CERN to Offer Exclusive Laboratory Photowalks to 20 Photographers
The iconic CERN teams up with major science laboratories for an international photography competition: the Global Physics Photowalk.
Photographer’s Scandalous 3D-Printed Pinhole Lens Is Extremely Phallic
friend of PetaPixel and photographer Tom Calton 3D-printed his own lens, and it is unlike anything photographers have seen before, probably with very good reason.
You Can Create an Affordable and Wacky Portrait Prime Using Vintage Projector Lenses
Many photographers over the years have toyed with adapting old cinema projector lenses to their modern cameras. Projector lenses encourage creative experimentation because they are plentiful online, relatively cheap (some can be found for around $50 and sometimes even less), and produce interesting images full of character. James Warner, who goes by Snappiness, created a new video explaining how photographers can create their own "amazing portrait lens" using projector lenses.
Tamron Opens Second Vietnamese Factory to Avoid Chinese Tariffs
Tamron Co., Ltd. announced it has begun manufacturing operations at its second factory in Vietnam, thereby strengthening its global "tripolar production system" approach and preparing for future business expansion.
Viltrox Announces Affordable $176 AF 25mm f/1.7 Air APS-C Lens
As part of the deluge of gear announced at CP+ this year, Viltrox announced the release of its latest lens, the AF 25mm f/1.7 Air APS-C.
7Artisans Unveils 120mm T2.9 2X Macro Cine, Four AF Primes, and Polarizing Filter
The public opening of CP+ in Yokohama, Japan, has brought with it a flurry of new third-party lenses. PetaPixel covered some from Viltrox yesterday, and there are many other companies showcasing their newest lenses on the show floor, including well-known Chinese lens maker 7Artisans.
Watch a Live Stream of All Seven Planets in the Night Sky Tonight
A live stream will allow armchair skygazers to see all seven planets lining up for a rare planetary parade tonight from the comfort of their own home.
From Crime Scenes to Celebrities: How Weegee Reinvented His Photography
Photographer Arthur Felig, better known as Weegee, captured the gritty side of 1940s New York City and was known for his uncanny ability to arrive at a crime scene before the police did.
Photographers in New York City Urged to Stay Vigilant After String of Violent Camera Robberies
Photographers in New York City are being told to stay vigilant after a string of violent camera robberies linked to a crew of thieves.
Meta Fires 20 Employees for Leaking Private Meetings
A Meta official has revealed the company has fired 20 employees for leaking confidential information.
Signed Copy of Iconic Einstein ‘Tongue’ Portrait Sells for Record-Setting $338,630
One of the only nine signed prints of Albert Einstein's iconic "Tongue" portraits recently sold at auction for $338,630.
Angelbird’s New SSD Has a Recessed Port and Write-Protect Switch
Angelbird announced a pair of updated portable SSDs in 2TB and 4TB capacities. The compact, rugged drives are designed for professional creators and include a physical write-protect switch on the new SSDs, ensuring users don't accidentally overwrite or delete precious files.
Viltrox Unveils Four New Prime Lenses and a Clever Charging Case
This year's CP+ in Yokohama, Tokyo, is the gift that keeps on giving. Viltrox provided attendees with a look at four brand new lenses and a new battery charging case.
Robotic Squirrel Camera Catches Squirrels Stealing Acorns From Each Other
The BBC has released another clip from the endearing Spy in the Wild series which features cameras disguised as animatronic animals.
Instagram May Launch Reels as a Standalone App
Meta-owned Instagram is reportedly toying with the idea of releasing a standalone application for its short-form video feature, Reels.
Photographer Captures Abandoned Attractions on America’s Roadsides
Dotted around the interstates that crisscross the United States are abandoned roadside attractions once erected to amuse wary travelers.
This Wearable Camera ‘Sees’ For Blind People
A start-up has developed a matchbox-sized wearable camera that "sees" for visually-impaired people.
TTArtisan’s Debut Camera Is a Retro Folding Instax Instant Camera
TTArtisan unveiled a surprising retro folding instant film camera, the 203T, at CP+ this week.
Nikon’s New Z6 III Firmware Appears to Fix N-Log Flickering Issues
Nikon released firmware updates for its Z6 III and Z8 cameras this week, adding an assortment of new video-centric features and improvements. One of the changes added to the Z6 III in firmware version 1.10 is "Reduced noise in dark areas of N-Log videos." While just a single line in the firmware notes, this is a huge deal.
Scientists Use Remote Cameras to Capture Polar Bear Cubs Emerging From Dens
Scientists used remote cameras over 10 years to capture unprecedented footage of polar bear cubs emerging from dens for the first time.
Lomo’s Daylight Developing Tank Lets You Develop 35mm Film Anywhere
Lomography debuted a new compact, hassle-free development tank for 35mm film at CP+ in Yokohama, Japan. The Lomo Daylight Developing Tank 35mm enables analog photographers to develop their film anytime, anywhere, no darkroom or changing bag required.
Zeiss Otus ML 50mm f/1.4 First Impressions: Still Legendary?
I distinctly remember when the Zeiss Otus 55mm f/1.4 lens first entered the market. It was a lens designed to project a larger circle of light onto the sensor and therefore it was huge. As bulky as it was, this oversized design enhanced the overall sharpness of the lens, especially toward the corners, and quickly cemented itself a legendary status. However, the Zeiss Otus lenses were designed for DSLR cameras and it has been six years since the 100mm Otus was released. A lot can happen in six …
Selfies Lead to Arrest of Men Who Allegedly Robbed Pro Athletes’ Homes
Selfies led to the arrest of criminals allegedly responsible for a string of high-profile burglaries targeting celebrity athletes’ homes last year.
Leica’s Smaller ZM 12 Watch Is Elegant and Expensive
While best known for its legendary cameras and lenses, Leica is back with another elegant and expensive timepiece. The Leica ZM 12 features a 39mm case, a dual-layered dial, new materials options, and interchangeable straps.
Meta Apologizes for Recommending Violent Content to Instagram Users
Meta has apologized after violent videos showing people being killed or badly injured were recommended to Instagram users yesterday (Wednesday).
‘Extreme Sprocket Hole Photography’ Uses Four Film Rolls to Create One Picture
An experimental photographer customized a 100-year-old 360-degree camera so it can shoot four rolls of film at the same time to create one cohesive picture.
DJI’s New ‘Drone in a Box’ Supports 24/7 Drone Operations
The new DJI Dock 3 is DJI's first "Drone in a Box" solution that supports vehicle mounting, providing users with new ways to achieve 24/7 remote operation in a broader range of environments.
DxO PureRAW 5 Features Local Adjustments and Faster Denoising
DxO will release DxO PureRAW 5 in April, promising a big jump from previous versions courtesy of a more refined interface, local adjustments, and AI-powered denoising via DxO's DeepPrime 3 technology.
Videographer ‘Mysteriously’ Died at Event He was Hired to Film
A videographer died at an event he was hired to film and now his family is offering a $10,000 reward for answers about his death.
Software Company DxO’s Shocking New Product Is a Weather-Fighting Cape for Photographers
DxO, a company known for its photo editing software and lens correction profiles, has announced a new Photo Storm Cape designed for photographers who need to protect their gear during bad weather conditions.
This Photographer Captured All 2,549 Basketball Courts In Hong Kong
Photographer Austin Bell photographed every outdoor basketball court in Hong Kong in an eye-catching new series titled "SHOOTING HOOPS."
Sirui Launches Three New Full-Frame Vision Prime 1 T1.4 Cine Lenses
Sirui has announced its new Vision Prime 1 series of T1.4 Full Frame Cine Lenses that offers 8K production quality optics with user-changeable mounts that can adapt the lenses from Sony E-mount to Canon RF, Nikon Z, and L-mounts to save consumers money.
A Simple Explanation of Why Aperture Affects Depth of Field
Film photographer and educator Tim Klein's recent YouTube video explains the tricky concept of exactly why aperture affects your depth of field in a very digestible way.
Sigma’s CEO Talks BF, Foveon, and More | The PetaPixel Podcast
This week on the PetaPixel Podcast, Sigma's CEO Kazuto Yamaki sits down with Chris Niccolls to talk about the newly-announced lenses, the Sigma BF camera, and -- of course -- the state of the full-frame Foveon sensor.
A Closer Look at the Zeiss Otus ML 50mm f/1.4 and 85mm f/1.4 Lenses and Their Unique Promises
Zeiss unveiled its heavily teased Otus lenses for full-frame mirrorless cameras, revealing not only the expected Otus ML 50mm f/1.4 but a longer Otus ML 85mm f/1.4. Let's look closer at the two new premium manual focus primes for E, RF, and Z-mount cameras.
Kim Kardashian Sued for Posting Photo of Wrong Man on Instagram
Kim Kardashian has been sued for posting a photo of the wrong man in an appeal to her 370 million Instagram followers last year.
Photographer Captures All Seven Planets Visible in the Night Sky
Yesterday, PetaPixel reported on a rare planetary parade that won't appear again for years and one photographer has already captured all seven worlds in a single image.
Alibaba Makes AI Video Generator Wan 2.1 Free to Use
Alibaba, the Chinese tech giant known for its e-commerce operations, is giving people free access to its generative AI model capable of creating realistic videos and images from text and image prompts.
Mobile Video Editor LumaFusion 5.2 Delivers New Features for Creators
LumaTouch announced that their mobile post-processing app, LumaFusion, will receive a big update with new Version 5.2.
Nikon Releases Videography-Oriented Firmware Updates for Z6 III and Z8
Nikon announced new firmware for the Nikon Z6 III and Nikon Z8 mirrorless cameras. The free updates promise to improve each camera to meet the demands of professional videographers.
Is the Color Grading on ‘White Lotus’ Season 3 Offensive?
The release of the third season of The White Lotus on HBO has provoked a debate about its color grading and whether it's offensive to poorer, non-Western countries.
This Photographer is Offering Free Headshots to Laid Off Federal Workers
A professional photographer is offering free headshots to laid off federal workers to help them find new jobs.
Blue Ghost Spacecraft Captures Incredible Close-Up Video of the Moon
The Blue Ghost spacecraft captured a stunning close-up video of the moon with the Earth rising and setting behind.
Sony FE 16mm f/1.8 G Review: Worthwhile Compromises for Compactness
Alberta, Canada, has been pounded by polar vortex after polar vortex, pushing daytime temperatures down to -25 Celsius before any wind chill factors in. As Alberta-born Canadians, Jordan and I can brave the frigid temperatures for the sake of the show, but with our lavalier microphones refusing to hold a charge and our camera EVFs running at eight frames per second, we pressed on to review a fascinating little lens on what we knew would be a taxing day.
Sony 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS Is Sony’s Longest Telephoto Zoom Lens
Sony announced the FE 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS telephoto zoom lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras. It is the company's longest telephoto zoom lens, besting the prior record-holder, the Sony 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS.
Sony 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G Review: A Wildlife Photography Champion
The Sony FE 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS addresses many of the shortcomings of the popular Sony 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS, delivering an excellent telephoto zoom lens for wildlife photographers.
Sony 16mm f/1.8 G Is Nearly As Wide as 14mm f/1.8 GM but Way Cheaper
Sony's new 16mm f/1.8 G lens slots in between the company's excellent, albeit pricey FE 14mm f/1.8 G Master released in 2021, which is $1,600, and the FE 20mm f/1.8 G that launched the year prior, promising photographers and videographers with a fast wide-angle prime that doesn't break the bank.
White House Breaks from Century of Precedent, Takes Control of Press Pool That Covers Trump
White House officials "will determine" which news outlets will have regular close-up access to President Donald Trump, wresting control away from the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA), which has determined the journalists who have access to the President and White House for over a century.
Fast-Growing Photo App ‘Yope’ Lets Users Share Images to Private Groups
A new photo app called Yope -- which has recently become popular among Generation Z -- lets users share images to private groups.
The President Shares AI Video of ‘Trump Gaza’ Complete With Giant Gold Statue
Donald Trump is no stranger to AI video and has turned to the format once again to release a controversial video outlining his vision of Gaza.