Google Gemini Can Now Turn Photos Into Videos
It's now possible to turn photos into videos using Google Gemini's Veo 3 AI technology.
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The 12 Photographers Vying to Win the 2025 Leica Oskar Barnack Award
Leica has revealed the shortlist for its prestigious 2025 Leica Oskar Barnack Award (LOBA), the competition's 45th edition, and there is over $81,000 worth of cash and prizes up for grabs.
Underwater Photographer May Face Trial Over Gold Taken From Historic Shipwreck
An underwater photographer could face trial over the illegal sale of gold bars that he plundered from an 18th-century shipwreck.
Our Verdict on Annie Leibovitz’s Anne Hathaway Photos in Vogue
Annie Leibovitz has been catching heat this week for her Anne Hathaway photo shoot for Vogue magazine. But what do the PetaPixel writers think?
Canon Adds Password Protection to Ten EOS R Series Cameras
Canon is adding a new password protection option to 10 of its mirrorless EOS R series cameras via a firmware update. While the update is only available in Japan at the time of publication, it should roll out to other regions in short order.
Film Photographer Captures the Ennui of His Hometown
Taras Bychko grew up in the city of Lviv, Ukraine, in an area he describes as "sleepy." He began photographing residents there -- their rhythms, daily actions, and silent gestures.
Tourist Risks Life for Photo at Edge of Powerful Yosemite Waterfall
A terrifying photograph captures a tourist risking his life to take a photo at the top of one of the most powerful waterfalls in Yosemite National Park.
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Photographer Sues US Government for $1 Million After Arrest While Filming Immigration Raids
A photographer, who was detained for filming an immigration raid outside a Home Depot store last month, is suing the U.S. government for $1 million.
Tatsuo Suzuki Breaks His Silence: ‘I Was Never a Fujifilm Photographer’
Back in February 2020, it was reported that Fujifilm dropped ambassador Tatsuo Suzuki over a promotional video the brand released, which prompted criticism of the Japanese photographer's shooting style.
Tamron 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Review: The Daisangen Dream
"Then shalt thou count to three, no more, no less. Three shall be the number thou shalt count, and the number of the counting shall be three". The Quest for the Holy Grail by the comedy troupe, Monty Python, had it right. There is a Holy Trinity, and many professional photographers abide by it.
Photographer Gregory Crewdson Teams Up With A24 for Limited Edition Print
Eerie photographer Gregory Crewdson has made an unexpected collaboration with A24 Films to mark the release of Eddington -- a movie about small town politics during the COVID pandemic.
Before and After Photos Taken Above Texas Show Devastating Flood Damage
These before-and-after photos taken above Kerr County capture the devastation wrought by the floods in Texas this past weekend.
Sony Finally Upgrades Its CFexpress Cards, Doubling Their Peak Speeds
Sony is finally updating its newest CFexpress Type A memory cards with CFexpress 4.0 compatibility, increasing their maximum speeds from 800MB/s to 1,800 MB/s.
Canva Is Quickly Amassing a Collection of AI-Based Photo Editing Tools
Canva, which acquired Adobe Creative Suite competitor Affinity last year, recently doubled down on its dedicated photo editing tools with AI photo editor, a collection of AI-powered tools that let Canva users make wide-ranging tweaks and edits to their images.
Gura Gear Kiboko City Sling 6L Review: Modern and Rugged but Limiting
Gura Gear announced a brand-new, $180 sling bag at the Bild Expo last month called the Kiboko City Sling 6L, and from what the company tells me, the idea was so popular that it sold 1,500 of them in just those two days. There is something about this bag that caught people's eyes, so I decided I needed to see what that was.
Law Firm Eyes Class Action Lawsuit Against Sony Over Demise of Capture One Express
A law firm is investigating a possible class action lawsuit after Sony camera owners lost access to the free photo editing software Capture One Express, which was included with many Sony mirrorless cameras.
Canon’s RF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 Lens Has 20th-Century Roots and Costs Just $220
Canon unveiled a blast from the past in late April when it unveiled the "new" RF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 lens, an RF-mount version of the venerable budget EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III released in 1999. Canon today announced U.S. pricing and availability for the 20th-century zoom, plus a new EOS R100 kit.
Moonvalley Releases Marey, an ‘Ethical’ AI Video Tool Built for Pro Filmmakers
Los Angeles-based AI startup Moonvalley has officially launched Marey, its video-generation model designed for professional production use that was trained on "ethical" data.
Revisiting Classic Fixed-Lens Cameras From Decades Past | The PetaPixel Podcast
Some of the hottest cameras on the market today haven't been made in years, so this week The PetaPixel Podcast team goes back in time to go fixed-lens camera shopping!
Sports Star Shared Selfie with iPhone Cable Up His Nose in Cancer Scam
A sports star has pleaded guilty to fraud after sharing a selfie showing an iPhone cable -- made to look like a hospital tube -- inserted up his nose. The photo fooled thousands and was used to scam people by falsely claiming he had cancer.
Sony’s New Compact Shotgun Mic Promises Cinematic Sound
Sony has announced the ECM-778, a compact high-resolution shotgun mic designed alongside professional film sound engineers.
Scientists Drop Dead Cow into Sea and Film Sleeper Sharks ‘Politely’ Lining Up to Feast
Scientists dropped a dead cow into the sea and captured footage of eight sleeper sharks appearing from the darkness and "politely" taking turns to feast on the carcass.
Apple’s CEO Tim Cook to Take Over Company’s Design Team This Year
Apple has announced a major corporate shakeup, with chief operating officer (COO) Jeff Williams leaving his post later this month. Once Williams fully retires late this year, Apple's chief executive officer (CEO), Tim Cook, will take over Apple's design team, a significant shift for the Cupertino-based tech company.
Nvidia Rides the AI Wave to Become the World’s First $4 Trillion Company
When the stock markets opened this morning, Nvidia (NVDA) became the world's first publicly traded company to reach a market value of $4 trillion, surpassing tech industry giants Apple and Microsoft in reaching the record-setting benchmark.
Annie Leibovitz Catches Heat for Anne Hathaway Vogue Photo Shoot
The world's most successful photographer Annie Leibovitz is no stranger to controversy, and she is once again splitting opinion over her recent Vogue cover shoot with Anne Hathaway.
Motorcyclist Takes Photos With Bear and Gets Mauled To Death
A motorcyclist was mauled to death by a bear after taking photos of the animal and posing for a selfie with its cub.
Samsung Kills S Pen Support for the New Galaxy Z Fold 7
Forget reaching for the S Pen when using the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 -- the two won’t be working together, ever.
Hands-on: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 Are Thinner Foldables With Bigger Screens
For the first time in years, Samsung attempted to revamp the general look and feel of its foldable phones, although one model appears to undergo a more significant change than the other. Going thinner is in vogue for foldables these days, as is maximizing screen space. Now, it's Samsung’s turn to follow the trend with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7.
Photographer’s ‘Special’ Photo of B-2 Plane That Bombed Iran Goes Viral
A photographer went extremely viral on social media after capturing a showstopping photo of the secretive B-2 Spirit Bomber flying over the Washington Monument.
‘Dune: Part Three’ Will be Shot on IMAX Cameras
Director Denis Villeneuve will shoot Dune: Part Three -- which is scheduled for release in December 2026 -- on IMAX cameras.