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SmallRig unveiled its new FP-60 and FP-90 Quick-Setup Folding Parabolic Softboxes, promising to cut lighting setup times in half …
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‘Outdoor Photographer’ Is Back After Its Chaotic Collapse in 2023
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.
US Lawmakers Suddenly Want to Rush the Mandated DJI Assessment
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 Now Works on Video With AI-Powered Frame-By-Frame Color Correction
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.
Beware of Fake Leica Stores Promising Massive Discounts
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.
Panasonic S1 II’s Excellent Dynamic Range Shows the Power of Partially-Stacked Sensors
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.
Todd Hido’s Atmospheric Photographs Transform Suburbia into Cinema
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.
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There’s a New Photo Library Dedicated to Showing What College Life Really Looks Like
There is a new photo library dedicated to showing what college really looks like in the United States amid accusations of elitism.
Teenage Girl Crushed to Death by Boulder While Taking Selfie in Italy
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.
Rokinon 14-24mm f/2.8 AF Ultra Review: What’s the Catch?
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’s New EL-1 V2 Speedlite Costs More and Offers Less: Weaker Power for $1,349
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
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 Operator’s Zoomed in Shot of Trump’s Hand Goes Viral
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.
Woman Wins $9M Payout After Her Intimate Photos are Posted Online
A woman has been awarded almost $9 million in damages after her friend's boyfriend stole her nude photos and posted the images online.
Google Release AI-Generated Film Based Off Vintage Photographs
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 2026 is Confirmed and Exhibitors Can Now Register
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 Members Now Get 5% Off Certified Pre-Owned Gear From KEH
PetaPixel is expanding its membership benefits further this week with the addition of a 5% discount on certified pre-owned camera equipment from KEH!
11 Pro Tips to Instantly Elevate Your Golden Hour Photography
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.
Nikon is Attending San Diego Comic-Con, and That’s a Very Smart Move
Earlier this year, Nikon announced a cross-country tour aboard a customized bright "Nikon yellow" Land Cruiser. The next stop on Nikon's tour across the U.S. is San Diego, where Nikon will showcase its camera technology at Comic-Con International. Cosplay and photography are a perfect pairing.
The Wellcome Photography Prize 2025 Announces its Three Winners
The winners of the 2025 Wellcome Photography Prize have been unveiled at a ceremony held at the Francis Crick Institute in London.
Canon Brings New Features and Enhancements to R1 and R5 Mark II
Canon announced a series of new firmware updates for a huge number of its cameras. The updates include the previously announced password protection as well as a series of new features for the EOS R1 and R5 Mark II.
How a Photographer Uses a Drone to Capture Earth’s Incredible Landscapes
Photographer Michael Abel combines his love for vast, untouched landscapes with a keen eye for finding light and atmosphere through his cinematic drone photography. His latest project invites viewers to the skies above beautiful Mongolia in spectacular 4K.
Google Will Unveil Its Pixel 10 Smartphones Next Month
Google will announce its newest Pixel smartphones and other Pixel devices next month in New York City.
Huge Eruption on the Sun Creates 250,000-Mile-Long ‘Canyon of Fire’
A massive filament of plasma was explosively ejected from the Sun's surface on July 15, leaving behind a "canyon of fire" on the Sun's surface that spans 250,000 miles (over 402,000 kilometers).
Those Cheap New BILITU CFexpress Cards Aren’t Legit
Earlier this week, a new memory card brand appeared on Amazon offering CFexpress Type A cards, CFexpress Type B cards, and other memory solutions for significantly less than competitors. Bilitu, which appears to be based in China, is too good to be true.
Surreal Photos of Gigantic Icebergs Looming Over a Tiny Village
When a remote settlement in Greenland woke one morning last week to find two giant icebergs looming over them, one of the villagers, Dennis Lehtonen, grabbed his cameras and started shooting this highly unusual event.
Nikon Greenlights Third-Party Lenses With New Z8 Firmware Update
It didn't take long for Nikon to release a new firmware update for its full-frame Z8 mirrorless camera, fixing compatibility issues with third-party lenses introduced by firmware 3.00.
Pilots Taking In-Flight Selfies and Videos Could Be Putting Passengers at Risk
Airline pilots taking selfies and videos while flying or working near aircraft could be putting passengers at risk, according to recent industry reports.
This 6.25 Gigabyte Photo of Pluto Took 15 Months to Send
It has been a decade since NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft made its historic flyby of Pluto, delivering humanity’s first close-up look at the solar system's distant dwarf planet.
WeTransfer Changes Policy After Concern It Could Train AI on User’s Photos
WeTransfer, a popular file-sharing platform used by photographers, has been forced into a climbdown after it faced a large backlash for changing its terms and conditions in a way that might allow the company to use customers' work to train AI models.