world.
Polaroid and Thrasher have teamed up to release a limited-edition Polaroid Now camera and matching film, celebrating skateboarding’s creativity, grit, and community-driven spirit.
Solora has released a major iOS 26 update that brings AI-powered forecasts, system-level alarms, and a redesigned interface to its all-in-one astronomical planning app.
Six professional models have filed a lawsuit against a nightclub for using and altering their photos in ads without permission or compensation.
A wingsuit pilot captured a breathtaking video as he jumped above the famous Burning Man festival in the Nevada desert.
Some of China's most popular tourist landmarks are now employing attendants with timers to ensure each visitor has only one minute to take photographs.
President Donald Trump has reportedly ordered the removal of photographs related to slavery from national parks in the U.S.
Timelapse photographer Kirill Neiezhmakov has turned his attention to Valencia, using clever transitions to tell the story of the Spanish city.
Photographers know the difficulties of having to crop an image to a specific aspect ratio, and social media users are using this conundrum for a trend that is not exactly new.
Italian photographer Gianluca Rubinacci transforms vast landscapes and night skies into emotional narratives. A master of the panoramic composition, Rubinacci shares his journey and insights with PetaPixel.
