France Bans Social Media for Kids Under 15, a First for the EU
France became the first country in the European Union (EU) to ban children under 15 years old from using social media.
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The 2027 Pirelli Calendar Will Feature an All-Indian Cast of Women
The 2027 Pirelli Calendar features an all-Indian cast of women and celebrates the legacy of the country's most celebrated photographer Raghu Rai.
Czech President Attends F1 Race… as a Photographer
It's well-known that U.S. President Donald Trump likes to play golf during his downtime, but the Czech Republic President Petr Pavel likes to photograph motorsports on his weekends.
One-of-a-Kind Leica Prototype Made by Famed Designers to Hit the Market
A very special Leica prototype lens designed by Jony Ive and Marc Newson will be auctioned in October, and it's a wild piece of photographic history.
US College Has ‘Content Creation’ Major for Aspiring Social Media Influencers
Arizona State University is now offering a bachelor's degree in content creation for aspiring social media influencers.
Two Teased Lenses Each Promise Something Special for Photographers
Two Chinese lens companies are teasing new, very different lenses. 7Artisans is teasing what appears to be an ultra-wide full-frame prime lens, while SG-image is gearing up to launch a fast standard prime for APS-C cameras.
Ambulance Worker Sues After Being Fired for Disabling Cameras That Filmed Patients Without Consent
An EMT worker, who says she turned off cameras pointed at patients in the back of ambulances, has filed an $800,000 lawsuit - claiming she was fired for protecting the privacy of patients who were unaware they were being filmed.
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Here’s a Great Tip for Canon R1 and R5 II Owners
Photographer Jeff Cable has a great idea about how to take full advantage of Pre-continuous shooting on the Canon R1 and R5 II. Recent R1 and R5 II firmware updates have made it possible for photographers to assign Pre-continuous shooting to a customizable function button. Cable suggests that photographers assign Pre-continuous shooting to the illumination button on top of their camera. It's conveniently located, rarely used for its primary function, and makes Pre-continuous shooting easy to turn on when it's needed, like when doing sports or wildlife photography.
"The feature is incredibly powerful and now more accessible then ever," Cable concludes.
It’s the 15th Anniversary of ‘Drive’
'Drive' was one of the last Hollywood movies shot on the streets of L.A. before the iconic orange-yellow sodium vapor lights were replaced by the more clinical white LEDs. The 2011 film starring Ryan Gosling is celebrating its 15th birthday.
Chris and Jordan Find Creativity in New Mexico
In this episode of Trail Camera, Chris and Jordan take their OM SYSTEM OM-3 cameras across northern New Mexico in search of what keeps pulling artists to the high desert. The landscape got their attention first. But they found out that the real story is the people still making things there.
SmallRig Already Launched Cages for the Sony FX5
The Sony FX5 is less than 24 hours old, but SmallRig already unveiled new accessories for it, including a mount plate, extension plate, full cage, and cage with rails. The new accessories start at $29.90.
Spigen Unveils Stylish Cases for Samsung’s Newest Folding Phones
New Samsung Galaxy ZFold 8 series smartphones means new smartphone cases. Spigen has clever new cases for the Z Fold8, Z Fold8 Ultra, and Z Fold8 Flip, each promising maximum hinge protection, durability, and a splash of style.
Everything Important About Samsung’s New Folding Phones in Under 2 Minutes
I got some hands-on time with Samsung's three new folding phones in New York. Get everything you need to know about these new Z-series devices in under three minutes!
Photographer Denies Stealing Bondi Shooting Victim’s Camera After Terror Attack
A photographer has denied stealing the camera gear of one of the victims of the deadly Bondi Beach shooting before pawning it for hundreds of dollars days after the terror attack. The photographer Danny James Ridley entered pleas of not guilty to seven charges, including stealing $2248 worth of camera gear, in the trial. He will return to court on September 23.
3LeggedThing With the Sass
Peak Design announced a new L-bracket today and not everyone is excited about it. 3LeggedThing, for example, doesn’t think much of it. That said, it's not as if camera-specific compatibility is what Peak Design says is interesting about its bracket.
Chris and Jordan Find Creativity in New Mexico
New Mexico turned Ansel Adams and Georgia O’Keeffe into legends, so in our next Trail Camera episode, Chris and Jordan head there with their OM SYSTEM OM-3 cameras to find out why. They shoot the red cliffs of Abiquiú and the same adobe church that O’Keeffe painted and Ansel photographed. Watch the trailer and catch the premiere on YouTube Thursday, July 23. Subscribe now so Chris and Jordan’s New Mexico film hits your feed the day it drops!
Apple Frets Over Smart Glasses’ Bad Reputation as 2027 Launch Looms
Apple is set to enter the world of smart glasses -- a move that is full of perils for a company that has made privacy one of its defining principles.
The Best Wireless Microphones in 2026
I have been using the Rode Wireless Pro for a few years now, because it was the first of its kind to offer 32-bit internal recording back in 2023. But now, we have a bunch of new contenders entering the market, and it’s starting to feel like an arms race of who can create the most compact, long-lasting, internal-recording, noise-cancelling, all-in-one wireless kit.
Well-Known San Francisco Photographer Detained by ICE at Airport, Sparking Backlash
Shocking footage of a longtime San Francisco photographer being arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents at an airport has sparked outrage online.
Photographer Calls Close Encounter With Grizzly Bear ‘Peaceful’
A grazing grizzly bear got within mere inches of a wildlife photographer who says that despite the proximity, he was never scared.
Instagram Is Banning Creepy Hidden Camera Videos Filmed With Meta Smart Glasses
Instagram is reportedly banning videos filmed on Meta smart glasses that feature harassment of strangers in public places.
The Insane Story of Nikon’s Cancelled DL Compact Cameras and Why it Deserves Another Chapter
Let's take a journey back to February 2016. DSLR cameras are a big thing, even Sony is still making them. Nikon announces the flagship D5 and the powerhouse D500. Nikon also unveils an all-new series of premium Type 1 compact cameras: the DL Series. But they never actually arrived.
Lessons From 20 Years Photographing Wildlife in Extreme Weather
The best wildlife photographs can happen when the weather is at its worst. After more than two decades photographing wildlife in snow, mud, rain, and storms, I've learned that challenging conditions are often where the most rewarding images are created.
Photographer Captures Rare Shot of Venus and the ISS Together in One Frame
Photographer AJ Smadi has captured the second-ever photograph of the International Space Station (ISS) and Venus in the same frame -- he also captured the first one.
First Amendment Auditors are Taking Their Right to Film in Public to the Extreme
In the United States, it is legal to film in a public space. Photographers, especially those working in the media, know about this First Amendment right.
Haunting Photos Taken Under the Full Moon Turn Night Into Day
Most photographers would not dare to use moonlight as their key light, but Darren Almond is not most photographers.
Photographer Spends a Year with Inmates in Bulgaria’s Most Notorious Prison
A photographer spent a year documenting inmates in Bulgaria's most notorious prison, home to the country's largest number of criminals serving life sentences for murder.
Everyone’s Favorite DJI Clone Just Stopped Selling its Osmo Pocket 4P Lookalike
Just days after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) put Xtra and other similar companies in its crosshairs, Xtra suddenly removed the Muse 2 Pro from its website, halted preorders, and said it would start refunding customers.
Red Bull Used a Vintage Camera to Film a 68-Year-Old Plane’s Historic Return to American Skies
For the first time since it was manufactured in Santa Monica, California, in 1958, the historic DC-6B aircraft from Red Bull’s aviation collection returned to the skies over the United States for a series of flights, with New York City serving as its first stop. To capture the significance of the aircraft’s return, the production team chose an equally historic approach: filming the aircraft using vintage Bolex motion picture cameras from the same era.
Canon Adds Flash Support to the R6 V With New Firmware
Canon released new firmware updates for the EOS R6 Mark III and EOS R6 V cameras this week. Arguably the biggest addition of all is the ability to shoot with flash on the R6 V.
Woman Wins Lawsuit After Company Forced Her to Use a Webcam During Remote Work
An anxious travel consultant working from home for a British travel company successfully sued the company for discrimination after it made her turn on her camera during meetings.
The Best Deals on Action Cameras for Your Summer Adventures
Looking for a new action camera before your next adventure? This week's deals include substantial savings on action cameras, handheld gimbal cameras, 360-degree cameras, and a wide range of accessories from GoPro, DJI, Insta360, SmallRig, Xtra, and more.
50 Years Later: The First Photo Ever Taken on Mars
This week marked the 50th anniversary of the NASA Viking 1 spacecraft landing safely on Mars, spearheading a new era of space exploration. Just minutes after Viking 1 landed on the Red Planet, it captured a photo, the first ever taken on the surface of Mars and the first time any human had ever seen a photo from another planet.
Viltrox’s First Micro Four Thirds Lenses Promise Great Value
As expected, Viltrox has announced its first lenses for Micro Four Thirds.
Iconic Hollywood Theater With 70mm Projector is Reopening its Doors
After years of decline, it feels like cinema is having a moment. Ticket sales at the box office are up year on year and Hollywood is on course to have its best summer since the pandemic. What's more, an iconic L.A. theater is reopening.
Kanye West Sued for Allegedly Using Audio from Photographer’s Video in Song
Kanye West is facing a lawsuit from a photo agency that claims audio from its video of his heated exchange with a photographer was used in a song without permission.
Police Search for Suspect After $20K Camera Equipment Stolen From Parked Car
Police are hunting for a suspect after $20,000 worth of professional camera gear was stolen from a parked car.
Indian Police Investigate Claim That Photographer Married Three Sisters He Worked With
Indian police are investigating allegations that a photographer married two sisters and their cousin who he had been working for.
Nvidia’s AI Video Detector Sounds Like the Tool the World Desperately Needs
As tech companies continue to invest unprecedented amounts of resources and money in building the latest AI models, one aspect is generally neglected: creating tools that can detect AI imagery.
Photo Competition Shines a Light on Mangrove Forests Around the World
The winners of the Mangrove Photography Awards 206 have been announced, celebrating the unique waterworld that permeates tropical areas.
Why the Sony FX5 Is Sony’s Most Important Cinema Camera Ever
The Sony FX5 has been unveiled, ushering in a new era for Sony's FX Series cinema cameras and, in many ways, answering the increasingly noisy critics who have been reasonably demanding more meaningful improvements from Sony.
A Videographer Built a Free App That Tells You When a Memory Card Is Safe to Wipe
With how expensive memory cards are these days, it makes sense that photographers and videographers want to rely on as few of them as possible without sacrificing data security or performance. A new app, Stow, aims to help creators know when their cards are properly backed up and safe to wipe, getting them ready for the next job.
AF Adapter Lets Photographers Use M-Mount Lenses on Canon Cameras
Megadap has announced the M2RF, the world's first adapter that turns Leica M-Mount lenses into autofocus primes on Canon EOS R Series mirrorless bodies, APS-C and full-frame alike.
OWC Express 4M2 Ultra Is the Fastest Compact Thunderbolt 5 RAID Solution
Other World Computing's (OWC) Express 4M2 Ultra is a compact Thunderbolt 5 NVMe RAID solution, promising ultra-fast speeds thanks to its all-NVMe flash storage, and it's available now pre-loaded with 4, 16, 8, and 32TB capacities.
Viral iPhone App Warns Users When Smart Glasses Are Nearby
There is increasing backlash against smart glasses. Some owners even say they're scared to wear them now. As part of a growing anti-smart glasses sentiment, or at least concern about how people may use smart glasses, there's a new iPhone app designed to alert users when smart glasses may be nearby.
WhiteWall’s New CEO Believes a Photo Is Truly Complete Once You Print It
Premium photo lab and printer WhiteWall has a new CEO, Petra Felgen. PetaPixel spoke to Felgen to learn more about her vision for WhiteWall and how the company will continue to provide high-quality services for photographers and other artists.
You’ll Always Be Able to Find These New Camera Batteries
Falcam has announced the new TagBatt series, a line of rechargeable camera batteries that combines built-in USB-C charging with Apple's Find My tracking technology. Available in both Sony NP-FZ100 and Canon LP-E6 versions with Canon and Fujifilm versions in the works, the batteries are designed to help photographers keep track of one of the easiest accessories to misplace while offering a convenient charging solution.
This Beautiful 50mm f/1.1 Lens Is Based On An Ultra-Rare ‘Masterpiece’
Shoten Kobo Co., Ltd. announced a very fast, extremely limited new lens based on a classic and very rare pre-war vintage cinema lens, the Hugo Meyer Kino Plasmat 5cm f/1.5.
Elon Musk Says That Grok AI Will Remake Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’
Elon Musk says that Grok Imagine, an AI image and video generator, will make a version of The Odyssey before the year is out.
These ‘Anti-Facial Recognition’ Glasses Block Surveillance Cameras
A growing number of eyewear brands are developing glasses designed to interfere with facial recognition systems and surveillance cameras.
Rare Arctic Bobtail Squid Filmed in Its Natural Habitat for the First Time
Scientists have filmed the Arctic bobtail squid in its natural subzero habitat for the first time, including the rare discovery of a mature female tending to its eggs.
Kylie Jenner’s Meta Smart Glasses Parodied in Guerrilla Lenticular Ad
An activist group has created a spoof billboard ad on a London bus stop, taking aim at Meta's AI smart glasses.
Tourist Filmed Taking Selfies Inches From Enormous Wild Bison
A tourist was filmed taking selfies dangerously close to a huge wild bison in a national park -- just weeks after a photographer captured a man being hurled eight feet into the air by one.
Photographer Arrested for Unlicensed Photo Shoots with Exotic Animals
A photographer has been arrested for allegedly using exotic animals, including a lemur and a spider monkey, in unlicensed photoshoots.
Insane Video Shows Killer Whale Ramming a Sunfish to Smithereens
A marine biologist filmed an orca slamming into the side of a sunfish -- causing it to explode into literal pieces.
Viltrox Is Gearing Up for a Micro Four Thirds Reveal
There have been rumblings about Viltrox releasing Micro Four Thirds lenses for months, and it sure looks like an official announcement is just around the corner.
Light Lens Lab Is Making an All-New Film Camera
Light Lens Lab has shown off one of its many photography projects, showing that it is in the early stages of making an all-new film camera.
TerraMaster’s D8 Hybrid 2 Merges Fast NVMe and High-Capacity HDD Storage
TerraMaster has announced the D8 Hybrid 2, a new eight-bay direct-attached storage (DAS) enclosure that combines high-capacity hard drives with fast NVMe solid-state storage in a single unit. Designed for photographers, videographers, and creative professionals, the enclosure supports up to 152TB of total storage and transfer speeds of up to 1,020MB/s over USB 3.2 Gen 2.
New Platform Lets Companies Bid on Eyewitness Videos of Breaking News
Sell-It.Media has officially launched its eyewitness video marketplace in North America, giving US and Canadian news organizations a new way to purchase exclusive footage directly from people who happen to witness breaking news events. The platform uses a live auction system that allows registered newsrooms to bid on verified videos before they appear publicly on social media.