Lighting company Amaran today launched the Amaran Go, a compact, MagSafe-compatible two-way mini LED for smartphones. The mobile lighting solution aims to reduce the barrier to entry for aspiring content creators.
A San Francisco startup has plastered the city with controversial billboards urging companies to replace people with "AI employees."
The holiday season is here, and Canon is making it easier than ever to give the gift of photography with deals on cameras and lenses through their online store. Whether you’re shopping for a budding photographer, upgrading your gear, or treating yourself, Canon's holiday promotions offer something for everyone.
Many smartphones released in China and other overseas countries never make it to the United States. PetaPixel tries to cover the most interesting of these devices because there are many international readers. Oppo is one of the most interesting smartphone companies with no official presence in the United States, and its latest flagship phone, the Oppo Find X8 Pro, is a Hasselblad-powered doozy of a phone.
Julian Lennon, the son of former Beatle John, is best known for his music career that began in the 1980s, but he is also an accomplished photographer reflected in a new retrospective Life's Fragile Moments.
American TikTokers are asking users to follow them on other social media apps -- as TikTok's threatened U.S. ban next month seems even more likely after a federal appeals court's ruling last week upheld the law.
Canon joined the growing number of camera manufacturers making custom cropping guides available to high-volume photographers, such as school portrait photographers. Like others, Canon is charging an upgrade fee for using custom gridlines. However, Canon is the first to require a camera to be sent to a service center for the upgrade.
Despite the police's use of facial recognition technology, AI, and drones, it was a photograph that helped police catch the man suspected of killing the UnitedHealthcare CEO.
A Shutterstock director has exclusively told PetaPixel that photographers have a "vital role" to play in the future of AI technology.
Rode unveiled the next-generation Wireless Go (Gen 3), the latest iteration of what Rode calls "the world's most popular wireless microphone."
A brand-new Hubble image delivers an incredible view of a quasar, enabling the space telescope to "peer closer than ever into the throat of an energetic monster black hole." The new views, described as "weird," show what could be a group of galaxies falling into a black hole.
After announcing its new text-to-video AI generator, Sora, back in February, OpenAI has finally released it to the world.
Earlier this year, students enrolled The University of Texas at Austin's School of Journalism and Media (in the Moody College of Communication) were encouraged to apply for a six-month mentorship with a Canon Explorer of Light. Leila Saidane's won that competition and recently completed her mentorship with photographer Natalie Keyssar.
Engineer, builder, and YouTube creator Shane Wighton, known for the YouTube channel Stuff Made Here, has tackled a lot of fascinating engineering questions over the years. The latest is one of the craziest yet. Can a camera see around objects?
Apple is being sued for dropping its plan to scan iCloud photos for child sexual abuse material (CSAM) after the company cited security and privacy concerns.
A photographer has sued a couple for defamation over their claims that he made lewd comments to their daughter during a "10-second" shoot at a street fair.
On Friday, Microsoft confirmed it had discontinued the Surface Studio 2+, the company's all-in-one desktop computer. This computer failed not because it wasn't a good idea -- it was a brilliant idea on paper -- but because it was so poorly executed on all fronts.
Sigma's refreshingly candid CEO, Kazuto Yamaki, sat down with Sigma UK's Tim Berry for a nearly half-hour-long interview concerning a diverse range of topics, including Yamaki's favorite photographers, why Sigma remains a "Made in Japan" brand, and an upcoming lens.
Annie Leibovitz has revealed her new portraits of Queen Letizia and King Felipe of Spain that are done in the photographer's iconic, dramatic style making excellent use of color and light.
Mariah Carey has dismissed claims that she used generative AI to make her Spotify Wrapped video, following accusations from social media users.
A gymnastics photographer has been jailed for distributing child pornography and secretly taking over 50,000 images of children's feet at the sports events he worked at.
Google has introduced a new type of AI-powered weather app capable of predicting the weather earlier than traditional models, which could be handy for photographers.
A photographer perfectly recreated a location from the Star Wars universe by using a playset and some clever lighting.
Accurate and efficient background removal is vital for professionals in photography, design, and e-commerce, as cluttered backgrounds can detract from the subject. Whether it’s for advertising, e-commerce listings, or social media content, seamless matting is crucial for adapting images to various platforms while preserving quality.
Hasselblad is a name that screams premium optics at a premium price. However, Hasselblad recently developed a line of more compact and somewhat more affordable lenses categorized under the “P” for portable moniker.
In September, Rode announced the $250,000 Creator of the Year Awards. The competition awarded creators across 22 categories, including one overall winner, Gawx Art, taking home $20,000 in cash and $30,000 worth of prizes. Rode has announced winners, including a familiar face and friend of PetaPixel, Becca Farsace.
For several decades, there were two big names -- both of which happened to be German -- in the 35mm camera world that stood like skyscrapers among all companies. You’ve undoubtedly heard of both of them: Carl Zeiss and Leitz Camera, more commonly known as Zeiss and Leica.
For years, my wife and I have been aimlessly stuck in a first-world conundrum. We enjoy traveling, and like most folks, we enjoy capturing photos and videos of our trips as keepsakes that remind us of the tremendous experiences we have been fortunate to have. But whenever we have considered buying a dedicated camera for our travels, we just haven’t been able to pull the trigger.
Despite being ahead of its time, the Pentax K-1 (and its Mark II upgrade) was a camera system that promised so much yet appears to have run out of road. Born seemingly from an R&D department whose chains had been freed, the engineers went wild, strayed off-script, and produced a camera full of innovation. Fast forward to 2024, and a lack of lens support paired with no upgraded models in over six years leaves Pentax owners in an unwanted state of limbo where even the most loyal customers are now compelled to look elsewhere.
Lexar announced two new portable SSDs today, each with a maximum 2TB capacity and the promise of high-speed transfer speeds via USB 3.2 Gen 2. Both are also under $200, making them a compelling option for the traveling photographer or as an on-site backup option.