Jaron Schneider

Sigma has finally revealed pricing and availability for the 28-105mm T3 FF lens that it announced last year.

Nikon has announced the Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II lens. Described as the "lightest in its class," the company says it delivers improved optical performance, faster focusing, and a 26% lighter weight than the first-generation optic.

A total lunar eclipse will take place over half the planet on March 3, visible from Central China and Australia all the way across to the East Coast of the United States and the western edge of South America, providing an excellent photographic subject and viewing experience.

Next week starts a string of important product launch windows. First up is Samsung Galaxy Unpacked, followed nearly immediately after by the CP+ show in Japan. But it doesn't end there, because the following week is Mobile World Congress. It's a busy time!

Now that SanDisk has been spun off into its own separate company, Western Digital (now known as just WD) is reinvigorating the G-Drive brand and transitioning all of the HDD products that used to be SanDisk Professional over to it.

According to The New Camera, a customer walked into a DJI authorized store in Malaysia with what he claimed was the DJI Osmo Pocket 4. As The Verge notes, the Reel and TikTok that store shared have since been deleted, but The New Camera kept its copy online.

Tamron has announced the 35-100mm f/2.8 Di III VXD lens for Nikon Z and Sony E-mount cameras. At nearly the same size and weight as the 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD lens, the company says it was designed to be a lightweight alternative to the 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD.

Peak Design has announced a series of mobile-focused straps that it says are quick-adjusting, low profile, comfy, and durable. The Mobile Straps work with smartphones but are also meant to secure small point-and-shoot cameras, too.

Rode has announced that the Wireless Go (Gen 3) and the Wireless Pro microphones can connect to iOS devices without a physical receiver unit. Called "Direct Connect," it leverages a direct Bluetooth connection with iPhones to make capturing audio easier and require fewer parts.

Insta360's CEO Liu Jingkang has teased what is clearly a DJI Osmo Pocket Competitor called the Luna. From just a few images shared on Chinese social media, the handheld camera sports a similar design to DJI's nearly ubiquitous Osmo Pocket 3, except it is equipped with two cameras, not just one.

The CP+ Camera and Photo Imaging Show is both the largest photography event in Japan and, with the collapse of Photokina in 2020, is also the most important show internationally. It kicks off on February 26 at the Pacifico Yokohama event center just outside of Tokyo.

Kodak has announced that it has taken over direct distribution of Ektachrome slide film, which joins Kodacolor, Kodak Gold, Ultramax 400, Tri-X 400, and Ektar.

While not everyone is a fan of their presence, the addition of aerial drone coverage at the 2026 Winter Olympics has provided unique visuals for audiences at home. One operator took some time to share challenges and details of the drone shot integration in a quick video on Facebook.

A few weeks ago, Jordan Drake challenged Chris Niccolls and Jaron Schneider's historical camera pricing knowledge with a test: are cameras actually more expensive now than they were 10 or more years ago? The answer was mostly no, but it got them thinking... was the same the case for lenses?

The Exposure Photography Festival is set to take place in Calgary, Alberta, Canada from February 5 until March 5, 2026, and includes numerous exhibitions, portfolio reviews, and artist talks.

SmallRig has announced a NP-F970 battery that can operate in extreme cold, allowing photographers and filmmakers who need to work in temperatures as low as -40 to continue to work their cameras.

Last week, we found out that the Z-mount might not be quite as open as we previously thought because Nikon is suing Viltrox. While right now it could be as simple as seeking royalties for using the mount, it could also just as easily end up being a similar situation to Canon, who runs a closed mount.

The Nikon ZR is receiving its first firmware update (version 1.10), which significantly increases the maximum record time to six hours, makes using it in multi-camera setups better, improves exposure monitoring, and more.

The National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) has issues a statement noting its "firm opposition" to the manipulation of journalistic images by the White House, saying it doing so was meant to purposely mislead the public.

Multiple reports indicate that a vast majority of Vimeo's staff has been let go, an unfortunate but highly predictable outcome of being acquired by private equity firm Bending Spoons.

This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, the team is in New York City and spend time chatting in different hotel rooms together! The big topic that has been on everyone's mind lately is pricing, and the idea that photography has become too expensive.

This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, Chris Niccolls, Jordan Drake, and Jaron Schneider are joined by Sarah Teng to talk about the Instax Mini Evo Cinema. And, in a weird bizzaro world twist, it's Chris who has to convince Sarah that it's great. She's not sold, but Chris absolutely loves this weirdo video/printer/instant camera hybrid.

Ricoh has finally announced pricing for the GR IV Monochrome -- a camera it officially revealed last October -- and it's steep: $2,199.95. That's $700 more than the base model, which represents a 46% price increase.

Yesterday, Apple revealed its new Creator Studio which bundles several of its apps together into one ecosystem that is akin to Adobe's Creative Cloud. Some of those bundled apps were part of previous subscriptions, though, and Apple says those subscribers can keep those plans if they want to.

In celebration of Apple's 50th anniversary, Spigen announced a new special edition Classic LS phone case for the iPhone 17 Pro series. Inspired by the Macintosh 128K and Apple Lisa, the Classic LS is a blast from the past.

Insta360 has announced the Link 2 Pro and Link 2C Pro, two "next generation" AI-enabled 4K webcams that promise to deliver studio-level image quality, clear directional audio, and intelligent controls in a compact, desktop-ready design.

Last week, reports out of Japan indicated that the OM-D E-M10 Mark IV -- the last of the major camera lines that still bears the Olympus name instead of OM System -- was discontinued. That led some to lament the loss of Taylor Swift's favorite camera.

Last week, it was reported that an all-white version of the Fujifilm X half would be available "overseas" -- a rather ambiguous description. Very little information is available about this camera, but PetaPixel has confirmed that it is a China-exclusive launch.

Until January 12, ON1 is giving away its Effects 2025 standalone software and plugin for free, with no strings attached. The company says the goal is to give photographers a chance to try the software firsthand without having to provide payment information or sign up for a long-term commitment.

One retailer is giving away a Fujifilm X half as part of an X-T5 kit bundle, indicating that the compact half-frame-style camera might not be popular enough to move on its own despite a recent price cut.

Novachips, a memory manufacturer out of South Korea, has announced two new CFexpress Type B memory cards, one of which is the first to combine 4TB capacity with VPG 800 verification.

Fujifilm Japan has announced the Instax Mini Evo Cinema camera, a unique take on the Evo series that focuses on capturing short videos but also combines that with the ability to shoot photos and make prints.

Nikon has announced the Nikkor Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1 zoom lens for Nikon full-frame mirrorless cameras. While it is available on its own, the lens is also being paired as a kit with the Z5 II, giving photographers a third configuration option with one of the most compelling entry-level full-frame cameras on the market.

GoPro is getting into the personal computing space. Announced at CES, the action camera company is partnering with PC brand Asus in a ProArt GoPro Edition laptop, which the two companies say is designed specifically for modern content creators.

Glyph has announced two new portable SSDs: the Atom EX40 and the Atom EX20. Both are described as rugged, high-speed NVMe portable SSDs that are built for high-intensity, demanding creative workflows. The company says most other SSDs aren’t designed for this kind of work, "but their spec sheets won't admit it."