FAA Bans Drones in Parts of New Jersey and New York
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a month-long ban on flying drones in parts of New Jersey and New York state following the spate of mysterious drone sightings in recent weeks.
Sandisk Tries to Distance Itself from its Troubled Past With ‘Bold’ New Logo
After a series of lousy hardware faults, SanDisk's name turned to mud. More than a year later, the company hopes to make people forget with a fresh new logo.
Laowa’s Nanomorph LF 1.5x Anamorphic Lenses Are Built for Pros but Priced for Everyone
Venus Optics launched its Nanomorph LF 1.5x Anamorphic Series lenses, debuting a four-lens lineup of professional-grade anamorphic lenses for full-frame and large-format cameras. The new lenses are designed for high-end and high-budget projects, including theatrical releases.
I’m Done With Camera Brands Charging for Extra Features
Buying a camera is like entering into an agreement with the brand. You’re handing over your hard-earned cash, and they are giving you the best product they can, or at least that’s how it used to be.
Legendary Fashion Photographer Gian Paolo Barbieri Dies at 89
Gian Paolo Barbieri, who was considered one of Italy's greatest fashion photographers, has died at the age of 89.
Winxvideo AI: Enhance, Upscale, Denoise & Stabilize Video and Images
Let's face it, we've all experienced the frustration of dealing with subpar video and photo quality. Whether it's a grainy wedding video from low-light conditions, shaky action shots, low-resolution old videos, or choppy vintage films or animations due to low frame rates, these common issues can significantly impact the overall quality of your media.
Walmart Employees Now Wearing Body Cameras to Keep Them Safe
Some Walmart employees are now wearing body cameras in U.S. stores as part of a scheme to help deter conflict and theft.
Instagram’s New Tool Lets You Recap 2024 in Photos
Instagram is rolling out an end-of-year recap tool that will let users celebrate 2024 with a collage of their favorite photos.
OM System in 2024: Not the Year OM System Needed
We're big believers not only in Micro Four Thirds as a platform but OM System as a company. But 2024 was, to put it mildly, a challenging year for OM System.
The Best Micro Four Thirds Lenses for Every Situation
Jordan and I regularly give our two cents about the lenses we enjoy the most from each of the major manufacturers. Taking each brand in turn, we list our favorite wide-angle, normal zooms, normal primes, portrait, and telephoto lenses. However, we have never tackled the Micro Four Thirds system, which is unique because it has two major OEM manufacturers that can share lenses. This gives us roughly twice as many optics to sift through, but we managed to narrow it down.
NASA Embraces Holiday Spirit With Images of Stellar Wreath and Cosmic Christmas Tree
Scientists frequently combine data from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST/Webb) and Chandra X-ray Observatory (Chandra) to get a complete picture of cosmic objects and learn more about the Universe's history. However, this week, the collaboration has a special festive twist as NASA shared new images of a cosmic "wreath" and "Christmas tree" in deep space.
Please Stop Dying Taking Selfies
In the last year, I have written dozens of stories for PetaPixel about various incidents where people have died (or almost died) while taking a selfie, photo, or video. It may sound like a lot, but it is only a handful of the fatalities that I could have reported on.
Majority of Smartphone Users are Unimpressed With AI Features, Study Finds
Smartphone users are not impressed with the latest artificial intelligence features on their devices with 73 percent of Apple users and 87 percent of Samsung users unsatisfied, according to a new study.
Photographers Sue Over National Park Filming Permits, Claiming First Amendment Violations
Two photographers have sued the National Park Service (NPS) claiming that its photography permit requirements violate First Amendment rights.
Getty Images Wants $1.7 Billion From its Lawsuit With Stability AI
Getty Images is seeking up to $1.7 billion in damages from Stability AI, according to the AI image generator company's latest accounts.
DJI Stays Legal: US Congress Finalizes Defense Act Without Drone Ban
DJI earned a key win today in an increasingly complicated legal landscape for Chinese companies operating within the United States. The Countering CCP Drones Act was not included in the FY25 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that passed in the United States Congress this week, meaning that DJI is not banned from operating or selling products in the United States.
Analog Photography in 2024: Film’s Best Year in Decades
Film has long been considered a dying art since the rise of digital photography, with what seemed like nothing but bad news for many years. 2024, though, saw a welcomed resurgence of this analog medium. It has been a busy and fantastic year for analog photography.
Adobe Still Doesn’t Offer a Reasonable Solution for Hybrid Creators
This week, Adobe said that it would be making changes to its Photography plan pricing and eliminating the most affordable option entirely. Beyond that, as more camera and lens companies are pushing to support the "hybrid" creator (for good reason), Adobe continues to ignore them.
The Annual Airing of Grievances | The PetaPixel Podcast Season 3 Finale
This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, the team says goodbye to 2024 with the most important of holiday traditions: the airing of grievances.
Adobe Is Ditching Its Cheapest Photography Plan for New Customers: Now What?
The Adobe Photography and Lightroom plan price increases arriving next month muddy the already somewhat confusing waters with Adobe subscription options. It is worth taking a beat and breaking down all the possible choices a photographer has if they want to use Lightroom or Photoshop after the January 15, 2025 changes.
US Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Controversial TikTok Sale-or-Ban Law
The United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) agreed to hear oral arguments concerning whether a bill forcing a TikTok sale violates the First Amendment.
Viltrox’s AF 35mm f/1.7 Air is a Compact Prime for Nikon, Sony, and Fuji APS-C Cameras
Viltrox announced a new 35mm f/1.7 autofocus lens for Nikon Z, Sony E, and Fujifilm X-mount APS-C cameras that promises high quality in a compact and lightweight body.
Feisty Parakeet Bites Lizard in Winning Image of SINWP Bird Photographer of the Year
A parakeet attacking a lizard has claimed first place at the Society of the International Nature and Wildlife Photographers Bird Photographer of the Year 2024.
In Defense of Action Cameras: Photographers Shouldn’t Overlook Their Capabilities
Think "action camera," and visions of snowboarders recording their high-adrenaline run down a slope spring to mind, and with good reason. Action cameras have unlocked new creative options for those wanting to capture their active pursuits on film. The results can be jaw-dropping, thanks to 4K or even 5.7K resolution options, enhanced slow motion, and mind-blowing stability. In short, an action camera can capture footage that looks like it was shot by a film crew rather than a tiny camera mounted to your ski helmet.
Astronaut Captures Timelapse of SpaceX Dragon Capsule Undocking From the ISS
It looks like computer-generated imagery, but this spectacular video taken in space shows the departure of a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft as seen by astronaut Don Pettit.
Police Criticized for Mowing Down Mountain Lion and Then Posing for Photo
A police department has come under fire for posting a photo of a smiling cop posing with a mountain lion that he had just hit and killed with his car.
Sigma in 2024: The Year Sigma Cemented Itself Among the Photographic Elite
It has been a fantastic year for Sigma. While the company did not launch any new cameras, Sigma released six superb new lenses.
Meta Adds Real Time AI Video to Its Smart Glasses
Ray-Ban's Meta smart glasses have rolled out several new upgrades, including real-time AI video capability, live language translation, and Shazam.
‘Gladiator II’ Camera Operators Had to Dress Up as Roman Soldiers
The camera operators for Gladiator II had to dress as Roman soldiers to align with director Ridley Scott's immersive filming style.
OnePlus Teases 13 Series Smartphone, Likely to Be a Great Choice for Photographers
The OnePlus 13 Series smartphones will be officially unveiled on January 7 at 10:30 AM EST (7:30 AM PST), coinciding with the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.