Rollei Analog Is Teasing Something ‘Big’ for Film Photographers
Rollei Analog made its first Instagram post in nearly four years to tease "big plans" and "new projects."
This Gigantic 1970s Camera Gyro Shows How Far Tech Has Come
The BBC recently shared a fascinating news report from all the way back in 1970, which featured a state-of-the-art camera accessory at the time: a gyro-stabilized camera.
Canon Had the Top Camera Market Share in 2024
Among Japanese camera manufacturers, Canon sold the most cameras in 2024. Furthermore, in good news for the camera industry overall, nearly every manufacturer sold more cameras in 2024 than in 2023.
DZOFilm’s Upgraded Vespid2 Cine Primes Are Even Faster
DZOFilm has released the Vespid2, a refreshed line of cinema prime lenses designed to deliver sharper image quality, reduced chromatic aberration in the center, and a more consistent bokeh across focal lengths, aiming to provide a refined yet accessible option for filmmakers.
Anthropic Reaches Settlement in Landmark AI Copyright Case with US Authors
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has reached a settlement in a high-profile class action lawsuit brought by a group of U.S. authors who alleged the company used pirated books to train its AI systems without permission or compensation.
Model Shot Dead During Gun-Themed Polaroid Photo Shoot
A 23-year-old Las Vegas man has been shot dead during a photo shoot as he was taking pictures on a Polaroid camera of two women toting guns.
DJI’s US Retail Presence Has Become Very Confusing
DJI announced the Mic 3 this morning, and, like with DJI's last few launches, the retail situation in the United States is a confusing mess.
Photographer Tells the Stories of the People Behind the Headlines
Photographer Michael McWeeney captures the beauty in everyday life with a style and approach that combines documentary photography, photojournalism, and fine art. Through his lens, he aspires to capture life with unerring honesty.
You’re a Photographer Trapped Between Worlds in This New Video Game Adventure
A new adventure game is set to arrive this fall that will put players in the shoes of a former photographer stuck in a fantasy world. The only way to return home is using his camera.
Sometimes, You Can’t Fix a Broken Camera (But You Should Still Try)
Last year, I shared how I was able to get my late father's favorite film cameras restored to like-new working order and have been spending the last year using them like he did back in the 1970s. It was obviously such a good experience that it spurred a family friend to see if she could take a similar journey.
This Awesome DIY Digital Camera Has a Waist-Level Viewfinder
Photographer Malcolm Wilson, who recently converted a broken film camera into an infrared digital point-and-shoot, is back with another awesome camera build. This time, Wilson combined a Mamiya C220 TLR viewfinder, Raspberry Pi, and Sony image sensor to create a waist-level viewfinder digital camera.
The Broncolor Stelos 800 L Strobe Uses Universal V-Mount Batteries
Broncolor has announced the Stelos 800 L, a high-end, battery-powered, location monobloc strobe that packs 800Ws of power and supports high speed sync.
The Panasonic S1 II Is Secretly a Groundbreaking Full-Frame Camera
The Panasonic Lumix S1 II is the first full-frame hybrid camera to employ Dual Gain Output (DGO), significantly improving its dynamic range performance in certain photographic situations. But for some reason, Panasonic didn't tell anyone about this when it launched the camera.
Police Arrest Impossible Suspect After Facial Recognition Blunder
A 6-foot-2-inch-tall man was wrongfully arrested after New York Police's facial recognition technology linked him to a suspect who was significantly shorter and lighter than he was.
You Can Use AI Chatbots to Quickly Find Things in Photos
As the world grapples with artificial intelligence and where exactly the technology fits in, one Twitter user has demonstrated an extremely handy use for ChatGPT.
Nanlite’s New Circular LEDs for Photo and Video Are Battery-Powered
Nanlite has unveiled two compact panel lights that promise professional-grade performance in a small package, designed to give creators maximum flexibility and creative control.
Popular Washington Mountain Photographer Dies in Climbing Fall
An adventure photographer, recognized for documenting climbs on Washington’s highest and most difficult peaks, has died after falling when a handhold broke loose during an ascent.
DJI Mic 3 Is Smaller, Lighter, and So Much More Powerful
DJI Mic 3 is here, and DJI promises it is its most advanced mini wireless microphone yet.
Ricoh GR IV Review: A Successor Worth Waiting For
Small, pocketable cameras with fixed lenses hold an enviable position in the camera world. If a manufacturer makes one, it sells out.
A Satellite Accidentally Captured This Extremely Cool Photo of the Moon
Studying the Sun is crucial for monitoring space weather, as events like coronal mass ejections (CMEs) can disrupt satellites, power grids, and GPS navigation. And yet this scientific research can create beautiful art.
Scottish Village Where Famous Harry Potter Scene Was Filmed Overrun by Photo-Seeking Tourists
When Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets was released in 2002, the iconic flying car scene filmed at the picturesque Glenfinnan viaduct with a Jacobite steam train instantly captivated cinema fans.
Influencer Faces Three Years in Prison for Filming 12-Second Video Around Turkish Flag
An influencer is reportedly facing three years in prison for posting a 12-second video of herself performing acrobatics around the Turkish national flag.
YouTuber Missing After Being Swept Over Waterfall During Shoot
A photography YouTuber in India was swept away by a waterfall while filming a video on his drone and remains missing days later.
AstrHori 6mm f/2.8 Fisheye Lens Opens Up a Very Wide World of Possibilities
AstrHori's new 6mm f/2.8 circular fisheye for full-frame mirrorless cameras is extremely wide and designed for a wide range of photo and video applications, including dynamic landscapes, dramatic night sky photos, and striking architectural images.
Blackmagic Slashes Cinema Camera Prices
Blackmagic Design announced a substantial price reduction across its Ursa Cine camera kits, marking a rare move in the high-end cinema camera market where prices have generally been rising.
Taylor Swift’s Engagement Photos Will Be Very Influential, but Is That Good?
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's record-breaking engagement photos have the internet buzzing, and will undoubtedly give rise to new photography trends. Here's what we think of the striking images and what they might mean for working photographers.
Photographer Nearly Has His Gear Stolen By Mischievous Goose
18-year-old British photographer Jacob Brown was recently photographing local wildlife in Lythan Saint Annes, United Kingdom, when he nearly became the victim of a theft by a very unusual suspect: a goose.
Photographer Finds $2,000 Leica Camera for $10 at Thrift Store
A very lucky photographer in northern Ontario recently made the thrift store find of a lifetime when he scored a functional Leica M3 Double Stroke in good condition for just over $10.
Google Pixel 10 Pro Review for Photographers: The Most Minor Update Yet
Smartphone season is here, and, as usual, Google is starting things off. The Pixel 10 series has arrived, and although a telephoto lens has now been added to the base model, we prefer to evaluate the highest-end Pro series for its creative photo and video usage. At first glance, the specs and hardware look almost unchanged from the previous models. So is new software enough, or is this the most iterative update Google has ever released?
Google Vids Uses AI to Turn Photos Into Videos
Google added more generative artificial intelligence (AI) to Google Vids today, enabling users to turn still photos into short videos in a few clicks using Veo 3.