The Best Prime Day Deals For Photographers: Cameras, Laptops, Storage, and More!
Amazon Prime Day has many hot deals for shooters, including savings on hard drives, cameras, and memory cards.
British Photographer Rankin Closes Ad Agency Citing AI as a Problem
The British photographer Rankin has been forced to declare his ad agency bankrupt after accumulating debts of over $1.7 million.
Panasonic Launches Slightly Improved Lumix S5D Camera In Europe
Alongside the new 18-40mm f/4.5-6.3 lens and a big Lumix S9 firmware update, Panasonic also unveiled a refreshed version of the old Lumix S5 full-frame mirrorless camera, albeit one that won't arrive in the United States.
Mixbook Launches Mixbook Movies, an Interactive Video Photo Book
Mixbook, a leading photo book and printing brand, launched Mixbook Movies, a new interactive video format in addition to the traditional photo book experience.
Wingsuit Flyer Records Astonishing Jump From the Top of Swiss Mountain
A wingsuit flyer has shared incredible footage of his flight through the Swiss Alps by taking advantage of an ultra-lightweight camera system.
Blazar’s Affordable Cato 2x Anamorphic FF Cine Lenses Are the Lightest Available
Chinese cinema lens maker Blazar launched its Cato 2x anamorphic cine lenses for full-frame cameras. After debuting as prototypes at NAB in April, the "world's lightest full-frame 2x anamorphic" lenses, per Blazar, are finally ready for showtime.
Incredible Images Taken From Space Reveal Sheer Scale of Hurricane Milton
Jaw-dropping satellite imagery of Hurricane Milton shows what Florida is facing as the Category 4 storm bears down on the Gulf Coast.
An 18-40mm Lens and New Firmware Give the Lumix S9 a Second Wind
When I first tested the Panasonic Lumix S9, it took a while to truly understand the intention behind it. Although compact and adorable, the it lacked an EVF and had a very basic control structure. Clearly, the S9 was intended for beginner photographers or creators who desired a simple and approachable camera.
The Lumix 18-40mm f/4.5-6.3 is the Perfect Companion for the S9 Camera
Panasonic announced its Lumix S 18-40mm f/4.5-6.3 for L-mount. It is the smallest and lightest full-frame zoom lens for mirrorless cameras on the market and finally gives the S9 that was announced earlier this year the companion optic it always needed.
Canon Patent Addresses Increasing Thermal Demands of Video Recording
The thermal hurdles engineers must overcome become even more significant as cameras get increasingly more robust video recording features. A new Canon camera patent hopes to overcome these concerns through a relatively compact active cooling system to keep internal recording media cool.
Apple’s New AI Model Creates 3D Depth Maps From 2D Images in Less Than a Second
Apple's Machine Learning Research team created a new AI model that promises significant improvements concerning computer vision models and how they analyze three-dimensional within a two-dimensional image.
Amid Kerfuffle, Former Paper Shoot Camera Distributor Launches Competing Toy Camera
There has been a lot of drama in the paper camera community lately. In the resulting fallout, there are now two competing companies, Paper Shoot and Cappy Camera.
Save Up to $600 on Sony Cameras and Lenses for a Limited Time
Sony is offering discounts of up to $600 off for cameras and $200 off for lenses.
Japan Govt Admits to Doctoring Cabinet Group Photo
Japan's government has admitted that an official photo of its new cabinet was doctored, following widespread online mockery of their unkempt attire.
YouTuber Jack Doherty Crashes His McLaren During Live Stream While Texting and Driving
A YouTuber is in serious trouble after live streaming himself texting while driving his custom McLaren before crashing it and injuring his cameraman.
Nikon’s Hybrid Sensor Patent Describes a Selective Global Shutter
Nikon applied for a revised patent in Japan for a hybrid image sensor design the company has worked on since at least 2016.
SmallRig’s Prime Day Sale Has Over 500 Photo Products at Nearly 30% Off
SmallRig came loaded for bear at this year's autumn Prime Day sale with over 500 products on sale. Find camera cages, battery packs, shoulder rigs, microphones, lights, and filters steeply discounted as much as 28%.
Stunning Collection of Tiger Photos Aims to Raise Money for Endangered Species
The Remembering Wildlife organization has announced Remembering Tigers, the ninth book in a series designed to bring attention to species that are threatened around the world.
Trail Camera Captures Images of Rarely-Seen ‘Fisher’
A trail camera captured rare photographs of the elusive "fisher" in Pennsylvania -- centuries after the species went extinct in the state.
AI Images are Causing Havoc for People Affected by Hurricane Helene
Online tricksters have been creating and sharing AI-generated images purporting to show victims of Hurricane Helene, with many worrying about the impact the fake pictures are having.
The Sony a7S Series Can Be Saved By Sony’s Global Shutter Sensor
The Sony a7S series is the oft-forgotten member of the Alpha lineup, languishing in the shadows of its siblings and never quite finding a place to shine. However, while some think the series should -- or at least will -- be left in the past, perhaps the Sony a9 III shows that there's instead a path to a bright future for a hypothetical a7S IV.
Sony a7R V vs Nikon Z8 vs Canon R5 II: Which High-Res Camera is Best?
In the past, we did a versus battle between the Sony a7R V and the Nikon Z8 but recently Canon updated its R5 II and we thought it to be the right time for a three-way fight.
Pexar is a New Lexar Sub-Brand That Makes Digital Picture Frames
Pexar is a sub-brand of Lexar that makes one thing: digital picture frames that are available in 11 and 10.1 inch configurations and sold through Amazon.
Leica’s Art Director on Galleries and Promoting Photography as Art
Since its inception, Leica has made an indelible impact on photography. Whether through its cameras and lenses or its Leica Galleries, the company has consistently demonstrated a passion for photography as an art form. While the Leica Gallery initiative traces its roots back to the 1970s, the company's efforts have been reinvigorated by Karin Rehn-Kaufmann, Leica's Art Director and Chief Representative for Leica Galleries International.
Meta Shows Off its ‘Industry-Leading’ AI Video Generator Called Movie Gen
Meta has previewed its AI video generator called Movie Gen by showing some impressive-looking examples, but there's no word on a release date.
Photographer Captures ‘Ring of Fire’ Eclipse Above Easter Island Head
An astrophotographer traveled all the way to the remote island of Rapa Nui, known as Easter Island, for this week's spectacular annular eclipse.
Filmception: What Happens When You Scan Film With Film?
As analog photography experiences a resurgence, a new generation of photographers is enjoying shooting film and conducting fun experiments, including answering the question: What happens if you scan film using film?
Future Shutters N-Photo Magazine After 13 Years Along With Other ‘No Growth Assets’
In another blow to the ever-depleting market, UK-based photography magazine N-Photo has published its final issue after 168 editions.
There’s a Large Hole in the Wheel of NASA’s Mars Curiosity Rover
Twelve years of rolling around on Mars has apparently taken its toll on NASA's Curiosity rover after photographs showed a large hole in the middle of one of its wheels.
Study Reveals The Most Deepfaked People of 2024
Donald Trump and Taylor Swift are some of the most deepfaked people of 2024, according to a study.
First-Known American Photograph of ‘Romantic’ Interracial Couple Goes to Auction
The first-known "romantic" photograph of an interracial couple in the U.S. goes on auction later this month.
YouTube Shorts Expands Video Length to Three Minutes
YouTube Shorts will now allow creators to upload videos up to three minutes in length -- as the company takes on TikTok’s domination in terms of short-form video.
You Can Now Search Google Via Video Thanks to New Lens Feature
Google Lens will now let people search the internet via video as well as still images thanks to a set of new features just announced.
Amazon and Canon File Joint Lawsuit Against Counterfeit Toner Cartridges
Amazon and Canon have joined forces to file a lawsuit against 18 vendors allegedly selling counterfeit toner cartridges on the Amazon store.
Lighting Company Hobolite Rebrands as Harlowe
Hobolite is no more. The company that has been making a name for itself in LED photography lighting will henceforth come under a new name: Harlowe.
This Remarkable Film Was Shot on iPhone Using Anamorphic Cine Lenses
As Apple has expanded the video capabilities of its iPhone series, including major breakthroughs with the iPhone 15 Pro and new iPhone 16 Pro devices, the iPhone has become a legitimate professional video camera.
iPhone 16 Pro’s Ultra-Wide Explained: Understanding the Give and Take
As more people have gotten their hands on the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max smartphones, the change Apple made to the ultra-wide camera -- namely the boost in resolution up to 48-megapixels -- is getting more attention.
The Very Bright and Accurate Maxima 6 Mk. II LED Is Even More Powerful
Italian lighting company Maxima announced the Maxima 6 Mark II, an upgraded version of the Maxima 6 light for professional photographers and videographers.
Fujifilm Announces Huge Video-Focused Updates, Will Host an October X Summit
Fujifilm took to YouTube overnight to share some exciting photography news, including a significant firmware update for X and GFX Series cameras and details concerning an upcoming X Summit in Tokyo.
A Fascinating Short History of the Kodak Snapshot
Vox has put out one of their typically slick videos looking at how Kodak coined the term "snapshot".
Alec Baldwin’s Film ‘Rust’ Will Premiere at Cinematography Festival to Honor Halyna Hutchins
Alec Baldwin's film Rust will have its premiere at a cinematography festival next month to honor the movie's cinematographer Halyna Hutchins who was fatally shot on set.
Vaonis Hestia Review: (Sort of) Turning Phones into Telescopes
Whether you consider the Vaonis Hestia a telescope or a monocular device depends on how you interpret its strengths and weaknesses. It’s neither a full-fledged telescope nor equipped with the kind of specialized gear Vaonis includes in its far more expensive models.
These Meta Smart Glasses Reveal a Person’s Private Details By Simply Looking at Them
Harvard students have demonstrated the terrifying power of AI smart glasses by making a pair that reveals anyone's personal information by just looking at them.
Underwater Autonomous Drones Discover ‘Ghost Ship of the Pacific’
The wreck of the "Ghost Ship of the Pacific" has been found on the Californian ocean bed with the help of underwater autonomous drones.
Influencer Trips Over Wall and Falls to Death While Filming Video
An influencer fell to her death after she tripped over a wall while she was filming a video.
Meta Has Reportedly Paid $2 Billion to Content Creators Posting on Facebook
A photography trend in the 2020s has seen freelancers start positioning themselves more and more as content creators, with YouTube often being the obvious place to start putting out videos about photography.
Photographer Captures Supermoon Rising Behind the Statue of Liberty
Photographer Dan Martland had to improvise for these spellbinding photos of the Harvest Moon Supermoon rising behind the Statue of Liberty in New York.
Tilta’s New Stabilizing Arm Attaches Action Cams and Smartphones to a Car
Tilta, known for its support equipment and accessories for cameras of all types and sizes, announced the Hydra Alien Mini, a new compact stabilizing arm designed for action cameras and smartphones.
The Captivating Winners of the Siena Creative Photo Awards 2024
The Siena Awards revealed the winners of its Creative Photo Awards 2024 photography competition. Photographer Lurdes Santander was honored for her grand prize-winning photo above, Dreaming Above the Universe.
US Department of the Interior Says Anti-DJI Regulation Hurt Its Operations
In 2020, DJI was placed on the Commerce Department’s Entity List, more colloquially known as the "economic blacklist." Now, four years later, the Department of the Interior reports negative effects of that decision.