Leica is celebrating its 100 Years of Leica centennial with an exclusive special edition of its M11-D rangefinder camera, and two lenses, including a recreation of the Leica I's original fixed 50mm f/3.5 prime. One of these special edition cameras is also Leica's 1,000,000th M camera.
Leica is marketing the 100th anniversary of the Leica I, the first series-produced 35mm camera, with an exclusive special edition of the Leica M11. The Leica M11 100 Years of Leica 'Wetzlar Germany' camera is poised to be a must-have collector's item for Leica's most passionate -- and well-heeled -- fans.
Creative Commons has launched a new framework that allows data holders -- including photographers -- to specify how their content can or cannot be reused by machines, such as in the training of AI models.
Getty Images has dropped its primary copyright infringement claims against AI image company Stability AI in a high-profile legal battle at London’s High Court.
Google Earth has transformed the way people explore and understand the world from its viral launch to its role in scientific discovery and environmental planning. To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Google Earth looks back at some of the most significant moments in its history and highlights how it remains an essential tool for millions worldwide.
The eufyMake E1 UV Printer recently launched on Kickstarter, drawing attention for its promise to bring professional-grade printing to home users and small businesses alike.
As cameras get smaller, people can get increasingly creative with the shots they capture. Few DIY projects demonstrate this as well as a clever clear bowling ball with an Insta360 X5 360-degree camera embedded inside.
Pergear has announced a pair of new CFexpress 4.0 Type B Master-series memory cards, each promising high-speed performance and strong value.
This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, the team chats about the state of the "midrange" camera and how it might not be in the place it was just a few short years ago. Come to think of it, what even is every brand's "midrange" option right now? The team debates!
In the world of wildlife photography, capturing fast-moving subjects from a distance requires the perfect blend of reach, speed, and image quality. Sigma, renowned for its high-performance lenses, has recently announced the launch of the Sigma 300-600mm f/4 DG DN OS Sports, a powerful zoom lens specifically designed for wildlife photographers.
An astrophotographer has been capturing spectacular images of solar eclipses taking place on Saturn -- capturing Titan's shadow on the surface of the planet.
A storm chaser captured adrenaline-inducing video of a tornado raging in Nebraska and compressed it into one awesome timelapse.
Significant advances in e-ink digital display technology are proving to be a boon for photographers and other artists. New digital picture frames with e-ink displays deliver a paper-like appearance without any unsightly wires. The new Aluratek 13.3-inch ePaper WiFi Digital Photo Frame is a great example of the potential benefits of e-ink displays.
The Landsat 7 satellite has signed off on its 25 years of taking photos of Earth with one last image of Las Vegas showing that the City of Sin has almost doubled in size since the spacecraft first snapped it 25 years ago. Since its launch on April 15, 1999, Landsat 7 has captured over 3.3 million images, including the first image of Las Vegas, which was captured in July 1999.
The Wellcome Photography Prize has unveiled its Top 25 entries, selected for the 2025 edition of the awards. The competition showcases powerful images that capture urgent global health challenges.
Insta360 has announced the Insta360 Mic Air, a compact wireless microphone built to work alongside Insta360 cameras, like the recently announced Insta360 X5 8K 360-degree camera.
Saramonic announced the Air, a new dual-channel, 2.4 GHz wireless microphone system designed for content creators. They feature "intelligent" noise cancellation, real-time monitoring, and adjustable EQ tuning inside a compact, easy-to-use package.
Earlier this month, PetaPixel reported on the Echolens, a point-and-shoot camera that is all-in on replicating the charm of analog point-and-shoot cameras in a digital package. The Echolens has now launched on Kickstarter, bringing with it some new details.
Swedish photographer and amateur astronomer Peter Rosén has created an incredible new video that combines thousands of photos of Jupiter to show the gas giant's newly developed massive storms.
Think Tank Photo, a brand known for its rugged and functional camera bags, has announced the BackLight Long Lens Backpack. It is a purpose-built solution for photographers who specialize in wildlife, sports, or any long-lens photography.
Until recently, I’d never really touched a Panasonic LUMIX camera. I’ve been a Sony shooter for years, and like a lot of creators juggling full-time jobs and side projects, I didn’t have the time or headspace to add a whole new system to the mix.
Adobe is finally tracking generative credit use across the Creative Cloud ecosystem. Adobe has had a generative credits system for about a year and a half, but accurate tracking and enforcement of limits have rolled out slowly. Well, the Wild West era has ended. Generative credits matter, and it is, in fact, possible to run out of them and lose access to AI features.
American artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic, which develops large language models competing with platforms like OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Gemini, has won a key ruling in a United States federal court. A federal judge ruled this week that AI developers can train AI models on copyrighted content without obtaining permission from the content creators.
What's old is new again. VSCO has unveiled a standalone camera application for iPhone, VSCO Capture.
Researchers have captured drone footage of killer whales using kelp to groom one another -- an extraordinary first in marine tool use.
Frontier by Jim Krantz blends cinematic portraits of cowboys and expansive landscapes with experimental works to create a visual representation of the mythical American West.
An 18-year-old is facing criminal charges after allegedly taking a selfie with a fake rifle outside her former high school.
A photographer is going viral on Reddit after he turned away at the wrong moment and missed an epic shot at an air show.
A National Geographic photographer and experienced high-altitude mountaineer has died while attempting to scale one of the world’s most iconic peaks.
Photographer Edward Burtynsky has dedicated his life's work to documenting the impact humans have on the planet, producing stunning photographs that evoke both awe and concern.
