Samsung, Google, and Apple are in a three-way battle when it comes to photography, but of the three, Samsung is typically the most forthcoming with explaining new advancements in its sensor tech. It recently published a deep dive into its nanoprism technology, a new type of microlens that it says improves light gathering significantly.
Wildlife photographer Sha Lu captured a unique photo of a hapless vole in the clutches of a white-tailed kite that has gone viral this week. Once again, nature is metal.
A new update gives the iPhone camera app, Pearla, advanced audio controls for video recording, new recording formats, and powerful new tools designed for both photo and video workflows.
President Trump is working on an executive order that targets so-called "woke" artificial intelligence (AI) models.
Harman is on a roll, expanding its support for analog photographers with multiple new film emulsions this year. Right on the heels of Kentmere Pan 200, its new Phoenix II film stock replaces the more experimental original Phoenix and improves on it in multiple areas. That said, it might not be for everyone.
Atomic Keyboard's awesome Severance-inspired MDR Dasher Keyboard finally has pricing and availability information, although Severance fans may need to take extra macrodata refinement shifts at Lumon to afford it.
The new firmware for the Canon EOS R1 and R5 Mark II, which was announced earlier this week and released yesterday, has been made "temporarily unavailable" due to an issue that renders playback impossible on the camera or PC when using a card larger than 2 TB.
For photographers, Tokyo is more than just the vibrant capital of Japan; it's also an endless series of photo opportunities. But beyond the viewfinder, it’s also home to an impressive array of camera shops, each offering something unique and filled with special character.
An AI startup has introduced what it says is the world's first video-to-video model that can transform live footage in real time.
The Sony RX1R III wasn't the only compact camera announced this week, although it was undoubtedly the most interesting one. Rollei, the same iteration of the legendary photo company that released an 85mm f/1.8 prime last month, announced a new camera: the Powerflex X8 Dual Lens 64 MP digital camera with 5K. What a mouthful.
It is getting hot, and for many Americans, it's time to head to the beach. But if you're British, you might be heading to the seaside this weekend.
Netflix has confirmed the use of generative AI in one of its original productions. While it is being reported that it's the first time the company has used the technology, that is likely not true.
SmallRig unveiled its new FP-60 and FP-90 Quick-Setup Folding Parabolic Softboxes, promising to cut lighting setup times in half …
After a tumultuous few years marked by financial mismanagement, unfulfilled promises, and legal disputes, Outdoor Photographer, a beloved name in nature photography, has returned under new (and familiar) management. But the road to recovery has been far from simple, and the scars left by the magazine’s previous ownership still linger within the photography community.
The tale of the US government-mandated security audit of DJI has taken another turn. While for the last six months, DJI has begged the government to start the audit to no avail, lawmakers are now seeking to rush the audit through in 30 days.
Imagen, the AI-driven editing platform best known for its photography tools, is bringing its cutting-edge technology to video editing. The company announced the public beta launch of Imagen for Video, which offers AI-powered, frame-by-frame color correction.
As the adage goes, when a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is. Several fake Leica websites have emerged, deceiving users with Leica Store-like graphics and promises of steep, albeit unrealistic, discounts on Leica cameras.
When Panasonic announced the Lumix S1 II in May, it promised "exceptional photographic and videographic capabilities." As PetaPixel's review showed, Panasonic delivered. New testing by Bill Claff at Photons to Photos reveals that the S1 II's dynamic range is not just good, but class-leading.
Photographer Todd Hido's work evokes the haunting atmosphere of Gregory Crewdson or even David Lynch, crafting ethereal images of suburbia that find beauty in the mundane and the uncanny in the ordinary.
There is a new photo library dedicated to showing what college really looks like in the United States amid accusations of elitism.
A 15-year-old girl was killed after reportedly being crushed by a boulder while trying to take a selfie with friends at a scenic spot in Italy.
LK Samyang revealed a very exciting lens at the CP+ show in 2024 and it turned my head when I walked past the booth. Not only are ultra-compact ultra-wide zoom lenses few and far between, but this particular lens was a co-venture with the storied lens manufacturer, Schneider-Kreuznach.
Canon announced the Speedlite EL-1 (Version 2), an upgraded version of the original EL-1 flagship flash released in early 2021.
Los Angeles' first Photo Booth Museum is opening this week and will feature analog photo booths dating back to the 1950s that visitors can actually use to take pictures.
Camera operators and photographers keep getting attracted to President Trump's right hand. On Tuesday, a C-SPAN videographer spotted concealer on Trump's hand and zoomed in on it; the subsequent footage has been shared widely.
A woman has been awarded almost $9 million in damages after her friend's boyfriend stole her nude photos and posted the images online.
As creatives continue to grapple with artificial intelligence (AI) technology -- how it fits into their workflow or whether it should be used at all -- Google has released one example of an AI-generated video using "vintage photography" as the basis.
The CP+ Camera and Photo Show, arguably the most important expo in the industry annually, is confirmed to be returning next year from Thursday, February 26 to Sunday, March 1, 2026, with free admission (with pre-registration).
PetaPixel is expanding its membership benefits further this week with the addition of a 5% discount on certified pre-owned camera equipment from KEH!
The long days of summer offer a unique advantage for photographers: an abundance of golden hour light. This seasonal extension of the coveted 'magic hours' provides more time for photographers to work with the soft, beautiful light that can transform a scene. Adobe Lightroom and Sony Ambassador Colby Brown shares with PetaPixel his process of mastering this unique light, providing practical techniques for both in-camera capture and post-processing.
