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A Game of Inches: The Suit That Kept a Photographer Alive

It was not on the flight, but rather the day before, as I was sitting in a pressure chamber testing my spacesuit one last time, that I realized how absolute my reliance on it would be. I was well aware of the extreme risk to anyone who had the misfortune of being ejected from a U2. Yet, I took solace in knowing that because of this multi-layered suit, there would at least be a chance, although small, of survival should that situation become a reality.

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Canon Is the Most-Rented Photo Company at Lensrentals Yet Again

It has been a busy year for new photo and video gear, and many excellent new cameras, lenses, and other gear hit store shelves in 2024. A lot of this gear is, admittedly, pricey and sometimes niche. Renting gear is a great way for artists to get their hands on the best tools without breaking the bank, and every year, the biggest photo rental company, Lensrentals, shares info on which gear was most popular that year.

Editors’ Choice: PetaPixel’s Favorite Photo Gear of 2024

A man stands with hands open, surrounded by floating camera gear with pixelated faces. A blue triangular banner reads "Our Favorite Gear 2024," featuring four other men's floating heads on the right.

2024 was a great year for technology and photography. While we recently published The PetaPixel Awards, that's based on a vote from the entire staff. Sometimes, gear that is award-worthy isn't necessarily our favorite (and vice versa), so we wanted to take a moment to call out some gear from this year that we just think is neat.

A black OM System OM-5 camera with a large lens, featuring various dials and buttons on the top and side, set against a plain white background.

Why 2025 Could Be a Make-or-Break Year for Micro Four Thirds

No camera system provokes more opinion and vitriol than Micro Four-Thirds. It is the most divisive system out there; you either love it or stay clear. Micro Four-Thirds (MFT) cameras have been around for a long time, with the story beginning in 2008 when Panasonic brought out the G1, closely followed by the Olympus E-P1. In the here and now, this is a system under the microscope, and thanks to several factors, the next 12 months could be critical for its future and survival.

The PetaPixel Awards: The Best of Photography in 2024

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We are proud to announce the results of the fourth-annual PetaPixel Awards where we are able to honor the best new photography products released in the last year. 2024 was a heck of a year for photography and the results showed that: it was the closest batch of voting in the awards' history.

Stuck Squirrel Photo Wins the 2024 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards

A squirrel is mostly hidden inside a tree with only its legs and tail visible sticking out. It appears to be climbing or maneuvering around the tree trunk. White flowers are visible on the tree. The background is blurred greenery.

The Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards winners were announced today at the competition's Awards Night at the Oxo Gallery in London. Photographer Milko Marchetti is this year's overall winner, thanks to his excellent and hilarious image of a red squirrel stuck in a tree, aptly named "Stuck Squirrel."