Scientists have created a 3D model of a buried relief sculpture by using a photo taken in the 1800s and novel AI technology.

Fears that artificial intelligence will replace creatives came to pass in Poland recently after an entire radio station was replaced by bots.

Japanese retail analyst firm BCN+R recently investigated the rapidly changing video camera market and has now set its sights on the compact camera segment, asking, "Is the compact camera dead?"

Smartphone company Tecno has launched its #ToneProud campaign, which seeks to end skin tone bias in imaging technology, an increasingly important issue with the rise of generative AI.

Australian brand Espresso Displays is coming out with a new 15-inch portable monitor along with a redesigned stand that will work with its existing products.

At this year’s IBC, Portkeys unveiled the PL5, a compact and lightweight monitor built for camera operators and content creators.

Generative AI can produce credible imitations of popular artworks when trained on as few as 200 images.

In the world of professional photography, the choice of print medium can dramatically affect how an image is perceived and experienced.

A security researcher from Midnight Blue, a Dutch security consultant, discovered a "zero-click" vulnerability in Synology NAS software that uses the pre-installed Photos app.

423 lots comprising rare and exceptional pieces of photographic history will be up for auction at the 45th Leitz Photographica Auction on November 23 in Vienna. 2024 is a landmark year for Leica Camera AG, marking 70 years since the company introduced the first Leica M rangefinder camera, arguably the most influential camera model ever. Many remarkable Leica M models will be up for auction, including some expected to sell for nearly $800,000.

This morning, multiple blogs and YouTube channels published their reviews of the new Viltrox 135mm f/1.8 Lab lens for Sony E-mount cameras. PetaPixel has a unit in hand but chose not to review it because of an issue Viltrox made us aware of.

A new biopic chronicles the complex life and work of Japan's most celebrated and iconic photographer Masahisa Fukase.

GuruShots, the "World's Greatest Photo Game," has announced the winners of its "Art of Architecture" challenge, which received thousands of entries and over 29 million votes. The "Top Photographer" winner of the contest is Bruno Ribeiro of Portugal (whose photo is seen above).

The analog photography enthusiasts at the Milwaukee-based Retrospekt are back with another limited-edition camera, this time a limited edition run of carefully refurbished 24-karat gold-plated Rollei 35 film cameras.

Runway has added a precise camera control feature to its video platform allowing editors to pan, track, and zoom around AI subjects.

Through his fantastic images, Finnish astrophotographer J-P Metsavainio shows how photos can be breathtakingly beautiful when art meets science. One of Metsavainio's recent images, WR 134 as a Rising Phoenix, is a brilliant example of the aesthetic wonders of the cosmos and the extreme technical precision required to do astrophotography.

Not long ago, camcorders ruled as the go-to device for capturing life’s moments. Now, they’re relics. Smartphones have stomped out almost every practical use for camcorders, replacing them with better features and internet connectivity. Yet, some manufacturers cling to the past, hoping to squeeze a few bucks from a dying market.

In recent years, Venus Optics has developed a reputation for crafting innovative and unique optics, making a name for itself by producing lenses that often push the boundaries of engineering. I’d go so far as to say Venus Optics has become one of, if not the most exciting manufacturers on the market.

Pixelmator, a Mac-centric photo editing application, announced that it has been acquired by Apple. It marks the first time that Apple has chosen to dip a toe into the professional editing space since it ceased development of Aperture in 2014.

Geneva Navarro has been old longer than I have been alive.

Trundling over the Martian surface, NASA's Perseverance Rover looked upward at the Sun on September 30 to see a "googly eye" looking back at it.

A little-known iPhone feature can check if any malicious apps are spying through your camera or microphone.

When Adobe debuted the Firefly-powered Generative Remove tool in Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Camera Raw in May as a beta feature, it worked well much of the time. However, Generative Remove, now officially out of its beta period, has confusingly gotten worse in some situations.

OWC specializes in designing and manufacturing professional-grade solutions for photo and video professionals, including the fully integrated Atlas ecosystem of CFexpress and SD memory cards and memory card readers, alongside expansive Thunderbolt docks and blazing-fast external SSDs.

This month, China issued sanctions against drone maker Skydio, the largest drone maker in the US, because it sells its products to Taiwan. Skydio can no longer acquire the batteries it needs to serve its customers globally.

A mysterious AI image generator that beats all other models in benchmark tests has revealed itself. Initially known as "red_panda", it is actually called Recraft.

Although camcorders have lost market share to hybrid interchangeable lens, action, and 360-degree cameras, some longtime players in the video camera space are still making new models. Panasonic's new HC-VX3 and HC-V900 camcorders promise high-end video features for under $1,000.

Leitz Photographica Auction, best known for selling rare cameras for six and seven-figure sums, also sells photographic prints, including recently selling a Nan Goldin photo for 66,000 euros ($71,709).

An AI-infused camera app for iOS that turns photos into different universe styles, such as Ghibli, Lego, and Minecraft, has been released.

The Valoi easy120 film scanner for scanning and digitizing medium-format film is now available to order.

The International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum (IPHF) has announced Martin Parr and Eve Arnold among its 2024 class of inductees,

A wedding photographer is facing over 150 criminal charges for allegedly secretly recording young girls at venues.

Nothing has earned cult status as a niche smartphone maker thanks to its unusual style and compelling features. Last year's Nothing Phone 2 doubled down on the distinct appearance, while this year's Nothing Phone 2A and 2A Plus aim to deliver a high-performance phone at a budget price. There's now a new glow-in-the-dark version of the Nothing Phone 2A Plus built in partnership with the company's relatively small but passionate community.

Photography is having a moment in fine art circles and it could be because of the rise of artificial intelligence, according to a report in The New York Times.

Lexar's Professional Go Portable SSD and Hub, which raised over a million dollars on Kickstarter, is finally in-stock and shipping.

Comet C/2024 S1 (ATLAS), which some hoped might be a nice Halloween treat and great follow-up act to the stunning comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS (C/2023 A3) dazzled the skies throughout October, has evaporated after flying into the Sun. It turns out C/2024 S1 is more trick than treat.

A documentary about a pioneering cameraman who jumps from planes so he can film cars falling from the sky is set to be released.

This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, the team is joined by retired Sony Imaging executive Mark Weir who reflects on the evolution of cameras over the last two decades and, perhaps more importantly, how photographers have changed in that time, too.

Apple's busy week of announcements continues. Following the M4-powered iMac on Monday, the M4 Pro's debut in the redesigned Mac mini yesterday, and the new MacBook Pro notebooks today, Apple's M4 chip family has taken shape, now comprising three chips: the M4, the M4 Pro, and the M4 Max.