Leica Is Developing its Own Image Sensors Again
Leica is working on developing its own image sensors again, an exciting and interesting development in an industry where there is not all that much diversity in image sensor technology.
Map Camera’s Best-Selling Camera of 2025 Was a Kodak Point-and-Shoot
Big Japanese photo retailer Map Camera revealed its best-selling digital cameras of 2025, and the results are a surprising mix of very popular, high-end cameras and cheaper compacts, including the best-selling camera of them all, the Kodak PixPro FZ55.
Stunning Photos Capture Martian Moon Hovering Above the Red Planet’s Surface
Newly-released photos by the European Space Agency have captured the oddly-shaped Martian moon of Phobos flying above a dust storm raging below on the Red Planet.
Photographer Uses Disposable Film Cameras to Shoot Formula 1 Races
You can pick up a NASCAR disposable camera for less than $10, but that hasn't stopped motorsports photographer Jamey Price from shooting a series of compelling images on them.
Instagram Head Calls Out Camera Companies for Going in the Wrong Direction
Instagram head Adam Mosseri has shared some end-of-year thoughts on the state of photos on social media amid an avalanche of AI slop, and has said "camera companies are betting on the wrong aesthetic."
Sickening Photo Trend on X Sees Women’s Clothing Being Removed by Grok
At the beginning of this week, PetaPixel reported that Elon Musk's X had rolled out a controversial new feature allowing users to edit any photo on the platform without asking permission. Within days, the new tool has been abused -- and it is women who are being targeted.
WayShot is an AI-Powered App That Guides You Through Composing a Photo
A new AI-powered photography app promises to coach users to frame their shots better, and it even helps out with the editing.
Wedding Photographer Sentenced to Jail for Scamming 160 Couples
A wedding photographer in South Korea has been sentenced to 18 months in jail for taking payments from over 160 couples but never delivering the images.
How the Science of Photography Can Lead You Astray
I often refer to photography as a blend of art and science. However, our cameras' lack of adherence to scientific principles can lead to confusion. Both our photographer ancestors and the camera manufacturers are to blame.