OM System Teases a New Camera Reveal on February 6
It appears a new OM System camera is just around the corner, as the company has launched a teaser saying "exciting news" is arriving on February 6.
Tourists Banned From Taking Selfies on Iconic ‘Surfer’s Rock’ Over Fears It May Collapse
Tourists have been banned from taking selfies at a popular cliffside photo spot over fears that the rock will break due to the sheer number of people who have posed on it.
Used iPhones That Have TikTok App Installed Sell for $14k on eBay
Used smartphones with TikTok installed are being sold on eBay for $14,000 -- as the video platform remains unavailable on U.S. app stores.
Elderly Camera Store Owner Fights Thieves Who Make Off With $6,000 in Gear
An elderly camera store owner in Florida fought back against two robbers who made off with over $6,000 worth of camera gear.
Madison Square Garden’s First Official Photographer Dies
Legendary photographer George Kalinsky, who spent over 50 years documenting events at Madison Square Garden, has passed away.
Canon RF 16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM Is Affordable and Compact
Canon's new RF 16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM lens for full-frame Canon EOS R-series mirrorless cameras expands the company's compact and affordable f/2.8 zoom series.
Panasonic Updates S5II, S5IIX, GH7, and G9II: Better Lumix Lab, Frame Markers, and More
Panasonic is updating four of its mirrorless cameras, including the full-frame Lumix S5II and S5IIX and the Micro Four Thirds GH7 and G9II. The new firmware promises to improve functionality and overall user experience. In many cases, the firmware updates add features that were introduced in the Lumix S9.
Nikon Hits the Links With Two New Golf Laser Rangefinders
Canon isn't the only camera company hitting the links. Nikon announced a pair of new laser rangefinders for golfers, the Coolshot Pro III Stabilized and the Coolshot 50i GII.
Leica Launches Teddy Bears, Wooden Camera Puzzle, and More to Celebrate 100 Years
Leica is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its groundbreaking Leica I, the first mass-produced 35mm camera ever, with some surprising new products, including teddy bears, writing utensils, cuff links, wooden puzzles, pins, bags, key rings, and more.
The Galaxy S25 Ultra Continues Samsung’s Apple-fication
The PetaPixel team is in San Jose, California for the Samsung Unpacked event and is working hard on our review of the latest Galaxy S25 Ultra for photographers. However, we did get an early briefing and first look at the latest high-end phone from Samsung and we have some thoughts about the most exciting features.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Series Smartphones Feature New Cameras and Lots of AI
Samsung announced a trio of new Galaxy S25 series smartphones, including the base Galaxy S25, the large S25+, and the flagship S25 Ultra.
Samsung’s AI Gamble Isn’t All That Inspiring
You could be forgiven for looking at Samsung’s latest crop of flagship devices in the S25 series and wonder what the silver lining is. It’s all about AI -- Galaxy AI, that is -- and in doubling down on these features, the company is betting that it has a leg up on what could be the next big thing for mobile devices.
Photographer Sued for Waging Campaign Against TikTok-Famous Photo Booth
A photographer has been sued for $2 million for throwing a bucket of urine at a TikTok-famous vintage photo booth that was set up next door to her home.
Canon Unveils 410-Megapixel Sensor, Most Pixels In a 35mm Sensor Ever
Canon Inc. developed a groundbreaking 410-megapixel full-frame CMOS image sensor, setting a new record for the most pixels achieved on a 35mm image sensor.
Before and After Photos Taken Above LA Show Devastating Fire Damage
Dramatic before and after photos taken from a fixed-wing aircraft show the terrible damage wrought by the LA wildfires.
Artizlab’s $489 Classic 35mm f/1.4 Lens Emulates an Old-School Leica
Chinese lens maker Funleader has collaborated with Artizlab to create the Artizlab Classic 35mm f/1.4 lens for Leica M mount. The lens takes heavy inspiration from Leica's legendary 35mm f/1.4 V2 lens, which fetches thousands of dollars on the second-hand market.
Find the Perfect Clip in Seconds With New AI in Adobe Premiere Pro
With the famous Sundance Film Festival kicking off this week in Park City, Utah, Adobe thought it a good time to discuss what's next for Adobe Premiere Pro, a popular video editing platform for amateur and professional filmmakers alike.
David Lynch’s Enduring Impact on Photography
"When I saw Blue Velvet for the first time, it changed my life," wrote photographer Gregory Crewdson last week as he reacted to the news that famed director David Lynch had died at age 78.
Court Rules TV Station Was Right to Fire Cameraman for Refusing Covid Vaccine
A court ruled that a television station had the right to fire a cameraman who refused Covid-19 vaccinations.
OK Go’s New Music Video Was Filmed on 64 iPhones
OK Go, an American rock band known for making innovative music videos, have released yet another mind-bending video for their latest single A Stone Only Rolls Downhill involving 64 videos shot on 64 iPhones.
ISS Astronaut Captures Rocket Launch Among the Stars
Astronaut Don Pettit has captured yet another fascinating picture from space showing a long exposure of a rocket launch hidden among the stars.
Panasonic Debuts Four 4K/60p Camcorders With 25x Zoom Lens
Panasonic remains committed to camcorders despite the popularity of its interchangeable lens hybrid cameras. After updating two consumer camcorders for the first time in six years last Halloween, Panasonic unveiled four new 4K professional cameras.
The 21 Young Photographers Vying to Win 2025 Sony World Photography Awards
The World Photography Organisation shared the shortlisted young photographers who are in the running to win the Student and Youth competitions in the prestigious Sony World Photography Awards.
Imaging Resource Is Back From the Dead Again
Photography enthusiasts have noticed in recent months that longtime website Imaging Resource was active again following its untimely demise in 2023. The nearly 30-year-old photography site's new editor-in-chief shared how the site rose from the dead and its plans for moving forward.
How to Change a Camera Lens in Zero Gravity
NASA astronaut Don Pettit is a prolific photographer, arguably the best to ever go to space. In a fun new video from aboard the International Space Station, Pettit shows how to change camera lenses in space, and photographers on Earth will surely be envious of Pettit's zero-gravity conditions.
ProGrade Debuts Larger 960GB CFexpress Type A Gold Memory Card
ProGrade Digital announced a new, larger-capacity version of its CFexpress Type A Gold-class card. The ProGrade CFexpress 2.0 Type A Gold card now comes in a beefy 960GB capacity, joining existing 120GB, 240GB, and 480GB capacities.
Rare Animal in California Photographed for the First Time Ever
A rare shrew that has never been photographed before has finally been caught on camera thanks to the efforts of three young researchers.
Pelican’s New Hybrid Suitcases, Duffels, and Backpacks Are Made for Traveling Photographers
Pelican, known for its rugged hard cases for photo and video gear, announced various new carrying solutions, including some "soft cases," like backpacks, duffels, slings, suitcases, and more.
Photographer Who Claims She Was Taking Nature Photos Charged With Migrant Smuggling
A photographer, who told border agents that she was shooting nature pictures near the U.S.-Mexico border, has been arrested for smuggling migrants.
Viltrox Negotiating to Join Growing L-Mount Alliance
Chinese lens maker Viltrox is attempting to join the L-Mount Alliance, which would pave the way for the company's lenses to work on full-frame Leica, Panasonic, and Sigma cameras.