It is hard for anyone to deny the positive effect that the transition from film to digital has had on photography. The sheer number of photographs taken each year has increased exponentially in the digital age, particularly now that cameras are included on nearly every cell phone. But we have lost one aspect of photography: the photo album.
All great photographers in the past and present have had creativity at their core. There are proven links between personality traits and creativity. Therefore, modifying your actions can improve your photography.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has upheld a lower court's ruling that the law President Donald Trump has been using to enact his widespread tariff policy does not actually grant him that power, setting up a final appeal to the Supreme Court.
The NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) peered at the Butterfly Nebula using its Mid-InfraRed Instrument (MIRI) camera, uncovering never-before-seen details of the nebula's heart. This is the first time scientists have seen the super-hot star powering the beautiful, bug-like nebula.
How many photographers are men? What are the most common types of professional photography? How old are photographers in the biz? The State of the Photo Industry Survey 2024 considers all these questions and many more.
True Lens Services (TLS), a U.K.-based cinema lens manufacturer, has launched a new lens coverage tool that allows filmmakers to see if an optic will cover a particular sensor.
This week on the PetaPixel podcast, the team discusses the Hasselblad X2D II 100C and the Ricoh GR IV. Two very different cameras, but both have their merits. But while the Hasselblad actually came down in price compared to its predecessor, the opposite is true of the GR IV. So, was it worth it?
The UK-based Association of Photographers (AOP) has announced the finalists for its 40th Photography Awards.
Rollei Analog made its first Instagram post in nearly four years to tease "big plans" and "new projects."
The BBC recently shared a fascinating news report from all the way back in 1970, which featured a state-of-the-art camera accessory at the time: a gyro-stabilized camera.
Among Japanese camera manufacturers, Canon sold the most cameras in 2024. Furthermore, in good news for the camera industry overall, nearly every manufacturer sold more cameras in 2024 than in 2023.
DZOFilm has released the Vespid2, a refreshed line of cinema prime lenses designed to deliver sharper image quality, reduced chromatic aberration in the center, and a more consistent bokeh across focal lengths, aiming to provide a refined yet accessible option for filmmakers.
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has reached a settlement in a high-profile class action lawsuit brought by a group of U.S. authors who alleged the company used pirated books to train its AI systems without permission or compensation.
A 23-year-old Las Vegas man has been shot dead during a photo shoot as he was taking pictures on a Polaroid camera of two women toting guns.
DJI announced the Mic 3 this morning, and, like with DJI's last few launches, the retail situation in the United States is a confusing mess.
Photographer Michael McWeeney captures the beauty in everyday life with a style and approach that combines documentary photography, photojournalism, and fine art. Through his lens, he aspires to capture life with unerring honesty.
A new adventure game is set to arrive this fall that will put players in the shoes of a former photographer stuck in a fantasy world. The only way to return home is using his camera.
Last year, I shared how I was able to get my late father's favorite film cameras restored to like-new working order and have been spending the last year using them like he did back in the 1970s. It was obviously such a good experience that it spurred a family friend to see if she could take a similar journey.
Photographer Malcolm Wilson, who recently converted a broken film camera into an infrared digital point-and-shoot, is back with another awesome camera build. This time, Wilson combined a Mamiya C220 TLR viewfinder, Raspberry Pi, and Sony image sensor to create a waist-level viewfinder digital camera.
Broncolor has announced the Stelos 800 L, a high-end, battery-powered, location monobloc strobe that packs 800Ws of power and supports high speed sync.
The Panasonic Lumix S1 II is the first full-frame hybrid camera to employ Dual Gain Output (DGO), significantly improving its dynamic range performance in certain photographic situations. But for some reason, Panasonic didn't tell anyone about this when it launched the camera.
A 6-foot-2-inch-tall man was wrongfully arrested after New York Police's facial recognition technology linked him to a suspect who was significantly shorter and lighter than he was.
As the world grapples with artificial intelligence and where exactly the technology fits in, one Twitter user has demonstrated an extremely handy use for ChatGPT.
Nanlite has unveiled two compact panel lights that promise professional-grade performance in a small package, designed to give creators maximum flexibility and creative control.
An adventure photographer, recognized for documenting climbs on Washington’s highest and most difficult peaks, has died after falling when a handhold broke loose during an ascent.
DJI Mic 3 is here, and DJI promises it is its most advanced mini wireless microphone yet.
Small, pocketable cameras with fixed lenses hold an enviable position in the camera world. If a manufacturer makes one, it sells out.
Studying the Sun is crucial for monitoring space weather, as events like coronal mass ejections (CMEs) can disrupt satellites, power grids, and GPS navigation. And yet this scientific research can create beautiful art.
When Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets was released in 2002, the iconic flying car scene filmed at the picturesque Glenfinnan viaduct with a Jacobite steam train instantly captivated cinema fans.
An influencer is reportedly facing three years in prison for posting a 12-second video of herself performing acrobatics around the Turkish national flag.
