Superbowl LIX Broadcast Honors ‘Greatest Handheld Cameraman’ As He Films Final Game
Fox Sports' Super Bowl LIX broadcast honored the "greatest handheld cameraman" as he filmed the final game of his career before retiring.
This Compact Camera Can Identify Objects at Speed of Light
A pair of scientists have developed a compact camera that can identify objects at the speed of light.
Astronaut Don Pettit Recreates Famous ‘Lightning Bugs’ Photo From Space
Astronaut and photographer Don Pettit has recreated his famous Lightning Bugs photo from 2012 during his most recent mission to space.
Leica Hits the Slopes With Striking Black and Blue Sofort 2 ‘Burton Edition’
Unlikely collaborators Leica Camera AG and Burton Snowboards teamed up for a striking blue and black Leica Sofort 2 Burton Edition instant camera.
Elon Musk Makes $97.4 Billion Bid to Buy OpenAI
Elon Musk has made a $97.4 billion bid to buy the nonprofit that controls OpenAI, in a move that could shake up the AI industry.
Photographers Raise Funds for Nick Ut’s Lawsuit Against ‘The Stringer’ Documentary
A GoFundMe page has been set up to fund Nick Ut's legal fees as he plans a defamation lawsuit against the makers of The Stringer documentary which asserts he did not take the famous Napalm Girl photograph during the Vietnam War.
600-Megapixel Euclid Telescope Captures ‘Einstein Ring’ Encircling Nearby Galaxy
The Euclid space telescope discovered something incredible in the Milky Way's cosmic neighborhood, a spectacular Einstein ring.
A Photographer’s Unique Path to Becoming a Boot Maker to the Stars
Photographer Marty Snortum was so enamored by the artistry of colorful boots that he started a company in El Paso, Texas that makes custom boots for an international clientele.
BenQ SW242Q Review: A Great Photo Editing Display in a Tiny Package
If you are anything like me, choosing a monitor smaller than 27 inches would be a hard decision to make when it comes to photo editing or video production. So it was pretty surprising that even with its smaller footprint and arguably "odd" 16:10 aspect ratio (2,560 by 1,600 pixels at max resolution), the $479 BenQ SW242Q 24 inch IPS display stands out as a very attractive option for retouchers and editors.
The vivo X200 Pro Shines in Stunning Travel Film ‘The Colours of China’
"The Colours of China" by travel filmmaker Denis Barbas showcases the vivo X200 Pro’s capabilities as a professional tool for filmmakers and travel photographers.
Tokina’s Vista-C Cine Primes Combine Vintage Optics and Modern Design
Tokina announced nine new cinema prime lenses, ranging from wide-angle to medium telephoto focal lengths. With redesigned optics and new coatings, this line promises a modern take on vintage cinematography aesthetics.
Suitcase-Sized Satellite Captures High-Res Images of Earth
ArkEdge Space, a Japanese startup, says it has captured what might be the highest quality images of Earth taken by a CubeSat, a small satellite.
Film Examines Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins’ Death on ‘Rust’ Set
A new Hulu documentary examines the day that cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was fatally shot on set of Alex Baldwin's movie Rust
Infrared Photography Reveals Hidden Woman Behind Early Picasso Painting
Spanish painter Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) may be one of the most famous and influential artists of the 20th century but during his early years, he struggled through poverty. This led to him frequently reusing canvases and painting new work over old.
SanDisk’s New ‘Creator Series’ Storage Products Are Upcharged Sickly Blue Reskins
SanDisk's newly-announced series of creator-focused, entry-level storage devices that were announced at CES now have pricing. These products come in a sickly blue gradient and are more expensive than the same performing cards and SSDs the company has been making for years.
How AP Photographers Captured the Iconic Moments of Super Bowl LIX
The Philadelphia Eagles dominated the Kansas City Chiefs at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, winning Super Bowl LIX and lifting the Vince Lombardi trophy. The Associated Press (AP) was on hand in full force with its Sony cameras and lenses to document everything, and PetaPixel chatted with the AP to learn more about how it photographs the biggest sporting event of the year.
Photographer Sues Over Canvas Prints Inspired by His Iconic Portrait of Notorious B.I.G
A photographer has filed a lawsuit against major retailers which allegedly sold canvas art prints that were inspired by his iconic "King of New York" portrait of rapper Notorious B.I.G.
TikTok Now Lets US Android Users Download App on its Website
TikTok now allows U.S. Android users to download and connect to the video app through package kits on its website -- as the platform remains unavailable on app stores.
Meta Set to Lay Off Thousands of Workers Today
Meta is expected to lay off hundreds, if not thousands of workers in the U.S. this morning while also pushing to hire more machine learning engineers.
Instagram Alternative Flashes is Now Running in Beta
A new photo-sharing app closely linked to Bluesky has been launched in beta with thousands of users signing up immediately.
Elon Musk Says He’s Not Interested in Buying TikTok
Elon Musk says he has not put in a bid for TikTok, the popular social media platform that is facing a divest-or-ban law because of national security concerns in the United States.
UK Orders Apple to Let It Spy on All Encrypted iCloud Data Worldwide
United Kingdom security officials have reportedly made a secret order to Apple requiring the company to create backdoor access so government officials can access all content Apple users uploaded to iCloud, including users outside the UK.
Picture of Battling Beetles Wins Close-Up Photographer of the Year
The winners of Close-Up Photographer of the Year have been announced with an image of two stag beetles battling for dominance on an oak tree taking home the £2,500 ($3,100) cash prize and title of Close-Up Photographer of the Year 2024.
Photogrammetry Allegedly Shows LA Eaton Fire Caused by Edison Power
An attorney used a combination of photogrammetry and multiple pieces of video evidence to allege that the devastating Eaton Fire in Los Angeles last month was caused due to the fault of Edison, the local power company.
Senate Committee Advances Controversial Bill to Keep Kids Off Social Media
American legislators have floated yet another law to ban children from accessing social media. This week, the Senate Commerce Committee approved legislation prohibiting children under 13 from social media.
Lucky Film’s Comeback is Causing In-Fighting Among Distributors
Chinese manufacturer Lucky Film appears poised to release a new, original C-41 color negative film stock later this year, and distributors in North America are already revving the hype machine, seemingly unable to contain their excitement at the prospect of a new product from Lucky.
Dbrand Says Its Vision Pro Protector is the ‘Ugliest Thing We’ve Ever Made’
Dbrand announced a new Apple Vision Pro protective skin called Aperture which it admits is probably "the ugliest thing" it has ever made.
I Shot 20-Year-Expired Kodak Ultra Film and You Should Too
Meeting my friend in the corner of a traditional English pub, he slides the goods over to me on top of the table. "Here you go mate, I don't know if it will work. But good luck."
DJI Says Getting Rid of No-Fly Zones Will Aid Emergency Services
DJI has shed more light on its decision to get rid of "No-Fly Zones" saying it believes removing geofencing is vital for emergency services who rely on drones for their work.
Cameraman Spotted in Iconic ‘Titanic’ Scene
Fans have spotted a cameraman accidentally appearing in one of the most famous scenes in James Cameron's classic movie Titanic.