The Justice Department’s Lawsuit Against Apple: Everything You Need to Know
Thursday, the United States Justice Department joined 16 states and Washington D.C. in a massive antitrust lawsuit against Apple.
Man Boards Flight With Just a Picture of Someone Else’s Ticket
In an effort to avoid flight delay headaches, a Texas man allegedly got on a plane with just a photo of a ticket that belonged to someone else.
The MIOPS Snap Pro Camera App Brings Pro-Level Controls to iPhone
MIOPS, maker of various photography accessories like the MIOPS Spark camera grip for iPhone and the Capsule Pro modular pan-tilt motion control system, has a camera app that promises pro-level photography features for mobile shooters.
Fuji X100VI Limited Edition Sells Out in Minutes, Already on eBay
Today, Fujifilm USA began selling its small allotment of Limited Edition X100VI cameras on its website and, despite major hiccups due to a surge in traffic, they sold out in minutes. It did not take long for several of those confirmed pre-orders to show up on eBay.
Fujifilm’s Online Store Buckles Under Surge to Buy Limited Edition X100VI
Fujifilm USA began offering its small allotment of limited edition X100VI cameras today and its website almost immediately buckled under the weight of the traffic surge. At the time of publication, the store remains inaccessible to many.
US Government Sues Apple in Landmark Anti-Trust Lawsuit
According to people familiar with the matter, the United States Justice Department is preparing a landmark antitrust lawsuit against Apple Inc. The suit, expected to be filed today in a New Jersey federal court, represents the latest in the Biden administration's attempts to deal with monopolization in big tech.
Man’s iPhone Camera Left Destroyed by Party Lasers
The camera on a man's iPhone 14 Pro was left totally destroyed after attending a DJ party where lasers were being used.
Chinese Lenses Don’t Always Seem Like Cheap Toys Anymore
I have to admit that I haven't given enough time to review the many, many lenses that are coming to us out of China. The only thing harder than knowing which Chinese camera companies belong to which other camera companies is knowing how to pronounce the often strange naming conventions given to the brands.
New Black Anodized 35mm f/1.4 Summilux-M Limited to Just 200 Units
Leica will sell an extremely limited run of its 35mm f/1.4 Summilux-M in a black anodized finish, a new re-release of the lens that first hit the market in 1961.
Underwater Photographer Shoots Stars of ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ for Ocean Conservation Campaign
An underwater photographer has shot a series of images featuring the stars of Avatar: The Way of Water to raise funds to help conserve the world's oceans.
Go Behind the Scenes of ‘Photographer’ (And Find Out What Camera They Used)
The director of photography for Nat Geo's new Photographer series says there's no easier subject matter for cinematographers than photographers.
Bride is Furious After Photographer Fakes Shooting Wedding on Film
A photographer has taken to the "AITA" Reddit group to share his amusing story about being pressured into shooting a wedding on film -- which he decided to fake.
Annie Leibovitz Says She’s Not Worried About AI
The world's most famous photographer Annie Leibovitz says she's not worried about artificial intelligence (AI) and that photography itself isn't real.
Viltrox Teases Wild 30-300mm T4.0 Full-Frame Cine Lens
Chinese lens maker Viltrox has teased a very intriguing cinema lens for full-frame cameras: the Luna 30-300mm T4.0 10x Zoom.
Drone Photographer Looks for Seals and Ends Up Saving Capsized Kayaker
A quiet outing with his dogs and drone turned into a rescue mission for one life-saving photographer.
First ‘Cyberflasher’ Convicted in England Gets Year in Prison for Sending Explicit Photo
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) in the United Kingdom has sentenced the first criminal as part of its new Online Safety Act that outlawed sending unsolicited photos of genitalia, otherwise known as "cyberflashing."
The Best Photos from GuruShots’ ‘Water Wonders’ Challenge
GuruShots, the "World's Greatest Photo Game," has announced the winners of its "Water Wonders" challenge, which received thousands of entries and over 37 million votes. The "Top Photographer" winner of the contest is Fabiano Dos Santos of the United States (whose photo is seen above).
Sony’s New Tough CFexpress Type B Cards Are Fast and Affordable
Sony has released new high-capacity Tough CFexpress Type B cards in 240GB and 480GB capacities. These cards promise swift speeds and high performance for photographers and videographers using the latest and greatest Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon, and Panasonic cameras.
Lexar’s New SL500 Portable SSD Is Barely Bigger Than a Credit Card
Lexar's new SL500 Portable SSD is an extremely compact 2TB drive designed for content creators, including iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max owners who want to record high-quality Apple ProRes video at 60 frames per second.
The Highs and Lows: Chris and Jordan’s Professional Journeys | The PetaPixel Podcast
When a listener asked Chris, Jordan, and Jaron to share how their careers (all the highs and lows) have gone over the years, the team decided it was worthy of a main story segment to itself.
What Your Camera Flash Has to Do With an Atomic Bomb
On July 16th, 1945, 35 miles southeast of Socorro, New Mexico, the White Sands Proving Ground was rocked by a massive explosion.
Xiaomi 14 Review: An Excellent, Powerful Choice for Small Phone Fans
The Xiaomi 14 may very well be the kind of phone most should experience, in part because it brings the Leica camera hardware and software to the fore. Previously, Xiaomi only included all Leica features in its Pro or Ultra models, but has now done it for this, the smallest of the bunch. This time, the 14 Pro is a Chinese market exclusive, leaving the 14 and 14 Ultra as the two global options.
What Happens if You Look at the Solar Eclipse Directly?
With the total solar eclipse now just weeks away, the American Astronomical Society has advised people to take great care when viewing the celestial event. And that includes photographers.
These Are The Very First Crime Scene Photographs Ever Taken
The very first crime scene photographs ever made were taken by a pioneering detective from Paris who realized how useful photography can be in solving a case.
Leonardo AI Can Now Generate Transparent PNG Images
Most photographers know the pain of looking for a transparent PNG file or removing the background of an image. Leonardo AI's new "Transparency" feature may offer a quick fix.
Trump Says Kate Middleton Doctoring Her Photo ‘Shouldn’t Be a Big Deal’
Donald Trump has waded into the Kate Middleton photo editing scandal by saying it "shouldn't be a big deal."
This Stylish Leica Q Underwater Housing Brings Luxury to the Seas
Leica Q3 owners are no longer relegated to capturing photos on dry land. Thanks to Sub13 Collective and its new underwater housing, the Leica Q3 can now safely go for a swim.
One-of-a-Kind Leica M4 Wrapped in Plastic May Fetch Big Bucks at Auction
While the October edition of the biannual Wetzlar Camera Auctions is still many months away, an item that will be available this fall has already been unveiled, and it's one of the strangest Leica cameras ever -- a Leica M4 wrapped in plastic and twine by the artist Christo.
Apple Patent Shows a More Durable iPhone Camera System
A patent Apple filed in September 2022 has just been approved today, and it showcases a system of shock limiters and dampers to improve camera reliability.
Can Foam Cases Really Corrupt Your Memory Cards?
Canadian wedding photographer Saraya Joy posted an interesting video on Instagram a couple of weeks ago, claiming that her foam SD card case had damaged and corrupted her SD memory cards. A corrupted card is a severe fear for photographers, so what's happening here?