Photographer Mauled to Death by Polar Bears at Arctic Outpost
A photographer was mauled to death by a pair of polar bears while taking pictures of the animals at a remote Arctic radar site in northeastern Canada.
A photographer was mauled to death by a pair of polar bears while taking pictures of the animals at a remote Arctic radar site in northeastern Canada.
Tamron has a long and illustrious history of making travel-zoom lenses with massive focal ranges. These lenses provide a maximum amount of convenience, but how much of a compromise needs to be sacrificed to make this all possible? The new $900 Tamron 25-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di VXD G2 is set to make a mark on the travel-zoom industry.
The OnePlus 15 has arrived, ushering in a new era for the major Chinese smartphone company. The latest flagship phone marks the end of OnePlus' Hasselblad partnership, but instead of starting a new strategic collaboration with a different photo company, OnePlus is going it alone with a brand-new in-house mobile photography system: DetailMax Engine.
The Google app is set to receive a "new way to explore and organize images" via a brand new dedicated "Images" tab.
Aerial footage showing the aftermath of the First World War's Western Front in Flanders, Belgium, has been given new life after being remastered in HD and colorized.
While the DJI Neo 2 launched a couple of weeks ago in China, it's being officially announced today for the rest of the world. Well, most of the rest of the world, as the drone joins a long list of other DJI products that aren't officially available in the United States.
An Insta360 webcam is helping a man with ALS, a fatal degenerative condition that causes a person's muscles to atrophy, to live a better life and see his children.
Insta360 has announced a bunch of products and bundles for its Leica co-engineered Ace Pro 2 action camera, including new lenses, a grip, additional Leica color profiles, and a wild portable Pocket Printer that makes the Ace Pro 2 the world's first action camera-turned-instant camera.
The maligned Multifunction Touch Bar, commonly called the "Touch Bar," on the original Canon EOS R mirrorless camera is an excellent example of what happens when interesting, even good, ideas try to do too much. However, it's time for Canon to revisit the Touch Bar, or at least the underlying concept of expanded touch on modern mirrorless cameras. Technology is better now, lessons have been learned, and there is still room for improvement in camera ergonomics.
A flight attendant captured stunning video of an exceptionally bright meteor while "handing out sandwiches" on a flight.
Last night, photographers across the United States, as far south as Florida and Texas, were treated to auroras thanks to a severe (G4) geomagnetic storm. The fun is far from over, as experts predict that at least strong (G3) conditions will persist while severe conditions are expected.
The Siena Drone Photo Awards 2025 winners have been revealed, showcasing incredible aerial photography across a diverse range of subjects, from landscapes to wildlife and even people.
Last week, Vogue France published a short snippet from an interview where Jisoo -- an incredibly popular member of the K-pop group Blackpink -- talks about her love of the Fujifilm X-Pro3. Describing the photos it takes as "cinematic" and "atmospheric," she also touches on another angle of why she and her friends like it: how it looks.
A cute and hilarious video of two cats has stumped the internet as it can't make up its mind whether it's real or AI-generated.
Lexar has announced that its Gold and Silver tier CFexpress 4.0 type A cards -- the type Sony cameras use -- are now available in capacities up to 2 TB.
Meike has released its new, affordable 85mm f/1.8 SE II lens for full-frame cameras. The autofocus-equipped portrait prime is available now in Sony E, L-Mount, and Nikon Z mounts for just $230.
Other World Computing (OWC) has announced the StudioStack, a slim topper for the Mac Studio that adds up to 32TB of storage, three USB-A 3.2 10 GB/s ports, and three Thunderbolt 5 ports (in addition to one Thunderbolt display port).
The Flickr Foundation, an independent non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the world’s shared visual culture, has announced the beta release of a new archiving tool that is designed to preserve photos and their surrounding social context for 100 years: Data Lifeboat.
Hip-hop legend and member of the Wu-Tang Clan, Method Man, appeared on the sidelines of the New York Jets game on Sunday, camera in hand, as he made a surprise appearance as an NFL photographer.
There has been a lot of big news in the photography space in the past month, so it's perhaps not too surprising that Nikon's pair of new APS-C lenses has flown a bit under the radar. That's a shame because the Nikkor Z 16-50mm f/2.8 VR and Nikkor Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7 actually address a major complaint many have had about the Nikkor Z system: the lack of new high-end APS-C lenses.
A wedding photographer's viral TikTok post has sparked a debate on whether vendors such as herself should be fed at events.
Sean Murray, the founder of Hello Games, was once one of the most derided figures in video gaming. In 2016, he and his studio released No Man's Sky, a game that was so disappointing at launch that it was jokingly called "One Man's Lie." Nine years later, and Murray has earned that respect back by delivering the game he originally promised -- and more.
The new $459 Canon RF 45mm f/1.2 STMlens is already proving too popular ahead of its December release. Canon Japan has warned photographers that it will be unable to fulfill all current preorders at launch.
The documentary Steve Schapiro: Being Everywhere has revealed that the famous American photographer was having difficulty keeping his left eye open toward the end of his life because of how many photos he had taken.
For more than a decade, Delkin BLACK has been synonymous with rugged, professional-grade memory — trusted by photographers who shoot in the harshest environments on Earth. Since the line’s debut in 2014, over one million BLACK cards have gone into the field, empowering photographers from the Arctic tundra to the Sahara dunes — and everywhere in between.
Google is updating Photos with six more AI-powered tools, including several that are powered by Nano Banana, which is one of Googles most popular and successful generative AI models.
Arri, one of the biggest brands in all of digital cinema, launched a new tool that aims to make digital video look more analog. Arri Film Lab is an OpenFX plugin that integrates into industry-standard color grading workflows and gives filmmakers and editors creative tools to make their digital videos, regardless of what camera they used, look like they were shot on film.
SanDisk's new Extreme Fit 1TB USB-C Flash Drive is its smallest, highest-capacity USB-C flash drive to date. The Extreme Fit is so small that SanDisk calls it a "plug and stay" drive, meaning that users can keep it semi-permanently attached to their device.
Apple's newest iPhone "case," iPhone Pocket, is more like a functional fashion accessory that can carry an iPhone and other various pocketable items. It is a stretchy sock-like accessory designed to be carried or worn.
Annie Leibovitz has once again been attracting plenty of criticism this week after her photos of actor Timothée Chalamet graced the pages of Vogue magazine's December edition. But is any of it justified? PetaPixel writers have their say.
An AI-generated image sparked confusion and concern at Bellaire High School in Houston yesterday after a picture falsely showing the school on fire circulated on social media.
Light Lens Lab's latest lens, the 35mm f/1.4 Aspherical "11873" for M-Mount, is now available for preorder. The lens is a modern recreation of the legendary Leica Summilux 35mm f/1.4 double-sided aspherical lens from the late 1980s, which can sell for nearly $18,000 in good condition. Light Lens Lab's new prime lenses start at $1,399.
Rode has announced the RodeCaster Video S, a streamlined and more affordable option in its all-in-one video and audio production consoles.
A camera's native ISO range used to be a huge deal and was an integral part of how companies advertised their latest and greatest cameras. However, these days, companies sometimes don't mention ISO at all, relegating it to side, separate detailed spec sheets.
DJI is facing an outright ban in the United States if an audit mandated by the National Defense Authorization Act doesn't take place. The government has not started the audit despite the fact that it has been almost a year, and even if it does so now, that doesn't mean DJI is in the clear.
Leica Camera now offers fixed-rate financing through Bread Pay for those who purchase a camera directly through the company, either in the many Leica retail stores in the United States or through Leica Camera USA's website.
Award-winning photographers documenting immigration arrests in New York City have witnessed far-flung strife and conflict, but nothing quite like this.
Mint has announced a new Rollei 35AF filter kit that successfully addresses one of the last remaining complaints from the original run of the brand-new camera from last year.
Scientists mounted cameras on the backs of humpback whales and accidentally captured rare footage of sucker fish riding on them.
It's very strange to watch a movie in 3:2 or 4:3 aspect ratios. As photographers, those are kind of our aspect ratios, while Hollywood's have traditionally been the ultra-wide 2.39:1. But rules are made to be broken.
After a worse "summer slump" than usual, camera and lens shipments rebounded in September, offering hope that 2025 may prove to be an even better year for the photo industry than 2024 despite global economic challenges and the impact of tariffs.
The iconic photograph used for the cover of David Bowie’s record Aladdin Sane has become the most expensive album artwork ever sold at auction.
Godox announced a new compact camera flash and accompanying wireless flash trigger. The Godox iT32 iFlash and X5 TTL Wireless Flash Trigger comprise a new modular lighting system built for all major camera systems, supporting full TTL and HSS across the board. The flash itself has an interchangeable hot shoe, so photographers can mix and match camera brands in their kit without needing a new flash.
Prince William and Princess Kate Middleton have won a lawsuit over "long-lens paparazzi photographs" taken of them on a family vacation.
Tinder is testing a new AI feature called 'Chemistry', which learns information about a user by analyzing photos from their camera roll. It aims to improve how users connect on the app by offering fewer, more compatible matches.