Sony’s $25,000 Burano Cine Camera Offers 8K Video and Venice Colors
Sony has announced the Burano 8K cinema camera, the newest addition to the company's CineAlta family of digital cinema cameras.
Creatives Use Photoshop’s Generative Fill Tool to Expand Movies Vertically
A creative duo has been changing the aspect ratio for Hollywood movies -- wondering what it would be like if they were filmed vertically.
Canon Launches Its First Seven RF-Mount Cinema Prime Lenses
Ahead of this week's International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) in Amsterdam, Canon has announced its first set of RF-Mount cinema prime lenses.
Panasonic G9 II Hands-On: It’s Made for Photographers, But is it Really?
The original Panasonic G9 was quite a revolutionary camera. Built around a modern and intimidatingly professional-looking body, the G9 featured blazing-fast burst rates, an exceptionally good EVF, and motion-compensated multi-shot mode. However, it has been seven years since the G9 launch -- a long time to wait for a successor.
Panasonic Redesigns Its 35-100mm f/2.8 and 100-400mm f/4-6.3 Lenses
Alongside the new Lumix G9 II Micro Four Thirds camera, the first G Series camera to sport phase-detect autofocus, Panasonic has announced refreshed versions of two of its most popular Micro Four Thirds zoom lenses: the 35-100mm f/2.8 and the 100-400mm f/4-6.3.
Panasonic G9 II is a Photo-Focused, PDAF Equipped, 60FPS Burst Camera
Panasonic has announced the long-awaited Panasonic Lumix G9 II, the first Micro Four Thirds camera in the Lumix G Series to feature phase-detect autofocus technology.
Photographer and Model Harassed at Photo Shoot by Aggressive Hecklers
Everything seemed to be going well for Vanessa Joy and her model, Victoria Menkin. They were in the middle of a photo shoot on the beach, but things took a turn when a group of boys who appeared to be minors began harassing Menkin.
Footage Shows Family of Bears Repeatedly Knock Over Trail Cameras
A family of bears teared down trail cameras that have been set up to monitor wolves in Minnesota -- on three different occasions.
Chef Turned Food Photographer Reveals How Much Money He Earns
CNBC's Make It is a series focusing on younger people and personal finance. This week, the show featured a food photographer who has only been a full-time shooter since 2020.
The new Fujifilm GF 55mm f/1.7 R WR is a Super-Fast ‘Normal’ GFX Lens
Over two years after appearing in a Fujifilm GFX System lens roadmap, the Fujinon GF 55mm f/1.7 R WR lens is finally coming.
Fujifilm GFX100 II Shoots at 8 FPS, Has AI AF, and Records 8K Video
At today's X Summit in Stockholm, Sweden, Fujifilm has announced the GFX100 II. It is its new flagship medium-format mirrorless camera with better AF, faster shooting, and 8K video.
Fujifilm Adds 500mm Super-Tele and Power Zoom Lenses to GFX Roadmap
Fujifilm has unveiled an updated lens development roadmap for the GFX System with two exciting additions alongside the new GF 55mm f/1.7 R WR, GF 30mm f/5.6 T/S, and GF 110mm f/5.6 T/S Macro lenses for GFX cameras. Fujifilm also announced its new flagship camera, the GFX100 II today.
Fuji’s GF 30mm and 110mm Tilt/Shift Lenses Offer Control and Versatility
The GFX System's highly anticipated pair of tilt-shift lenses are due to arrive in stores this autumn.
Does The World Need Images of Fake A.I. People?
We have all heard the arguments for and against A.I. imagery from the perspective of photographers. By now, most of us realize that these images are not photographs but some sort of graphic design created by artificial intelligence.
Photographer Searches for Spiders Nightly for Amazing Macro Photos
The last time PetaPixel spoke with talented macro photographer David Joseph, he was using his smartphone to incredible effect. Joseph has now upgraded to a dedicated camera system and pointed his new macro lens at spiders, an oft-misunderstood and rarely appreciated arthropod that plays a vital role in ecosystems across every continent, save for Antarctica.
Microsoft to Build Largest Image-Based AI Model to Detect Cancer
Microsoft is planning to build the largest image-based artificial intelligence (AI) model to fight cancer -- with up to four million digitized microscopy slides of different types of cancer being used in the groundbreaking project.
Photographer Uses Everyday Objects to Frame His Subjects
Framing is everything in photography. But one creative shooter takes framing to a whole other level by looking for everyday objects to shoot through.
Samyang’s XEEN Meister Series Goes Wide with 14mm and 24mm Primes
Samyang Optics has announced two new premium cinema prime lenses as part of its XEEN Meister family. The 14mm T2.4 and 24mm T1.3 cine lenses are fast full-frame lenses designed for PL, Canon EF, and Sony E mount cameras.
Nature Photographer Who Sued Andy Warhol Over Her Photo of Flowers Dies
Acclaimed nature photographer Patricia Caulfield, who successfully sued Andy Warhol over his use of her photo of flowers, has died at the age of 91.
Photographer is Run Over by Mayor’s Truck During Bizarre Parking Dispute in Small Town
A photojournalist operating in a small town sustained a serious injury after he was run over by the mayor's truck during a dispute over parking.
Hiker is Saved After He Begged ‘Help Me’ on Wildlife Bear Camera
A wildlife bear camera saved a stranded hiker's life after viewers spotted him pleading "Help me" on a livestream.
Pixelmator Pro 3.4 Adds Advanced PDF Editing Tools
Pixelmator Pro version 3.4, also known as Camelot, is available now and adds advanced PDF support to the popular image editing app for macOS.
India’s Aditya-L1 Probe Shares First Photos of Space On Its Way To The Sun
The Indian Space Agency (Isro) has shared the first-ever photographs sent by the country's solar observation mission as it makes its way toward the Sun.
F1 Posts Old Footage of Camera Flying off Car and Destroying the Car Behind
Formula 1 has shared an old video showing the astonishing moment a camera attached to the rear wing of a Ferrari came loose and struck the other Ferrari following behind.
Photographer Captures Gigantic Jets of Lightning Shooting Above Tropical Storm
A photographer documenting a tropical storm in Puerto Rico captured three gigantic jets of lightning shooting above the clouds.
Asking Nikon About the Z 9, F-Mount Lenses, AI, and More
At the CP+2023 Camera & Photo Imaging Show in Japan earlier this year, I had a conversation with Keiji Oishi, Manager in the UX Planning Department of Nikon’s Imaging Business Unit.
Pergear 60mm f/2.8 Mark II Review: A Basic Macro Lens at an Attractive Price
A while ago, after I reviewed an inexpensive shift lens, Pergear contacted me to review a lens available only in Sony and Nikon mounts. I told them I did not have cameras that would take the lens. Later, I learned that they reissued their 60mm f/2.8 macro lens, Mark II.
Infrared Portraits of NFL Players Bring Their Tattoos to Life
Professional sports photographer Carlos Gonzalez has been shooting player portraits for the NFL's Minnesota Vikings for many years for The Star Tribune's annual season preview. Most years, alongside traditional portraits, Gonzalez tries a second camera setup for something experimental and different.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 Review: Judging This Book by Its Cover
Foldable phones are probably going to be a viable part of future mobile devices, but for now, they’re not moving the needle forward in image quality. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is no different, except it makes a better case that the rear camera lenses are much better off when there’s a larger cover screen all around them.
You Can Use a Game Boy Camera as a Webcam on iPadOS 17
The Game Boy Camera might be over two decades old at this point, but it has plenty of usefulness. It could be a webcam in 2023, for example.
ACDSee Photo Studio Ultimate 2024 Adds Powerful New AI Features
After 30 years of software development, ACD Systems has announced the latest version of its flagship photo editing application, ACDSee Photo Studio Ultimate 2024.
Hurricane Lee’s Furious Lightning Illuminates the Sky in Incredible Video
A new video uploaded to Twitter Friday shows a stunning lightning show on display in the eye of Hurricane Lee.
CFexpress 4.0 is Here, But We’ll Need New Cameras Before We See Faster Speeds
CFexpress 4.0 cards are already entering the market this year with the promise of much faster read and write speeds. While that sounds great, it is going to be a while before photographers and filmmakers can really take advantage of it.
Hubble Snaps Incredible New Image of a Glittering Globular Cluster
Approximately half a century ago, Turkish-Armenian astronomer Agop Terzan discovered 11 globular clusters. Today, the Hubble Space Telescope views Terzan's clusters in details he could have only dreamed of at the time.
The SR-1 is a Photo/Video Robotic Pan-Tilt Head Designed by Nikon
Nikon's robotics division Mark Roberts Motion Control (MRMC) has announced the SR-1 pan-tilt head, a remote system designed to help photographers and filmmakers easily capture new angles that would be "impossible" by hand.
AI Makes Pictures Too Perfect, Even for a Fashion Magazine
Even fashion magazines, with heavily-curated and airbrushed aesthetics, are no match for the uncanny valley perfection of images generated using artificial intelligence. Take Copy Magazine as proof. The publication purports itself to be the world's first AI fashion magazine.
Large Silverback Gorilla Beats His Chest Right in Front of Photographer
A photographer shared an incredible clip showing a 300-pound-plus silverback gorilla beating its chest inches from another photographer.
Microsoft Adds Photoshop-Like Background Removal Feature to Paint
Microsoft Paint is not dead. In fact, it's getting a background removal tool à la Photoshop.
Google Shows Off the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Ahead of October 4 Launch
Just days ahead of what is expected to be Apple's launch event for the next iPhone, Google quietly dropped a sneak peek at the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro.
eBay Launches AI Tool That Generates Product Listings From Single Photo
eBay is rolling out a new artificially intelligent (AI) tool that generates product listings from a single photo.
Person Checking a Trail Camera Finds Dead Body
A person who was checking their trail cameras set up to capture wildlife found a dead body instead and immediately called the police.
GoPro Hero 12 Black Review: A Step, Not a Leap, Forward
It seems like every year a new GoPro action cam model is released. This creates a dynamic where changes are often incremental and many users hold off on purchasing the latest and greatest. However, every once in a while, GoPro makes a worthwhile change that demands attention. Is 2023 one of those years?
Photographer Who Was Hit at Football Game Dies After Life Support is Turned Off
High school football photographer Linda Gregory has died after an accident during a game she was covering caused her to hit her head.
This Hidden Setting Could Be Making Your Instagram Photos Look Worse
A hidden setting on Instagram may be making many users' photos and Reels look significantly worse.
New AI Image Generator Startup Takes a ‘Responsible’ Approach to Copyright
A new AI image generator has been launched today. Bria AI has licensed visual content from Getty Images, Alamy, and Envato to build its platform as it aims to solve the copyright problems facing generative AI.
5 Unique Photography Experiences to Have in Alaska
Alaska is known as The Last Frontier, and for those that have visited, it’s easy to see why. As Lindblad Expeditions’ former Director of Photography, travel photographer Ralph Lee Hopkins has photographed Alaska dozens of times in his career.
Canon Patents First-of-Its-Kind 200-800mm Full-Frame Zoom Lens
While patents are not guaranteed to result in actual products for customers to buy, some new Canon lens patents are nonetheless sure to excite photographers, especially wildlife and sports photographers.
Best Hybrid Cameras for Photography and Video in 2026
We don’t often extensively cover video gear here at PetaPixel, but we thought it might be helpful to cover some of the best hybrid cameras out there -- those cameras geared toward both photographers and videographers.
Snap and LACMA Bring Monuments to Life on Your Phone in AR Art Exhibit
Thursday, the final iteration of photography social media app Snapchat and Los Angeles-based museum LACMA’s joint exhibition was released.
Yacht Race Puts Photographer’s Skills and Nikon Z8 to the Test
Professional photographer Kurt Arrigo has earned acclaim for his fantastic aquatic imagery. Having grown up on the small European island nation of Malta, Arrigo has spent his life around the ocean.