Scientists Create Battery-Free Underwater Camera Powered by Sound
A group of scientists has developed a battery-free, wireless underwater camera that is powered by sound and is around 100,000 times more energy-efficient than other undersea cameras.
Is the iPad Pro the Perfect Travel Computer for Photographers?
When Apple announced their new M1-powered iPad Pro in April of 2021, I totally ignored it. I thought to myself, “Why in the world would anyone be willing to pay a grand for an iPad?!?”
Hasselblad X2D 100C First Impressions: An Enjoyable Experience
It has been a long time since Hasselblad brought a new X System medium format mirrorless camera, but those waiting for a successor to the X1D II 50C will find a lot to like about the X2D 100C.
Straight Out of Camera is the Purest Form of Photography… or IS It?
The ultimate skill of the photographer -- of the artist -- is to create the aesthetics of the scene in front of them "in the moment". The Natural Landscape Photo Award is perhaps the epitome of this with minimal image manipulation allowed, while the World Press Photo has a Code of Ethics. So straight-out-of-camera (SOOC) has got to be the pinnacle of ability, hasn't it? Or is there more to the notion of what an image is and where the skill lies in producing it?
Three Men Climb Huge Tower for Epic Selfie with Fighter Jets
A trio of daredevils scaled the iconic Blackpool Tower to grab a stunning selfie as the Royal Air Force’s (RAF) Red Arrow fighter jets soared past.
Tamron’s New Lens Utility App Will Let You Tune Optics with a Phone
Tamron has announced that it is working on a mobile version of its Lens Utility desktop app. Designed for Android devices, the Lens Utility Mobile will enable the customization of various lens functions on some Tamron lenses.
‘Quantum Mirror’ Sony Camera App Uses DALL-E 2 to Reimagine Photos
Photographer Nicholas Sherlock has created an app for Sony cameras that submits any photos taken directly to OpenAI's DALL-E 2, which he says allows users to "peer into parallel universes" and see reimagined versions of those scenes.
Smart Glasses Allow Deaf People to See Real-Time Conversation Captions
XRAI Glass has launched a pioneering pair of augmented reality (AR) smart glasses that allow deaf people to see conversations in real-time.
What Gear Do You Need To Start Your First Photography Studio?
Opening your own photo studio can be an incredibly large undertaking. There are many things to consider, the least of which is what pieces of gear you'll need. Having recently helped out a friend in setting up their first studio, I’d like to share a few ideas on what you may include.
Capture One Brings its Photo Editing Software to iPad
As promised, Capture One has launched its editing application on iPad that brings its RAW conversion and photo editing software on the go and is built specifically to take advantage of the unique tablet workspace.
Photographer Flies Boat Over Solomon Islands for Aerial Photos
Australian photographer Ben Neale built an inflatable boat-plane to capture incredible aerial photos of remote areas of the Solomon Islands and the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Queensland, Australia.
Capture One 22 Gets New Features and a Significant Tools Redesign
Capture One has announced version 15.3.0 which it says brings new levels of efficiency, flexibility, and mobility for a modern and collaborative workflow.
New Drone Can Launch From Underwater and Fly Hours Later
A new underwater quadcopter drone system developed by SpearUAV can launch from a submarine deep below the surface and deploy to the skies up to 24 hours later.
Capture One’s iPad App will Cost $4.99 a Month, is Coming June 28
Capture One will launch its long-awaited iPad app on June 28. The company says it isn't intended to replace the desktop experience but work as its "best companion."
The Camera That Recorded the First Spacewalk is Up for Auction
A pair of Soviet film cameras that were among the first to ever go into space is up for auction and one of the vintage 35mm cameras captured the world's first spacewalk.
Ep. 368: Canon Introduces the EOS R7 and R10 – and more
Episode 368 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Fujifilm Launches the X-H2S: 26.16MP, 40 FPS Burst Photos, 6.2K Video
Fujifilm has announced the company's new flagship X Series mirrorless camera, the X-H2S which features a new 26.16-megapixel APS-C stacked, backside illuminated sensor, a greatly improved autofocus system, and up to 6.2K video recording in 10-bit 4:2:2.
Marcus Yam: From Aspiring Astronaut to a Pulitzer Prize in Photography
Los Angeles Times roving foreign correspondent and photojournalist Marcus Yam was recently awarded the 2022 Pulitzer Prize in Breaking News Photography "for raw and urgent images of the U.S. departure from Afghanistan that capture the human cost of the historic change in the country."
Wedding Photographer Finds Success in Divorce Photography
In 2020, wedding photographer Allie Siarto's business saw a steep decline as COVID spread, weddings were downsized or canceled, and demand for her services dried up. In the midst of the downturn and pandemic, she decided to expand into an unexpected new niche: divorce photography.
Apple Mac Studio with M1 Ultra Review: Insane Power for the Price
Ever since Apple moved to the M1 chip, we’ve consistently lauded the performance improvements we’ve seen. It feels like with each iteration we say “most powerful” or “surprising” in some way, but those are still perhaps the best words to underscore just how impressive the M1 Ultra in the new Mac Studio is. Because it is impressive.
Capture One Publishes Multi-Platform Development Roadmap for 2022
Capture One has shared its development roadmap for the remainder of 2022 that covers four areas the company plans to devote its resources for what it calls a multi-platform ecosystem.
Nikon Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S Review: A Glimpse of Greatness
The full-frame Nikon Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S has many long-lens photographers excited about being the last piece of glass they’ll ever need to buy. With a built-in 1.4x teleconverter effectively replacing the need for a 500mm or 600mm f/4 and state-of-the-art optics from Nikon, there’s potential to be something truly special.
Photographing Organs in the Necropsy Room for Veterinary Pathology
Blood ran over my latex gloves and dripped onto the tile floor as I carried the horse’s head to the stainless steel examining table. Actually, it had been band‐sawn in half, the long way, to give a clear view of skull fractures, so it was only half a head.
Panasonic Launches the GH6: 25.2MP, 5.7K 10-Bit Video, Active Cooling
Panasonic has announced the Lumix GH6, the first Micro Four Thirds camera to feature a resolution over 20-megapixels. The company says its 25.2-megapixel sensor is primarily for photography but it of course is loaded with video features as well.
Adobe and Capture One Show the Different Ways to Leverage the Cloud
The meaningful impact of cloud computing with respect to photo editing was an amorphous topic when it was first introduced to photographers in 2013. Nearly a decade later, that has changed and two of the biggest companies in the editing space show how it can be leveraged to support photographers differently.
10 Best Camera Straps in 2024
We can spend hours poring over buying guides and recommendations for the fanciest, most expensive pieces of kit to complete our bag as photographers, but in all that excitement, there is one crucial piece of our arsenal that can be overlooked. It hardly qualifies as a bell or a whistle and no one will drool with envy at the sight of it, but it is absolutely one of the most important purchases you will make: the camera strap.
Capture One Live is a New Cloud-Based Collaboration Add-On
Capture One has announced a new cloud-based collaboration add-on called Capture One Live. It allows remote teams to view, rate, and tag images or watch a tethered shoot or an edit in real-time.
Leica M11 Initial Review: It Could Actually Be Your Primary Camera
Leica has finally officially revealed the M11 Rangefinder, letting us finally put all the rumors of what we may or may not expect to rest. Now that it's here, what has five years of development given us?
OWC Launches New Line of SD and CFexpress Type B Memory Cards
Other World Computing (OWC) has announced a set of new SD and CFexpress Type B memory cards, which expands its support to photographers beyond just the computer accessories which it is most well known for.
New ‘Solid Light’ 3D Holographic Display Can Give Photos Depth
Science fiction has repeatedly promised a future filled with holographic 3D displays, but that fantasy has always eluded reality -- until now. A startup says it has created a new "solid light" display that renders photos and videos in three dimensions.