The Knot and WeddingWire to Merge to Form Wedding Industry Giant
The parent company of The Knot has agreed to a $933 million deal to merge with WeddingWire, creating a juggernaut of a company in the US wedding industry.
ARS BETA is a Website for Constructive (and Anonymous) Photo Critiques
Looking for a place to receive constructive criticism and feedback for your photos outside of popular social media platforms and photo sharing sites? ARS BETA, a service created by street photographer Eric Kim, is designed to offer just that.
The Essence of Photography: What You See Reflects Your Inner World
Here's my favorite quote from Jay Maisel, one of the legends in the world of photography: "If you want to make more interesting pictures, become a more interesting person." As photographers, we often get bored in the place we live and we want to travel as much as possible to get different and more interesting pictures.
How the Fujifilm GFX 50R Compares in Size to Popular Cameras
Fujifilm made a splash in the photo industry this week by announcing the GFX 50R, a camera that squeezes a 51.4-megapixel medium-format sensor into a rangefinder-style body with a price tag of just $4,499. Here's a look at how the "compact" body compares in size to other popular cameras on the market.
RED and Facebook Unveil Manifold, a 3D and 360° VR Camera
RED and Facebook have unveiled Manifold, a new VR camera for shooting 3D and 360° imagery. It's a "first studio-ready camera system for immersive 6DoF [6 degree of freedom] storytelling."
Zeiss Unveils the Batis 40mm f/2 Close Focus Lens for Sony FE
Zeiss has announced the new Batis 40mm f/2 CF (Close Focus) lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras, a product the company calls "the most versatile lens in the Zeiss Batis family."
Burglars Steal $200K+ in Leica Gear from Camera Store
A popular camera store in the UK was targeted this week by burglars who made off with over $200,000 in Leica cameras and lenses.
Photos of Glaciers Lit by a Drone Light
Photographer Reuben Wu recently traveled to Pastoruri, one of the few glaciers left in tropical South America, and photographed it with lighting from an LED drone.
Google Adds Image Rights Metadata to Photo Search Results
Google is taking another big step in protecting photographers' copyright through the Google Images image search engine: it just added image rights metadata to the photo search results on Google Images.
Ep. 298: Gear Surprises Abound at Photokina 2018 – and more
Episode 298 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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ZX1: Zeiss’ First Full-Frame Camera Has Lightroom Built In
Zeiss has announced the ZX1, a new full-frame compact camera with a fixed 35mm f/2 lens. It's the first-ever full-frame camera by Zeiss.
Godox to Launch a Round-Head Flash That Rivals the Profoto A1
A year ago, Profoto launched the A1, its first on-camera flash and the world's smallest studio light. That light will soon have some serious competition: the increasingly-popular Chinese lighting brand Godox is getting ready to announce its own round-headed flash that will compete directly against the Profoto A1.
Why and How to Calibrate Your Lenses for Razor-Sharp Autofocus
When we finally pluck up the courage to purchase an expensive lens, we expect them to be perfect right? Unfortunately, no matter how good the lens is, there are always going to be minor differences when we attach it to our specific camera.
Distracted Boyfriend Photo Meme is Sexist, Sweden’s Ad Regulator Rules
The widely-shared Distracted Boyfriend photo meme has been ruled to be sexist by Sweden's advertising regulator.
10 Rules You Should Break In Street Photography
I went on a photo walk the other day with a friend who mostly shoots events and does client-focused work. The majority of the time we just talked about freelance work, but every now and then we’d see an interesting scene and capture it. We both shot on zoom lenses, but when she would show me her captures, I couldn’t help but notice how zoomed in she was.
Finalists of the 2018 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
The annual Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards has revealed its shortlist of finalists for the 2018 photo contest.
Panasonic’s Leica 10-25mm f/1.7 to be the First f/1.7 Wide-Angle Zoom Lens
Panasonic has announced the development of the Leica DG 10-25mm f/1.7 for Micro Four Thirds cameras. It's the world's first wide-angle zoom lens with a constant f/1.7 aperture.
Fujifilm Officially Wins Medium Format
I recently discussed how Fujifilm's decision to go into the medium format industry might have been a mistake. But considering some of the recent announcements, have my points been completely negated?
Leica FOTOS is a Universal Smartphone App for Leica Cameras
Leica has announced a new smartphone app called FOTOS that's compatible with a number of Leica cameras. With multiple Leica cameras supporting wireless connectivity now, FOTOS is one app that rules them all.
Sigma Unveils 5 Global Vision Lenses: 28mm, 40mm, 56mm, 70-200mm, 60-600mm
Sigma has announced five new lenses for its Global Vision lineup. There are four new full frame lenses (including two Art lenses) and an APS-C lens.
Hasselblad’s New XCD 80mm f/1.9 is its Fastest Lens Ever
Hasselblad has announced three new XCD lenses for its X1D lens lineup: the 65mm f/2.8, the 135mm f/2.8, and the 80mm f/1.9. The 80mm f/1.9 is the fastest lens ever made in the history of Hasselblad.
ON1 Photo RAW 2019 Adds New Workflow and Powerful Features
ON1 has announced Photo RAW 2019, a major upgrade to the photo editing software that brings a new workflow and a host of new features.
Sigma to Launch Full-Frame Foveon L-Mount Mirrorless Camera
Sigma has announced that it's developing a full-frame L-mount mirrorless camera as part of the company's new L-Mount Alliance with Leica and Panasonic. At the core of the camera will be a sensor with Sigma's Foveon technology.
Dear Panasonic: A Plea from a Photojournalist
It’s not often camera news puts dread in my heart, but Panasonic’s full frame announcement felt like watching CNN at its most doom-laden. The future, suddenly, does not seem so bright for us Micro Four Thirds (M43) shooters.
Zenit and Leica Unveil the Zenit M Full-Frame Rangefinder
The Russian camera brand Zenit has announced a new full-frame "mirrorless" camera. Called the Zenit M, it's a rangefinder based on the Leica M (Type 240) created in collaboration with Leica.
Ricoh GR III to Be the ‘Ultimate Street Photography Camera’
Ricoh has announced the development of the highly-anticipated GR III high-end digital compact camera. It's designed to be "the ultimate street photography camera."
Fujifilm SQ20: A 3-in-1 Camera for Instax Square, Digital Photos, and Video
Fujifilm has launched the Instax Square SQ20, a new hybrid digital camera that replaces the SQ10 that was launched last year.
Kodak Ektachrome is Now Shipping
After nearly two years of building up anticipation, Kodak Alaris has just announced that it has started shipping Kodak Professional Ektachrome E100 film worldwide. If you've been dying to get your hands on the film stock again, you'll be able to very soon.
Instagram Founders Leaving Facebook After Internal Clashing
Instagram founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger have resigned from their leadership roles and are leaving Facebook. While Instagram has continued its worldwide domination under Facebook ownership, the co-founders reportedly clashed with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and other leaders over the direction of the photo-sharing app.
Fujifilm’s Next GFX is a 102MP Medium Format Mirrorless with PDAF, IBIS, 4K
Fujifilm today announced that it's currently building its third GFX medium format mirrorless camera. The new flagship camera will feature a 102-megapixel sensor and a number of firsts among its kind.
Leica Unveils the S3, A 64-Megapixel Medium Format DSLR
Leica has announced the upcoming S3 medium-format DSLR camera, the "next evolution of the Leica S-System." The announcement comes 10 years after the S2 was announced back at Photokina 2008.
Fujifilm GFX 50R is a 51.4MP Medium Format Rangefinder-style Mirrorless
Fujifilm has announced the new GFX 50R, a new medium format mirrorless camera that features a compact, rangefinder-style body that's reminiscent of famous medium format film cameras from the history of photography.
Panasonic’s S1R and S1 Will Be its First Full-Frame Mirrorless Cameras
Panasonic has announced the development of its first two mirrorless cameras: the Lumix S1R and S1. As part of the newly revealed L-Mount Alliance, the two cameras will feature Leica's L lens mount.
Leica, Panasonic, Sigma Announce L-Mount Alliance in Mirrorless Wars
Leica, Panasonic, and Sigma have just announced the new L-Mount Alliance, a new collaborative effort based around the Leica L-Mount. The three companies will develop new L-mount full-frame and APS-C mirrorless cameras and lenses.
The Nikon Z7 Louis Vuitton Edition
Behold: the ultra-uber-limited Nikon Z7 Louis Vuitton edition. The 24K gold camera is wrapped in soft albino buckskin covered with the luxury label's famous LV monogram. Only 7 will be produced with each camera (bundled with a 24-70mm f/4S lens and exotic strap) priced at $7 million.
CineStill’s New TCS-1000 is Like a Sous Vide Cooker for Film Processing
CineStill has just unveiled the °Cs "Temperature Control System" TCS-1000, an immersion circulator thermostat designed to simply and improve at-home film processing. It's essentially a sous vide stick that has been specifically designed for film photographers.
Rainbowception: Photographer Snaps Rare Supernumerary Rainbow
New Jersey photographer John Entwistle was shooting a sunset recently when an unusual rainbow appeared in the sky: it was what's known as a supernumerary rainbow, or a rainbow with one or more fainter rainbows stacked with it.
Photographer Sues Zillow for Scraping His Real Estate Photos
A real estate photographer has filed a lawsuit against Zillow, accusing the popular online real estate database of using his photos without permission.
Irix 150mm f/2.8 Macro 1:1: A Durable Macro Lens with Near-Zero Distortion
The European lens brand Irix has unveiled the new 150mm f/2.8 Macro 1:1 telephoto macro lens for full-frame cameras.
The First Photo from the Asteroid Japan Just Landed Rovers On
Japan just made history by landing two small rovers on the surface of an asteroid hurtling through space 174 million miles (280 million km) from Earth, and here's the first published photo from the rovers shot from the surface of 162173 Ryugu.
Finding Beauty in the Mundane as a Photographer
I like who I am when I’m being creative -- that’s the basic fact. I love taking photos, just like I love having a long walk through the hills near me in Spain. I have to remember that these things bring me joy. And who doesn’t want a life of maximum joy? So I am going to ask more of myself creatively this coming month. And I want to offer up a challenge to help you if, like me, you are in need of a little push.
Polarr Deep Crop Uses AI to Auto-Crop Your Photos ‘Like a Pro’
The photo editing software company Polarr has launched a new iOS app called Deep Crop that uses AI to crop your photos " like a professional photographer."
How to Nail Exposure in Your Photos Using Manual Mode
If you've been wanting to learn more about using your camera in manual mode and have 26 minutes to spare, here's a helpful educational video by photographer Sean Tucker that's just for you. He teaches how to nail exposure using manual mode.
Teaser Video Shows Skylum Luminar’s Lightroom-esque Update
Skylum Software has been teasing a digital asset management (DAM) update for its Luminar photo editing software that would bring it more in line with the capabilities of Adobe Lightroom, and the company shared this new 41-second teaser video to offer a glimpse of the software's speed.
This $10 DIY ‘Periscope’ Lets You Shoot Underwater with Any Camera
Want a cheap way of shooting right under the surface of water without having to buy a special housing for your camera? Alex over at I did a thing recently built himself a PVC periscope-style device for a total cost of around $10, and the results are great.
I’m Back’s Digital Backs for Old 35mm Cameras Are Now In Production
The I'm Back digital back for old 35mm cameras generated a huge amount of hype back in October 2017, but its first Kickstarter campaign fell short. The second attempt successfully funded, though, and now the product has entered production in Hong Kong.
This Photographer Made a Career of Sneaking Cameras into Rock Concerts
Julian David Stone refers to himself as an "outlaw rock and roll photographer." His impressive archive contains over 10,000 concert photos of some of the biggest names in the history of rock-and-roll, but he shot all of them by sneaking his camera into shows.
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS: 65x Zoom Lens and .CR3 RAW Photos
Canon has announced the PowerShot SX70 HS, a new "high-power zoom" digital camera that replaces the SX60 HS.
Samsung’s New Galaxy A7 is its First Triple-Camera Phone
Samsung has announced the new Galaxy A7, the company's first triple-camera smartphone. As dual cameras have become a norm in the industry, the South Korean electronics giant is adding a third module for even greater photography powers.
Leica, Panasonic, Sigma Joining Forces on Full-Frame Mirrorless: Report
Canon and Nikon have joined Sony to form the "big three" in the mirrorless camera wars, but there may be some new competition just around the corner: Leica, Panasonic, and Sigma are reportedly teaming up on a new full-frame camera project.