Panasonic Lumix S1 II Review: Pricey, Powerful, and Video-Centric

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You might think that the world has enough 24-megapixel full-frame cameras by now, but you would be wrong. With image quality having reached a performance plateau, the only way to improve is by going faster. Last year, Nikon released its Z6 III, debuting a new partially stacked sensor. We wondered when another camera might come out that utilizes this same excellent technology, and now that wait is over.

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The DJI Mavic 4 Pro Won’t Be Sold in the US at Launch

DJI today announced the Mavic 4 Pro, a major update to the extremely popular series of pro-level drones which saw the 3 Pro launched in 2023. The Mavic series remains one of the best options for traveling professional photographers and filmmakers, but DJI's latest won't be available in the United States -- at least not at launch.

Photographer Doug Mills on Winning the 2025 Pulitzer Prize! | The PetaPixel Podcast

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In a special bonus episode of The PetaPixel Podcast, we spoke with award-winning veteran photojournalist Doug Mills about his latest Pulitzer Prize -- his third -- which he won for his series of photos showing a speeding bullet whizzing past now-President Donald Trump during an attempted assassination in Pennsylvania last year. Mills discussed how he captured the winning photos, how the latest gear empowers photojournalism, and the rapidly changing political landscape in which he operates.

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US and China Reach Trade Truce and Slash Tariffs for 90 Days

U.S. and Chinese officials had their promised trade talks over the weekend, emerging on Monday morning with a significant reduction in tariffs for 90 days while negotiations continue. The 90-day pause is good news for many tech and photography companies, although it remains unclear how each will navigate the turbulent waters.

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Trump Says 80% Tariff on China ‘Seems Right’

Many photographers and photography businesses have been feeling the impact of the Trump administration's 145% tariff on China. Ahead of a weekend meeting between top American and Chinese trade officials, President Trump has tossed around the idea of an 80% tariff on China.