Blackmagic Teases Groundbreaking 17K Large-Format Cinema Camera
In addition to unveiling the Pyxis 6K and Ursa Cine 12K cameras, Blackmagic Design also used NAB 2024 to tease an even higher-resolution camera with a large-format image sensor.
Nikon Began Steps to Acquire RED in 2022 ‘Due to the Lawsuit’
Nikon confirmed that it began considering acquiring RED due to the lawsuit the cinema company filed against Nikon back in 2022.
Sony G 16-25mm f/2.8 Review: This is the Wide-Angle Zoom Lens To Get
Do you want a compact lens with a constant f/2.8 aperture? Does it have to be as sharp as a G-Master lens without the high price? Sony may have just given you what you asked for, provided that you don't need an extensive zoom range.
Sony 16-25mm f/2.8 G Lens Promises Uncompromising Performance
Sony has announced the FE 16-25mm f/2.8 G, a compact and affordable ultra-wide lens that is the spiritual sibling to the FE 24-50mm f/2.8 G lens Sony announced in February.
The Trailer for the World’s First Fully AI-Generated Film is Here
The world's first fully AI-generated movie has been announced with the trailer for Next Stop Paris predictably containing one too many fingers.
Insta360’s New Flagship X4 Camera Delivers 8K 360-Degree Video
Insta360's new flagship camera, the Insta360 X4, offers 8K 360-degree video, plus 5.7K/60p and 4K/100p video. It promises ease of use with its invisible selfie stick effect and a single-lens mode that is a 4K/60p action camera.
Three Stranded Men Rescued After Navy Plane Photographs ‘HELP’ Sign on Beach
Three sailors -- who spent more than a week stranded on a remote, uninhabited island -- were rescued after a navy plane spotted a giant "HELP" sign made of palm trees on a beach.
Street Photographer Approaches Cops and Firefighters for Striking Photos
A street photographer has won a legion of fans for his impromptu portraits of cops, firefighters, medics, and anyone in uniform who "works for the public good."
Circus Apologizes for Photoshopping Scenic Lake Over Rough Neighborhood
A circus has apologized after Photoshopping an image taken by a drone so that a serene lake appears in the background instead of a notorious neighborhood.
‘Ted Lasso’ Star Hannah Waddingham Scolds Photographer Who Asked Her to ‘Show Leg’
Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham has made headlines for calling out a photographer who apparently asked her to show leg as she posed for pictures at an event.
MKBHD Calls Humane AI Pin the ‘Worst Product’ He’s Ever Reviewed
YouTuber Marques Brownlee, AKA MKBHD, has released a scathing review of the highly-funded, much-hyped, camera-equipped wearable device called the Humane AI Pin.
Meta Adds AI Chatbot to Instagram That Can Generate Images
Instagram users may have noticed a new colorful circular logo at the top of their messages interface lately. It is Meta's AI-powered chatbot.
Unique Auction Is First to Feature Prints Made By Vivian Maier Herself
An upcoming Vivian Maier auction will offer up a rarity for the late photographer: images printed over her lifetime.
SanDisk Unveils the World’s First 4TB SD Card
Long gone are the days of measuring memory card capacities in megabytes, and perhaps gigabytes aren't long for this world either. Not long after Wise introduced the world's biggest and fastest CFexpress Type B cards, including a 4TB one, Western Digital debuted SanDisk 2TB and 4TB SD cards.
Like A Frame App Update Offers New Ways to Share Photos
Photographer Nick Bedford has announced Like A Frame 3.3, the latest version of his digital framing iOS app. The updated version brings some new features and faster rendering for photographers wanting to create a polished look on their digital images.
Film Director: If Guns Require Licenses, Why Not Cameras?
Oscar-nominated Swedish filmmaker Ruben Östlund, seen above, delivered some thought-provoking quotes in a new interview for The Guardian, raising interesting questions about the nature of cameras and visual storytelling.
KEH’s ‘Better Than New’ Campaign Highlights Environmental Benefits of Buying Used
Ahead of Earth Day on April 22, 2024, KEH has announced a new marketing campaign to promote the buying and selling of pre-owned cameras and lenses -- "Save the Planet. Buy Better Than New."
How This Oscar-Winning Film Was Shot With No Cameramen, Crew, or Lighting
Oscar-winning movies are associated with huge crews and intense sets but that is definitely not the case with The Zone of Interest.
Bit Part Announces Bitbox: A Remote Camera Control That Can Do It All
Bit Part announced its first product this week: a remote camera control with long range, easy setup, and a sleek design.
Photographer Helps Grizzly Bear Narrowly Escape Oncoming Train
A filmmaker captured the moment a legendary grizzly bear, known as “The Boss," had an incredibly close call with an oncoming train.
Macro Videographer Recreates Nuclear Explosion From Oppenheimer Movie
In Christopher Nolan's blockbuster movie Oppenheimer, the director famously refused special effects for the filming of a nuclear explosion instead opting to do it in-camera. Inspired by this, a video artist made a macro version of the Trinity nuclear test.
How A Photographer Got the Only Shot of O.J. Simpson Celebrating His Verdict
A photographer has revealed how he captured the only shot that exists of O.J. Simpson celebrating his "Not Guilty" verdict at his infamous murder trial.
Adobe Debuts Generative AI Video, Plans to Integrate Third-Party AI
Adobe has previewed generative AI video tools that promise to redefine video creation and production workflows. The tools, designed for Adobe Premiere Pro, enable users to add or remove objects in a scene and will live alongside Adobe's Firefly generative AI models.
Sirui Expands ‘Night Walker’ Series With 16mm and 75mm Cine Lenses
Expanding on the success of its Night Walker APS-C and Super35 cinema style series launch, Sirui has announced two new T1.2 S35 cine lenses through Indiegogo: The wide angle T1.2 16mm and telephoto T1.2 75mm.
World’s First ‘Miss AI’ Competition Announced With $5,000 Cash Prize
The world's first AI beauty pageant has been announced where AI-generated women can compete to be crowned the digital equivalent of Miss World -- with a $5,000 cash top prize.
Netflix Accused of Using AI Photos in True Crime Documentary
Netflix has been accused of using AI-manipulated images in a new true crime documentary What Jennifer Did.
RED Will Continue to Support Canon RF, But Nikon is ‘Considering’ Making Cine Optics
Less than a week after Nikon closed its acquisition of RED, the company tells PetaPixel that it has begun moves to advance its position in cinema and leverage its new partner.
Rode Unveils Pro-Grade Wireless Mic, Pair of MagSafe Accessories for Mobile Creators
Rode unveiled a trio of brand-new products today, April 14, at NAB 2024 in Las Vegas. The Rode Interview Pro broadcast mic is joined by two smartphone products, the Phone Cage and Magnetic Mount.
SmallRig Debuts New Products and Fund to Support Creators
With NAB 2024 in full swing, many companies have announced new products, shared details on business plans, and given videographers plenty to look forward to in the coming months. SmallRig, a major player in the photo and video space, has just unveiled two new products designed for modern content creators.
A Pigeon Took These Photographs
A photographer with a fascination for pigeons has attached small cameras to the birds so they can take photos.