Google Will Charge $1,800 an Hour to Create AI Slop
Google's latest AI video generator Veo 2 will cost 50 cents per second of output which adds up to $30 per minute or $1,800 per hour.
Bluesky Photo App Flashes Launches on the App Store
Photographers rejoice: a new photo-sharing app is now available on the App Store and it has nothing to do with Meta or the head of Doge.
The Finalists of the Professional Sony World Photography Awards
The Sony World Photography Awards has today revealed the 30 finalists and shortlisted photographers in the 2025 Professional competition.
Zeiss Unveils Otus ML 50mm f/1.4 and 85mm f/1.4 Primes for E, RF, and Z Mounts
After a series of "owlsome" teasers, some of which spilled a lot of beans, Zeiss has taken all the wraps off not only a new Otus ML 50mm f/1.4 prime lens, but an Otus ML 85mm f/1.4 lens slated to arrive later this year.
‘Grain: Analog Renaissance’ Doc Celebrates Timeless Magic of Film Photography
The 2021 documentary Grain: Analog Renaissance | The Magic of Film Photography, hereafter referred to as Grain, celebrates the longevity and resurgence of analog photography in an increasingly digital world, and it's available now to view in its entirety on YouTube.
WhiteWall’s Shopify Integration Helps Photographers Streamline Print Sales
Renowned photo lab WhiteWall, known for its high-quality prints, framing, and photography books, announced a new Shopify integration, enabling professional photographers to connect their online gallery with WhiteWall directly. Photographers can create a fully automated sales and delivery workflow, from image upload to worldwide shipping.
Substack Now Lets Creators Monetize Videos Amid TikTok Ban
Substack is doubling down on video with new mobile video publishing and monetization tools -- as TikTok's future in the U.S. remains uncertain.
Meta Sues Photographer for Illegally Selling Instagram Handles for $50k
Meta has filed a lawsuit against a photographer, accusing him of selling Instagram handles -- marking the first time the company has taken this type of legal action in the U.S.
Sigma’s New $6,000 300-600mm f/4 Lens Is Somehow a Bargain
It's bizarre to think that a $6,000 lens is a bargain, but that's precisely what Sigma's brand-new 300-600mm f/4 DG OS Sports lens is, thanks to the landscape in which it exists. Telephoto primes with an f/4 aperture can be extremely expensive, way more than $6,000, and Sigma's new lens zooms. It's a highly appealing lens, and Sigma targets an absurdly aggressive price point.
Secretive Space Plane Beams Back Photo Taken High Above Earth
The United States Space Force has released a rare photo taken by X-37B, a secretive space plane that is hosting payloads in highly elliptical orbit.
Meta Discussed Using Copyrighted Content for AI Training Purposes, Lawsuit Reveals
Court documents have revealed that employees at Meta have been discussing using copyrighted material obtained through legally dubious means to train its AI models.
Photographer Takes 897 Headshots in One Hour and Sets New Record
A photographer broke the record for the most headshots taken in one hour -- capturing almost 900 portraits in sixty minutes.
Tourist Dies While Leaning Out of Train to Take Selfie
A 53-year-old tourist died after leaning out of a train to take a selfie and hitting a rock.
The Sigma BF Is Weird and I Love That About It
Today Sigma announced the BF, the company's latest camera that makes a series of wild, unexpected design choices. Sigma calls it "radically simple" and for the first time in a while, a company's marketing language isn't overselling the product.
Shark Swallows Camera Then Films Divers From Inside Mouth
While diving off the coast of Freeport in The Bahamas, Andrea Ramos Nascimento captured what it looks like to be eaten by a shark when one almost swallowed his camera.
Thypoch Simera 75mm f/1.4 Is a Shockingly Small Mid-Telephoto Prime
Thypoch announced its fourth fast Simera prime lens for full-frame cameras, the Thypoch Simera 75mm f/1.4 ASPH. The longest lens in the Simera series, the new medium-telephoto lens for M-mount cameras is easily adapted to APS-C and full-frame mirrorless cameras.
The Sigma BF Stands for ‘Beautiful Foolishness’
Speaking to PetaPixel after the launch of a new camera and two new lenses, Sigma's CEO Kazuto Yamaki shared the origins of the new camera's name: "beautiful foolishness."
The Sigma BF is a ‘Radically Simple’ 24.6MP Full Frame Compact Camera
Sigma announced the BF, a compact 24.6-megapixel full-frame interchangeable lens camera designed to "evoke the essence of photography" through a "radically simple" design featuring just three buttons, a dial, and a shutter release.
Sigma Supports APS-C with a 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 All-In-One Lens
Sigma announced the 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary lens for L-Mount, Sony E-mount, Fujifilm X Mount, and Canon RF Mount. It's the company's first all-in-one lens in years and promises "uncompromising optical quality" despite its massive focal range.
Sigma’s 300-600mm f/4 DG OS Sports Lens Promises Prime Performance but Zoom Versatility
Sigma announced the 300-600mm f/4 DG OS Sports lens for L-mount and Sony E-mount. It is a high-end, professionally-oriented ultra telephoto zoom lens that promises the optical performance and brightness of a prime but the versatility of a wide zoom range.
Sigma Doubles Down On its Rich Japanese Heritage With New Branding and Art Project Initiative
Alongside a pair of new lenses and the "radically simple" BF camera, the 63-year-old Sigma Corporation unveiled a new visual identity and art projects initiative.
Researchers Uncover the Secret Glowing World of Biofluorescent Birds-of-Paradise
A team of researchers investigating biofluorescence in birds-of-paradise species uncovered fascinating insights into avian vision, fluorescent feathers, and biological evolution and captured some fantastic glowing photos in the process.
Lunar Lander Snaps Beautiful Photo of the Moon’s Surface
A spacecraft set to attempt a Moon landing next week has entered lunar orbit and captured a beautiful view of Earth's natural satellite.
AP Sues White House Over Its Ban, Citing Violations of Two Constitutional Amendments
The Associated Press (AP) filed a lawsuit against Taylor Budowich (White House Deputy Chief of Staff), Karoline Leavitt (White House Press Secretary), and Susan Whiles (White House Chief of Staff), claiming that banning its presence at White House events is a violation of two US Constitutional Amendments.
More Than 40 Journalist-Supported Groups Condemn ‘Government Attacks on Press Freedom’
The National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) along with more than 40 other journalist-supported organizations released a joint statement that condemns how the White House has chosen to "penalize independent reporting on the government and its activities."
Webb Captures Cosmic Fireworks in Unprecedented Timelapse of a Supermassive Black Hole
Astrophysicists using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) captured the longest and most detailed look ever of Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way galaxy.
Range Camera App Promises Natural-Looking iPhone Photos Without Fuss
Photographer and app developer Drew Mylrea released Range Camera, a new iPhone camera app that promises more natural-looking photos and streamlined RAW image editing.
Apple Is Making Vision Pro Easier (and Better) to Share
Apple announced VisionOS 2.4 which is designed to make it easier to find content to enjoy on a Vision Pro, adds support for Apple Intelligence, and makes it easier to share the headset with guests.
Stephen Wilkes’s ‘Day to Night’ Photos Are Now Available as a Jigsaw
Stephen Wilkes is best known for his large-scale, highly detailed images that capture the passage of time from day to night in a single frame and now they are available in jigsaw format.
We Think We Know What the New Viltrox Air Lens Will Be
Viltrox just posted a teaser to its Instagram that another lens will be joining the Air Series APS-C lens family on February 28.