Chinese lens company Mandler's debut lens, a faithfully recreated Leica Summicron 35mm f/2 prime, sold out almost instantly when the first shipment arrived in February. The company restocked its lenses over the weekend, and a few variants remain in stock at the time of writing.
Following on from Earth Day (April 22), NASA has publicized a tool that allows people to spell out their name or any word they want using Landsat satellite images.
Lens manufacturer Tokina has pulled the overall winner of its 2025 monthly photo contest after a "violation of the contest rules."
A Sumatran orangutan has been filmed by remote cameras using a canopy bridge in Indonesia, in what conservationists say is a world first for the species.
Jack Thornell, the Associated Press photographer whose picture of an assassination attempt on civil rights activist James Meredith in 1966 won a Pulitzer Prize, has died.
Although we think a lot about a photo's subject and its sharpness, what's happening elsewhere in the photo is critical to its success.
You might not know what the word "provenance" means but you probably are familiar with the problem it can cause. You take an amazing photo, it goes viral on social media, but no one knows who took it. There is no provenance trail to link back to the creator.
Ryan Gosling's character, Dr. Ryland Grace from Project Hail Mary, has found himself in space again -- this time in Lego form.
Photography can be an expensive pastime. However, you can launch yourself into photography without breaking the bank.
The Reto company, which is behind the insanely popular Charmera camera, are at it again with a charming 35mm analog camera. They clearly took a design cue from the Ricoh GR series of cameras while heaping on a generous pile of Kodak nostalgia, but the end result promises to be a stylish and simple analog experience for potential buyers.
One of the most overlooked decisions on a commercial photo set is what everyone sees on the monitor.
I’ve looked at thousands of black and white photographs over the years -- both my own and those of others -- and I’ve noticed something that nobody talks about enough.
When Apple unveiled its new low-cost MacBook Neo laptop in early March, it did so with the flashy launch video seen above. While some of it is CGI, much of it has very practical roots, as Apple revealed today in a new behind-the-scenes video.
Antigravity has announced Project Eternal, a global initiative unveiled following the International Day for Monuments and Sites, aimed at preserving cultural heritage through advanced imaging and Gaussian Splatting. The project brings together drone technology, panoramic capture systems, and 3D reconstruction tools to create accessible digital archives of historically significant locations.
Godox has introduced the MF-T76S Macro Twin Flash, a dedicated macro lighting system designed to deliver precise, controllable illumination for close-up photography. The system is designed for photographers working with subjects such as insects, food, plants, jewelry, and product detail work.
The limited edition Canon PowerShot G7X Mark III 30th Anniversary Edition camera has begun arriving in select markets, including the United Kingdom, where it's in stock right now, and Australia, where photographers have already begun scalping the special camera on eBay. Photographers in the United States can get their hands on the camera beginning on April 28 (in most cases), and here's how.
The 570-megapixel Dark Energy Camera turned its 4-meter telescope toward Messier 104, better known as the Sombrero Galaxy, and captured an exceptional side-on view of the galaxy, sometimes called "the Universe's dusty brimmed hat."
Spring is a time of new beginnings, including for photographers. Whether that means stepping into a first interchangeable lens camera or upgrading an existing kit, it's a good time to upgrade. With a wide range of discounts on mirrorless systems right now, it’s a good time to reassess which gear fits your workflow.
I still can’t believe it: 15 years of being addicted to capturing the night sky. Did you know this addiction all started with my first bear encounter?
Panasonic's most exciting news this week was definitely the new Lumix S 40mm f/2 lens, but there's also some news surrounding arguably the perfect camera to use with the new Lumix S 40mm f/2 prime, the Lumix S9. There's yet another new color for the Lumix S9, and slightly to my chagrin, it's the best one yet, at least in my view.
Leica is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its flagship store in Ginza, Tokyo, Japan, in style. Leica Camera Japan Co., Ltd. is releasing just 100 units of a special edition Leica M-A Hammertone analog rangefinder camera on April 25, available exclusively at its luxurious Ginza location.
An upcoming exhibition will present thousands of contact sheets and archival materials to show how photographer Peter Hujar developed his work over several decades.
Meta circulated a memo to staff yesterday (Thursday) informing them that the company plans to lay off 10 percent of its workforce in May. That's roughly 8,000 jobs. On top of that, Meta says it will not fill the thousands of jobs it was advertising for.
Meta has announced a new "Account" system that allows users to log in and manage their settings across Instagram, Facebook, Threads, AI smart glasses, and its other apps.
The Minnesota House has passed a landmark bill to ban AI nudification apps and websites that create explicit images of people, mostly women, without consent.
Turkey has become the latest country to pass a bill that will ban social media for young people.
Instagram is launching a new standalone app called “Instants” that allows users to share unedited, disappearing photos that can only be viewed once and remain available for 24 hours.
Germany’s Tom Weller has taken the inaugural top prize for the Canon Emerging Talent Award at the World Sports Photography Awards.
Remembering Wildlife has revealed the 20 winners of its competition for images to appear in its forthcoming book, Remembering Giraffes.
When Leica ushered in the era of 35mm photography over a century ago, it did not immediately offer a coupled rangefinder (that came in 1932). Precise focusing was difficult with early Leica cameras, so other companies filled the void and offered useful accessories to early photographers. A particularly cool, stylish example is the Kühn Flexameter designed for Leica cameras.
A new exhibit celebrates the golden beauty of the classic orotone photo print, giving the eye-catching but short-lived photographic printing process more time in the spotlight.
Canon, Nikon, and Sony raised prices during the tariff period, citing increased costs. Now that the Supreme Court has invalidated the IEEPA tariffs and US Customs has opened a refund process for at least some affected importers, the photography community deserves transparency about whether companies will seek refunds and, if they do, whether any portion will flow back to customers who paid higher prices.
The Oppo Find X9 Ultra will be the company’s first “Ultra” flagship to go beyond China’s borders, making it something of a global debut. Those in the know recognize the symbolism, but the backbone of this introduction begins and ends with the quadruple rear camera array.
At the NAB Show 2026 in Las Vegas, Adorama Business Solutions introduced a new initiative to support organizations that rely on video and multimedia production. The $50,000 Multi-Media Studio Upgrade Contest will award two organizations a studio transformation package valued at up to $50,000 each, including equipment, consultation, and integration support.
Behind-the-scenes videos show how Harman makes film today, from the lab to the production line. The process balances chemistry, engineering, and constant iteration at every stage. Together, the videos reveal a fascinating look into how analog photography continues to evolve in the modern age.
The only known photograph of Neil Armstrong on the moon -- and a rare, type 1 example at that -- is up for auction. At the time of publication, it was bidding at more than $15,000 with less than seven hours remaining.
Camera traps captured incredible footage of 10 different predators, including leopards, blue monkeys, and eagles, descending on a bat cave and feasting on the winged mammals.
In February, PetaPixel published its review of the Canon 14mm f/1.4L VCM lens and found some issues with its performance in astrophotography. There were many theories from readers and viewers of the YouTube channel as to why this happened, but none of them were right. The truth is a little more interesting.
Viltrox has announced a "new" 35mm prime lens, the AF 35mm f/1.2 LAB N FE. Viltrox describes the lens as a refinement of its original AF 35mm f/1.2 LAB released last year.
Less than two weeks after teasing a new drone series, Lito, DJI has officially unveiled the Lito X1 and 1 drones, new entry-level aerial camera drones designed to be accessible and beginner-friendly as soon as they're powered on. Unfortunately, they aren't launching in the U.S. yet.
Film fans believe that a key plot point in Zendaya's and Robert Pattinson's new movie The Drama was inspired by photographer Lindsay McCrum's 2011 book Chicks with Guns.
IMAX film screenings are special experiences. Not many theaters play the actual IMAX celluloid, and that is in large part because of the insane logistics involved with projecting the film.
John Lyke found his niche as a cameraman when he was just eight years old. Like many other kids, he strapped on a pair of rollerblades and began skating around. The difference is he's never taken them off.
To mark Earth Day (April 22), NASA has released a series of previously unseen photos of the planet taken by the Artemis II astronauts during their historic voyage to the far side of the Moon.
World Press Photo announced the winners of its annual competition earlier this month, highlighting powerful and poignant photojournalism from around the world. Today, World Press Photo unveiled its Photo of the Year for 2026.
7Artisans has introduced a new compact prime lens for rangefinder shooters, the M 35mm f/2.8, designed for both Leica M and Leica Thread Mount (L39) systems. Priced at $428, the lens leans into a classic design philosophy while incorporating modern optical refinements in a notably small and lightweight form.
NASA celebrated its revolutionary Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope (NGRST) yesterday, showing the completed observatory off to the world and announcing that the mission was not only ahead of schedule but, in a rarity for cutting-edge scientific projects, under budget.
As the global population of photographers swells, so do their digital libraries, leaving everyone with the same question: where and how to share their best work. Flickr was among the first online communities designed to address that dilemma, and it remains one of the best. Some demand sweeping overhauls or argue the price isn't justified.
This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, Emily Lowery joins to discuss a packed week of news, including Gerald Undone's decision to back away from camera reviews and the Insta360 Luna. She also leads a discussion on Micro Four Thirds and how the mount can be saved.
Framework arrived on the scene with its debut Laptop 13 back in early 2021, touting its modularity, customizability, and extreme repairability. The company arrived with big dreams of totally disrupting the "incredibly broken" computing market. While this dream remains in progress, Framework has left its mark, and its brand-new, redesigned Framework Laptop 13 Pro carries the torch forward in interesting ways, doubling down on the goals of its predecessor.
