Apexel FL07 RGB LED Review: A Great Portable Light for the Field
My friend Cemal Ekin of Kept Light Photography asked me to try the Apexel FL07 RGB LED light kit and provide my comments.
Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III RXD Review: Affordable and Adorable
How do you make the excellent Tamron 11-20 f/2.8 DI III RXD for Sony E-Mount even better? You release it for Fujifilm X-Mount as well.
Captivating Photo Series Combines the Natural and Surreal
Photographer and filmmaker Nicola Tröhler spent time off and on over the past two years designing and shooting a high-concept photo series, Under an Open Sky. Tröhler tells PetaPixel how he developed and shot the series and more about his artistic vision for the striking images.
Music Video Shot on iPhone 14 Pro Shows its Storytelling Power
Musical artist Grant Knoche's new music video for his song "First Hello" was shot exclusively on an iPhone 14 Pro, showcasing another example of how artists use iPhone's impressive video capabilities to produce professional-caliber content.
Squarespace Has Acquired Google Domains
In a surprising move, Alphabet Inc. has sold its Google Domains assets and operations to website building and hosting giant Squarespace. Squarespace will acquire around 10 million domains from Google in the transaction.
The Sharge Disk is a Tiny USB SSD That Works with Mirrorless Cameras
Sharge Disk is a new super-compact, actively cooled, USB-C connected, M.2 NVMe SSD that is about the size of two bottle caps and promises transfer speeds of up to 1,000 MB/s.
The Inside Story Behind Curiosity’s Time-Blended Mars Panorama
Earlier this week, NASA shared an incredible time-blended composite panorama its team captured with Curiosity's navigation camera. PetaPixel spoke with Doug Ellison from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in southern California, the man who planned, captured, and processed the photos to make the "postcard."
Top National Photographic Portrait Prize Winner Takes Home $30,000
The National Portrait Gallery in Australia has announced the winners of its annual National Photographic Portrait Prize competition. Photographer Shea Kirk has taken home the top prize, including a $30,000 cash prize and $20,000 worth of Canon equipment, courtesy of Canon Australia.
‘AI or Not’ is a Free Web App That Claims to Detect AI Generated Photos
"AI or Not" is a free web-based app that claims to be able to identify images generated by artificial intelligence (AI) simply by uploading them or providing a URL.
Halumin H18 Soft Light Review: Product Photography Lighting Made Easy
Product photography is often considered one of the most complicated and challenging genres. Besides having the right lenses and props to decorate the shot, you'll need a variety of light shaping options to create the best looking photos. This is where the $399 Halumin H18 Soft Light brings something interesting to the table.
You Could Own the Custom Camera Used to Shoot ‘Blade Runner’
The custom-made 65mm VFX matte camera used to shoot Blade Runner (1982), Batman Returns, Species, and Close Encounters of the Third Kind is being offered for sale, letting fans of motion pictures own a major piece of cinema history.
Nikon is Rapidly Rising Up Sales Charts Thanks to the Z8
Nikon, which just two years ago floundered well below its contemporaries, is once again making waves. The Z8 has proven incredibly popular and has propelled the company back up the sales charts.
ProGrade’s Latest-Gen Gold CFexpress Cards Get Capacity Boost to 2TB
ProGrade Digital has announced a higher 2TB capacity option for its third-generation CFexpress Type B Gold memory cards.
Vivo V27 Pro Review: Shooting for the Mid-Range Crown
Vivo saves its best camera features for its flagship X-Series, but some of that trickles down to devices like the V27 Pro. It’s just a question of how much happens to fall into place.
Calibrite Launches Trio of Monitor Calibrators, Including for HDR Displays
Calibrite has released a trio of monitor calibration devices designed for a range of display technologies, including a new Display Plus HL calibrator that works with super-bright high dynamic range (HDR) displays with luminance up to 10,000 nits.
Nikon Fights Back Against AI Images, Touts ‘Natural Intelligence’
As AI image generators continue to rock visual industries such as photography and illustration, Nikon is taking a stand against AI and on behalf of humans, cameras, and "natural intelligence."
Leica Goes Classic and Makes the SL2 Available in Silver
"Inspired by the classics," Leica has launched a new silver edition of its full-frame SL2 camera. The L-mount camera has previously only been available in black, but now comes in a stylish black and silver color for the same price.
The $300 OnePlus Nord N30 5G Phone Has a 108-Megapixel Camera
OnePlus has announced the Nord N30 5G smartphone. Equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G chipset and 108-megapixel main camera, the new Nord N30 5G promises to deliver good performance at a very affordable $300 price.
Instagram’s One-Way Broadcast Channels Roll Out Globally
Instagram is expanding broadcast channels to more creators globally, giving them a way to communicate with their followers at scale and in real time.
SanDisk’s New 1TB SD Card Takes Speed to V60
SanDisk now offers a massive 1TB capacity SD card that can hit transfer speeds fast enough to nab a V60 rating, making it fast enough to use for many 4K and even 6K video recording applications.
7 Invaluable Accessories for Wedding Photography
Let’s talk about gear, I know some of you are obsessed with it and the act of photography is just an excuse for acquiring more gear. I can kind of relate because chips are just delivery devices for salsas. But for me, it’s actually the other way around, photography gear is all about making my job easier so that I can do it better, anything else is just in the way.
Analogue Wonderland Has Acquired SilverPan Film Lab
Analogue Wonderland, one of the leading shops and manufacturers of film photography in the United Kingdom, has acquired SilverPan Film Lab, a processing lab in Bristol.
Fujifilm X-H2 Teardown Shows Clever Thermal Design and Robust IBIS
Sven Lamprecht of IRreCams specializes in infrared and astrophotography camera conversions. As part of his work, he recently performed a full spectrum conversion on his Fujifilm X-H2 camera, and detailed the entire teardown on his website.
Lowepro’s New PhotoSport X is a Backpack Designed for Adventure
Lowepro has announced the PhotoSport X, a backpack designed to support photographers who want to tackle the most demanding mountaineering and climbing adventures.
Tiny Lens Creates Huge Headaches for Wet Plate Photographer
Photographer Markus Hofstaetter's wet-plate work often features big, ultra-fast lenses. However, Hofstaetter recently acquired a very tiny lens that has caused him some massive problems.
$30K in Gear Stolen from Filmmaker’s Car in SF, Theft Caught on Camera
Documentary filmmaker Eli Steele says that about $30,000 of gear was stolen out of his rental car in San Francisco this week, and adds that the local police were not able to help as they had been "defanged."
Fujifilm Instax SQ40 Instant Camera Has a Retro Design and Square Film
Broadening its range of instant cameras, Fujifilm announced the Instax Square SQ40 camera. Taking style notes from the Mini 40, the SQ40 shoots to larger square instant film.
This Spectral Image Shows How the Sun Emits Light of Nearly Every Color
A recent NASA Astronomy Photo of the Day selection showcases all the visible colors of the Sun. The beautiful image was created by the McMath-Pierce Solar Observatory and shows that while the Sun often appears bright white, it emits light of nearly every color.
Google Lens Can Now Search Skin Conditions With Just a Photo
Google Lens has been expanded with a new capability that will allow users to search for possible skin issues simply by taking a photo.
Capture One on iPhone Review: It’s Finally Here But Wasn’t Worth the Wait
It's been a long time coming, but Capture One for iPhone is finally here, and PetaPixel has gone hands-on with the much-anticipated mobile photo editor to see if the app has been worth the wait.