Novachips, a memory manufacturer out of South Korea, has announced two new CFexpress Type B memory cards, one of which is the first to combine 4TB capacity with VPG 800 verification.
After 25 years behind the camera, OM SYSTEM photographer Jerred Zegelis thought he knew the rules of photography. Shoot RAW. Stay neutral. Fix it in post. Art Filters are for amateurs. These weren't suggestions. For Zegelis, they were law, absorbed from forums, tutorials, and years of professional habit.
Then he invented a fictional town, shot an entire trip using a filter he once dismissed as cheesy, and intentionally started to break the rules. The Nebraska native calls the results the best work of his career.
The Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 Pro lens announced last September is now available for Nikon Z mount mirrorless cameras. The APS-C portrait prime delivers an 85mm equivalent focal length and fast f/1.2 aperture, promising good sharpness and beautiful bokeh.
The deadline to enter the annual 2026 World Press Photo Contest is quickly approaching. Photographers have until January 17 to submit their photos.
The Hasselblad X2D II 100C is the company's best demonstration yet of how medium format photography doesn't have to come with compromises. Gone are the days of huge, heavy cameras, sluggish and unreliable autofocus, and an obtuse user experience. The X2D II 100C delivers the exceptional image quality photographers expect from medium format and represents the mature roadmap of the company to stand out in the medium format camera industry.
Viltrox has again taken to Reddit to discuss some of its future lenses, this time revealing that its promised 50mm f/1.2 LAB and 85mm f/1.2 LAB lenses will arrive this year.
As PetaPixel reported this week, Asus and GoPro have come together and birthed a co-branded special edition Asus ProArt GoPro Edition laptop that looks to cater to content creators, but is that who is it really for?
National Geographic Your Shot is a global photography community created by Nat Geo for people passionate about wildlife photography. It provides a platform for photographers of all skill levels to share their photos, participate in assignments and challenges, get feedback, and potentially be featured by National Geographic editors.
The Pentax brand has been largely quiet for the last several years. Outside of the Pentax 17 and the K3 Mark III Monochrome, there has not been significant activity. Speaking to PetaPixel, Ricoh President Yasutomo Mori and Kazunobu Saiki, General Manager of Ricoh's Camera Business Division, both promise that Ricoh is committed to the Pentax brand, despite the quiet situation.
The photo-a-day project is a well-trodden path that's been taken up by photographers challenging themselves to shoot every day, as well as people taking selfies every day. There have even been studies done about its benefits.
Nikon Corporation held a groundbreaking ceremony on January 7 to celebrate construction starting on two new buildings to strengthen Nikon's Japanese optical production and development capabilities.
Scientists filmed rare footage of a giant phantom jellyfish drifting through the darkest depths of the waters off Argentina. The species has only been captured on camera a dozen times.
New York Times photographer Chang W. Lee is currently sailing on an icebreaker into Antarctica -- and he's brought a lot of gear with him.
Fujifilm Japan has announced the Instax Mini Evo Cinema camera, a unique take on the Evo series that focuses on capturing short videos but also combines that with the ability to shoot photos and make prints.
It's 2026, and Canon has been making full-frame EOS R-series mirrorless cameras since 2018. That has not stopped Chinese lens company Meike from releasing a new 85mm f/1.8 Mark II lens for Canon EF-mount DSLR cameras, which seems strange at first glance, but is actually a clever way to bypass Canon's restrictions on third-party full-frame RF lenses with autofocus.
Westcott's new FJ250 250Ws Touchscreen Strobe is an exciting entry-level monolight for photographers who need reliable power, fast performance, and a compact footprint on location. Positioned in Westcott's refreshed lineup below the FJ400 II and FJ800, the FJ250 replaces the popular FJ200 and introduces several user-requested upgrades into a more accessible package.
Elevate.io, the browser-based collaborative video editor developed by Blackbird, has partnered with Epidemic Sound to bring Epidemic Sound's music catalog to Elevate.io’s editing environment.
It's no secret that Eastman Kodak will license its branding to pretty much anyone and one recent example of this is a series of Kodak-branded storage and memory products. They promise some very impressive performance at a fraction of the cost of major brands, so what's the catch?
What would a parent do with the power to record a full game their son or daughter played in without touching the camera? The XbotGo Falcon just launched for pre-order at CES 2026 in Las Vegas as a $599 bet on capturing sporting events with the parallels of broadcast television.
Tricksters in the U.K. are using AI photo editing software to make themselves look heavier so they can get their hands on weight loss drugs.
Think Tank's redesigned Shape Shifter 25L and 37L backpacks promises to better serve photographers whether they are working in the field, transporting gear from shoot to shoot, or traveling afar. Think Tank specifically targets the backpack at fast-moving photojournalists, but it is built for all photographers who need to carry a lot of gear safely and access it quickly.
Ricoh Imaging approaches the design of its camera series with a very specific set of principles. That’s why the general look, feel, and function of the GR series of cameras hasn’t dramatically changed over the years.
A new NASA timelapse was two and a half decades in the making. What makes the timelapse of the Kepler Supernova Remnant even more spectacular is that it wasn't captured on Earth, but in space. The supernova remnant is a whopping 17,000 light-years away from Earth, or over 99 quadrillion miles.
A photographer won a legal ruling for compensation after a news website used his images, but tracking down the site’s owners and editors has proved impossible.
An appeals court upheld a verdict clearing celebrity tattoo artist Kat Von D of copyright infringement over her use of a photographer's image of Miles Davis. However, two judges used the ruling to question whether the long-standing legal test for determining when one creative work copies another remains valid.
Photographer Christopher Anderson, whose Vanity Fair photos of the Trump administration caused a sensation last month, has taken to Instagram to reveal he was once threatened by Jeffrey Epstein.
Amazing photos of tiger sharks attacking albatrosses have helped inform researchers studying how the annual hunt affects other predators.
Nikon has announced the Nikkor Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1 zoom lens for Nikon full-frame mirrorless cameras. While it is available on its own, the lens is also being paired as a kit with the Z5 II, giving photographers a third configuration option with one of the most compelling entry-level full-frame cameras on the market.
Hohem has announced its first SSD, a compact SSD with a flip-up USB-C plug that connects directly to an iPhone, enabling ProRes RAW video capture. The Hohem SSD-01 is much more than just a pocket-friendly SSD, though. It also has USB-C ports for power, attaching accessories, and recording audio.
Godox has officially unveiled the AD100Pro II Pocket Flash, bringing meaningful refinements to one of its most popular portable strobes.
Hohem has announced the iSteady MT3 series, bringing its latest artificial intelligence–driven tracking tools to a new generation of prosumer camera stabilizers. Designed to support mirrorless cameras, action cameras, and smartphones, the MT3 lineup focuses on intelligent subject tracking, flexible mounting, and long battery life in a compact, travel-ready design.
GoPro is getting into the personal computing space. Announced at CES, the action camera company is partnering with PC brand Asus in a ProArt GoPro Edition laptop, which the two companies say is designed specifically for modern content creators.
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is in full swing in Las Vegas, and tech companies are clamoring to stand out. Usually, that means highlighting one eye-catching product, but RadioShack went with the opposite strategy: throwing everything at the wall in the hopes that something will stick.
French smart telescope company Vaonis has unveiled Hyperia, a professional observatory it developed alongside Canon.
Australian display company Espresso Displays has unveiled the Espresso Lite 15, a new colorful, portable monitor that promises to be an excellent entry point for creators on the go who want a lightweight second-screen experience without breaking the bank.
The Meta Ray-Ban Displays are getting a new teleprompter feature, allowing the user to read notes while speaking.
The Kodak Charmera digital keychain camera, despite its significant technical shortcomings, has been a holiday hit. Companies could not wait to rip it off.
Japanese market analyst BCN+R's digital camera sales rankings for December 2025 are available now, and the Sony a7 V, which released last month, finished higher on the sales charts than the Canon R6 III did the month prior.
If you're looking at picking up a drone, you probably are thinking of one made by DJI, or another DJI, or yet a third DJI option. Others have tried, but largely, all have failed to get a solid foothold. However, this only refers to the drone market that appeals to the creative videographers. When it comes to the first-person view (or FPV) market, there are many brands vying for attention.
Los Angeles' oldest theater still operates an analog panorama, a popular form of entertainment in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Actress Odessa A’Zion, one of the stars of Marty Supreme, has been taking a Contax G2 camera along with her on the film’s promotional tour.
A Japanese food photographer has been awarded over $7,260 after a Canadian food delivery company used two of his images on its website without permission.
The Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in Denmark has put together an inspiring video of 10 "world-class" photographers sharing advice to younger people.
It is notoriously difficult to fix a broken film camera; the vintage technology requires knowledge, experience, and perhaps most importantly, spare parts.
SmallRig has expanded its compact audio solutions lineup with the introduction of the S70 wireless microphone, designed for content creators, streamers, and professionals seeking studio-grade sound in a portable package.
Glyph has announced two new portable SSDs: the Atom EX40 and the Atom EX20. Both are described as rugged, high-speed NVMe portable SSDs that are built for high-intensity, demanding creative workflows. The company says most other SSDs aren’t designed for this kind of work, "but their spec sheets won't admit it."
Meike has officially released its new AF 23mm f/1.4 autofocus prime lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras, expanding its lineup of budget-friendly autofocus optics.
A group of 18 film, television, and media professionals has formed the Creators Coalition on AI, an industry-backed effort aimed at shaping how AI is adopted in Hollywood.
Craig, widely considered one of the most photographed elephants in the world, died over the weekend at 54 years old. Tributes have poured in from many wildlife and nature photographers who captured Craig's portrait during his long life. Craig, a "super tusker" elephant, was much more than a wonderful elephant; he was a symbol for wildlife conservation in his native Kenya and beyond.
7Artisans is continuing its push into autofocus territory with the announcement of three new APS-C prime lenses designed to balance modern convenience with aggressive pricing. The newly unveiled AF 25mm f/1.8, AF 35mm f/1.8, and AF 50mm f/1.8 Lite target Sony E and Fujifilm X shooters looking for compact, everyday primes without the cost or bulk typically associated with first-party glass.
