Photographer Has $22,000 Worth of Equipment Stolen at Copa America
A sports photographer had $22,000 worth of camera equipment stolen from him while covering the Copa America soccer tournament this month.
The Canon R1 Feels Rushed Even With Three Additional Development Years
In some of PetaPixel's images of the Canon EOS R1, you may have noticed that the logo wasn't visible. In some cases, that was due to electrical tape blocking it, which is common practice for pre-release hardware that may be seen in public. In other cases, it's because the "R1" logo actually fell off.
How to Get Started in Wedding Photography: A Checklist
When thinking about how to get started with wedding photography, you’ll want to make a checklist of things you need to do, have, or create. Today I’ll give you a starting point as well as prompts to help you customize your list. The first thing you might notice is that it’s not all about photography.
Photojournalists Are Heroes – So Why Are They Paid So Little?
I was a minor photojournalist once. I wasn't taking iconic photos and nobody cares about my body of work. But I will tell you two things: I loved it and I didn't get paid very much.
The Canon R5 II is Shaping Up to be a Heck of a Wildlife Camera
What makes a great wildlife camera? Excellent image quality, lots of megapixels, strong autofocus performance, fast shooting speeds, robust build quality, and access to great telephoto lenses. The new Canon EOS R5 Mark II checks all these boxes, and then some.
Drone Captures 29,000 Foot Climbing Route to Summit of Mount Everest
A drone operator has captured incredible footage of the full Mount Everest climbing route that ascends 29,000 feet.
How Fine Art Photographer George Byrne Creates Surreal Dreamscapes
Australian-born, Los Angeles-based photographer George Byrne creates large-scale architectural and landscape photographs that are spiritually grounded in modernist painting, exceptional technical achievements, and, most importantly, successful art.
Trump Selling Sneakers With Assassination Attempt Photo for $299
A company owned by Donald Trump is selling $299 sneakers with the iconic photo of the former president with his fist raised moments after he had been shot.
‘RattleCam’ Live Stream Excites Rattlesnake Enthusiasts Worldwide
Remote camera technology helps scientists safely monitor and study wildlife. In the case of the RattleCam live stream, remote cameras also help regular people enjoy nature from afar -- unless they have ophidiophobia.
A Two-Week Bike Expedition in Kyrgyzstan with the Canon R5 Mark II
My history with the Canon mirrorless series started in late 2018 with the launch of the EOS R. Since then, I have switched from the EF to the RF mount, and for the past four years, I have worked intensively with two EOS R5 cameras. They have been loyal companions during my projects, and I have completed hundreds of photo and video shoots with them. When I became aware that Canon was launching a successor, I couldn't wait to get my hands on a sample.
Everything You Need to Know About the Canon R1 and R5 Mark II | The PetaPixel Podcast
Today, Canon announced the EOS R1 and EOS R5 Mark II -- two highly anticipated cameras that say a lot about where the company stands on technology and, more importantly, how what it can provide photographers compares to its peers.
Tinder Adds AI to Help You Pick Your Best Photos and Get More Matches
Popular dating app Tinder has introduced a new AI-powered feature designed to help users select their best profile pictures and get more matches.
Privacy-Conscious Surveillance Camera Turns You Into a Stick Figure
A strange new surveillance camera aims to stop companies from collecting identifiable photos and videos of people by turning them into stick figures.
Photos of Uncontacted Tribe Raises Concern Over Logging Practices
A human rights group has captured astonishing photos of a remote, uncontacted tribe in the Peruvian Amazon who are being threatened by loggers.
Hacktivist Group Leaks Disney’s Slack Channels Over its Stance on AI Images
A group of hacktivists has leaked over a terabyte of data from Disney's internal communications platform over the company's stance on AI imagery.
How the Canon EOS R5 II Compares to Its Peers Spec for Spec
The Canon EOS R5 Mark II is coming soon, and PetaPixel has tried it. It represents a significant upgrade over its predecessor, 2020's R5. However, a lot has changed in the industry since then, and the competition is stiff. So, how does the new R5 II compare to its peers?
How the Canon EOS R1 Compares to Its Peers Spec for Spec
The Canon EOS R1 has finally arrived. After much anticipation and years of waiting, the Canon EOS R System finally has its true flagship EOS 1-series camera. Does Canon's new mirrorless camera take a spot on the podium, or does it come up short?
Canon EOS R1 First Impressions: More an R3 Mark II Than a New Flagship
It has been a long time coming, but the EOS R1 is finally here. For years, the Canon R1 has been teased and hinted at before getting an official announcement two months ago. Now, finally, we at PetaPixel got our hands on an early test with the R1 body. That said, I cannot stress enough that it was a very early look.
The Canon EOS R5 Mark II First Impressions: The Real Star of This Show
The Canon EOS R1 has been hogging all the attention with announcement dates, sneak peeks, and speculation. It had been a long time since we saw a new flagship camera from Canon and now we had one in our hands. But with all the fanfare going on about a new "1" series camera, another Canon release quietly slipped under the radar -- until now.
The New Canon EOS R5 Mark II Aims to be Canon’s Best Hybrid Camera
Although Canon fans knew that the EOS R1 flagship camera was coming, the company also dropped a pleasant surprise by revealing the EOS R5 II, the long-awaited successor to Canon's popular high-res R5 mirrorless camera.
Canon Unveils the EOS R1, a 24MP Flagship Camera Built for Pros
After a long wait, a development announcement, and an extensive teaser campaign, Canon has fully unveiled its new flagship EOS R System mirrorless camera, the Canon EOS R1.
Photos of the Attempted Assassination of Trump Show Photography Isn’t Going Anywhere
Regardless of the complex cultural, social, and political impacts of the attempt on former president and 2024 election front-runner Donald Trump's life, the event has left an indelible mark on the photography world and offers a chance to consider how society consumes, shares, and thinks about images.
The Best Prime Day Photography Deals in 2024
The latest Amazon Prime Day is upon us, and found within the endless sea of discounts are sweet deals that you may be very interested in if you're into photography and cameras.
Tech Firms Including Apple Caught Using YouTube Data to Train AI Models
Apple, Nvidia, Anthropic, and Salesforce have all been caught using YouTube data to build their AI models with.
These Photos May Show the World’s Rarest Whale
There is remarkably little known about spade-toothed whales. No one has ever seen one alive and it is listed as "Data Deficient" by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Using K&F CONCEPT Accessories To Elevate Your Photography Game
In the photography world, we're always looking for something that will help us get our work done just a little bit faster, a little bit easier, and a little bit better. It might be a lighter but sturdier tripod, a bigger and more useful backpack, or even filters to help get that tricky shot without having to spend hours in Photoshop after the fact. There's really no shortage of increasing quality and innovation in the products available for a photographer's kit, which is why K&F CONCEPT gear is so interesting.
OM System is Selling Branded, Heat-And-Serve Japanese Curry Packets
OM System, the camera company previously known as Olympus, is now selling packs of branded, ready-made, Japanese curry through its online Rakuten store in Japan.
Fashion Brand Mango Launches Photorealistic AI-Generated Campaign
European fashion brand Mango has unveiled an AI-generated picture campaign for its limited edition Sunset Dream collection of its youth line.
Watch the Full Trailer for Photographer Biopic About Lee Miller
The full trailer for Lee -- a biopic of photojournalist Lee Miller starring Kate Winslet -- has been released giving fans a proper look at the movie for the first time.
NBC’s 2024 Summer Olympics Coverage Will Be Shot on Sony Cameras
NBC announced that it selected Sony as its broadcast equipment partner for the production of the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic games in Paris. This includes cameras, monitors, lenses, and accessories across the entire NBC broadcast operation.
A Leica SL3 Bug is Deleting People’s Photos – But a Fix is on the Way
The Leica SL3, released this spring, is a great high-resolution L-Mount camera. Unfortunately, some users are facing a significant problem: the camera can erase existing photos.
Plan the Perfect Fall Photography Trip With This Interactive Foliage Map
A new interactive map will help American photographers plan the perfect fall foliage trip this year based on historical data, machine learning algorithms, and public reports.
DJI Drone Ban Not Included in US Senate’s Version of Defense Act
The United States Senate Armed Services Committee has completed its revised version of the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and unlike the version of the bill passed by the House of Representatives last month, it doesn't contain any language that would ban DJI drones.
The Panasonic GH7’s Dynamic Range Is Much Better Than the GH6’s
Expert testing shows that the Panasonic Lumix GH7 camera delivers significantly improved dynamic range performance at low ISOs compared to its predecessor, which is excellent news for Micro Four Thirds enthusiasts.
Photographer’s Smart Glasses Catch First-Person-View of Trump Shooting
A photographer at the Trump assassination attempt "somehow" remembered to turn on his Meta Ray-Ban sunglasses to capture POV footage of the dramatic event.
Canon Lays Off Rudy Winston, the Beloved Perennial Camera Guru
Last week, Canon USA initiated layoffs that affected multiple departments. While the exact number affected was not provided, it is not insignificant and included Rudy Winston, perhaps the most prominent face of Canon's US-based brand, PetaPixel has learned.
Canon Ramps Up Hype for July 17: ‘Something Big is Coming’
Last week, Canon Europe teased a new EOS R series announcement and now Canon USA has followed suit with a YouTube premiere for a launch scheduled for 6 AM EDT, 3 AM PDT on Wednesday July 17.
Canon Is Developing New RF Lenses ‘No One Can Imagine Yet’
Canon's RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z is an extremely impressive lens. It's also distinct, as it's the only 24-105mm f/2.8 lens on the market. Per a recent interview in Japan, Canon executives suggest Canon isn't done breaking the mold with its RF lenses.
Photographer Explains How He Kept His Cool and Shot Iconic Trump Image
The Associated Press photographer Evan Vucci who captured the instantly iconic photo of Trump with his hand raised after surviving Saturday's assassination attempt has explained how he nailed the shot.
Couple Posing for Photos on Railway Bridge Jump Into 90ft Gorge to Avoid Train
A couple in India who were taking part in a photo shoot on a railway bridge have reportedly suffered severe injuries after a train approached and they were forced to jump into a 90-foot deep gorge.
Wildlife on a Maine Pond: Adorable Loon Chicks Face an Uncertain Future
It's been a while since my last entry into the ongoing "Wildlife on a Maine Pond" series, but it's not for lack of exciting wildlife activity. This entry will feature the debut of the animal I crossed my fingers for: baby loons.
How an Award-Winning Photographer Captures the Passion of Soccer
The 2024 World Sports Photography Awards winners were recently announced, and the winner of the football (soccer) category, Brazilian-born and Portugal-based photographer Marcelo Guelber Góes, spoke with PetaPixel about his very impressive victory and career as a sports photographer.
Photographer Captures Bullet Whizzing Past Trump’s Head
A member of the Washington press corps, Doug Mills, captured one of the bullets that flew past Trump's head during the assassination attempt in Pennsylvania last night.
Ricoh GR III HDF Review: Pocket-Sized, Diffused Nostalgia
Ricoh has experienced much success in the compact digital camera market with its GR series. Drawing on a lengthy heritage of its GR 35mm film cameras, the latest digital version is the popular GR III, and within that, is the GR III HDF.
How a Pro Photographer Uses Pixel Smartphones to Create Amazing Art
While it's easy -- and sometimes fun -- to get caught up in discussions of gear and worry about what's the best camera or lens, some photographers are instead laser-focused on how they can use whatever gear they have to create the exact artwork they envision. Fine art photographer and filmmaker Dana Scruggs is firmly in the latter camp.
Space Junk Removal Company Snaps Beautiful Photo of Discarded Rocket
Tokyo-based Astroscale Japan is a company attempting to deal with the growing problem of floating space garbage. As part of that mission, it recently completed a close fly-by of a discarded upper-stage rocket body, and the photo of space garbage it snapped is strikingly beautiful.
TTArtisan Simplifies 100mm f/2.8 2x Macro Lens By Removing Tilt and Shift
TTArtisan released a 100mm f/2.8 2x macro lens last year with tilt and shift functionality. The company has announced a new version of that same lens that ditches the tilt and shift controls -- sticking to being just a typical, albeit affordable, 2:1 macro lens.
Voigtlander’s New APO-Lanthar 50mm f/3.5 Lenses Promise Vintage Vibes
Japanese lens maker Cosina has announced the Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 50mm f/3.5 Type I and Type II lenses in VM mount, suitable for use on Voigtlander and Leica rangefinder cameras, plus a wide array of modern full-frame mirrorless cameras through the use of an adapter.
Astronaut Captures Rare Red Sprite Lightning From the ISS
NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick photographed rare red lightning sprites high above Earth's upper atmosphere from the International Space Station (ISS).
In Photography’s Early Days, Ads Could Use a Photo of You Without Permission
Imagine running a headshot session and instead of handling the photos with sensitivity and care, the photographer sells the images to a national company for a major advertising campaign.