Nightcrawler Photographers Unhappy as New York Police Encrypt Radios
Police in New York have begun encrypting their radios -- denying photographers, sometimes known as nightcrawlers, the opportunity to arrive early at a crime scene.
‘Authentic’ is Merriam-Webster’s Word of the Year Thanks to Fake AI Content
The photo community has spent much of 2023 fretting over the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and the fake images it's brought with it, so perhaps it's no surprise that Merriam-Webster's 2023 word of the year is "Authentic."
The Jollylook Eye is a Battery-Free Digital to Analog Instant Photo Printer
Jollylook, a small team of photography enthusiasts, launched a short crowdfunding campaign for the Jollylook Eye, a vintage-styled fold-out instant printer that turns digital photos into instant prints.
Crown + Flint Companion App for Film Photographers Receives Major Update
Late this summer, film photographer Don Goodman-Wilson launched Crown + Flint, a smartphone app designed to be an analog photographers' digital companion. Goodman-Wilson announced the app's first major update, adding numerous requested features.
PopPhoto is Dead, Again
After shuttering in 2017 and reviving in 2021 as an online-only magazine, Popular Photography -- colloquially known as PopPhoto -- has let go its last staff members and is effectively dead once again.
Demand in China is Still Largely Driving Camera Sales –CIPA
The latest report out of CIPA (the Camera and Imaging Products Association) shows that demand from China is still the main driver of global camera sales. Sales of high-priced models are strong and shipments are increasing there and in Japan, as we reported back in August.
“Demand in China, which can be said to be the driving force, is solid, and with the tailwind of the weaker yen, sales of high-priced models are strong and shipments are increasing,” Newswitch reports. “Another contributing factor is that consumers have more opportunities to go out and take photos as the coronavirus pandemic subsides. On the other hand, with the successive announcements of new products, sales promotion activities by each company will become more active, and product development will accelerate in anticipation of the 2024 Paris Olympics and other events. As competition intensifies, companies are likely to be required to further strengthen their supply systems.”
So, that means we’ll see the Canon R1 next year right? Right?
Yul Brynner’s Leica MP Cameras Sell for More Than $3 Million
The 43rd Leitz Photographica Auction occurred over the weekend in Vienna, Austria, and some exceptional cameras and lenses sold for huge sums.
Influential and Compassionate Photographer Larry Fink Has Died
Photographer Larry Fink, best known for his black-and-white photographs documenting American society, passed away at his home in Pennsylvania over the weekend at age 82.
How Sigma Could Make the fp Great
I have always admired Sigma. It wasn’t regarded in the same league as it is today for its lenses until the Art series came out, but Sigma’s digital cameras have always been singular in design and purpose. The family-owned company has never been afraid to try something new, and honestly, that’s something we need to see a lot more of in the photography world.
UAE Astronomy Expert Calls for Fatwa Based on Astrophotography
A prominent United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based astronomer has proposed a fatwa concerning astrophotography, a move that potentially change the way the start of a new lunar month is determined.
Mrs. Doubtfire Shot Two Million Feet of Film of Robin Williams Improvising
The filmmaker behind Mrs. Doubtfire has revealed that the crew shot two million feet of film as Robin Williams ran riot on set running through three or four scripted takes before improvising the scenes as well.
Drama Erupts Over Abrupt Firing of Veteran White House Photographer
Veteran White House photographer Jonathan Ernst was fired from his nearly 20-year role as a freelance and staff photographer at Reuters over what the publication is calling “gross neglect of duty.”
The Making of Nat Geo’s Visual Spectacle ‘Incredible Animal Journeys’
National Geographic's new television series, Incredible Animal Journeys, follows animals across every landscape in the world as they embark on epic migrations.
Sirui’s T2.9 Saturn Series Anamorphic Lenses are ‘World’s Lightest’
Following the success of its 35mm lens, Sirui has announced two new full-frame carbon fiber anamorphic lenses for its Saturn Series available in 50mm and 75mm focal lengths. The new trio of lenses all weigh less than 500 grams, making them the "world's lightest" full-frame anamorphic lenses.
Photographer Terry Richardson Accused of Sexual Assault in New Lawsuits
Disgraced fashion photographer Terry Richardson is back in the news again, and as has been the case for more than a decade, it is not good news for the once-famous, always controversial photographer.
Google Search for Singer Israel Kamakawiwoʻole Returns AI Images
After listening to Israel Kamakawiwoʻole's hauntingly beautiful rendition of Somewhere Over The Rainbow, it's not out of the question to wonder what the larger-than-life singer looks like. But do that today, and you'll be greeted by an AI-generated version of him.
Photographer Who Captured Murder of Lee Harvey Oswald Recalls Turbulent Few Days
News photographers yearn to capture an iconic image; so when Bob Jackson missed the opportunity to get a photo of President John F. Kennedy's assassination because there was no film in his camera -- perhaps he thought he had missed his golden opportunity.
Adobe Stock Changes Policy on AI Images Depicting Real Events
After it came to light that Adobe Stock is selling AI-generated images of the Israel-Hamas conflict, the photo giant has changed its policy regarding fake images that depict real events.
A Photographer Goes Inside the Ruins of the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant
For more than a dozen years, I have been documenting the aftermath of the disasters at the Chornobyl and Fukushima nuclear power plants, the progress of the cleanup, and the decontamination and revitalization of the contaminated areas. During this time, I made many visits to the Chornobyl plant. Finally, it was time to visit the Fukushima plant.
Converting a 103-Year-Old Zeiss Lens to Autofocus M-Mount
Recently I was rummaging around in a box of old cameras, and I stumbled across a cute little Zeiss lens that I didn’t even know I had.
7 Hidden Pro Camera Settings on iPhone You Should Turn On Now
Some of the coolest pro camera features on iPhones are hidden by Apple and turned off. Want to shoot like a pro? You need to go into Settings and turn these bad boys on right now!
Patented Dual Aperture Design Offers Soft Bokeh and Pointy Sunstars
Hong Kong-based inventor Chan Yuk Sum has patented a clever dual aperture mechanism that allows photographers to achieve the beautiful bokeh effects of a circular aperture mechanism and the superior Sunstars of a polygonal opening, all in one lens.
$190 Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 E-Mount Lens Promises Great Value
Chinese lens maker Viltrox routinely releases high-quality lenses that far outpace their affordable price tags. For example, per PetaPixel's review by Ryan Mense, the Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 FE lens has "no business being this cheap." Viltrox has launched a new AF 20mm f/2.8 FE lens for full-frame Sony cameras for just $190 that appears to also be very good.
Markus Hofstaetter Has a Fun and Entirely Analog Day of Photography
Photographer Markus Hofstaetter is well known for his excellent analog photography and fun do-it-yourself projects. The Austrian photographer is spoiled with opportunities to get new gear, including at Joe Geier's Mint and Rare Store, which organizes a biannual analog flea market called Wiener Fotoboersë.
Photo of Vital Insect Food Experiment Wins Environmental Photo of the Year
The Environmental Photographer of the Year 2023 (EPOTY) photo contest winners have been announced, including a pair of grand titles and four additional category winners.
What the Sony a9 III Sounds Like When Shooting at 120 Frames per Second
The Sony a9 III is not officially launching until next spring, but that doesn't mean there isn't more exciting information to discuss.
Who is the Most Photographed Person in the World in 2023?
As 2023 comes to a close, it’s time to look back on the biggest events, moments in pop culture, and news over the last year. Of course, one way the year will be remembered for decades to come is through photographs. Here, we’ll look at the 10 most photographed of 2023.
The Light L16 Camera Delivered Too Little, Too Late, for Too Much Money
"Krazy" Ken at the YouTube channel Computer Clan has made an excellent, detailed video on the infamous Light L16 camera.
Photographer Captures Timelapse of Sun During Intense Solar Storms
An astrophotographer captured a spectacular timelapse of the Sun at a time of greatly increased solar storm activity.
Photographing Idaho’s Picturesque Sawtooth Mountains with Matt Suess
With each passing year, more photographers find themselves exploring the endless miles of pristine rivers, remote backroads, and stunning landscapes of Idaho. Even with the influx of tourism, Idaho still has plenty of solitude for those who seek it. OM SYSTEM Ambassador and photographer Matt Suess recently traveled to the state's Sawtooth Mountains in search of portfolio-worthy images and a distraction from an unexpected change in his personal life.