Sigma’s 70-200mm f/2.8 ‘Sports’ Lens Arrives on December 7 for $1,499
Sigma's long requested and highly anticipated 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS "Sports" lens will arrive for $1,499 on December 7 for Sony E and Leica L mount.
Verizon Now Offers Unlimited Photo Cloud Storage for $14 a Month
Verizon has reconfigured its cloud storage plan options and, surprisingly, has made its truly unlimited storage plan even more appealing.
The 2023 Natural Landscape Photography Awards Showcase Authenticity
Canadian landscape photographer Blake Randall has won the 2023 Natural Landscape Photography Awards (NLPA), an annual international photo competition that celebrates realism and authenticity in landscape images.
There are Some Surprises in Sony’s a9 III Lens Compatibility List
While the dust has not fully settled following Sony's reveal of the groundbreaking a9 III camera, Sony Japan has published a new support document that will help photographers prepare for the arrival of the camera next year.
ProGrade’s New CFexpress Cards Write Data at a Roaring 3,000 MB/s
Even though it just launched a new Cobalt-class CFexpress 4.0 card in September, ProGrade Digital isn't resting on its laurels and has a new Gold series in three capacities that writes data at a rip-roaring 3,000 MB/s.
Instagram Announces New Editing Features for Photos and Reels
Instagram announced Wednesday that it's upping its editing game by providing users with new tools.
You Can Now Access Coverr’s Stock Footage in Canva
This week, Coverr, which provides stock footage and music, announced a partnership Canva to bring its stock footage collection to the editing app.
ProMaster’s 1.3TB CFexpress Type B Card is Worthy of Your Attention
CFexpress cards used to only be available from just a small list of manufacturers but over the last few years, that has changed and now there is a wide variety of very good options. One example is ProMaster's new 1.3TB Velocity CINE card which is a great blend of speed, capacity, and price.
Photo Mechanic Caves to Industry Trends, Shifts to Subscription Model
Camera Bits, the company behind Photo Mechanic, announced that it will shift its photo editing and organization software away from perpetual licenses and toward a subscription model.
This Website Lets You Watch Sunsets From All Across The World
A new website allows viewers to tune in and watch the sun setting in different parts of the world at any time of the day.
Amazing Timelapse Made From 3.5M Photos Shot Over the Last Decade
A photographer created a stunning timelapse over the course of eight years shooting over 3.5 million still photos.
Is the Sony a9 III the Start of a Global Shutter Future? | The PetaPixel Podcast
It's been a busy week in the photography world, highlighted by the launch of the Sony a9 III. As the first full-frame CMOS sensor camera with a global shutter made for photography, we had to ask: is this the start of widespread adoption of the tech?
SmallRig’s New $240 Carbon Fiber Tripod is for Traveling Photographers
SmallRig has announced the FreeRover AP-100 carbon fiber tripod kit. Designed primarily for photographers, the lightweight and compact travel tripod features carbon fiber legs, an inverted ball head, robust load capacity, and plenty of neat quality-of-life features. Better yet, at just $239, it is a relatively affordable carbon fiber tripod.
The New ‘Affordable’ Chronos 4K12 and Q12 Shoot at Nearly 30,000 FPS
Kron Technologies has spent the past two years developing its next-generation Chronos high-speed cameras, including the brand-new Chronos 4K12 and Chronos Q12 models.
Footage Shows Huge Cracks Splitting Apart Iceland Amid Volcanic Threat
Shocking drone footage shows a huge crack literally splitting apart an Icelandic town, as the country warns of a potential major volcanic eruption.
The World’s First Camera Obscura That You Can Take Selfies With
A photography teacher has created the world's first camera obscura that people can take selfies with by using their smartphone.
New Imaging Tech Captures Japanese Submarine That Was Deliberately Sunk
New imaging technology has captured a 3D image of a Japanese submarine that was deliberately sunk off the coast of Hawaii at the end of World War II.
Judge Rules Social Media Companies Must Face Child Addiction Lawsuits
A judge has ruled that social media companies -- including Meta, Google, Snap, and ByteDance -- must face the hundreds of lawsuits blaming them for children's addiction to its platforms.
Photographer Sues Guns ‘N’ Roses For Copyright Infringement
A photographer is suing Guns ‘N’ Roses for copyright infringement and their management for sexual harassment.
Waterproof Pentax WG-90 Has New Branding and Color But Identical Specs
Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation has announced the Pentax WG-90, an all-weather camera designed to succeed the Ricoh WG-80.
This Modular Pinhole Camera Is Colorful and Environmentally-Friendly
Scottish camera maker Finite Industries has announced the fi35, the company's first pinhole camera.
The Making of a Massive 94-Inch Print of the Curvature of the Earth
After releasing the Photoshoot at the Edge of Space, I encountered an unexpected turn of events. Ordinarily, when I release images -- be they of trains, cars, or athletes -- I receive a smattering of emails and messages inquiring about the availability of prints for purchase. These queries typically come from fans, some devoted to specific race teams, others enamored with a particular athlete or train locomotive. However, the response to my Edge of Space series was unprecedented; I was inundated with requests, not just from individual enthusiasts, but also from esteemed museums.
Ulanzi’s New Portable Fog Machine is Handheld and Costs Under $90
Ulanzi makes a diverse range of products, including wireless mics, lights, and tripods. Now, the company has launched a new portable fog machine designed for photo and video shoots.
Polar Bear Photos Are Losing Their Power as Climate Change Visuals
Haunting photos of hunger-stricken polar bears atop small melted ice caps are no longer the definitive climate change imagery. Instead, a report from the BBC suggests that more powerful visuals of climate change hit closer to home.
Lexar’s New Cheaper Silver CFexpress Card is Ideal for Photographers
Lexar has announced two new additions to its professional line: a relatively affordable CFexpress Type A "Silver" series card and a new "Gold" series microSDXC UHS-II card.
Sebastião Salgado Receives Outstanding Contribution to Photography Award
One of the world's foremost photographers Sebastião Salgado will receive the Outstanding Contribution to Photography Award from the Sony World Photography Awards 2024.
Transitioning from Film to Digital as a Leica M Photographer
Film prices have been on the rise, it’s no secret. For some, the prices they are reaching can still be seen as justifiable. But for many others, it isn’t always that simple.
Hubble and Webb Deliver the Most Colorful View of the Universe Ever
Despite the somewhat familiar narrative that the James Webb Space Telescope has been built to supplant the aging Hubble Space Telescope, the two orbiting observatories regularly collaborate. Scientists have now combined data from Hubble and Webb to create the most colorful view of the Universe ever.
SanDisk Denies That Faulty Hardware is to Blame for SSD Failures
SanDisk has denied that hardware issues are to blame for the recent widespread issues in its portable SSD lines.
Open Planet Offers Free Nature Videos to Help Fight Climate Change
Open Planet, a free visual library, is making videos of nature free for non-commercial and non-profit use, all in an effort to help climate change efforts.