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A small camera shop in Wisconsin has lost more than $30,000 worth of equipment after being hit by the same rental scam twice within days.

Between writing the polarizing opinion that Canon should revisit the EOS R's much-maligned Touch Bar and reviewing the excellent Canon EOS R6 III in recent weeks, it has become even clearer just how bizarre the original Canon EOS R actually was when it arrived in 2018.

There are different types of color contrast, and how we use them radically changes the look and feel of our photographs. An often-overlooked aspect of photography, the various types of contrast play an essential role in creating our images. What are the different types, and how can we use them to improve our pictures?

HIPA, the world's most profitable photo contest, announced its 2025 winners with the theme Power on 11th November in Dubai, the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates.

"The older I get, the closer I get," says street photographer Bruce Gilden. Now in his seventies, Gilden's latest book examines photographs he made in the U.K. across the 1970s and 2000s -- when he was very, very close to his subjects.

As the year races toward the holidays, photographers face a surge in demand for meaningful gifts and home décor. With November and December offering the strongest print sales of the year, here are our favorite tips and key strategies for turning that seasonal momentum into real revenue with Lumaprints.

A Magnum photographer has released new work that focuses on young people living in the peripheries of Spain -- reflecting the alienation and uncertainty of the present era.

The Hasselblad X2D II 100C is a fantastic new medium-format mirrorless camera. It introduces many compelling new features and breaks new ground not only for Hasselblad but for the medium-format photography space in general. It also nearly took the dynamic range crown away from the Fujifilm GFX100 II.

Negative Supply has launched the Pro Film Carrier 4×5, an all-new sheet-film holder designed to deliver higher precision, improved workflow, and broader format compatibility for photographers digitizing large-format negatives.

B&H is starting the holiday season early with deep discounts on top prime and zoom lenses for all major mounts.

High-quality photography requires more than just a good camera. It demands post-processing that preserves detail, clarity, and color fidelity. For photographers looking to upscale images, recover lost detail, or bring older digital files back to life, Aiarty Image Enhancer has quickly earned a reputation as one of the best AI image upscalers available today. With Version 3.5, it now delivers even faster processing and greater control, helping photographers achieve professional-quality results more efficiently than ever.

Celebrated photographer and veteran astronaut Don Pettit does a wide range of science experiments when he's in space, often documenting them with his Nikon cameras. However, sometimes, his camera itself is the experiment.

TTArtisan has announced that two new full-frame Dual-Bokeh cine primes, the 50mm T2.1 and 85mm T2.1, are joining its expanding lineup of cinema lenses built with creative filmmakers in mind.

A photographer has been left utterly devastated after his camera bag was swiped as he sat in a restaurant in Milan.

In National Geographic's new documentary, Chris Hemsworth: A Road Trip to Remember, filmmakers follow the world-famous actor as he connects with his father, who has Alzheimer's, on a therapeutic "road trip back in time."

A boudoir photographer who rented out her home and creative space on Airbnb was robbed of her collection of high-end lingerie that she had built up over years. The thief even made off with all of her cutlery.

Google has a new feature that allows users to find out whether an image is AI-generated or not -- a much-needed tool in a world of AI slop.

WhiteWall's excellent Coffee Table Book is now much more personalized thanks to 36 new colorful endpaper options. WhiteWall says the new customization options make its Coffee Table Book an even more professional option for photographers to showcase their work.

NYA-EVO has announced a new Fjord 80 adventure backpack that can compact as small as 60L but grow to 80L, depending on the needs of the photographer.

Photo and video gallery platform Pic-Time has announced a significantly more powerful search feature than is available through its competitors. The company says its upgraded platform features "industry-first" face, object, and narrative search capability.

The NASA/CSA/ESA James Webb Space Telescope can add yet another "first" to its growing list of achievements. Using its mid-infrared camera, Webb detected four shells of dust around the unique triple-star Apep system. Prior images have shown just a single shell. One researcher likens Webb's imaging capabilities to turning on the light in a room that has always been dark.

SmallRig has rolled out its most extensive Black Friday promotions yet, offering significant discounts across tripods, batteries, lights, phone cages, mobile accessories, and rigging tools. With savings of up to 30%, creators can upgrade key pieces of kit at some of the lowest prices of the year.

The New York Historical will open an exhibition this fall that explores the importance of photography in documenting and understanding the immigrant experience of New York City.

Ulanzi is expanding into dedicated audio products with the introduction of the A200 Mini Mic. The new microphone aims to offer creators a compact, affordable solution while delivering performance typically found in higher-end models.

Peak Design's heavy-duty, pro-oriented tripod series -- which raised $4.6M on Kickstarter earlier this year -- is rolling out to store shelves for general availability starting today.

The Royal Photographic Society Awards are the world's longest-running photography prize, and the fantastic 2025 winners have been unveiled. The recipients exemplify significant talent and contribution across the art and science of photography.

Google has opened up advanced Gemini features in Google Vids that were previously restricted to paid subscribers and made them free to anyone with a Gmail account.

Leica is bringing monochrome back to the Q-series with the Q3 Monochrom. It is largely the same as the original Q3, but it features a version of the 60-megapixel sensor without the color Bayer filter, which results in what Leica claims are sharper photos with far better noise performance.

A photographer has sued rapper Future for allegedly using his copyrighted picture without permission on his album cover.

A photographer in Yellowstone National Park captured the moment a "very foolish" man decided to taunt a pack of wolves.

President Donald Trump is mulling an executive order that would block state laws requiring AI companies to publish transparency reports and disclose how they train models.

Scientists using the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have confirmed the presence of an actively growing supermassive black hole in a galaxy observed just 570 million years after the Big Bang. It's a greedy blackhole, consuming matter and growing at a shocking rate that flies in the face of expectations.

Atomos has introduced a significant new firmware update that adds full camera control to the CFexpress-based Ninja TX GO and Ninja TX monitor-recorders. Announced at InterBEE 2025, the update allows filmmakers to adjust key camera functions directly from the monitor’s touchscreen interface, offering a more streamlined and ergonomic workflow on set.

Prism Lens FX, known for its professional cinema filters, has announced the Shield Series of cinema filters, a redesigned approach to the traditional 4x5 that promises improved performance and usability in fast-paced video workflows.

Amid Arri's ongoing financial challenges and the difficult professional cinema landscape, the German company announced this week that it will cut jobs and close two locations primarily focused on producing lighting equipment.

Whether you’re shopping for a seasoned pro or someone just discovering the joy of capturing moments, the right gear can make inspiration come to life. This curated gift guide highlights photography products that elevate creativity, sharpen skills, and make shooting more enjoyable -- ranging from essential tools to delightful extras any photographer would love to unwrap.

TTArtisan has released its AF 23mm f/1.8 APS-C prime for Sony E and Nikon Z, as promised, expanding the lens beyond the Fujifilm X version that debuted earlier this year. Priced at just $127, the lens continues TTArtisan’s push toward affordable autofocus primes across multiple systems.

Anyone using the "eye test" would probably find that short form video, popularized by TikTok and now found everyone online, is bad for the brain. But a new study from the American Psychological Association now directly ties short form video content with significantly diminished mental health. In short -- pun intended -- it's rotting brains.

The PetaPixel team uses different cameras and lenses every day as part of our job but behind the scenes, we carry around a few pieces of mainstay gear that we just can't live without. This week, The PetaPixel Podcast team reveals the equipment they've been carrying this year that keep the wheels of journalism turning.