F-Zero Camera ‘Breaks the Laws of Physics’ by Shooting f/0.3 to f/0.6
While there are physical limitations to lens apertures, through the use of adapters, photographers can seemingly bypass the laws of physics and make very, very fast glass.
Jeremy Gray is an award-winning landscape and nature photographer. Over the last decade, he has written extensively for many of the leading online publications in the photography industry. He has a passion for writing in-depth camera and lens reviews, educational content, and discussing the latest news from the photography world.
While there are physical limitations to lens apertures, through the use of adapters, photographers can seemingly bypass the laws of physics and make very, very fast glass.
While the new Fujifilm X-S20 camera and XF 8mm f/3.5 R WR lens are exciting for a wide range of Fujifilm X photographers, the company's new XApp smartphone app appeals to nearly every Fujifilm photographer thanks to its expansive compatibility list and impressive suite of features.
Fujifilm has announced the X-S20, a much more powerful camera than its predecessor that gets significant performance boosts thanks to a new processor.
In addition to the new X-S20 mirrorless camera, Fujifilm has expanded its X Series lens lineup with the new XF 8mm f/3.5 R WR ultra-wide angle prime lens.
Samsung has announced its 2023 Smart Monitor lineup that includes a trio of monitors designed to meet users' "watch, play, and work" requirements.
NASA's Perseverance Mars rover recently captured a series of 152 images while investigating the Belva Crater which NASA has stitched into a dramatic and striking mosaic.
Sony has announced the ZV-1 Mark II, a revamped version of its compact ZV-1 vlogging camera that was announced in 2020.
Just days after a group of TikTok users filed a lawsuit against Montana seeking to overturn the state's controversial legislation to ban the popular social media app, TikTok itself has sued Montana over the new law.
Photographer Jim Skelton is well known for his expansive collection of Polaroid cameras, dating back to the very first Polaroid Land cameras in 1963. Skelton aims to help photographers revive these automatic Polaroid pack film cameras to use manual shutter speeds and different film formats.
Animal shelters, human societies, and pet adoption centers typically use photos to showcase their available animals, and studies have shown how important images are to prospective pet adopters. The Ottawa Humane Society thought it'd be entertaining to pretend their camera broke and were forced to create drawings of their animals.
Researchers have developed a point-based image manipulation system that uses generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology to allow users to precisely control the pose, shape, expression, and layout of objects.
Here on PetaPixel, the focus is often how people use cameras to create beautiful art, capture incredible moments, and document important events. However, sometimes there's an intersection between camera technology and ethics that is just as important, if less visually interesting.
In mathematics, a "fractal" is a never-ending pattern that remains similar across different scales, even infinitely. As seen with many computer-generated fractals, they can perpetually loop without any cuts or transitions. It's a mesmerizing effect.
Bird Buddy is a camera-equipped bird feeder that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to automatically deliver close-up photos of feathered visitors straight to a user's connected smartphone. Bird Buddy is expanding its offerings with a new smart hummingbird feeder and smart bird bath.
The reFocus Awards have announced the winners of its 2023 Color Photography Contest. The fantastic, vivid entries came from photographers from nearly 70 countries, with winners selected by an esteemed panel of judges from major publications and museums.
Action cameras like the Insta360 enable users to capture photos and videos from fresh, unique perspectives. While devices like the Insta360 and GoPro cameras are often marketed as ideal for humans, people have strapped them to their furry friends, including viral star Gonzo, a cat.
A year after Sony announced its accelerated goal to have zero environmental footprint by 2030, the company has released a new video outlining how it uses recycled materials to craft its consumer products, including its popular digital cameras.
RED has unveiled its new Komodo-X digital cinema camera, which uses a brand-new sensor to bridge the gap between the existing Komodo series cameras and RED's higher-end Raptor cinema cameras.
Lux Camera, has announced a new app, Skylight Forecast, designed to predict evening light, helping photographers capture better sunset shots more consistently.
ShadowCam recently grabbed a stunning shot of NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter as it orbited below KPLO.
The Pixelmator Team has announced Photomator for Mac, a powerful new photo editor designed to "supercharge photo editing workflows" on macOS.
Peak Design has launched its 11th Kickstarter campaign, offering photographers the Micro Clutch, a new minimalist hand strap designed for mirrorless cameras.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has helped scientists achieve another breakthrough. Solar system scientists working to understand the origins of Earth's abundant water have used Webb's Near-Infrared Spectrograph (NIRSpec) instrument to confirm water vapor around a comet in the main asteroid belt for the first time.
Mac Star Cameras and Electronics in Corona, California, was robbed last month and newly released security footage from inside the store shows 13 people ransacking the store and making off with around $65,000 worth of products in about three minutes.
British photographer Simon Mitchell was killed on Sunday at the British Motocross Championships when a motorbike struck him.
Since its founding in 2016, Beauty of Science has worked alongside artists and scientists to create engaging visual content that inspires interest in science. In 2017, PetaPixel featured the work of Chinese scientific artist Wenting Zhu, who captured mesmerizing chemical reactions on camera. Zhu is back with another stunning project, Midnight Radiance.
Award-winning astrophotographer Mihail Minkov captured an incredible 360-degree panorama that shows two Milky Way arches, a shot only possible during a specific time.
When watching movies, some viewers like to look for errors, such as finding evidence of cameras and crew in the final cut of a film. One situation that should be ripe for spotting mistakes is when a scene includes mirrors and reflections. However, as YouTuber Paul E.T. shows in a pair of videos, filmmakers have incredible tricks to make cameras disappear.
"This is the ISO wheel on your camera, and sometimes, it does nothing," says Syrp Lab in its newest video. Syrp Lab takes a deep dive into ISO, explaining what it is, discussing Dual Native ISO and ISO variance, and providing the information people need to shoot the cleanest possible video.
Photographer Michael Suguitan decided to take the "gear acquisition syndrome" bull by the horns and build a customized camera using a Leica M2 analog rangefinder and a 12-megapixel Raspberry Pi camera module.
Photographer Markus Hofstaetter is back with another unique photography project: he created a high dynamic range (HDR) tintype using a super-fast 120mm f/1.0 lens.
Canon is getting in on the vlogging craze with a new PowerShot series, kicking off with the Canon PowerShot V10. While capable of capturing still images, Canon is clear that the PowerShot V10 is designed primarily with video in mind.
At Google I/O, Adobe and Google announced that Adobe Firefly and Adobe Express are integrating with Bard by Google. Further, Adobe's Content Authenticity Initiative (CAI) will be incorporated, ensuring transparency with AI-generated content within Bard.
At the annual Google I/O keynote, Google announced numerous updates to Google Maps, including a new Immersive View for routes.
Pixotope, a leading software platform for end-to-end real-time virtual production, has announced Pixotope Pocket, a mobile app that "puts the power of a virtual production studio in the palm of your hand."
Award-winning timelapse and hyperlapse creator Kirill Neiezhmakov has created a silky-smooth hyperlapse tour of Vienna, Austria that plays on the popular longstanding joke that there are no kangaroos in Austria.
Commercial photographer Andrei Duman aims to highlight the effects of climate change through a new personal project, Lake Powell: A 40-Year Visual Story of Water Crisis.
Danish filmmaker Jesper Tønnes is working on an ambitious noir film demonstrating "the true potential of Kodak's analog film formats."
The small island of Socotra is a relatively unknown but incredible destination for adventure-seekers and nature photographers. One such photographer, Benjamin Barakat, recently visited Socotra and returned home to Switzerland with many stunning photos, including spectacular night sky images.
PetaPixel saw nature photographer Heike Odermatt's work featured in the "Gallery" section of the most recent issue of Elements Magazine and was instantly struck by Odermatt's featured image of a reflection in a harsh, Arctic landscape.
Columbia University has announced the recipients of the 107th Pulitzer Prizes, including the winners in the two photography categories. The photography staff of Associated Press and photographer Christina House of the Los Angeles Times earned top honors.
Panasonic has announced updated information concerning the Panasonic Lumix S5 IIX full-frame mirrorless camera's video features and announced a firmware update for the Lumix S5 II.
The James Webb Space Telescope has achieved another milestone by capturing an image of the first asteroid belt ever seen outside the Solar System.
Photography accessory company VSGO has released an extremely powerful electronic air blower to clean cameras, lenses, and other electronic devices.
Artificial intelligence (AI) pioneer Dr. Geoffrey Hinton, 75, recently claimed that AI's threat to the world might be more urgent than climate change.
Acclaimed British photographer Joseph Ford collaborated with some of the world's leading street artists in a striking new photo series Impossible Street Art.
Patriot Memory has announced the Patriot V90 SD card. The company's newest UHS-II card supports 4K/8K video capture and promises read speeds up to 300 MB/s and write speeds up to 260 MB/s.
Astrophotographer Bray Falls recently posted a series of striking images on Instagram that instantly caught PetaPixel's eye. Falls' photos aren't just visually stunning; they represent a brand-new discovery, a significant accomplishment for any astrophotographer.
Following a leak last month, Google has officially confirmed the existence of its upcoming Pixel Fold smartphone.
Visitors to Google today will see a striking Google Doodle celebrating the life and work of photographer Corky Lee.