To take a photograph is to encapsulate a singular moment in time and space in the form of an image. In order to do that, no matter what kind of equipment we are using, we need a sort of tool to divide the past and future from the singular present, the precise moment that we wish to capture – no matter how long or how fleeting it might be.
Leica Camera announced that its 2023/2024 fiscal year saw it achieve the highest revenue in the entire history of the company. It saw 14% growth to 554 million euros over last year's already spectacular 485 million euros.
When Nikon launched is mirrorless Z-series cameras, the company-approved way to write the camera names was Nikon Z 7 and Nikon Z 6 -- with a space. PetaPixel, and most of the industry, ignored this but as of the Z6 III, Nikon's official style also finally changed.
The Leica M6 is one of the company's most popular cameras. Built from 1984 to 1998, it proved to be so desirable that two years ago, Leica reintroduced a modestly revised version at a time that no other marque is building new, professional 35mm film cameras.
Sony has a new flagship camera, the Alpha 1 Mark II. However, while the a1 II brings a lot of improvements, it is not a wholesale revolution compared to its predecessor, which was admittedly way ahead of its time when it launched in early 2021. So, what's new with the a1 II? How is it better?
Since its release alongside the EOS R camera in 2018, Canon's RF 28-70mm f/2 L USM has earned a sterling reputation for being a unique constant f/2 standard zoom lens. It is no longer one-of-a-kind thanks to Sony's new FE 28-70mm f/2 G Master lens, Sony's 77th E-mount lens and 56th full-frame optic.
I’m an outlier in the photo world, especially regarding glass. I dislike the 35mm focal length, and as much as I love a good 24mm lens, a 28mm lens is even better. Maybe this is why I immediately gravitated to the quirky Canon RF 28-70mm f/2 zoom when it first came out. Despite its massive form factor, this bulbous gem of a lens quickly became a favorite of mine.
The Sony a1 series has been in a slightly awkward position since the a7R V and a9 III landed, each sporting a new dedicated artificial intelligence processor and improved autofocus features. The a9 III especially brought a lot to the table, including an excellent new design and user experience. Finally, Sony's flagship camera has these new features, bringing much-needed modernization.
The original Sony a1 is one of the most capable, advanced, and expensive flagship cameras ever. When it first came out, it wowed potential buyers with a fast-scanning 50-megapixel sensor without major rolling shutter issues while offering fast burst rates. It has been almost four years since then, and now we have a version II from Sony in our hands. Does the apple fall far enough from the tree to make it worth the $6,500 cost?
Sigma announced that four of its f/1.4 prime lenses for APS-C cameras -- the 16mm f/1.4, 23mm f1.4, 30mm f/1.4, and 56mm f/1.4 -- will all be available to purchase for Canon RF Mount between December 2024 and January 2025.
With the newly-announced Panchro 65/i series, Cooke Optics embraces the future of large-format cinematography while staying rooted in its storied past.
DxOMark’s test results for the Sony a9 III are in, and they tell a story of innovation tempered by compromise.
In the dim glow of his workshop, Markus Hofstätter cradled a relic from the past—a 113-year-old 3D camera.
My first experience with the Canon EOS R1 was in the sweltering heat of Phoenix, Arizona with a pre-production unit. There is of course, only so much that you can test with a pre-production unit under predefined conditions.
Light Lens Lab (LLL) has released a re-creation of Leica’s first generation 28mm f2.8 Elmarit lens introduced in 1965. The Leica lens has become a collector's item known as the 28mm 9 Element. It contains nine spherical surfaced lenses in six groups and the fast f2.8 aperture was a significant improvement from the Summaron f5.6 lens that preceded it. If you can find an original Leica 28mm 9 Element (V1) lens on eBay, prices range from $8,000 to more than $15,000.
Wotancraft's new Armor Module series makes it easier for users to customize the company's Pilot Series carrying solutions to fit their specific needs.
AstrHori’s AF 27mm f/2.8 lens enters the autofocus market with quiet confidence, promising an affordable and portable option for creators on-the-go.
As a research physicist from MIT, Stuart Sevier learned a lot about reality, technology, and perhaps most importantly, the perception of reality. He veered off his hardcore academic track to pursue the concept of reality from a more engineering-based perspective, ultimately founding Atom Images and working with a talented team to build the Atom H1, a tool built for photographers to capture trusted, authentic images in a world where the line between real and fake is becoming blurrier by the day.
Earlier this year, my father passed away and left me with his beloved Nikon F and Photomic FTn. After getting it repaired, I found myself in love with the analog process again and have been revisiting cameras I had long since dismissed. Suddenly, I was confronted with Nikon cameras I had never seen or -- in some cases -- never heard of before.
The Mambapod is a mini tripod with an adaptable, mount-anywhere clamp and hook system designed to excite city street photographers and creators on the move.
Japanese storage manufacturer Nextorage announced a new portable SSD that is a cut above the pocket-sized option it announced last year. Designed for more professional use, the NX-PS1PRO promises best-in-class transfer speeds.
OWC upgraded its CFexpress Type A offerings today with a new 240GB Pro card. Using the latest CFexpress 4.0 standard, OWC now offers three capacity options that are all VPG 200 rated and promise blazing fast peak performance.
V-flats may not be the most glamorous part of a photographer's kit, but they are the unsung workhorse for many shooters. V-Flat World, as its name suggests, has earned a strong reputation in the industry for its lighting modifiers and accessories, announced V-Flat 2.0, an all-new V-flat that promises to perform better, last longer, and be easier to use.
It wasn't too long ago that a terabyte of storage was considered more than enough but as new technology requires more and more data, storage requirements have ramped up. HighPoint Technologies announced the world's first near-half petabyte RAID array and while small, it's expensive.
Kino has just dropped its biggest update yet. Dubbed “Casablanca,” parent company Lux (which also develops Halide) has hopes it can redefine mobile videography.
In an age of precision, Zeiss aims to meld unique character with versatility with its new Supreme Zoom Radiance lenses crafted to capture the soul of cinema.
The Rigid.Pro Cinerig Base turns a mirrorless camera into a box-style cinema camera.
Winter weather draws out a unique beauty in the world. Snow transforms familiar landscapes into ethereal scenes.
As Apple turns the page to Thunderbolt 5 technology with its latest MacBook Pro and Mac mini computers, popular peripheral and storage company OWC is fully invested in the fastest Thunderbolt spec.
Laowa’s new pancake-style 15mm f/5 lens for full-frame cameras is remarkably tiny and ultra-portable.
