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Jaron Schneider

Going Literally Hands-On With the New Touch MacBook Pro

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I got some hands-on time (literally) with Apple’s new touch-equipped MacBook Pro. While the ability to touch the screen is nice, it isn’t the biggest selling point of the new computer to me. What is the bigger story is how good this display looks. The OLED is not only bright, but the contrast ratio is dynamite. Right now, that would be the biggest reason I would consider this laptop, especially for color-critical work.

Jeremy Gray

The Sony FX5 Really Is (Probably) Coming in November

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Okay, okay, we've heard this one before. But no, really, Sony Japan has now chimed in with a new update about the release date of the highly anticipated Sony FX5 cinema camera. As RedShark reports, Sony Japan says that following a postponement due to "production reasons," the Sony FX5's release date is now November 20. This aligns with what other retailers, including Adorama, began sharing last week. B&H now says the FX5 will ship in "mid-November."

However, as RedShark notes, there's a new wrinkle for Europeans.

"Sites including those in the UK, France, and Germany now list January 8 as the first ship date for pre-orders, nearly two months later than their previous listing," RedShark writes. That doesn't sound good. Hopefully earlier preorders in Europe will still ship next month. There's no question the FX5 launch hasn't gone the way Sony hoped. But at least the camera is really good.

Jaron Schneider

Aulumu’s iPhone Duo Cases Are Sick as Hell

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Aulumu has announced its ADuo Particle Aramid Fiber case for the iPhone Duo and, just like the rest of its product catalog, these ooze style. And yeah, given the style Aulumu chose, these probably use adhesives.

"Drawing inspiration from the countless particles that shape the cosmos, the ADuo Particle Series transforms the subtle woven texture of aramid fibre into a more dynamic visual statement. Its carefully arranged particle pattern adds depth, structure and a sense of movement to the surface, creating a distinctive finish that complements the case's clean, technical aesthetic," Aulumu says.

The ADuo case is available to order starting today for $90 and is expected to be stocked and start shipping by mid-November.

Jaron Schneider

Affinity’s iPad App is Coming November 3

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Affinity's iPad app is finally arriving next month. If plans hold, the company is expected to release the app on the Apple App Store on November 3. The new app will offer the full desktop experience for sketching, creating and working with vectors, layout, and photo editing.

"Creative work on iPad has always been split across apps, with a trip to desktop required to finish the job. Affinity for iPad brings it all together in one file, without losing any power. Sketch ideas, develop RAW files, edit vectors node by node, take full control of type and layouts, then send it straight to print. You can feel every change take shape under your fingertip and every curve snap into place where you touch your Apple Pencil," Affinity says.

The app is already on the App Store today ahead of its official release in November.

Matt Growcoot

Photographer Shares All His RAWs From Now Infamous Elizabeth Holmes Shoot

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Photographer Ethan Pines shot what would become one of the most consequential magazine covers of all time when he photographed Elizabeth Holmes for Forbes in 2014.

At the time, Holmes was hailed as the youngest-ever self-made billionaire as CEO of Theranos. But after it was revealed the company's technology was a sham, the portraits became a cultural touchstone in documentaries, TV shows, and podcasts about the scandal. The Forbes issue is frequently listed as a collector's item on eBay.

Pines has shared all the RAWs from that shoot on his Instagram page (above) and offered insight into his experience with Holmes.

Jaron Schneider

OM System Is the Official Sponsor of Young Bird Photographer of the Year

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The Bird Photographer of the Year (BPOTY) organization has announced that OM System has become the official sponsor of Young Bird Photographer of the Year 12.

"We are proud to support Young Bird Photographer of the Year as part of BPOTY 12. By encouraging young photographers to explore, observe and share their perspectives, we hope to nurture both creative talent and a lasting connection with nature," OM System says.

The BPOTY competition, which includes the Young category, is held annually and announcer in September. While the majority of categories require an entry fee, the Young category does not. Entries for the 2027 competition are open until December 13.

Jeremy Gray
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Hey Best Buy, That’s Not How You Hold a Camera

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Best Buy is not necessarily the first retailer you think of when buying new camera gear, but the retailer carries all the latest cameras, lenses, and many different accessories. Some retail locations even have pretty large camera sections with high-end gear in stock. The company's current graphic for its photo lenses leaves a lot to be desired, though. It has the hallmarks of AI-generated nonsense, including a person holding their camera in a truly baffling way, pointed at who knows what. Please, don't hold your camera like this. And Best Buy, just use an actual press photo from a lens maker, like you did with Antigravity's images for your drone section.

Jordan Drake

Gordon Laing Debuts The Cameralabs Show

Frequent PetaPixel Podcast guest Gordon Laing's Cameralabs is one of YouTube's longest running photography shows, and he has just debuted a new format. Coinciding with the release of the Sigma FP2, The Cameralabs Show is a magazine style, long form video encompassing reviews, travel, and vintage gear retrospectives with a small cameo from Chris Niccolls. It's great to see such a long running show mixing things up, and I strongly encourage you to take a look for yourself.

Jaron Schneider
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Sigma’s FP2 Is Its Highest Rated Camera Ever, With a Strong 82 on PixelMeter

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Sigma's cameras are always polarizing, but the FP2 seems to have hit enough general high notes to get more approving nods than grimaces. Initial reviews are in and it has landed at a Strong 82 on PixelMeter, Sigma's highest mark for any camera it has ever released and significantly better reviewed than the BF. We'll see if these opinions hold as more reviews come in over the next few weeks and months.

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Sigma FP2 Review: The Brick with a Heart of Gold

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iPhone Duo Review: A Compromise, But Not Compromised

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Tamron 16-50mm f/2.8 A Review: Pro-Level Zoom at an Entry Level Price

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Apple, Content Authenticity, and the War to Prove What’s Real

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What Happens When Your Photograph Becomes a Viral Meme?

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Thanks to Nikon, Canon’s Closed RF Mount Could Be Forced Open

Featured Spotlights
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Awe-Inspiring Architecture Celebrated in International Photo Competition

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Photographer’s 1970s Pictures of Toronto Capture a Changing City

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‘Miracle’ Underwater Bird Photo Wins 74th Annual Nikkor Photo Contest

Comparisons
Chris Niccolls
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$1,000 New vs $1,000 Used: Olympus PEN F vs OM System PEN

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The Olympus PEN F is easily one of the sexiest cameras you will ever hold, full stop. It deserved to become an instant classic when it hit the streets, and ten years later, the resale market price holds this statement to be true. When I reviewed it so many years ago, I fell in love with the camera, not just because it was gorgeous, but because it was so functional.

Features
Andy Chua

4 Cameras, 7 Lenses: What It Takes to Cover the Commonwealth Games

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Four cameras, seven lenses, and one Commonwealth Games. That was the equipment I brought to Glasgow 2026. Most days, however, only three cameras came with me to the competition venues. The fourth stayed at the hotel as a backup, unless I planned to use it as a remote camera.

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Shane Balkowitsch
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The Empty Gesture of Smiling for Photographs

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We are all familiar with the social mandate of smiling for photographs. Every time someone points a lens at our mug, we are expected to give a wide, toothy smile. If you don’t comply, the photographer will quickly remind you with a religious “say cheese!”. Many years ago, it occurred to me that this practice was not only shallow but silly. Granted, a candid smile captured in photography can be telling and beautiful. On the other hand, a contrived smile for a photograph, not so much. Here …

Inspiration
Chris Niccolls
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Revisiting Zeiss ZM Lenses Part 1: I’ve Always Wanted to Do This

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A few months ago on the PetaPixel Podcast, we did a lens draft where we had to pick our favorite lenses from a whole selection of choices. Naturally, this came with a lot of research, and as we delved deeper into reviews and ratings, we found that the Zeiss ZM lenses were some of the most highly reviewed lenses for that mount. This piqued our interest, and I was determined to find out why these lenses appeared to be so beloved.