Jeremy Gray

How Photographers Celebrated Flaco the Owl’s Year of Freedom

On the left, an owl with outstretched wings flies through a forest. On the right, another owl perches on a tree branch, illuminated by warm light against a background of dark foliage.

The Eurasian eagle-owl (Bubo bubo) Flaco escaped from his longtime enclosure in New York City's Central Park Zoo in February 2023, attracting many admirers and enchanting millions. While his life was ultimately cut short a year after his escape, Flaco left a lasting impact on many, including enthusiastic birders and photographers Jacqueline Emery and David Lei, who celebrate Flaco's journey in the form of their book, Finding Flaco: Our Year With New York City's Beloved Owl.

Jaron Schneider

It’s Crazy How Sharp the Fujifilm GFX100RF Lens Is

Close-up of a vintage-style camera lens with a black and silver body. The lens is labeled "Fujinon Aspherical Lens" and "Super EBC GF f=35mm 1:4." The camera has a classic textured grip surrounding the lens.

Last week, Chris Niccolls and I were in Prague for the launch of the Fujifilm GFX100RF. While he spent the majority of our time with the new camera while I filmed his thoughts, I did enjoy several hours with it snapping photos of my own. Looking over them now, I can't help but be shocked at how sharp the lens is.

Ted Kritsonis

Vivo V50 Review: Marvelous Mid-Range Photo Prowess

Close-up of a smartphone's rear camera with a prominent circular camera unit featuring a Zeiss lens. A ring light around the camera glows orange. The text "PetaPixel Reviews" is displayed in the bottom right corner on a gray background.

There’s something unassuming about the Vivo V50 when first looking at it, yet its camera performance should be a wake-up call to others. The company still sees this phone as unique for its Aura Light in portrait photos but the more significant improvements come from everywhere else.

ProMaster
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Spring into Action: ProMaster’s Photography Gear Guide for the Season

Springtime is a wonderful season for photography, with blooming flowers, vibrant foliage, and longer days providing ample opportunities to capture stunning images. To make the most of this colorful and dynamic season, having the right photography gear is essential.

Jaron Schneider

Ricoh Says a GR III Successor Will Come ‘Someday’

A compact digital camera with a black and gray design rests on a reflective surface. It features a visible lens and a wrist strap attached to the side. The surface has a blurred, abstract pattern in the background.

The GR III was released six years ago and over the course of its many different iterations, photographers have been asking with increasing urgency as the years pass when the next one will come. Ricoh assures photographers that there while will be a GR III successor, it might just not come quickly.

Jeremy Gray
A Canon compact digital camera with a retractable zoom lens and a textured black body. The lens shows specifications, and the brand logo is visible on the top right. The background is plain white.

The Canon PowerShot V1 Releases Next Month for $900

The Canon PowerShot V1 unveiled at CP+ last month has been fully announced for Canon's global audience, including creators in the United States. While there are no new features or specs to discuss, customers now know when they can get their hands on the PowerShot V1 and for how much.

Jeremy Gray
A black camera lens with a red ring near the front. It has textured grip sections, and switches labeled “AF/MF” and “IS”. The front reads "20" and other markings. The lens is angled slightly to the left.

New Canon RF 20mm f/1.4 L VCM Is Canon’s Widest f/1.4 Lens Ever

The new Canon RF 20mm f/1.4 L VCM is Canon's first-ever 20mm f/1.4 prime lens and only the second 20mm f/1.4 lens available for full-frame mirrorless cameras, joining the Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG DN Art lens. The new RF 20mm f/1.4 L VCM joins Canon's three other VCM lenses, each designed with hybrid creators in mind.