Artra Lab’s Nocty-Nonikkor 50mm f/1.2 is a Not Subtle Nikkor Knockoff
The “Nocty-Nonikkor” 50mm f/1.2 lens from Artra Lab is an extremely not-subtle imitation for photographers who want a Nikon Noct-like experience on a budget.
TTArtisan’s Compact and Cheap ‘Film Canister’ Light Gets Colorful Upgrade
A new version of TTArtisan’s film canister magnetic LED light features full RGB spectrum functionality.
Halide Camera App Puts the iPhone 16’s New Camera Control to Good Use
Popular iPhone camera app Halide Mark II, which just two weeks ago was updated with the release of iOS 18 to add direct access to Halide on the iPhone's lock screen, has been updated again with native support for the new Camera Control button on the iPhone 16 family of devices, including the powerful iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max.
Politician Raises Eyebrows After Borrowing His Friend’s Family for Campaign Photos
A congressional candidate has come under fire for borrowing his friend's wife and kids to pose for campaign photos.
Drone Photo Awards 2024 Winners Showcase Allure of Aerial Photography
Following yesterday's feature highlighting the 2024 Siena International Photo Awards (SIPA) winners, it's time to showcase the winners of the Siena Drone Photo Awards 2024.
Adobe Cuts Perpetual License for Elements Down to Just Three Years
Adobe announced the latest version of its "Elements" creative software, Photoshop Elements 2025 and Premiere Elements 2025. The newest annual releases continue to add new artificial intelligence-powered features and more Guided Edits to enable users of all experience levels to edit their photos and videos.
Microsoft Paint Gets AI-Powered Generative Fill and Erase Features
Despite being declared dead in 2017, Microsoft Paint has defied the odds. It continues to receive Adobe Photoshop-style AI features the latest being Generative Fill and Generative Erase.
UnifyDrive UT2 Hands-On: Good Ideas Marred by a Messy User Experience
The UnifyDrive UT2 is a portable and expandable NAS storage solution -- the first of its kind -- that looks like a bigger, better, and more customizable version of the now-defunct Gnarbox. Unfortunately, despite its many good ideas, the UT2 is plagued by poor design and a bad user experience.
California Governor Signs AI Bills to Protect Children From Deepfake Nudes
California governor Gavin Newsom has signed two bills that will make it illegal for people to possess or distribute AI-generated deepfake nudes of children.
The ‘Poopcopter’ Uses an AI Camera to Pick Up Dog Mess
Dog owners know that picking up mess is the least pleasant aspect of daily pet ownership. But what if an automated drone using real-time computer vision and machine-learning algorithms could do the chore instead?
Drone Footage Shows Orcas Hunting and Eating Dusky Dolphins for First Time
Scientists have captured world-first drone footage of a pod of orcas hunting and feeding on dusky dolphins.
Court Rules Against Photographer Who Sued AI Dataset for Copyright Theft
A German court has ruled against a photographer who sued the AI image dataset company LAION in a case that could have big implications.
Starlink Satellites Are Increasingly Blocking Our View of the Universe
A new study has found that the increasing number of Elon Musk-owned Starlink satellites in orbit is blocking scientists' ability to view the Universe.
What Even is a ‘Cinema’ Lens, Anyway?
If you, like me, are prone to idly perusing the catalogs of your favorite camera store searching for the next bit of kit to add to your collection, you’ve probably stumbled into the “Professional Video” section and been absolutely bowled over by how much money one can spend on literally anything in this category.
The Lancer300 Photo Backpack is a Modular Power Station Inspired by ‘Death Stranding’
The Coalax Lancer300 is a modular backpack made for outdoor adventurers and was designed particularly with photographers and drone enthusiasts in mind. Part of the design was also inspired by the video game Death Stranding which brings the delivery simulator to life in an unexpected way.
Photo From the Gaza Conflict Wins 2024 Siena International Photo Awards
The Siena International Photo Awards (SIPA) announced the winners of its 2024 competition that it hosts with the goal of making Siena and the region an international capital for photography.
Giant Bigfin Squid Filmed Walking Around on Its 13-Foot-Long Tentacles
Stunning underwater footage shows a rarely-seen bigfin squid "walking" on its unbelievable 13-foot-long tentacles deep in the ocean.
Raspberry Pi and Sony Combine to Create an AI-Powered Camera Module
Raspberry Pi, the company that sells small, single-board computers, released the Raspberry Pi AI camera which utilizes Sony's IMX500 Intelligent Vision Sensor.
Astronauts Onboard the ISS Capture Tremendous Photos of Comet A3
Two astronauts onboard the International Space Station (ISS) have been documenting Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) as it sails toward the Sun.
Meta Fined $102 Million for Storing Users’ Passwords in Plain Text
Meta was fined more than $100 million for a security breach that saw the company store some users' passwords in plain text.
Veteran Cinematographer Can’t Afford $5 McDonald’s Meal After Hollywood Strikes
An established cinematographer says he can barely afford a $5 McDonald's meal and is on the verge of becoming homeless since the Hollywood strikes last year.
Scientists Made an AI Model That Beats CAPTCHAs Every Single Time
Researchers have made an AI bot capable of beating image-based CAPTCHAs 100 percent of the time, according to a new scientific paper.
The World’s First Permanent AI Art Museum Will Open in LA Next Year
The world's first museum of AI arts will open at The Grand in Downtown Los Angeles, California next year. The museum, called Dataland, is being spearheaded by Refik Anadol whom the Los Angeles Times characterizes as a "leader of AI-generated art."
Stunning Sunburst Shots Win Underwater Photography Competition
The winners of the Underwater Awards Australasia 2024 have been announced with a portfolio of underwater sunburst shots taking home the top prize.
The Best Cameras If You Only Care About Taking Photos (Not Video)
There is a recurring theme that sneaks its way into the comments section of the YouTube channel. We’ve heard this same statement on The PetaPixel Podcast many times as well and it goes a little something like this: "Why do I have to pay for the video features on a camera when I just take photos?"
SpaceX Recreate ‘Lunch Atop a Skyscraper,’ One of History’s Most Famous Photos
SpaceX celebrated the achievement of its engineers who have worked for years on technology to "catch" a first-stage Super Heavy Booster by recreating one of the 20th century's most iconic photos, Lunch Atop a Skyscraper.
Peakto AI Brings Advanced Photo Management to Topaz Photo AI
Cyme, the maker of the photo cataloging application for macOS Peakto and Peakto Search has announced that Peakto is now fully compatible with the powerful image enhancement software Topaz Photo AI.
SmallRig’s New RC 100B Is a Portable Yet Powerful Light for Photo and Video
SmallRig’s new RC 100B light is a lightweight video light that packs a punch and can be used handheld.
Moment’s SuperCage Can Record ProRes Log Only to Very Specific SD Cards
Yesterday, Moment announced the SuperCage: a smartphone cage system with integrated USB-C and an SD card port. That might lead some mobile filmmakers to believe they can use their existing memory cards to take advantage of the iPhone's ProRes Log capture, but as PetaPixel has written before, it's not that simple.
7Artisans’ $299 85mm f/1.8 AF Lens Is Now Available for Nikon Z Cameras
In July, 7Artisans launched a new autofocus-equipped 85mm f/1.8 portrait prime lens for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras. The affordable $299 lens is now available for Nikon Z-mount cameras.