Capture One’s Private Equity Owner Is Trying to Sell It: Report
Reports suggest that Axcel, the Nordic private equity firm that has owned Capture One since 2019, is working to sell the photography software company via auction.
Thypoch’s New Simera-C 16mm T1.9 Is its Widest Cinema Lens Yet
Thypoch announced a new addition to its Simera-C series of affordable, compact cinema primes, the Simera-C 16mm T1.9. It is Thypoch's widest full-frame cinema prime lens yet.
Employee vs Contractor: What Photographers Need to Know
On June 4, the American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP) is hosting a free educational webinar where the organization's CEO Thomas Maddrey, who is also a lawyer, will explain the difference between an employee and a contractor as it pertains to photographers.
Nat Geo’s New Documentary, ‘Time and Water,’ Tells a Story You’re Still Writing
National Geographic's new documentary film, "Time and Water," grapples with a challenging, profound question: How do you say goodbye to what you never thought you could lose? Through archival footage, photos, art, and science, Academy Award-nominated director Sara Dosa follows acclaimed Icelandic writer and poet Andri Snær Magnason as he confronts the death of his country's glaciers, the loss of his grandparents, and the kind of world he hopes future generations can experience. The story's …
Massive Sample Gallery Update: Lumix L10, Sony a7R VI, and More
PetaPixel has been quietly updating its sample gallery for the last several months, but this week we added eight new galleries for Members to download, including extra-large folders of photos taken with the Panasonic Lumix L10 and the Sony a7R VI.
Crafty Lens Cap for Leica M Hides AirTags
To paraphrase Jane Austen, it is a truth universally acknowledged that a photographer in possession of valuable equipment must be in want of protection against theft. It's just part of the reason why Apple’s AirTags have become so popular.
Polaroid’s Limited Edition Purple Film Gives ‘Waste a Second Life’
Polaroid's newest limited-edition 600 Film promises to be "completely new to instant film" and to deliver photographers something utterly unique and psychedelic. It's purple, very purple.
Thypoch Voyager 24-50mm f/2.8 Review: Autofocus Zoom for a Bargain
Even now in 2026, autofocusing lens design out of the Chinese manufacturers is still in its relative infancy. We have seen some excellent autofocus-equipped prime lenses from companies like Sirui and Viltrox, but who knew that a manufacturer known for making boutique manual-focusing M-mount lenses would be the first to market with a zoom?
Xiaomi’s 17T Series Phones Feature Leica Tech and a New 5x Camera
Xiaomi has unveiled its latest T Series smartphones, the Xiaomi 17T and 17T Pro, both co-engineered with Leica.
People Don’t Believe This Smartphone Wildlife Photographer’s Images are Real
Logging into his profile on the 35 Awards photo competition, Steve Scott Grogin received a notification telling him his photo of an alligator's eye had been disqualified from the Mobile Phone category. The reason? The organizers believed it had been taken with "professional camera equipment."
Leica’s Brand-New Metal Gray Paint Finish Looks Very Stylish
Leica, no stranger to new, luxurious colorways, has announced a new Metal Gray Paint finish for three Leica cameras, plus a Leica M-Lens.
Independent Audit Finds No Security Basis for Restricting DJI in the USA
An independent security assessment conducted by U.S.-based cybersecurity firm OnDefend found that there are no security-related reasons for blocking DJI's products from being imported and sold in the United States.
Witnesses in Nick Ut’s Defamation Trial Against Netflix Include ‘Napalm Girl’ Herself
Lawyers for Nick Ut have filed a detailed legal submission to a court in France, which will hear a criminal defamation case brought against Netflix and the VII Foundation over claims made in The Stringer documentary.
70mm Film Festival to Show in Palm Springs This Weeekend
Cinephiles in Southern California are in for a treat this weekend when the Palm Springs 70mm Film Festival gets underway.