February 2025

Photographer Marty Snortum was so enamored by the artistry of colorful boots that he started a company in El Paso, Texas that makes custom boots for an international clientele.

If you are anything like me, choosing a monitor smaller than 27 inches would be a hard decision to make when it comes to photo editing or video production. So it was pretty surprising that even with its smaller footprint and arguably "odd" 16:10 aspect ratio (2,560 by 1,600 pixels at max resolution), the $479 BenQ SW242Q 24 inch IPS display stands out as a very attractive option for retouchers and editors.

"The Colours of China" by travel filmmaker Denis Barbas showcases the vivo X200 Pro’s capabilities as a professional tool for filmmakers and travel photographers.

Tokina announced nine new cinema prime lenses, ranging from wide-angle to medium telephoto focal lengths. With redesigned optics and new coatings, this line promises a modern take on vintage cinematography aesthetics.

A new Hulu documentary examines the day that cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was fatally shot on set of Alex Baldwin's movie Rust

Spanish painter Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) may be one of the most famous and influential artists of the 20th century but during his early years, he struggled through poverty. This led to him frequently reusing canvases and painting new work over old.

SanDisk's newly-announced series of creator-focused, entry-level storage devices that were announced at CES now have pricing. These products come in a sickly blue gradient and are more expensive than the same performing cards and SSDs the company has been making for years.

A photographer has filed a lawsuit against major retailers which allegedly sold canvas art prints that were inspired by his iconic "King of New York" portrait of rapper Notorious B.I.G.

TikTok now allows U.S. Android users to download and connect to the video app through package kits on its website -- as the platform remains unavailable on app stores.

Meta is expected to lay off hundreds, if not thousands of workers in the U.S. this morning while also pushing to hire more machine learning engineers.

A new photo-sharing app closely linked to Bluesky has been launched in beta with thousands of users signing up immediately.

Elon Musk says he has not put in a bid for TikTok, the popular social media platform that is facing a divest-or-ban law because of national security concerns in the United States.

United Kingdom security officials have reportedly made a secret order to Apple requiring the company to create backdoor access so government officials can access all content Apple users uploaded to iCloud, including users outside the UK.

An attorney used a combination of photogrammetry and multiple pieces of video evidence to allege that the devastating Eaton Fire in Los Angeles last month was caused due to the fault of Edison, the local power company.

American legislators have floated yet another law to ban children from accessing social media. This week, the Senate Commerce Committee approved legislation prohibiting children under 13 from social media.

Dbrand announced a new Apple Vision Pro protective skin called Aperture which it admits is probably "the ugliest thing" it has ever made.

DJI has shed more light on its decision to get rid of "No-Fly Zones" saying it believes removing geofencing is vital for emergency services who rely on drones for their work.

Fans have spotted a cameraman accidentally appearing in one of the most famous scenes in James Cameron's classic movie Titanic.

The Honor Magic 7 Pro has the potential to revolutionize mobile photography, but its image sensors and software computation may be holding it back.

Google is adding new digital watermarks to photos that have been edited using the company's Magic Editor. This generative AI feature debuted with the Google Pixel 8 series and is included in Google's other recent Pixel smartphones.

Scientists using the Hubble Space Telescope investigated a goliath galaxy, LEDA 1313424. Nicknamed the "Bullseye," this galaxy features nine rings, many more than any other known galaxy. A stunning new image shows many never-before-seen details, delighting astronomers and regular viewers alike.

Late last night, OM System announced the OM-3. It costs $2,000... for now. I expect that will change very soon because I've been conditioned by the company to believe so.

There is yet another interesting smartphone that Americans cannot purchase, at least through the usual channels. This time, it's the Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra, a tweaked ROG phone.

This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, the team catches up on a huge pile of news and dives into a discussion on what Micro Four Thirds still needs to do in 2025 even with the release of the new OM System OM-3.

A real estate photographer is suing two major brokerages, claiming agents used his listing photos without permission or payment.

Viltrox is bringing its (almost) impossibly tiny 28mm f/4.4 "Chip" lens to Fujifilm X Series cameras.

Last June, Leica announced Leica Lux, an iPhone camera app with a Leica-inspired user interface, carefully crafted Leica lens simulations, and unique Leica Looks photo styles. Today, Leica unveiled the Leica Lux Grip, a magnetic camera grip for iPhone that gives photographers Leica-inspired physical controls for their mobile photography.

Digital camera sales reached a nadir a few years ago but recent trends have proven there's still life in the old dog yet.

Scientists have discovered and photographed cave-dwelling "zombie" spiders that have been infected by parasitic fungi.

Disney and Marvel have denied using artificial intelligence on their movie poster for The Fantastic Four: First Steps despite evidence to the contrary.

As promised and teased, OM Digital Solutions announced a brand-new camera, the OM System OM-3.

OM Digital Solutions announced revised versions of its M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8 and 25mm f/1.8 prime lenses, compact companions ideal for use alongside the stylish new OM System OM-3 camera.

The OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm f/5-6.3 IS II lens is an upgraded version of the same lens released in 2020 alongside the Olympus E-M10 Mark IV. The new version offers better image stabilization and more robust weather sealing but is otherwise the same lens.

With the debut of the beautiful and pricey Nikon Z 35mm f/1.2 S, Nikon has released the last remaining unreleased lens featured on its final Nikkor Z lens roadmap. Nikon photographers are now heading into the future without a map -- all future Nikon lenses are slated to be surprises.

Watch the short talking head video below. Granted, it is in French, and close inspection of it may raise suspicions but perhaps caught unaware it could well fool people into believing it is a real video and not AI-generated.

Earlier this week, Keith Cooper from Northlight Images in the UK published a YouTube video where he claimed a source told him that Epson's V850 and 1300XL film scanners had reached "end of life" and would no longer be actively produced. Epson denies this.

British singer Ed Sheeran says he has ditched his iPad and swapped it for a compact camera “like it’s 1997."

Seoul-based artists Shin Seung Back, who is also an engineer, and Kim Yong Hun are back with another photography and AI-related project, Analytic Portrait.

Nikon announced the Coolpix P1100, the latest member of its series of super-zoom bridge cameras. It features a massive 125x optical zoom lens that the company describes as the "gold standard" of its class.