Photographer Wins Copyright Lawsuit After Website Used His Creative Commons Image
A photographer has emerged victorious after suing a website for using his Creative Commons image without the proper credit.
Watch Old-School Single-Use Flash Bulbs Explode in Slow-Mo
YouTuber Alec Watson of Technology Connections explored the fascinating history behind the single-use camera flashes of days past -- and it's a blast.
From Screen to Wall: The Ultimate Guide to Printing Your Photography with Saal Digital
As photographers moved from film to digital photography, they gained a new flexibility that changed the entire process. However, what was lost in that transition was a need for a more tangible connection to images that only a printed photo can provide.
Canon Adds New Cinema RAW Light Modes to C500 Mark II Camera
Canon has announced a new firmware update for its video-focused EOS C500 Mark II camera, bringing enhanced Cinema RAW Light formats to the flagship cine camera.
Street Photographer Takes Impromptu Portrait of ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Actor
A street photographer has gone viral with his epic impromptu portrait of actor Gordon Cormier who plays Avatar Aang in Netflix's hit series Avatar: The Last Airbender.
You Can Now Recreate the Same Character Across Different AI Images on Midjourney
For years photographers have been able to make images of the same person in different settings. And now AI can do the same.
Sigma’s Cine Primes Are so Good They’re Official Test Lenses
Sigma may be best known for its photographic lenses, but the company's video-specific Cine lenses are very well regarded in the industry. So much so, in fact, that the Giant Screen Cinema Association (GSCA) has selected Sigma Cine lenses as its new standardized test lens.
Compact is Back: Ricoh GR III and Fujifilm X100VI Enjoy Huge Demand
While Fujifilm's runaway popularity of the newly launched X100VI is well known, it isn't the only company that is "suffering from success." Ricoh's GR III, which is now over five years old, continues to be in such high demand it is difficult, if not impossible, to acquire.
The 10 Jaw-Dropping Open Winners of the Sony World Photography Awards
The World Photography Organization has unveiled the 10 category winners in this year's Sony World Photography Awards Open competition, "recognizing the best single images from across the world in 2023."
Teens Arrested For Making Deepfake Nude Images of Classmates in First-Ever US Case
Two teen boys have been arrested for allegedly making deepfake nude images of their classmates -- in what is believed to be the first-ever U.S. instance of criminal charges in relation to AI-generated nudes.
All The Inconsistencies and Editing Mistakes in Kate Middleton’s Photo
Kate Middleton is at the center of 2024's biggest photo controversy after admitting to editing an image of herself posing with her children.
How to Capture Great Aerial Landscape Photos on Your Next Flight
Everyone fortunate enough to have a window seat during a flight knows first-hand how beautiful the world can look from the skies. However, photographers also know how hard it is to actually get good photos from a plane, especially a commercial flight, even if the views are spectacular.
Panasonic’s Organic Sensor May Be Complete, But Likely Won’t Be Used
The future of Panasonic's organic sensor, a global shutter technology it has been developing with Fujifilm since 2013, doesn't look promising.
Celebrity Photographer Arrested and Police Are Looking for More Victims
Celebrity photographer and acting coach Kenneth Howard Dolin was arrested last Monday on suspicion of sexual assault. Now, authorities believe there may be even more victims from his past.
Someone is Selling an X100VI Limited Edition Camera on eBay for $18,000
It's evident that the Fujifilm X100VI is a popular camera and will be challenging to find in-stock for a while. However, the limited-edition version, restricted to just 1,934 units worldwide to mark Fujifilm's founding 90 years ago in 1934, takes that exclusivity up a notch and one person is listing a confirmed order for the special camera on eBay for a shocking $18,000.
Has Kate Middleton Just Ended All Remaining Trust in Photographs?
Today my mother-in-law texted me to say, "Can't trust any photo." Why? Kate Middleton.
Scientists Photograph Never-Before-Seen ‘Living Magic Carpet’ Worm in Ocean
Scientists have photographed a never-before-seen deep-sea worm species that moves just like a "living magic carpet."
The Calibrite Display 123 is a Super-Simple Monitor Calibrator for Anyone
The average photographer, and certainly the average consumer, likely believes two things about monitor calibration: it's confusing and difficult. Even if neither are necessarily true, it's a hurdle that Calibrite hopes it has finally jumped.
Airbnb Hosts Will No Longer Be Allowed to Install Indoor Cameras
Airbnb has said that indoor security cameras will be prohibited from all of its listings around the world.
How Photographers Can Protect Their Photos (and Democracy) from Generative AI
Sight was the first of our senses to be technologically shared in a world we did not witness with our own eyes. Photography—writing with light—has historically meant a one-to-one relationship between what was before a camera (defined as a lens focussing light on a recording media) and what came out the other end, created by a human.
Canon Wants to Achieve ‘Overwhelming Number One Share’ of Mirrorless Market by 2026
According to Canon's 2024 corporate strategy, the Japanese camera behemoth has several goals for the next two years, not the least of which is to "achieve overwhelming number one share in mirrorless camera market."
Underwater Drones Are Revolutionizing Visual Storytelling
Aerial drones have revolutionized the way visual artists can tell stories, and the burgeoning field of underwater drones has begun to achieve the same transformative power for aquatic photo and video.
Two Photographers Create Magnificent Gigapixel Image of Annular Solar Eclipse
With less than a month to go before the 2024 total solar eclipse, astrophotographers Andrew McCarthy and Dan Stein have released a gigapixel image of last year's annular solar eclipse.
‘Oppenheimer’ Cinematographer Urges Filmmakers to Shoot on Analog in Oscars Speech
Oppenheimer cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema urged aspiring filmmakers to shoot with old-school film formats in his Oscars acceptance speech.
Kate Middleton Apologizes After Admitting Editing Photo That Was Pulled by Major News Agencies
The Princess of Wales Kate Middleton has apologized after admitting to editing a family portrait that has been pulled by major news agencies.
A Seismic Shift: The Ramifications of Nikon’s RED Acquisition
Nikon's surprise acquisition of RED Digital Cinema this week represents a seismic shift in the cinema camera space. It also has far-reaching consequences not only for Nikon and RED but also for the rest of the digital camera industry, including Nikon's biggest competitors.
Canon RF 100-300mm f/2.8 L Review: Expensive, Exclusive, Exceptional
For decades, professional photographers have been using the pairing of a 70-200mm f/2.8 and a 300mm f/2.8 to achieve their telephoto goals. Canon introduced the RF 100-300mm f/2.8 L IS USM recently and it just about covers the range of both those lenses. But is it as good?
Lensrentals Acquisition to End the BorrowLenses Brand, Close CA Location
Yesterday, Lensrentals announced that it had acquired "select assets" of BorrowLenses from Shutterfly, including the branding and assets. The company confirmed to PetaPixel today that it doesn't include employees or the physical San Carlos, California location.
Panasonic Says the G9 II is Physically Large to Balance Better for Wildlife Photography
One of the main advantages of Micro Four Thirds is that the cameras and lenses can be much smaller because the sensor is more compact. It is seen by some as odd, then, that the G9 Mark II is so physically large; or at least as large as Panasonic's full-frame S5II.
The Shattered Remains of Outdoor Photographer, Imaging Resource Returned to Prior Owner
The Madavor and BeBop saga has seemingly ended, thanks to a new settlement between Madavor's prior owner, Zilpin Group LLC, and the BeBop Channel Corporation. The settlement returns all BeBop-owned properties to Zilpin Group, LLC and cancels outstanding liabilities.