Meta Fires 20 Employees for Leaking Private Meetings
A Meta official has revealed the company has fired 20 employees for leaking confidential information.
Signed Copy of Iconic Einstein ‘Tongue’ Portrait Sells for Record-Setting $338,630
One of the only nine signed prints of Albert Einstein's iconic "Tongue" portraits recently sold at auction for $338,630.
Angelbird’s New SSD Has a Recessed Port and Write-Protect Switch
Angelbird announced a pair of updated portable SSDs in 2TB and 4TB capacities. The compact, rugged drives are designed for professional creators and include a physical write-protect switch on the new SSDs, ensuring users don't accidentally overwrite or delete precious files.
Viltrox Unveils Four New Prime Lenses and a Clever Charging Case
This year's CP+ in Yokohama, Tokyo, is the gift that keeps on giving. Viltrox provided attendees with a look at four brand new lenses and a new battery charging case.
Robotic Squirrel Camera Catches Squirrels Stealing Acorns From Each Other
The BBC has released another clip from the endearing Spy in the Wild series which features cameras disguised as animatronic animals.
Instagram May Launch Reels as a Standalone App
Meta-owned Instagram is reportedly toying with the idea of releasing a standalone application for its short-form video feature, Reels.
Photographer Captures Abandoned Attractions on America’s Roadsides
Dotted around the interstates that crisscross the United States are abandoned roadside attractions once erected to amuse wary travelers.
This Wearable Camera ‘Sees’ For Blind People
A start-up has developed a matchbox-sized wearable camera that "sees" for visually-impaired people.
TTArtisan’s Debut Camera Is a Retro Folding Instax Instant Camera
TTArtisan unveiled a surprising retro folding instant film camera, the 203T, at CP+ this week.
Nikon’s New Z6 III Firmware Appears to Fix N-Log Flickering Issues
Nikon released firmware updates for its Z6 III and Z8 cameras this week, adding an assortment of new video-centric features and improvements. One of the changes added to the Z6 III in firmware version 1.10 is "Reduced noise in dark areas of N-Log videos." While just a single line in the firmware notes, this is a huge deal.
Scientists Use Remote Cameras to Capture Polar Bear Cubs Emerging From Dens
Scientists used remote cameras over 10 years to capture unprecedented footage of polar bear cubs emerging from dens for the first time.
Lomo’s Daylight Developing Tank Lets You Develop 35mm Film Anywhere
Lomography debuted a new compact, hassle-free development tank for 35mm film at CP+ in Yokohama, Japan. The Lomo Daylight Developing Tank 35mm enables analog photographers to develop their film anytime, anywhere, no darkroom or changing bag required.
Zeiss Otus ML 50mm f/1.4 First Impressions: Still Legendary?
I distinctly remember when the Zeiss Otus 55mm f/1.4 lens first entered the market. It was a lens designed to project a larger circle of light onto the sensor and therefore it was huge. As bulky as it was, this oversized design enhanced the overall sharpness of the lens, especially toward the corners, and quickly cemented itself a legendary status. However, the Zeiss Otus lenses were designed for DSLR cameras and it has been six years since the 100mm Otus was released. A lot can happen in six years and the other manufacturers have had plenty of time to catch up in terms of optical performance.
Selfies Lead to Arrest of Men Who Allegedly Robbed Pro Athletes’ Homes
Selfies led to the arrest of criminals allegedly responsible for a string of high-profile burglaries targeting celebrity athletes’ homes last year.
Leica’s Smaller ZM 12 Watch Is Elegant and Expensive
While best known for its legendary cameras and lenses, Leica is back with another elegant and expensive timepiece. The Leica ZM 12 features a 39mm case, a dual-layered dial, new materials options, and interchangeable straps.
Meta Apologizes for Recommending Violent Content to Instagram Users
Meta has apologized after violent videos showing people being killed or badly injured were recommended to Instagram users yesterday (Wednesday).
‘Extreme Sprocket Hole Photography’ Uses Four Film Rolls to Create One Picture
An experimental photographer customized a 100-year-old 360-degree camera so it can shoot four rolls of film at the same time to create one cohesive picture.
DJI’s New ‘Drone in a Box’ Supports 24/7 Drone Operations
The new DJI Dock 3 is DJI's first "Drone in a Box" solution that supports vehicle mounting, providing users with new ways to achieve 24/7 remote operation in a broader range of environments.
DxO PureRAW 5 Features Local Adjustments and Faster Denoising
DxO will release DxO PureRAW 5 in April, promising a big jump from previous versions courtesy of a more refined interface, local adjustments, and AI-powered denoising via DxO's DeepPrime 3 technology.
Videographer ‘Mysteriously’ Died at Event He was Hired to Film
A videographer died at an event he was hired to film and now his family is offering a $10,000 reward for answers about his death.
Software Company DxO’s Shocking New Product Is a Weather-Fighting Cape for Photographers
DxO, a company known for its photo editing software and lens correction profiles, has announced a new Photo Storm Cape designed for photographers who need to protect their gear during bad weather conditions.
This Photographer Captured All 2,549 Basketball Courts In Hong Kong
Photographer Austin Bell photographed every outdoor basketball court in Hong Kong in an eye-catching new series titled "SHOOTING HOOPS."
Sirui Launches Three New Full-Frame Vision Prime 1 T1.4 Cine Lenses
Sirui has announced its new Vision Prime 1 series of T1.4 Full Frame Cine Lenses that offers 8K production quality optics with user-changeable mounts that can adapt the lenses from Sony E-mount to Canon RF, Nikon Z, and L-mounts to save consumers money.
A Simple Explanation of Why Aperture Affects Depth of Field
Film photographer and educator Tim Klein's recent YouTube video explains the tricky concept of exactly why aperture affects your depth of field in a very digestible way.
Sigma’s CEO Talks BF, Foveon, and More | The PetaPixel Podcast
This week on the PetaPixel Podcast, Sigma's CEO Kazuto Yamaki sits down with Chris Niccolls to talk about the newly-announced lenses, the Sigma BF camera, and -- of course -- the state of the full-frame Foveon sensor.
A Closer Look at the Zeiss Otus ML 50mm f/1.4 and 85mm f/1.4 Lenses and Their Unique Promises
Zeiss unveiled its heavily teased Otus lenses for full-frame mirrorless cameras, revealing not only the expected Otus ML 50mm f/1.4 but a longer Otus ML 85mm f/1.4. Let's look closer at the two new premium manual focus primes for E, RF, and Z-mount cameras.
Kim Kardashian Sued for Posting Photo of Wrong Man on Instagram
Kim Kardashian has been sued for posting a photo of the wrong man in an appeal to her 370 million Instagram followers last year.
Photographer Captures All Seven Planets Visible in the Night Sky
Yesterday, PetaPixel reported on a rare planetary parade that won't appear again for years and one photographer has already captured all seven worlds in a single image.
Alibaba Makes AI Video Generator Wan 2.1 Free to Use
Alibaba, the Chinese tech giant known for its e-commerce operations, is giving people free access to its generative AI model capable of creating realistic videos and images from text and image prompts.
Mobile Video Editor LumaFusion 5.2 Delivers New Features for Creators
LumaTouch announced that their mobile post-processing app, LumaFusion, will receive a big update with new Version 5.2.