Jaron Schneider

The Three Moments That Brought Nikon Back From the Brink

Close-up of a hand adjusting the shutter dial on a Nikon Zf camera on the left; on the right, a man holds a Nikon camera with a large telephoto lens, aiming it outdoors.

PetaPixel has written at length about how impressive it is that Nikon was able to turn its business around. From teetering on the brink to its now soaring success, the last five years have been an incredible journey for the company. Speaking to PetaPixel, Nikon attributes its phoenix-like revival to three key moments.

Michael Bonocore

A Complete Guide to Deep-Sky Astrophotography

A bright spiral galaxy with a glowing core is shown on the left, surrounded by stars and smaller galaxies. On the right, a colorful nebula displays red, white, and dark clouds in a star-filled black sky.

While photographing wide-angle nightscapes is a common occurrence for astrophotographers, not many capture the faint nebulae and distant galaxies hidden beyond the Milky Way. Trevor Jones, creator of AstroBackyard, turned his obsession with space into a dedicated passion, teaching himself astrophotography to share the deep-sky he first witnessed through a telescope. Now a successful YouTuber and respected voice in the community, Jones helps demystify the process.

Matt Growcoot

Photographer’s 10-Year Project Captures the Charm of Paris

A black-and-white split image: on the left, a child stands by the river with a bridge in the background; on the right, an older man in a suit stands indoors, laughing.

Paris is perhaps the most important city in photography's history. As the birthplace of the medium, it has long been a haven for iconic photographers. It’s no surprise, then, that contemporary documentarians continue to turn their lenses on the City of Light -- Mathieu Bitton being one of the most notable, capturing its essence over the last 15 years.

Matt Growcoot
A scuba diver with a camera setup is photographing vibrant orange sea fans and coral on a reef, surrounded by small fish in clear blue water.

Thailand Bans Underwater Cameras on Deep Dives for Most Divers

Thailand has introduced strict new regulations targeting underwater photography. In an effort to protect its increasingly fragile coral reef ecosystems, only experienced divers are now allowed to take underwater photos, a measure prompted by concerns over the damage caused by tourism.

Kate Garibaldi
On the left, a Sony Alpha camera body is shown. On the right, the same camera is fully disassembled, with its internal components laid out neatly on a dark surface.

What’s Inside the Sony a1 II Camera?

The expert camera technicians at Kolari are back at it again, disassembling cameras into a puzzle-work of bits and pieces. But don't worry, it's all for a good reason. As part of the teardown, Kolari is converting a Sony a1 II for infrared shooting.