Webb’s Dazzling New Photo Shows Pair of Growing Stars
The James Webb Space Telescope's latest high-resolution photo shows Lynds 483 (L483), a pair of actively forming stars, in extraordinary and unprecedented detail.
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Fujifilm Increased X100VI Production, Is ‘Closer’ To Shipping Outstanding Orders
Last February, Fujifilm announced the X100VI and it quickly became one of the most popular cameras on the planet. Despite planning for increased demand and stockpiling cameras ahead of launch, wait times for the camera quickly exceeded months. The company says it has since increased production and is now closer to shipping outstanding orders.
Remarkable Collection of Historic NASA Space Photos to be Auctioned
Parisian auction house Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr will offer collectors an opportunity to purchase early space photographs, including some previously unseen photos captured by NASA astronauts in space and on the Moon.
Three Year Later, the Sony a7R V Remains a Class Leader
The Sony a7R V will turn three years old this fall, but photographers would be forgiven for thinking it was much older than that. A lot has happened within and outside Sony's Alpha mirrorless lineup since the a7R V landed, but the venerable a7R V remains a favorite of ours here at PetaPixel.
Photographer Creates New Analog Format and Groundbreaking Modular Photo Processor
Photographer Ethan Moses of Cameradactyl is well known not only for his photo skills but also for his remarkable engineering efforts. He has built a 20 by 24-inch instant camera, 3D-printable 35mm panoramic camera, and 3D-printed 4x5 field camera, to name just a few. Moses' latest creation is arguably his most ambitious: the Cameradactyl Master System. It comprises a new analog photography format, a camera that uses it, and a modular photographic processing system.
DIY Robotic Camera Head Empowers Panoramic and Timelapse Photographers
The Eclíck is an open-source do-it-yourself robotic panoramic tripod head that promises photographers and filmmakers a robust tool to capture 360-degree panoramas, timelapses, and gigapixel images with precision and ease.
Meta and Coperni Release Limited Edition Ray-Ban Smart Glasses
Meta has introduced a limited edition version of its popular smart glasses that can record photos and video: the "Ray-Ban Meta x Coperni Limited Edition Glasses."
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Netflix Used AI Tech to Upscale 1980s Sitcom With Nightmarish Results
Netflix used AI technology to upscale a 1980s sitcom, but the result has left viewers horrified. The streamer's HD remaster is filled with malformed hands, garbled text, and warped faces.
Fake Website Spewing Out AI Slop Tops Google Search Results
Among the news sites reporting on SpaceX's latest rocket explosion this week was "Science Magazine", a website where all the content, including the pictures, is AI-generated.
Minnesota Considers Law to Block ‘Nudification’ Apps That Use AI to Make Explicit Images
Minnesota is considering a landmark law to block widely accessible "nudification" technology and apps that use AI to create explicit images from regular photos without consent.
Rare ‘Blood Moon’ Eclipse Lights Up the Skies This Week, a Treat for Photographers
Photographers will get an opportunity to capture a rare "Blood Moon" eclipse this week as Earth's natural satellite is bathed in red light.
Mac Studio with M3 Ultra Review: A Dream Machine for Video Editors
Apple calls its new M3 Ultra-equipped Mac Studio its most powerful computer ever. It's a big claim and comes with a price tag to match. Apple's ambitions create two questions, and we will answer them both: Is the Mac Studio with M3 Ultra truly Apple's most performant computer, and if it is, is it worth it?
Apple MacBook Air with M4 Review: Thin in Size, Price, and Sometimes Performance
Not everyone has the need or budget to spring for Apple's powerful MacBook Pro notebooks. Besides, some users just want their laptops to be as thin and lightweight as possible. Enter the newest, M4-powered version of the world's most popular laptop, the MacBook Air.
In 2025, Apple’s M4 Max Mac Studio is All Photographers Really Need
Apple's new Mac Studio with M3 Ultra is an impressive, powerful machine that is worthy of the "ultra" moniker. That said, it better be for the asking price. However, most photographers are probably better served getting the M4 Max version.
GoPro Footage Reveals Dazzling Visual Tricks Cuttlefish Use to Hunt its Prey
Scientists captured remarkable footage of Cuttlefish using mesmerizing camouflage techniques to disguise themselves while stalking its prey.
WikiPortraits is On a Mission to Fix Bad Wikipedia Celebrity Portraits
Wikipedia entries are infamous for their poor photos -- so much so that there is an entire Instagram page dedicated to Bad Wikipedia Photos. However, a group of photographers is now working to change that.
The Open Category Winners of the Sony World Photography Awards 2025
The World Photography Organisation unveiled the 10 category winners for this year's Sony World Photography Awards.
Blind NYC Street Photographer Flo Fox Leaves Behind a Legacy
Iconic New York City street photographer Flo Fox, 79, passed away on March 2, 2025.
This Case Makes Your iPhone Look and Function Like a Vintage Camera
The Retro DMF Photography Kit from Fotogear is a multi-part case that not only looks the part of a vintage camera but also adds control dials and a shutter that make it function like one, too.
Photo Shows Stricken Moon Lander Lying on its Side
A photo of the Athena Moon lander lying on its side on the lunar surface has confirmed that the spacecraft suffered a fatal mishap.
Laowa’s 2X Proteus Anamorphic Lenses Are Now Available as T2.9 Zooms
Laowa announced new Proteus 2x Anamorphic Zoom lenses for cinematographers. The Laowa Proteus 2x Anamorphic Zooms, available in 26-45mm and 45-85mm focal lengths, feature a constant T2.9 aperture.
Photographer Sophie Ristelhueber Receives the 2025 Hasselblad Award and $200,000
Photographer Sophie Ristelhueber is the 2025 Hasselblad Award laureate, the world's largest photography award, and is set to receive a Hasselblad camera and two million Swedish Krona ($197,000).
The Elinchrom LED 100 C Is the Company’s First-Ever Continuous Light
Elinchrom announced its first-ever continuous lighting solution: the LED 100C. Described as just the first product in a "new chapter" for the company, the new light is meant to combine professional-grade performance and compact portability.
Canon Has No Plans to Make a High-Resolution Version of Its Flagship R1
Canon's EOS R1 is a very specialized camera designed for sports, wildlife, and photojournalism. But because its form factor is so appealing, many professional photographers have expressed interest in seeing a high-resolution version of the R1 released. Canon says that won't happen.
Trail Camera Captures Rare Images of World’s Most Elusive Cat
Trail cameras captured images of the rarely-seen Pallas's cat -- a feline more elusive than the snow leopard.
Controversial Nat Geo Editor Given White House Photo Role
A former National Geographic photo editor who left under a cloud of sexual misconduct allegations has been reportedly hired by the White House.
Viltrox Debuts Six Pro-Grade Raze AF Prime Lenses for DJI Ronin 4D
DJI Ronin 4D camera users are in for a treat as Viltrox announced a series of six full-frame prime lenses.
Magnum Photographer Couldn’t Shoot in Russia, So He Controversially Used AI Instead
Carl De Keyzer made his name by capturing very real photographs from the Soviet Union, India, and the Belgian Congo. However, for his most recent project, De Keyzer swapped the camera for artificial intelligence imaging tools.
Pinterest to Train AI Models on User Content
While Pinterest may not be an obvious platform for photographers, there are still plenty of them on there. For those shooters, they may want to take note of the recent news that the boards-based app will train AI models with user content.
LiveDrop Wirelessly Moves Data Using Dynamic QR Codes and Cameras
Dutch startup LiveDrop is increasing the size of offline file transfers enabled by its app on mobile devices via special QR codes that don’t require the two devices to connect to each other.