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Jaron Schneider

A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Making PetaPixel’s Documentary Film ‘No Guarantees’

Two men stand in a forested area by a river; one holds a fishing rod and laughs while the other films him with a camera. Large text in the background reads, "WE MADE A MOVIE.

Making a movie of any kind, scripted or otherwise, is a massive endeavor. Not only do you need to assemble the right team, but you also need to figure out budgets, manage every shooting day carefully, and prepare for every eventuality. So while the PetaPixel team may have the camera and editing skills, the multitude of other factors usually preclude us from actually making a movie. So, when the opportunity was presented, we jumped on it.

Jeremy Gray
A Fujinon 32-90mm cinema zoom lens with multiple focus, zoom, and aperture rings, displayed horizontally against a white background. The lens features green accents and detailed focal length markings.

Fujifilm GF 32-90mm T3.5 Power Zoom Is the Most Expensive GFX Lens

When Fujifilm announced that it was developing the GFX Eterna, now officially unveiled as the GFX Eterna 55, the company also revealed that it was making a Fujinon GF 32-90mm Power Zoom. However, Fujifilm first teased the a GFX power zoom lens way back in September 2023 on its lens roadmap. The long-awaited, oft-teased lens has been completely revealed today, and it is the Fujinon GF 32-90mm T3.5 PZ OIS WR.

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Jeremy Gray
A smartphone mounted in a filming rig displays a person in an orange jacket on a snowy mountain. Below, various video and audio cables are connected to a compact black device with multiple ports and controls.

Blackmagic’s New Camera ProDock Supercharges Pro iPhone Filmmaking

During the iPhone 17 Pro segment of Apple's keynote yesterday, the company revealed that the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max smartphones now support genlock, which helps filmmakers keep multiple video sources in sync. While discussing this, Apple showed the new Blackmagic Design Camera ProDock accessory for professional videographers, and it promises to power up the iPhone 17 Pro series in a big way.

Chris Niccolls

OM System 50-200mm f/2.8 IS Pro Review: Optical Excellence

A large OM System camera lens attached to a camera body is displayed on a grid-patterned surface. Overlay text reads "PetaPixel Reviews" and "PetaPixel Editors' Choice.

When it comes to the longer telephoto ranges, even Micro Four Thirds lenses can still be big, and not everyone needs -- or can afford -- the full reach of an OM System 150-400mm f/4.5. OM System has a couple of 40-150mm lenses in various sizes, and they have longer zooms up to 300mm with slow apertures. The time is ripe for something in the middle, and that's where the 50-200mm f/2.8 IS Pro comes in; but it will cost you $3,699.

Jordan Drake

Nikon ZR Hands-On First Impressions: Zed RED Redemption

A man with a beard smiles while leaning on a wooden railing in a forest, looking at a Nikon Z camera body placed in front of him. The image includes the text “PetaPixel Hands-On.”.

In the year and a half since Nikon acquired RED, both have been extremely busy with video-focused products. RED released Z-Mount versions of its cinema cameras and Nikon dropped the Nikkor Z 28-135mm PZ video lens as well as a library of RED LUTs for the N-Log profile. However, I’ve been wondering when we’d see a camera that truly fused Nikon and RED technology, and that day has arrived with the release of the Nikon ZR.

Chris Niccolls

Apple iPhone 17 Pro First Impressions: Huge Upgrades for Photo and Video

A smiling man holds up a blue iPhone with three cameras; the background features circular lights and a "PetaPixel Hands-On" sign.

Apple unveiled its iPhone 17 family today, including the much-improved iPhone 17, the ultra-thin iPhone Air, and the redesigned flagship iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max. The PetaPixel team flew to Apple Park in Cupertino to witness the unveiling and go hands-on with the new-look iPhone 17 Pro, and there is much to like for photographers and videographers alike.

Kate Garibaldi
A thin smartphone is shown from the side, flanked by stylized letters “A” and “R,” highlighting its slim profile against a white background.

All-New Ultra-Thin iPhone Air Doesn’t Totally Skimp on Photography

Apple has officially unveiled the iPhone Air, the newest member of its flagship smartphone lineup, which also includes the iPhone 17, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max. Positioned between the standard and Pro models, the Air emphasizes thinness, portability, and design innovation while still carrying many of Apple’s latest performance and camera technologies.