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Photographer’s Unique Image of a Flying Fox Carrying its Pup Mid-Flight

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High above the rainforest canopy of Christmas Island, a fleeting silhouette crossed a narrow gap in the trees. To the naked eye, it was little more than another bat passing briefly through the afternoon sky. To photographer Chris Bray's camera trained patiently upward, however, the moment revealed something far more intimate, a mother flying fox carrying her newborn pup mid-flight, now photographed for what many believe to be the first time.

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French X Offices Raided as Authorities Investigate Explicit Deepfakes

French authorities have raided the Paris offices of social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, as part of a widening investigation into allegations that include the spread of child sexual abuse material and sexually explicit deepfake images, marking a significant escalation in European scrutiny of the company and its artificial intelligence products.

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Ricoh’s New Limited-Edition Camera Straps Are Made From Train Seats

Ricoh Imaging is releasing a limited edition camera strap in Japan that is sure to excite the country's many passionate train photographers, also known as "toritetsu." The new camera strap, limited to under 500 total units, is made from fabric taken from a retired Marunouchi Line 02 Series train carriage.

The Final 24 Images of Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025

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Photographers from 113 different countries entered a record-setting 60,636 photos to the 61st Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition in 2025. The outstanding contest winners were unveiled last fall, but now it's time for the people to have their say. One of these 24 beautiful wildlife photos will win the prestigious People's Choice Award, and voting is open now.

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The Digital Camera Format Everyone Forgot

Photographers routinely talk about four digital camera formats: medium format, full-frame, APS-C, and Micro Four Thirds. While there are technically two different medium-format image sensor sizes, and APS-C can mean slightly different things to various manufacturers, those are the "big four," and they encompass basically every modern interchangeable-lens digital camera. But what about APS-H? That was definitely a digital camera format, so where did it go?

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Atomos Unveils 19-Inch 4K HDR Rack-Mount Monitor-Recorder-Switcher

Atomos has announced the Shogun AV-19, a 19-inch, rack-mountable 4K HDR monitor-recorder-switcher designed for professional live production, broadcast, and video village environments. Combining multi-camera switching, ISO recording, and advanced monitoring, the Shogun AV-19 delivers a complete “Monitor-Record-Switch” solution in a rugged, 7RU, rack-ready form factor.

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3 Photographers Capture Ballet’s Artistry in 3 Unique Ways

Leica Gallery New York’s upcoming exhibition Ballet pulls back the curtain on one of the most demanding art forms, revealing the discipline, vulnerability, and devotion behind life in movement. The show features never-before-seen photographs of Misty Copeland from her final performance and offers an intimate look at a historic moment in contemporary ballet. Through the work of Henry Leutwyler, Diana Markosian, and Kylie Shea, Ballet captures what remains when the performance ends.

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The Best Photos and Videos Captured Using Tamron Lenses

Tamron Americas has announced the winners of its third annual Photo and Video Contest. The competition invited photographers and filmmakers from the U.S., Canada, and Mexico to enter their best photos and videos captured using Tamron lenses.

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Japanese Companies Shipped 10.6 Million Lenses in 2025

Alongside data on digital camera shipments in 2025, which increased for consecutive years for the first time in nearly 20 years, the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) also shared its data on lens manufacturing and shipments in 2025, which also showed overall growth.

Albert Watson’s Legendary Photos of Cultural Icons

A collage with three images: a hand holding a revolver, a man with glasses and a black turtleneck, and a person sitting on a chair covered in snow, wearing winter clothes and a cap.

Albert Watson is one of photography’s great image-makers. For more than five decades, his work has moved effortlessly between portraiture, fashion, fine art, and landscape. His work has now been brought together in a definitive monograph titled Albert Watson. Kaos.

9 Lessons From a Decade of Travel Photography

A shepherd in traditional attire with sheep, a lion walking on a dirt path, and a pagoda with Mount Fuji in the background at sunset, shown in three vertical panels.

Chris Poplawski doesn't believe in specializing. The OM SYSTEM photographer and USC business graduate left his corporate marketing career over a decade ago to pursue travel photography full-time alongside his wife, Meagan. Together, they've photographed more than 30 countries, built an impressive client list, and led workshops around the world. Poplawski calls himself a "jack of all trades," comfortable with landscapes, wildlife, portraits, and commercial work. Above all, Poplawski has a gift for transforming the places he visits into visually stunning stories.

Photographer Builds Mini Kodak Kiosk That Actually Prints Photos

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Photographer James Warner, known for his excellent YouTube channel, snappiness, is always taking on new photography projects. They often involve taking things apart and putting them back together in new, exciting ways. Warner's latest project involves building a mini retro Kodak photo printing kiosk for his desk.

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The Earth’s Rotation Can Limit IBIS Performance

A lot of aspects of digital cameras get better with each new model, but a feature that consistently improves with almost every new generation is in-body image stabilization (IBIS). It's a significant area of focus for camera engineers, as it benefits photographers and videographers alike by making it easier to capture sharp photos handheld and smooth, stable video without a gimbal or tripod. But did you know that IBIS performance can get so good that the rotation of the Earth itself actually limits it?

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Webb Spies Ancient Growing Galaxy Cluster Once Thought Impossible

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory (Chandra) teamed up to deliver a new image of an ancient, distant galaxy cluster in the midst of its initial formation only a billion years after the Big Bang. Scientists previously thought galaxy cluster formation this long ago was impossible.

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Godox’s New $179 V1mid Flash Balances Affordability and Pro Performance

Godox has introduced the V1mid, a new round-head on-camera flash positioned between entry-level speedlights and the company’s flagship V1 models. Priced at $179, the V1mid expands Godox’s TTL Li-ion flash lineup with a more compact design while retaining professional features aimed at photographers who prioritize mobility and consistent light quality.

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Filmmaker Uses His Camera to Preserve Life, Loss, and Love

From intimate family stories to documentary and vérité filmmaking that captures life in motion, Myles Matsuno has spent decades turning everyday moments into unforgettable narratives. The photographer discusses the influences that shape his creative vision, the flow states that bring an image to life, and the deeply personal projects that preserve memory and history for generations.

L-Mount Desperately Needs a Great, Everyday, Photo Camera

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Earlier this week on The PetaPixel Podcast, we discussed Nikon's lawsuit against Viltrox and both the best and worst-case scenarios for that outcome. As part of it, we found ourselves talking about L-mount and how it was the only option outside of Sony E-mount that has shown itself willing to be "open." Unfortunately, it doesn't offer a compelling solution for the average photographer.

Pixii Max Review: Admirable Yet Awful

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Learning to love the rangefinder was a long process for me. I could appreciate the simpler and sometimes slower approach to photography that a rangefinder represents. There is more demand on the photographer to focus, compose, and pre-visualize the image.

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The Best Deals on Nikon Z Cameras and Lenses

Whether you’re moving into the Nikon Z system for the first time or refining a professional setup, this week’s Nikon deals deliver meaningful savings across cameras and lenses. With discounts spanning creator-friendly bodies, flagship cameras, and premium NIKKOR Z glass, it’s an ideal moment to invest in gear that can grow with your work.