For many, digital cameras are tools for creating art. However, in some very specialized applications, high-resolution digital cameras are used to preserve it. In Japan, Shueisha Manga-Art Heritage is using 150-megapixel Phase One medium-format cameras to digitize manga, ensuring that fast-fading artwork is preserved for generations to come.
The National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., is presenting the first exhibition to explore photography’s impact on a cultural and aesthetic movement that celebrated Black history, identity, and beauty.
The only known photographs of the deportation of the Jewish population in the German city of Hamburg have been discovered in a German police officer's secret photo album.
Legendary war photographer Al Rockoff -- who was immortalized in the classic movie The Killing Fields -- has claimed that his historic negatives were taken from him against his will in a bitter dispute.
The holiday season is not far off, and photographers may be thinking about what they want as a gift. Here are some gift ideas for photographers of all levels of experience and budgets.
The original Camp Snap camera was released a while back and became an unexpected hit. This digital camera was extremely limited and lacked an LCD screen in an attempt to bring the fun back to photography. Now Camp Snap is bringing this philosophy into the world of video with the Camp Snap 8 (CS-8), a video camera with no LCD, no playback, and only an EVF for framing.
It’s easy to imagine that anxiety over manipulated images began with Photoshop or AI, but photographers have been wrestling with the problem almost since the birth of the medium. More than a century ago (113 years back to be exact), the U.S. faced a scandal over doctored images of the president, and the outrage nearly led to a national ban on fake photos.
ZWO has announced a new 44-megapixel full-frame camera designed specifically for astrophotography, and its specs are impressive.
Finally the day has come: The Stringer: The Man Who Took the Photo, a film about who really took the famous Napalm Girl photo during the Vietnam War, has dropped on Netflix meaning anyone with a subscription can now see what the fuss is all about.
This is DJI’s second gimbal within 12 months, following the Osmo Mobile 7P, and it can be viewed as something of a correction. That’s not to denigrate the OM7P, which remains a very capable gimbal unto itself, but the $159 Osmo Mobile 8 addresses numerous shortcomings of its predecessor.
Sony has issued significant new firmware updates for two of its most widely used full-frame mirrorless cameras, bringing the a7R V to Version 4.00 and the a7 IV to Version 6.00. The updates expand focus control options, add new video workflow tools, and improve FTP transfer handling, enhancements that align both models more closely with the capabilities of Sony’s newer Alpha bodies.
Anamorphic lenses are a regular part of many cinematographers' kits, especially as new anamorphic lenses become more affordable and more cameras include more video recording features that help anamorphic optics shine. However, it can be challenging to envision the final scene, since anamorphic lenses squeeze the frame. A new online calculator can help filmmakers dial in the perfect settings with their anamorphic lenses and nail the framing every time.
We already have a deep-dive article about all the best deals on cameras for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but some of the deals are so good that they warrant a bit more attention.
Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation has announced the launch of the new Lytia 901 mobile image sensor. The 200-megapixel sensor is slightly smaller than the Lytia 900 found in many high-end smartphones, but promises many more megapixels and improved HDR.
Excire’s AI-powered photo-management software has developed a devoted following among photographers who want faster culling, smarter search tools, and a well-organized image library—and this Black Friday, the company is offering a rare chance to grab its latest programs for some of the best prices of the year.
Holiday savings are here at B&H, with huge deals on top prime and zoom lenses from all the major brands.
The cinematographer and camera operator behind the hit Netflix drama Adolescence revealed their plans to film another one-take series.
Apple has released its annual holiday film, A Critter Carol, that was shot entirely on its latest iPhone 17 Pro. Depicting a group of woodland critters who come together after a hiker drops his phone, the short film celebrates unexpected friendship.
The 2025 holiday season brings savings on cameras of all types at B&H, from professional full-frame DSLRs and mirrorless systems to compact point-and-shoots and analog cameras. There’s something for everyone.
In a photo industry of ever-increasing prices, it's refreshing to see optics that supply exceptional value for the dollar. The new Canon RF 45mm f/1.2 STM made the entire industry double-take upon seeing an f/1.2 optic for only $479. Surely, there must be a catch, so I took the handy little 45mm to a local Christmas market to explore the myriad lights using an extremely shallow depth of field lens.
Back in 2015, Scottish photographer Alan McFadyen spent six years and fired off 720,000 shots in his quest to capture the perfect kingfisher photograph -- an image that went on to become an internet sensation. A decade later, armed with modern camera technology, he recreated the same shot in just six minutes.
A man is facing four years in prison after being accused of shutting down a Los Angeles freeway during rush hour.
A thief targeted a Texas video production company and stole $20,000 worth of camera gear over the weekend.
BenQ has expanded its Designer series with the PD2770U, a 27-inch 4K UHD color management monitor aimed at small studios, independent creators, and post-production teams by combining professional-level color performance with integrated hardware calibration, without the need for external devices.
A stunning photograph of divers freeing an endangered humpback whale from an entangled chain has been announced as the Grand Prize winner of The Nature Conservancy’s 2025 Oceania Photo Contest.
A routine news shoot led to a life-changing medical opportunity for a cameraman who has quietly battled a condition that made even the simplest tasks at work and in daily life a challenge.
DJI, a global leader in drones and aerial imaging, has once again teamed up with SkyPixel, a leading online community for aerial photography and videography, for the 11th annual SkyPixel Photo and Video Contest. The total prize pool is worth $200,000, giving photographers and videographers a chance to win big.
As Black Friday 2025 kicks off, major camera manufacturers, accessory makers, audio brands, and software companies are rolling out some of their strongest promotions of the year.
While the late Pope Francis' one-of-a-kind Leica kit selling for around $7 million made the biggest headlines, there was a lot of incredible photo gear that sold for huge sums at the recent 47th Leitz Photographica Auction in Vienna, Austria, including a Leica MP black paint that sold for about $1 million, a wild Leica I Mod. A Luxus special outfit, and much more.
Nikon and RED are working together on a new set of Imaging Recipes for Nikon cameras, slated to arrive on December 10. Although details are scarce on these hyped new recipes, there's still a lot to say about Nikon Imaging Cloud's Imaging Recipes.
A man has been charged by police after he allegedly defrauded a videographer out of $2,500 to film a documentary about the September 11 attacks.
While AI is heavily criticized and feared by many people, it is difficult not to be moved and impressed by a video made by Luis Fernández for his grandfather's 90th birthday.
On Friday, November 28, Netflix will premiere a documentary film that challenges the authorship of the most famous war photo ever taken: "The Terror of War" or, more commonly known, "Napalm Girl." Does it succeed? What isn't shared in the film? Is it even a good movie?
The European Space Agency's (ESA) brand-new Copernicus Sentinel-1D satellite launched into space aboard the Ariane 6 launcher from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana. ESA has shared the satellite's first high-resolution images, which are spectacular examples of the power of radar-based imaging systems.
A photographer has filed a lawsuit against a Brooklyn art gallery, accusing it of selling figurines based on his copyrighted photo of Jay-Z.
An intriguing conceptual camera made by a group of former DJI engineers will launch on Kickstarter next month. The RocX made by Farseer can be plugged into a DSLR or mirrorless camera, as well as working on its own.
Photography often feels like a battle against physics, where image quality supposedly demands heavy glass and aching backs. However, four accomplished OM SYSTEM Ambassadors challenge assumptions that Micro Four Thirds cameras cannot compete with full-frame alternatives. Macro specialist Ben Salb, wildlife veteran Eric Rock, bird and nature photography duo Lisa and Tom Cuchara, and landscape artist Matt Suess each abandoned full-frame systems for a smaller alternative. They reveal how shedding …
A quick-thinking wedding videographer used his drone to chase down a suspect for just over a mile after the groom was stabbed during the ceremony.
Google has released a more advanced version of its Nano Banana AI image model, and it is becoming increasingly difficult to spot the difference between real and AI-generated photos.
There is no such thing as a failproof storage device, which is why good backup workflows are so important. Even SSDs, as great as they are for many storage tasks, can (will) fail over time.
The Stringer: The Man Who Took the Photo, which lands on Netflix this week, opens with a line implying Nick Ut is a liar: "What you do know is what you didn’t take." But is that really true? I've always thought the inverse makes more sense.
Alongside the annual Sony World Photography Awards, Sony and Creo also have a competition dedicated to filmmaking, the Sony Future Filmmaker Awards.
Thypoch is launching another new lens that blends modern imaging performance with old-school inspiration. The Thypoch Eureka 28mm f/2.8 ASPH. is extraordinarily compact and pays tribute to the gorgeous Ilford Advocate camera's built-in Dallmeyer Anastigmat 35mm f/3.5 prime lens.
A controversial glass elevator built as a photo attraction for tourists has been cancelled mid-way through construction and is set for demolition following widespread criticism.
Panasonic has announced a firmware update for both the S1 II/S1 IIE and S1R II that improves video record times significantly while also making adjustments across the board. Panasonic says these changes directly respond to user feedback.
Venus Optics has announced an unusual new lens that does a bit of everything. The Laowa 35mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt-Shift 0.5x Macro, as its name suggests, tilts, shifts, and focuses very close while promising no distortion. The versatile new lens aims to provide photographers with extensive control over "every line and perspective."
Chinese lens maker Brightin Star has announced an upgraded version of its ultra-fast 50mm f/0.95 prime lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras.
Chinese smartphone maker Huawei has unveiled its latest flagship, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max. The new handheld sets its sights on the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and promises some groundbreaking new features.
A YouTuber dropped his camera to the bottom of the ocean and recorded a deep-sea animal that no one has been able to identify.
Instagram has introduced a series of updates to its Reels camera, including the ability to record videos up to 20 minutes long.
