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An underwater robot captured footage of an astonishing bristled creature in the remote ocean.

During the tumultuous years of World War II, communication between American soldiers overseas and their loved ones back home was not just a matter of personal comfort but a crucial element in maintaining morale on the front lines.

The right gear can mean the difference between a fleeting moment lost or perfectly captured. This Black Friday, Bluetti is offering limited-time deals on three products tailored for photographers who demand performance, portability, and peace of mind.

Sony Semiconductor Solutions (SSS) announced a new global shutter image sensor earlier this week. While aimed at industrial applications and therefore unlikely to appear in a consumer camera anytime soon, if ever, the 24.5-megapixel sensor's specifications are well worth discussing.

Space telescopes like Hubble and the James Webb Space Telescope typically capture head-on images of galaxies, showing them in all their frame-filling glory. However, Hubble imaged its latest target, UGC 10043, from the edge, capturing an unusual, beautiful perspective.

Canon and Amazon have won a default judgment against 29 seller accounts that were engaged in what the two characterize as the illegal sale of counterfeit "Canon" batteries and chargers.

A man who thought he had a priceless Leica used by the Nazis at the 1936 Olympics was informed that the golden camera was in fact a dud.

American technology company Snap Inc., Snapchat's parent company, claims that New Mexico's bombshell accusations about the company's failure to protect children have it all backward. In a motion for dismissal, Snap says New Mexico's Attorney General mischaracterized the company's alleged shortcomings and committed a shoddy investigation.

Indian-based startup Invideo has released its V3 model which lets creators seamlessly generate full-length videos from just a single prompt.

Hairdressers say clients are unknowingly showing them AI-generated images and asking them to recreate the hairstyles in them.

A bear cub that was filmed being yanked from a tree for a selfie has been released back into the wild eight months later.

WhiteWall's new Coffee Table Book promises to be more than just another photo book. This is a lofty target, and through the use of premium materials and the attention to detail WhiteWall is known for, the company's new offering hits the mark.

The Sony a1 II has arrived, and it is a fantastic flagship camera. However, while its predecessor was leaps and bounds ahead of the competition, the mirrorless flagship camera race is much closer in 2024 than it was in 2021, and it has left the a1 II in a somewhat awkward position -- it feels like the middle child in a camera series that only actually has two models.

As its name suggests, British company 3 Legged Thing is best known for its tripods and associated accessories, like camera plates and L brackets. However, the company has ventured into new territory this week with its Str3amcase triple mic system, hereafter referred to as "Streamcase."

Chinese lens maker Yongnuo recently teased a new 35mm f/1.8 prime lens in its native market. Details on the specifics of the lens are scarce, but Yongnuo has unveiled the prime's complete name: YN35mm f/1.8 DA Art. Yes, that's right, "Art" -- a term strongly associated with Sigma's Art lens series.

In October, Jean-Christophe Thiry, the President of Tamron France, spoke with Phototrend and said that the company was "focused on our strength with zooms." The language sounded as though it closed the door on primes, but Thiry and Tamron have clarified this isn't the case.

Earlier this year, Nikon announced a partnership with lifestyle brand Gaston Luga, pairing a stylish backpack with the Zf. That partnership continues today with the announcement that the new Z50 II can be paired with a Gaston Luga crossbody messenger bag.

A bride has gone viral after revealing how a small detail ruined all her wedding pictures, which had cost her thousands of dollars.

A series of selfies taken by a murderer helped a prosecution build a damning case against him and put the killer behind bars.

Cosina will release three limited edition Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 50mm f/3.5 VM Limited lenses next month, and all three feature striking, unusual colorways.

A band photographer received a $18 million settlement after being crushed by a forklift following a Green Day concert.

Black Friday is a battleground for deals, and this year, SmallRig is arming photographers and videographers with some of the best discounts on essential gear.

For the first time, astronomers captured a zoomed-in picture of a dying star in a galaxy outside the Milky Way Galaxy, not only learning vital information about the nature of the Universe but demonstrating remarkable advancements in imaging technology.

One day after announcing its highest revenue ever, Leica unveiled new, glossy black editions of its M11 digital rangefinder camera and popular Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2 ASPH. lens.

An influencer was killed this week after falling out of a moving car as she filmed a selfie video.

A camera attached to the International Space Station (ISS) captured the view from orbit as SpaceX launched its massive Starship rocket on Tuesday.

To take a photograph is to encapsulate a singular moment in time and space in the form of an image. In order to do that, no matter what kind of equipment we are using, we need a sort of tool to divide the past and future from the singular present, the precise moment that we wish to capture – no matter how long or how fleeting it might be.

A security firm has released a deepfake detection tool as a useful aid to determine whether a piece of content is AI-generated or not.

The wedding ceremony is arguably the most important part of a wedding day. Seeing as it’s the part of the day you don’t get a do-over on, for a photographer it can be stressful to nail great shots of the key moments. That’s why today I’m sharing some wedding photography ceremony tips from over a decade of experience shooting ceremonies.

A scandal, which saw a teenage boy create 50 AI nude photos of his female classmates, has forced the closure of a private school.

National Geographic photographer Thomas Peschak has won the 2025 Eliza Scidmore Award for Outstanding Storytelling.

Social media platform Bluesky has seen a surge in users in recent weeks; the app's rapid growth has reportedly narrowed the gap to competitors X and Threads.

A triathlon runner on her way to winning a big race politely requested that a cameraman not film her from behind because she had "s*** herself."

Former and incoming first lady Melania Trump is selling a limited edition digital photo series that offers a glimpse into her life on the 2024 Presidential campaign trail.

Instagram will soon roll out a new feature globally that will allow everyone on Instagram to perform a "Recommendations reset," which makes the algorithm forget everything it thinks it knows about you and start from scratch.

When Nikon launched is mirrorless Z-series cameras, the company-approved way to write the camera names was Nikon Z 7 and Nikon Z 6 -- with a space. PetaPixel, and most of the industry, ignored this but as of the Z6 III, Nikon's official style also finally changed.

We recently launched Memberships for those of you who would like to directly support our publication while receiving a banner-ad-free experience at the same time. We also promised that additional perks would be added over time, and today we're announcing the first one.

The Leica M6 is one of the company's most popular cameras. Built from 1984 to 1998, it proved to be so desirable that two years ago, Leica reintroduced a modestly revised version at a time that no other marque is building new, professional 35mm film cameras.

President Joe Biden missed the group photo of world leaders at the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro because of a logistical failure.