Duck Sets Off the Same Speed Camera it Triggered Exactly Seven Years Earlier
A speeding duck has set off a traffic camera in the Swiss town of Köniz, mirroring a near-identical incident seven years earlier.
Tom Cruise and ‘Mission: Impossible’ Cast Break No Selfie Rule on Red Carpet at Cannes Film Festival
Tom Cruise and the cast of Mission: Impossible defied a long-standing rule at Cannes Film Festival last night by taking selfies on the red carpet -- a form of photography that has been banned for the past seven years.
Panasonic Lumix S1 II and S1 IIE Sample Galleries Are Now Available
PetaPixel has been regularly updating its Sample Galleries since it added them as a Membership perk earlier this year. It now includes nine of the latest cameras and eight of the latest lenses, including the new Panasonic Lumix S1 II and S1 IIE that were announced earlier this week.
Jessica Biel Destroyed a $300,000 Camera on ‘Blade: Trinity’ Set with a Perfect Arrow Shot
Jessica Biel accidentally destroyed a camera, costing over $300,000, when she fired an arrow directly into the lens while shooting Blade: Trinity.
Police Tell Photographers to Stop Taking Epic Pictures of Motorcyclists on Iconic Road
A group of British photographers have been warned by police to stay away from a beauty spot for 12 months where they have been taking photos of passing motorcyclists.
New Laowa 15mm f/4.5 0.5x Macro Lens Gives Your Close-Ups a Much Wider Background
Venus Optics has announced the Laowa 15mm f/4.5 0.5x Wide Angle Macro lens for full-frame cameras. The wide-angle macro lens promises to enable photographers to capture dynamic close-up shots with a distinct, wide field of view.
Library of Congress Acquires 17,500 Images by Pioneering Photographer Raúl Ruiz
The Library of Congress has acquired the images of pioneering photographer Raúl Ruiz, who advocated for the rights of Chicanos (Mexican Americans). Ruiz captured the iconic picture of the scene where L.A Times journalist Rubén Salazar was killed by police.
Website Builder Wix Unveils Wixel, an AI-Powered Visual Design Platform
Israeli web development company Wix has announced Wixel, a standalone AI-powered visual design platform. Wixel enables anyone, regardless of their design experience, to create something visually pleasing.
Formula 1 Colorizes Amazing Footage of the First-Ever Championship Race
To mark 75 years of Formula 1, the pinnacle of motorsport has released a colorized video of the first-ever race held in 1950.
Fujifilm’s Upcoming X Series Camera Blends ‘Innovation With Nostalgia’
Following a grueling three-week wait for Fujifilm enthusiasts, the company has finally released another teaser for its next X Series camera.
The First-Ever Picture of Aurora Lights on Mars Captured by Perseverance Rover
NASA’s Perseverance rover has detected visible auroras on Mars, marking the first time the lights have been witnessed from the surface of another planet.
Leica Lux Camera App Adds “Artist Look” Built by Greg Williams
Leica Camera has updated the Leica Lux iPhone camera app to version 1.7, adding "Artist Looks" to the app. The debut Artist Look was developed with renowned British photographer Greg Williams.
The DJI Mavic 4 Pro is Kinda, Sorta Available in the US After All
By DJI's standards, the Mavic 4 Pro's launch is a bit disjointed. The company said its new professional-grade drone will not be sold in the United States during its global launch. However, some retailers are doing their own thing, and it's very confusing.
The Panasonic S5IIX Did Lose Some Features Earlier This Year but it Still Live Streams via RTMPS
The Panasonic S5IIX was updated to version 2.2 earlier this year, and there are some miscommunications surrounding what the update added, and more importantly, what it removed, including some live streaming functionality.
Zenfolio’s CEO Apologizes for Mistakes, Promises to Do Better
As part of its mission to win back lost customers and keep its current ones, Zenfolio's CEO, John Loughlin, penned an open letter to the company's community of photographers.
Sennheiser’s $199 One-Mic Profile Wireless System is for Solo Creators
Sennheiser has announced a one-channel version of its Profile Wireless 2.4 GHz all-in-one microphone system. The new single-mic system promises a streamlined audio recording experience for solo creators, offering them an alternative to the two-channel version launched last year.
Stunning Photo Contest Celebrates the Power of Visual Storytelling
The All About Photo Awards has announced its tenth annual winner of The Mind's Eye photo contest, an international competition that celebrates powerful visual storytelling.
New Footage Shows Mysterious Deep-Sea Anemone 3 Miles Below the Surface
Oceanic researchers used sophisticated camera traps to discover the hidden life of a predatory anemone that tunnels under the ground and hunts prey 15 times its size.
Sony Anticipates $682 Million Decrease in Operating Income Due to Tariffs
Sony detailed its fourth-quarter 2024 financial results today, reflecting a 24% decline in year-over-year consolidated sales. However, Sony's imaging-related segments held steady. Unfortunately, the company also shared the anticipated impact of tariffs -- a massive operating income reduction.
Chris and Jordan ‘Sell’ a Content Creator Cameras! Feat. Sarah Teng | The PetaPixel Podcast
This week on the PetaPixel Podcast, the team is joined by content creator Sarah Teng the newest member of the PetaPixel team! Sarah is an underwater and travel photographer as well as a content creator, but she's not necessarily up to date on the latest cameras from every manufacturer. So, Chris and Jordan try and "sell" her the top options!
Argument Erupts Over Bruce Weber Photos Discovered in ‘Abandoned’ Storage Unit
A man has claimed that the Bruce Weber photos being sold at auction were personal mementos that were allegedly "stolen" from his storage facility after it flooded.
Democrats and Republicans Unwilling to Hand Copyright Office to Big Tech
It's chaos at the Library of Congress and the United States Copyright Office. Less than a week after firing the Librarian of Congress, Carla Hayden, and the Register of Copyrights, Shira Perlmutter, the Trump administration is locked in a power struggle to install AI-friendly leaders to oversee all copyrighted materials in the U.S.
How I Turned My 11,000km Odyssey Around the UK Coast Into a Photo Book
Long-distance walking has been a part of my life since I was ten, when my mum decided we should walk 480 kilometers from John o’Groats to Glasgow over the summer holidays. Despite never having done it before, walking every day immediately felt natural, and I was thrilled by the adventure of being immersed in nature and enduring.
The Flower Moon Rises for Photographers Around the World and in Space
The May full Moon is known as the Flower Moon, a term that originated from Native American tribes that associated the springtime celestial event with the abundance of blooming flowers.
Music Photographer Says Royal Family Buried His Images of David Bowie and Princess Diana
A photographer has claimed that Kensington Palace buried his images of Princess Diana with David Bowie for almost four decades.
ChatGPT ‘Reads’ Photo of Coffee Cup and Tells Woman Her Husband is Cheating
A Greek woman is reportedly divorcing her husband after she uploaded photos of their coffee cups to ChatGPT which told her that he was cheating on her.
TikTok’s New ‘AI Alive’ Tool Transforms Your Photos Into Videos with a Prompt
TikTok has launched its first image-to-video AI feature that can transform a user's photos into videos for free within the app.
Capturing Portraits of Strangers Saved This Photographer’s Life
Adam Schluter is a self-described introvert who felt a deep longing to sidestep technology and get back to forging genuine, face-to-face connections with people. So, he picked up his camera and began walking up to people, striking up conversation, and taking their portraits. Schluter's project, Hello From a Stranger, was born. He has captured over a thousand portraits in more than 20 countries around the world, and his life has been forever changed.
Boyamic 2 and Boyalink 3 Are Affordable Mics With AI Noise Reduction
Boya has announced two new wireless microphones called the Boyamic 2 and the Boyalink 3. Both are described as AI-powered audio systems that are designed to address the distinct needs of professional filmmakers and mobile content creators.
M. Night Shyamalan’s New Movie ‘Remain’ Will be Shot on VistaVision Film
No filmmakers had used VistaVision to shoot a full movie in 63 years until last year when The Brutalist wowed audiences -- particularly those sitting in 70mm IMAX theaters.