Beni Is a Cute Autonomous Camera Robot On Wheels
Mondo Robotics has unveiled Beni, which it describes as the world's first portable camera robot designed for "every consumer and terrain."
The 110 Film Market Just Doubled in Size Thanks to Two New Stocks From Reflx Labs
If film photography is a niche, then 110 film is a niche within a niche. The cartridge-based film format has been exclusively available from Lomography for the last 15 years, but Reflx Lab has just doubled the number of companies photographers can buy 110 from.
Meike Is Making an AF 85mm f/1.2 Portrait Prime for Full-Frame Mirrorless Cameras
Not all that long after Meike released a new 85mm f/1.8 SE II prime lens for E, L, and Z-mount mirrorless cameras, the company is teasing yet another 85mm prime, this time an ultra-fast f/1.2 one.
If Users Conceal the Recording Light on Smart Glasses, Meta Says It Will Disable the Camera
Meta is listening to the criticism of its smart glasses and says it will disable the camera if the user attempts to conceal the blinking LED light that indicates the device is recording.
15-Year Photo Series Showcases American Flags From Around the Country
Award-winning photographer and filmmaker Jason Lindsey's latest project, UNFINISHED, is a "film for America's 250th" anniversary. In the short four-minute film, Lindsey shows dozens of photos captured across America that have one big thing in common: they all feature the American flag in one form or another.
Discord Banned Around 8,200 Users for Posting Inoffensive Images of Grids
Like many online platforms, Discord has safety systems in place to automatically detect and flag abusive, illegal, and otherwise harmful content. This system bugged out in a very odd way over the past few months, leading to thousands of users being incorrectly banned. The situation provides a good chance to consider how online platforms automatically detect harmful images.
iPhone 16 Falls Into the Sea, Films Fish and Its Own Rescue
A woman on holiday in Greece has handed Apple a remarkable advertisement after her iPhone 16 Pro fell into the sea for 11 minutes and kept recording until it was fished out by a diver.
The World’s Best Aerial Photos Honored in International Competition
The winners of the second International Aerial Photographer of the Year have been revealed, and Azim Khan Ronnie from Bangladesh has been crowned champion.
Tennessee Tourism Celebrates Real Photographers by Banishing AI Images
In the age of AI-generated photos, Tennessee's Department of Tourist Development wants prospective visitors to know its beautiful sights are 100% real.
TTArtisan’s $89 AF 50mm f/1.8 Lens Has Crazy Customization Options
TTArtisan has announced the AF 50mm f/1.8 Neo, a new, ultra-affordable "nifty fifty" prime lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras. The otherwise normal-seeming lens has an unusual trick up its sleeve, too; it can be customized with colorful shells.
Stunning Camera Trap Survey Captures Elusive Snow Leopards Across China
A camera trap survey led by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) in remote parts of China has shed light on the elusive snow leopard.
Arri’s New Alexa 35 Live Xtreme Aims to Transform Sports Broadcasts
Arri's first camera launch in its new ownership era has arrived, and it's the Arri Alexa 35 Live Xtreme.
The King and Queen of England Are Hiring a Videographer
King Henry VII infamously employed a Groom of the Stool, Queen Victoria hired a bagpipe player to perform each morning beneath her royal window, and now King Charles III is searching for a creator to shoot sizzle content.
Webb Celebrates Fourth Year of Science By Showing Off its Cutting-Edge Cameras
To celebrate the James Webb Space Telescope's fourth anniversary of scientific operations, NASA, ESA, and CSA have unveiled new photos of a familiar galaxy that illustrate just how special Webb's imaging systems are. The new images showcase Webb's exceptional ability to peer through cosmic dust and unravel the mysteries of the Universe.
C-SPAN Is Embedding Multimedia Journalists in Election Battlegrounds
C-SPAN likes the adjective “unfiltered.” Before Trump II was sworn in, C-SPAN refreshed its logo with the tagline “Democracy Unfiltered.”
We Just Got a Clear Photo of a Two-Headed Asteroid 62 Million Miles From Earth
The Japanese space agency has captured a remarkable image of a double-headed asteroid some 62 million miles (100 million kilometers) from Earth.
Delkin’s New Valor Pro Memory Card Is Wicked Fast and Reliable
When Delkin announced the Valor Pro memory card last week, I had to admit the branding is certainly bold, but ultimately what matters is whether the performance backs it up. It was a lot, but in the end it doesn't matter what the card looks like, it matters how it performs.
The Statera 90-180mm T3.2 Combines Vintage Spherical Glass With Modern Anamorphic Optics
Two of the biggest trends in the cinema lens space in recent years have been the significant expansion of new anamorphic optics and the unending love affair with "vintage" rendering. Ancient Optics' newest lens ticks both of these boxes.
In Photos: NASA Tests its Next Mars and Moon Rover in a California Desert
While NASA's Perseverance and Curiosity rovers continue to do incredible work on Mars, NASA is in advanced testing of its next rover, ERNEST.
BenQ’s New $700 Monitor Promises Pro-Level Color for Photographers
BenQ has announced the Creative Pro Line PD2732U monitor, kicking off an upgraded Creative Pro lineup of displays for photographers, video editors, and graphic designers.
Midjourney is Trying to Force Hollywood to Reveal How it Uses AI
The AI image generator Midjourney is determined to force Hollywood to reveal how the movie industry uses AI -- as the company accuses the studios of hypocrisy.
How Underwater Filmmaking Can Help Save Hammerhead Sharks Before It’s Too Late
National Geographic kicked off its annual summer Sharkfest event in a huge way with a brand-new, jaw-dropping special, Hammerhead Sharks Up Close With Bertie Gregory. These eye-catching, iconic sharks are wildly misunderstood, unfairly feared, and face an existential threat. Gregory spoke to PetaPixel about his new special on hammerhead sharks and what people can do to protect marine life.
How I Pack Less Camera Gear on Vacation (And How You Can, Too)
Every time I go on vacation, I run into the same problem: I start with an empty bag, pack one camera, and think that’ll be enough. Five minutes later, I come back to my bag and pack another one. Just in case. Then I see there’s still room, so I pack a lens. Or Two.
This Spellbinding 4K Timelapse of Aurora Lights is Made From Thousands of Astronaut Photos
A filmmaker has created a beautiful timelapse from photos taken by astronauts onboard the International Space Station.
Watch the Couple Who Climbed the Empire State Building Argue Over Photos Atop a Skyscraper
Photos are the lifeblood of influencer couples, so disagreements over getting the perfect shot are hardly unusual. But one couple took that argument to an extraordinary place: hundreds of feet in the air while dangling from a building.
A Digital Twin-Lens Reflex Camera is Long Past Due
The more photos I take and the more cameras I test, the more I realize that the shooting experience is just as important as the results. So why has one of the most iconic experiences -- the waist-level twin-lens reflex camera -- been left by the wayside?
Stars of ‘The Odyssey’ Describe the Insane IMAX Camera Used to Film It
Christopher Nolan's upcoming IMAX epic, The Odyssey, arrives in theaters in just a few short weeks. It is a massive moment in cinema history, thanks in large part to the way it was filmed -- entirely in IMAX.
Fisherman’s Mysterious Photographs Capture Essence of Selkie Folklore
Jeff Dworsky dropped out of school at 14, bought a Leica at 15, and moved to a small island in Maine at 16 to become a fisherman.
The Canon EOS Rebel 300D Came Out 23 Years Ago: How Well Has It Aged?
When I first threw out the idea of taking another look at the Canon EOS Digital Rebel 300D, the response from the team was tepid to say the least. Why devote time to what could be argued as one of the worst DSLR cameras of all time?
5 Easy Ways to Capture Creative Fireworks Photos
Photographing fireworks offers a unique opportunity to experiment with light, color, and motion. While the classic long-exposure image is always a favorite, there’s a lot more you can do in-camera and in post to elevate your results. Here are five easy, fun techniques to help you capture more dynamic, creative fireworks photos.
X-Ray Telescope Celebrates America’s 250th Birthday With Cosmic Fireworks
In celebration of the United States of America's 250th birthday, NASA has unveiled four new images from its Chandra X-ray Observatory that show the wonders of the Universe in resplendent red, white, and blue.
Save Big on Cameras, Lenses, Lights, and More With the Best Fourth of July Photography Deals
Looking to save on new photography gear this Fourth of July? This week's holiday deals include substantial discounts on cameras, lenses, drones, lighting equipment, action cameras, and accessories from many of the biggest names in photography and filmmaking.
New Selfie-Friendly Dual Display Camera Has Y2K Energy
Cheap, compact digital cameras continue to be all the rage, with new models popping out of the woodwork from every which way. The latest in Japan, the DIGI+ Dual Display Digital Camera DGP-DCM01, combines a translucent body design with a secondary selfie-friendly front screen.
Film Friday: Ilford Delta 100 Perfectly Blends Contrast and Tonality
When we first conceived of our Film Friday series, we had a few different motives in mind. The first was that we had long noticed that some black and white films were more popular than others with our customers. We sold a lot more Kodak Tri-X than we did Ilford XP2, for example.
Mitakon’s New Full-Frame Cine Primes Have a Ludicrously Fast T1 Aperture
Zhongyi Optics, known as Mitakon, has announced a series of ultra-fast T1 cinema prime lenses for full-frame cameras.
The Sigma Foundation’s Third Book is Focused on Experimental Photography
The Sigma Foundation has announced its third book, Trevor Key, which it says is the first to honor Key's processes and prescience and is an enduring visual love letter to the future of image-making.
Artemis II’s Nikon Z9 Was Way More Important for Science Than Expected
Researchers at Tokyo City University just published a new paper in The Astrophysical Journal Letters based on photos the Artemis II astronauts captured in space during their lunar flyby using the Nikon Z9. The researchers analyzed the solar corona images captured by the Artemis II astronauts, yielding new insights into the Sun's coronal structure and demonstrating the value of taking cameras into space.
Astronaut Captures Dazzling Aurora Dancing Above Earth
ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot (@soph_astro) was recently treated to incredible, dazzling aurora displays in space while aboard the International Space Station (ISS). While Adenot and the ESA shared photos last month, Adenot just shared an incredible video of auroras from space on social media today.
Insta360 CEO’s Dream Camera Is One You Won’t Even Think About At All
Hot on the heels of Insta360's Luna and Luna Ultra launching, Insta360's founder JK Liu explained his long-term ambitions for cameras, namely that users will forget they even exist.
The Mira Dial Is a Physical Device Built to Keep You Productive and On-Task
Staying focused is hard. Mira Dial is a new physical dial that promises to lock all of a user's screens to keep them on task, ensuring they get their photo and video editing and business management work done faster, leaving more time to do the things they actually want to do.
7Artisans’ Affordable AF 135mm f/1.8 Prime Arrives on Full-Frame E- and L-Mount Cameras
In May, 7Artisans announced the Max AF 135mm f/1.8 full-frame portrait prime, but only for Nikon Z mount. Now Sony E-mount and L-Mount cameras are getting some love.
The DJI Pocket 4P’s Sensor Is So Good, Footage Looks Nearly Identical to Full Frame’s Best
While the DJI Osmo Pocket 4P has only been officially unveiled in China, PetaPixel has been testing the device ahead of embargo and can exclusively share some key details about the dual-lens gimbal camera, including its brand-new, cutting-edge LOFIC image sensor.
Why Capture One is Finally Supporting Hasselblad, and What It Means for Phocus
After many years of requests, Capture One has finally added support for Hasselblad .3RF RAW images. While support is limited to Hasselblad's 100-megapixel medium-format cameras for now, this is a massive shift for Capture One that addresses years of user requests.
Capture One Now Supports Hasselblad Photos, With Tethering Coming Soon
Capture One and Hasselblad have announced a partnership, finally bringing the two brands together after years of division. Starting with Capture One version 16.8.3, photographers can now import, organize, and develop Hasselblad RAW files (.3FR) directly in Capture One.
Manfrotto’s ‘Uncover’ Bag Series Is Unabashedly Gen Z Focused
Manfrotto has announced the Uncover bag series, which it refers to as a range of carry solutions designed for creators and urban travelers whose daily routines are in constant motion between work, content creation, and weekend trips.
Apple Brings New Masking Tools to Final Cut Pro Amid Creator Studio Update
Apple has introduced a series of new updates to Apple Creator Studio, the collection of creative apps the company unveiled earlier this year.
Godox Made a WEIRD Camera and Adobe Buys Topaz | The PetaPixel Podcast
This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, Godox became a camera manufacturer with the introduction of the C100, a very weird, screen-less point and shoot camera. Also, Adobe acquired Topaz, Samyang finished its "holy trinity," and Nikon did something it has never done before.
Baby Hitler Photo Makes It Into Middle School Yearbook
A New Jersey middle school has recalled its yearbook after a photo of Adolf Hitler snuck into the student baby photos section.
Reflx Lab’s New Experimental Film Turns the World Into a Red and Orange Hellscape
Reflx Lab, makers of analog film and camera accessories like light meters, has launched a new experimental color film, Diablo 100 redscale film.
Delkin Valor Pro CFe Memory Card Is Assembled in the US and Looks Like It
Delkin has announced the Valor Pro CFexpress Type B memory card, a 1TB capacity high-speed option that is designed, assembled, and tested in the United States and is emblazoned with the American flag.