At CP+ 2025, TTArtisan, best known for its lenses, unveiled that it was developing its first-ever camera, a retro-inspired folding Instax instant camera. The TTArtisan 203T is finally nearing release, but TTArtisan's approach to the launch is strange.
Although Apple's newest M5-powered laptops are all the rage, including the outstanding M5 Max-powered MacBook Pro, slightly older machines remain very powerful for photographers and videographers. Better still, they are available for up to $300 off right now.
Occasionally, inexplicable fads break out, such as planking in 2011. In the 1920s, it was pole sitting -- a test of endurance that saw people sitting on top of flag poles for extended periods.
A Minnesota photojournalist is challenging a nationwide temporary flight restriction banning drone flights within 3,000 feet of Department of Homeland Security assets.
Facebook is offering TikTok and YouTube creators up to $3,000 per month to post videos on the platform.
A team of artists and scientists sent an evocative sculpture to space to capture jaw-dropping footage of a human form dancing in the stratosphere.
Tinder is testing a new feature that uses AI to scan users’ camera rolls, selecting photos and generating suggestions about their personality.
Afroman has won a legal victory after police officers sued him over his use of security footage in a series of comedic rap videos showing an Adams County Sheriff’s Office raid on his home.
XPPen has announced its new flagship drawing display, the Artist Pro 27 (Gen 2). The company is promising some very high-level performance, including extreme color accuracy that's Calman verified, high resolution, and a 120Hz refresh rate, all for under $2,000.
The compact camera market is white-hot right now. Compact camera sales more than doubled in Japan in 2025, and many of the best-selling cameras last year at Map Camera, a major Japanese photo retailer, were compact models. Canon is no stranger to compact camera success and is committed to giving people what they want.
One year after his death, a digitally generated version of Val Kilmer is set to appear in an independent film titled As Deep as the Grave.
Hundreds of people in Los Angeles are wearing cameras at home to record daily tasks, generating data to help train AI systems.
Audio-Technica has announced the ATV-SG1 and ATV-SG1LE, two new on-camera microphones designed for professional videographers and content creators -- its first in this segment in a decade.
A first-of-its-kind camera survey on a remote Tasmanian island has uncovered rare and elusive animals, capturing images of species seldom seen by humans.
Looking at Fujifilm's releases in 2025, the company did a little bit of everything, and released some very surprising, strange cameras. It is easy to think that Fujifilm is just a company keen to experiment and take risks, but the company tells PetaPixel that hard research data drives its product decisions. That said, fun matters, too.
Today, Adobe launched Firefly Custom Models into beta, allowing artists to generate image variations that "more consistently reflect" their own style, subject, or characters.
The passage of time has not been kind to the Nikon F4. At the time of its release, it was a modern superstar, highly sought after, and bristling with modern advancements. It truly bridged the gap between classic manual-focus SLRs and modern autofocusing and advanced metering, flagship cameras.
Alfie Cameras is getting ready to launch a new analog camera designed to teach people the entire process of photography. From shooting to printing, the new Boxx camera does it all.
The Professional Baseball Photographers' Association (PBPA) has announced the winning images and photographers for its third annual contest celebrating the best baseball images captured in 2025.
The U.K. government has stepped back from proposed copyright reforms that would have allowed AI companies to use copyrighted material without permission, marking a shift after strong opposition from the creative sector.
Sports fans are plenty familiar with cameras at sporting events. 4K broadcast cameras catch the action from every angle, and specialized overhead cameras deliver dynamic angles for instant replays. Even referees sometimes have body cams to complement coverage. However, some venues also have an array of HD cameras pointed at fans rather than the sports action, capturing souvenir photos of people celebrating key plays and moments.
Fujifilm's Instax Wide 400 instant camera is coming soon in a stylish "jet black" colorway, offering photographers a more grown-up option compared to the sage green the Instax Wide 400 launched way back in June 2024.
This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, the Canon 5D Mark IV is going on 10 years old, but it's still kicking -- at least in some territories -- and some Nikon cameras might just stop working (but there is a fix)!
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) built an ultraviolet camera for NASA's teeny-tiny SPARCS space telescope, which is about the size of a cereal box. The camera is searching the Milky Way Galaxy for habitable planets.
Harlowe, formerly known as Hobolite, has announced the Omni 360° 2W, a compact video fill light designed for creators working across vlogging, action cameras, and immersive 360° content. With a focus on portability and adaptability, the light aims to provide consistent, wraparound illumination in fast-moving shooting environments.
The first trailer for Dune: Part Three -- the long-awaited final instalment to director Denis Villeneuve's sci-fi trilogy -- has been released.
A black bear wandered into a cameraman’s live shot during a journalist's report about a recent bear attack, startling the news crew during the broadcast.
Just over a month ago, Chinese imaging technology company Shenzen Sonida Digital Technology Co. Ltd. (Sonida), joined the Micro Four Thirds system. Sonida makes Songdian-branded cameras, which are typically low-cost compact models.
Viltrox has announced the Vintage Z2 TTL on-camera flash, expanding its retro-inspired accessory lineup with a compact, foldable design aimed at portability and ease of use. Positioned as the third entry in the series, joining the Z1 and Z3 released last year, the Z2 builds on the concept of simple, lightweight lighting tools while introducing a more flexible physical design.
A new camera system used at major sports events is wowing audiences with its silky-smooth shots, with some viewers even praising the cameraman. The catch? There isn’t one.
A designer has built a fun camera that gets people outside and exploring the world around them.
On Monday (March 16), the Sun fired off a coronal mass ejection (CME) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) has now issued a geomagnetic storm warning for Thursday (March 19).
Chicago-based photographer Chuck Eiler transforms action figures into cinematic, story-driven miniature worlds that blur the line between toy photography and film. Through meticulously crafted sets, practical effects, and careful lighting, he creates immersive scenes that bring nostalgia and storytelling to life.
Fujifilm's X Series cameras do a lot right. They are extremely capable, performant APS-C mirrorless cameras with many passionate supporters. However, for as good as they are, autofocus performance remains an oft-discussed shortcoming, especially for video applications. Fujifilm says it hears the complaints and is working hard to address the feedback.
GoPro announced a new GP3 image processor a couple of weeks ago, promising twice the pixel-processing power of its prior system-on-a-chip (SoC) and improved image quality. After showcasing the new chip's prowess with sample photos, GoPro today released a new video, and the next generation of GoPro is looking very good so far.
Viltrox has teased some exciting new lenses at The Photography and Video Show in Birmingham, England, including a pair of Evo Series prime lenses with apochromatic optical designs.
Llano has introduced the Llano R604 4-in-1 Card Reader, a compact multi-format memory card reader designed for photographers, videographers, and content creators who need to transfer large files quickly across multiple devices.
Spring is a popular time for creators to upgrade their production gear, and this season SmallRig has launched a wide range of discounts, up to 40% off, across tripods, batteries, lighting, and mobile video tools. SmallRig's new Spring Sale run from March 18 through March 31.
A Premier League soccer photographer captured the split-second moment Manchester City striker Erling Haaland blasted a ball into an opponent's face.
Three teens have filed a class action lawsuit claiming that Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok was used to create nonconsensual sexually explicit images and videos of them when they were minors.
The Sony World Photography Awards unveiled the winners and shortlisted photographers for its 2026 National and Regional Awards, showcasing and celebrating the exceptional photographic talent across the globe.
Affinity, the free multi-disciplinary image editing app, has been updated with three major features that it says were highly requested among users, as well as several smaller changes, including expanded camera RAW support.
DxO has released PhotoLab 9.6 to bring its more advanced noise reduction algorithms, only recently introduced when the company launched PureRAW 6. While this was an anticipated move, it makes official the expanded coverage for a wider range of cameras. This includes new edge-softening controls for its AI-based masking tools, along with a compressed DNG export option to reduce storage overhead.
The ever-popular Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards is opening its 2026 competition and to mark it, the photo competition has released unseen photos from the 2025 competition.
Google has shown off a prototype of its AI smart glasses that has an eyebrow-raising feature: it can edit photos with AI on the fly.
The race is on to find a universal 'No AI' logo. However, with competing emblems and varying definitions of artificial intelligence, it's far from straightforward.
Nikon has issued a technical service advisory (TSA) for some Nikon Z6 III, Z5 II, and ZR cameras, stating that there is a hardware issue that may cause them to fail. The company is asking affected owners to send their cameras in for repair at no cost.
I’ve reviewed my fair share of Fujfilm Instax cameras. Most recently, I played with the creatively powerful Instax Mini 99 and the entry-level Instax 400 Wide for those who want bigger pictures. However, it has been a long time since I’ve tested the most basic of Fujfilm Instax cameras. The latest iteration is the new Instax Mini 13, and I felt that I could test it with a fresh perspective.
Fujifilm has announced the Instax Mini 13, a lightly refreshed version of the Mini 12 which was announced back in 2023.
NiSi has announced the Athena Prime Rewing series of full-frame cinema lenses. The company says they are designed to shift between two optical "personalities" depending on aperture.
