What Canon, Nikon, and Sony Need to Learn From Apple and Google Before It’s Too Late
Innovation from Canon got me into photography, but sadly Canon and its competitors lost their way.
Nikon is Investing in Smart Telescope Company Unistellar
Nikon has announced that it has invested a financial stake in Unistellar SAS, a France-based smart telescope company. Nikon says that it hopes the investment will promote "the creation of business synergies" for both companies.
Meike’s 85mm f/1.8 Autofocus Lens is Now Available for Fujifilm and Nikon
Meike has that its autofocus-equipped 85mm f/1.8 lens that it launched last year for Sony E-mount is now available for Fujifilm X and Nikon Z-mount.
Humorous Sketch Imagines if Camera Brands Were People
Every camera brand makes excellent cameras. However, as the popular photography YouTube channel Mango Street shows with its humorous "camera brand support group" video, that doesn't mean photographers can't laugh at themselves and some of the stereotypes surrounding their preferred manufacturer.
Nikon Z30 Review: A Travel Camera That’s More Than Just for Vloggers
The Z30 mirrorless camera is Nikon's third APS-C (DX) system that takes advantage of the Z-mount. While clearly marketed at content creators, vloggers, and social media influencers, the compact system has everything a solo-operating content creator needs to get up and running for video and photo.
Nikon’s ‘The Creator’s Project’ Reveals How a Music Video Was Shot
In partnership with video production agency Mahogany, Nikon has released a behind-the-scenes documentary, The Creator's Project, that showcases the creative journey to develop and release rhythm and blues artist James Vickery's latest music video for his song, "Only You."
The Average Digital Camera Price Has Doubled Over the Past Three Years
As the digital camera market contracts due to the popularity of smartphones, camera companies are finding that higher profits can still be reached by selling fewer cameras that cost, on average, twice as much as they used to.
The Nikon Z9’s Selectable Shutter Sounds are Actually Coming
The ability to change the sound that the Nikon Z9's electronic shutter makes is actually coming, as demonstrated by the company during a live stream.
Photos of Strange Nikon Z ‘XX’ Show What is Probably a Fake Camera
A photographer in the Philippines has shared photos of a "Nikon Z XX" camera, which at first glance looks like it could be an early prototype of a Nikon Z6 or Z7 .
Sigma Launches Interchangeable Lenses for Nikon Z Mount Cameras
Sigma is launching support for Nikon Z-mount cameras with three prime lenses that are already available in five other mounts.
Cosina is Making its First a Canon RF-Mount Lens: The Nokton 50mm f/1
Cosina is expanding to support Canon RF mount this year and will release a Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1 aspherical lens that, while manual focus, will communicate electronically with the camera.
Nikon Considering Building a New $224M Lens Factory in Japan
Nikon is considering reinvestment in mainland Japan manufacturing through a new expansion of its facility in Otawara City, which currently hosts its only remaining Japan-based optics factory.
Nikon Unveils the 85mm f/1.2 S, an ‘Extraordinary’ Portrait Optic
Nikon has provided final details of its highly-anticipated Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.2 S, a lens that it describes as a professional-level ultra-fast prime that "unquestionably exhibits the extraordinary potential of the Z mount."
Nikon’s 26mm f/2.8 is its Thinnest and Lightest Full-Frame AF Lens Ever
Nikon's new 26mm f/2.8 is a super-thin wide-angle prime for its Z-mount mirrorless cameras and is its slimmest and lightest full-frame autofocus lens ever.
Nikon is Doing Everything Right
It is time to give kudos to a company that was not too long ago floundering at the bottom of the financial heap and appeared to be close to completely collapsing: Nikon.
Nikon Discontinues the SB-500, Suspends Orders for the SB-5000
Nikon Japan has announced that it will discontinue the production of the SB-500 Speedlite and is also temporarily suspending new orders for the SB-5000 Speedlite due to difficulty sourcing parts.
The APS-C Pancake is the Single Most Important Mirrorless Lens
Nikon's recent development announcement for a 26mm f/2.8 lens sent chills down my spine, exacerbated by its diminutive proportions. While maybe not the most important lens in their lineup, is any mirrorless system complete without one?
Cosina Adds Voigtlander 50mm f/1 and 15mm f/4.5 to Nikon Z Mount Line
Cosina has announced that it will release a Nokton 50mm f/1 Aspherical and a Super Wide-Heliar 15mm f/4.5 Aspherical for Nikon Z-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras.
Photographer Captures the Energetic World of Chemical Reactions in Macro
With a calculated blending of photography, science, and practical effects, photographer Scott Portingale captures and presents dynamic images of macro worlds and chemical reactions all within a square inch of a petri dish.
Exclusive Photos: Nikon’s New Z-Mount 85mm f/1.2 S is a Handful
Yesterday, Nikon revealed that it was developing a new 85mm f/1.2 S lens for its Z-mount mirrorless cameras, and PetaPixel was able to get some literal hands-on time with the optic, which shows that the new lens is quite the handful.
Nikon is Developing Two New Z-Mount Lenses: 85mm f/1.2 S and 26mm f/2.8
Nikon has announced that it is developing two new lenses for Z-mount cameras: the Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.2 S and the Nikkor Z 26mm f/2.8 pancake.
PetaPixel’s Bold Camera Predictions for 2023
Carrying on a tradition we started last year, PetaPixel has gathered its staff together to discuss the things they know, not just think, will take place over the course of the next calendar year. We're ready to be very, very wrong.
New 7Artisans 12mm f/2.8 II Wide-Angle APS-C Lens is for Mirrorless
7Artisans has announced a new wide-angle APS-C lens for Nikon Z, Sony E, Fuji X, EOS-M, and MFT mounts, the 12mm f/2.8 Mark II, an updated version of its previous 12mm f/2.8.
Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD Review: Telephoto For Travelers
Tamron has made a name for itself by releasing a series of unique and nontraditional zoom lenses like the 28-75mm, 17-28mm, 70-180mm, and the renewed classic (for mirrorless) 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD. The new version of the lens for Nikon Z (or Sony E) brings a bit of comfort and nostalgia back to the hands of any telephoto shooter.
Nikon Updates NX MobileAir App With ‘Deep Learning’ Image Analysis
Nikon has pushed an update for its NX MobileAir smartphone app that adds new JPEG capabilities, support for RAW files, new quality of life features, and a deep learning algorithm for image analysis.
Nikon Service Advisory: Some Z9 Lens Release Buttons Are Malfunctioning
Nikon has issued a "Technical Service Advisory" for the Nikon Z9 camera as some of the lens release buttons are not functioning correctly. Those affected can send their cameras to Nikon to have the issue fixed.
Meyer Optik 35mm f/2.8 Trioplan II Review: Bokeh is Front and Center
The Meyer Optik Görlitz 35mm f/2.8 Trioplan II is a unique lens that performs its best when the bokeh is specifically integrated into a shot and not just a coincidence of the defocus area. That means it's not for everyone, but it has its place.
ProMaster’s USB-C Chargeable Camera Batteries: Why Isn’t Everyone Doing This?
The battery is the least thought-about accessory a photographer or videographer depends upon to get a job done. These small hunks of chemicals allow electricity to flow through our gear, allowing our creativity to flow.
The PetaPixel Awards: The Best of Photography in 2022
We are proud to announce the second-annual PetaPixel Awards which praise a number of new photography products that our staff has voted as the best in their respective categories.
Yongnuo YN85mm f/1.8 Z DF DSM Review: High Performance on a Budget
The $379 Yongnuo 85mm f/1.8 Z DF DSM lens is among the first third-party prime lenses available for the Nikon Z system that not only has an impressive autofocus system, but also boasts a customizable Lens Function button (L-Fn) and control ring.
Photographer Turns Slide Projector Into a Arduino-Powered Digitizer
For those with family members who grew up in the 1980s (or earlier), a slide projector was a pretty common way to share and show images before the internet was a thing. But these days, finding a way to get people to sit and view these images in a dark room with you is even harder than finding a functional projector. To covert his old 35mm slides to digital, photographer Scott Lawrence built a custom digitizing system based on a slide projector.
Nextorage Says it Has Made the Fastest CFexpress Cards Yet
Nextorage has announced its B1 Pro Series of CFexpress Type B memory cards that reach maximum read speeds of 1,950 MB/s and maximum write speeds of 1,900 MB/s -- the fastest performance yet.
Nothing is Stopping Camera Makers from Using a Snapdragon Chip
Smartphones have gotten to the level of quality they are at not just because the sensor hardware is improving, but also because software and processing has gotten a whole lot better. So why aren't camera makers taking advantage of this technology?
Nikon Goes Retro with Special Edition 40mm f/2 Lens and All-Black Z fc
Nikon has announced a new special edition Z fc camera and 40mm f/2 lens that feature a "heritage design" that takes inspiration from the film era of Nikon cameras and lenses.
Recapping 2022’s Biggest Week in Photography News
What a week. We can’t remember a time when this much stuff all dropped all at once, with new equipment from just about everyone, including Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, and OM Digital.
The New Nikon 600mm f/4 Looks as Impressive as It is Expensive
Nikon just announced the 600mm f/4 TC VR S IS Super-Telephoto lens for its Z-mount cameras and photographer Steve Perry was fortunate enough to get some hands-on time with it. In short, he's quite impressed.
Nikon Adds the 600mm f/4 TC VR S IS Super-Tele to Z-Mount Lens Lineup
Nikon has announced the Nikkor Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S Super-Telephoto lens that features a built-in 1.4x teleconverter for its mirrorless Z-mount cameras. The company says it offers an unprecedented combination of versatility and powerful performance.
The Nons SL645 is an Interchangeable Lens SLR Instax Mini Film Camera
Hong Kong-based camera manufacturer Nons has announced the SL645 camera, a new analog SLR camera that accepts Canon EF lenses and shoots Instax Mini film.
Nikon’s Z9 Firmware 3.0 Update Adds Nearly 20 New Features
Nikon has announced a substantial firmware update for its flagship mirrorless Z9 camera that boosts its performance and adds nearly 20 new features to an already impressive professional full-frame system.
The Nikon Coolpix 950 from 1999 Still Feels Great to Use Today
United Kingdom-based photographer Gordon Laing took another walk down memory lane with his retrospective review video of the Nikon Coolpix 950, a digital camera that today feels nostalgic among photographers who got started in the 1990s.