Couple Spends $150 on Disposable Cameras for Wedding, Learn Hard Truth
A couple has learned the hard way that giving out disposable cameras at weddings doesn't always go to plan.
Sony Appears To Be Slowly Discontinuing the a9 II
In the wake of the a9 III's launch at the end of last year, Sony appears to have discontinued its predecessor, the a9 II.
Ricoh is Considering Increasing Pentax 17 Production to Catch Up To Demand
The launch of the Pentax 17, a brand-new half-frame film camera, has been hugely successful for Ricoh. So much so that the company has been forced to stop accepting orders for it as it scrambles to catch up to demand.
These Cameramen Risked Their Lives to Film the D-Day Landings
A fascinating documentary looking at the brave cameramen who accompanied Allied troops during the D-Day landings has been shared by the Imperial War Museum of London.
The Mitakon Speedmaster 80mm f/1.6 is a New Lens for GFX and XCD Mounts
Chinese lens manufacturer Zhong Yi Optics (ZY Optics) announced a new medium format 80mm f/1.6 prime lens. The manual focus optic is meant to pair affordability with exceptional performance and is available for Fujifilm GFX and Hasselblad XCD mirrorless mounts.
NASA Images Hazardous Asteroids That Sailed Close to Earth
Scientists fret about the possibility of an asteroid hitting Earth with catastrophic consequences, just ask the dinosaurs.
Photographer Found Guilty of Disturbing Extremely Rare Bird of Prey
A photographer from Wales has been fined $2,000 (£1,600) after he was found guilty of disturbing one of the U.K.'s rarest birds.
Apple Considering Putting Cameras in AirPods: Report
According to a new report, Apple is considering putting infrared cameras into future models of its popular AirPods wireless earbuds.
Photographer Reunites With Rare White Loon After Years of Searching
Canadian photographer Chris Whitty captured a rare white loon after spending years searching for it.
Tamron Appears To Be Developing a 50-200mm f/2.8 Lens
According to patent documents filed in Japan, Tamron is working on a fast lens with a huge zoom range. The proposed 50-200mm f/2.8 would be the first of its kind, offering a massive range with no cost to light gathering capability pro-level 70-200mm lenses provide.
How to Photograph Fireworks Like a Pro
With the Fourth of July quickly approaching in the United States, photographers are getting ready to capture the magic of fireworks shows. If you want to nail some spectacular shots, you'll want to pay attention to a few key tips.
Does Fujifilm Produce Too Few Cameras on Purpose?
In early May, Fujifilm released its latest financial results, which PetaPixel covered at the time. However, while an addendum Q&A segment didn't warrant focus then, it has gotten considerable attention online in the last few days.
Grading Every Camera Maker: 2024 Mid-Year Review | The PetaPixel Podcast
Even though we're only halfway through 2024, it has felt like a very busy year for the camera industry. This week, the PetaPixel Podcast team is joined by Camera Labs' Gordon Laing to give a midterm grade to every camera maker.
Photographer Captures the Suffering Endured by Professional Cyclists
Road cycling is a brutal sport where the physical demands are relentless. Athletes must endure harsh weather, reckless fans, all the while the risk of a massive accident constantly lurks.
The Pixii Max is a New M-Mount, Full-Frame, Digital Rangefinder
French camera startup Pixii today announced the Pixii Max, a new 24.5-megapixel full-frame digital rangefinder camera that promises to be a "seamless upgrade" for current Pixii owners.
The ‘Sepia Tone Bride’ Drama is a Valuable Lesson for Photographers
When I first reported on Alexandra Conder, AKA the sepia tone bride, the situation was largely contained to a discussion on TikTok and Threads. Since then, however, The New York Times and a host of other publications have taken up the story.
Panasonic Photo Contest Restricts Entries to Lumix S9, 26mm f/8, and In-Camera JPEG
Panasonic is holding a Japanese photo competition over the next few months with a very specific set of rules: images must be captured only with the Lumix S9 and the 26mm f/8 lens and images have to be shot in JPEG in-camera; no RAW processing is allowed.
The Canon EOS Digital Rebel DSLR Changed Photography Forever in 2003
For photographers who were around during the emergence of the DSLR, few cameras are as influential or recognizable as early Canon EOS Digital Rebel models. Gordon Laing of Cameralabs has turned back the clock to look at the very first Rebel DSLR in his latest Retro Review.
The Nikon Z6 III’s Peak Dynamic Range Lags Far Behind its Predecessor’s
The Nikon Z6 III is an incredible camera with some novel features and pro-level performance. Among these new features is a "partially stacked" image sensor, which Nikon describes as the first of its kind. Early lab testing suggests that while this sensor may offer many benefits, it also incurs a dynamic range cost compared to the Z6 II.
New Video Finally Proves That Leeches Can Jump
Keen observers and students of leeches will no doubt have heard about the "great debate": Can leeches jump?
National Portrait Gallery Buys Earliest Photo of US First Lady for $456K
The National Portrait Gallery, part of the Smithsonian Institution, has purchased a daguerreotype of Dolley Madison for $456,000 -- the early known photograph of a First Lady.
Meta’s New Text-to-3D Generator Creates 3D Models in Under a Minute
While Meta deals with artificial intelligence in the form of its constantly-changing content tagging system, the company's research wing is hard at work on novel generative AI technology, including a new Meta 3D Gen platform that delivers text-to-3D asset generation with high-quality geometry and texture.
Incredible New Camera Mimics the Continual Movements of Human Eyes
Scientists from the University of Maryland have developed a new camera system that replicates the minuscule movements of the human eye.
Worldwide Digital Camera Market Hits a Three-Year High
The latest CIPA results show that May was an excellent and interesting month for the photography industry. For the January through May period, camera sales hit their highest levels in the past three years.
Panasonic’s ‘New’ Lumix FZ80D is a $480 60x Superzoom Camera
Panasonic made a surprise announcement overnight, unveiling an updated Lumix FZ80D superzoom camera.
The E-M1 Mark III Astro Perfectly Sees Hα Radiation for Vivid Celestial Photos
OM System quietly launched the E-M1 Mark III Astro in Japan this week, a camera that is nearly the same as the base E-M1 Mark III save for the infrared (IR) cut filter that allows 100% transmittance of Hα Radiation, allowing for the capture of vivid red celestial images.
The Leica D-Lux 8 is Now Shipping, Although it is Already Sold Out
The premium compact camera market is slightly more crowded today, as Leica's newly announced D-Lux 8 has officially launched.
International Space Station is Pictured Crossing the Fiery Surface of the Sun
Astrophotographer Miguel Claro captured this magnificent image of the International Space Station (ISS) transiting the surface of the Sun in the blink of an eye.
How Apple is Changing the Ways You Find and Enjoy Your Photos
At Apple's annual WWDC event in early June, the company announced that a redesigned Photos app was on the way, complete with AI-powered photo editing thanks to Apple's ambitious new Apple Intelligence platform. PetaPixel spoke to three of the many people behind the all-new Photos app to learn more about the team's goals and how the new app will transform the user experience.
AI Image Generator Midjourney Thinks Donald Trump is President
Popular AI image generator Midjourney is returning pictures of Donald Trump when asked to make an image of the president of the United States, according to Engadget.