Canon USA Now Offers Free CPS Membership to Students
Canon is launching a new, free CPS membership tier for photography and filmmaking students.
Tamron Shuts the Door on Fast Primes: ‘We Are Focused on Our Strengths With Zooms’
In September, Tamron announced the 90mm f/2.8 Macro lens, a move that looked like a return to the production of fast primes for the company that has lived exclusively in the world of zooms for the past several years. Unfortunately, its launch looks more like the exception, not the rule.
The Aurora 85mm f/1.4 is Sirui’s First Full-Frame Autofocus Lens
Sirui announced the Aurora 85mm f/1.4, a full-frame, autofocus prime lens for Sony E-mount, Nikon Z-Mount, and Fujifilm X-mount.
XP-Pen’s Artist Pro 24 Gen 2 Offers Choice Between 4K or 165Hz Refresh Rate
XP-Pen announced its flagship-level Artist Pro 24 (Gen 2) pen tablet designed for professional artists and retouchers. The refreshed tablet boasts two different versions: one offers an industry-first fast refresh rate of 165Hz while the other is a Calman verified 4K resolution version.
Korin Design Hopes a TSA Lock is Enough to Stop Thieves From Stealing Its Backpack
Korin Design's new InstaPack is advertised as a versatile and "anti-theft" backpack for the traveling photographer. That second part relies on the fact it has an integrated TSA lock, which -- given the ease of finding a TSA key -- is putting a lot of stock in a known quantity.
This 70th Anniversary Limited Leica M Edition 70 Costs $23,000
Leica is celebrating 70 years of the Leica M with the release of a limited edition film camera -- the Leica M Edition 70.
The Laowa Ranger 16-30mm T2.9 Is a Super Compact Cine Zoom
The Laowa Ranger 16-30mm T2.9 completes Laowa’s Ranger line of cine zooms alongside the 28-75mm and 75-180mm.
Lomography’s New Lomo’Instant Wide Glass Is ‘Best Instant Camera on Earth’
Lomography announced the Lomo'Instant Wide Glass, what the company calls "the best instant camera on Earth."
Laowa’s 55mm f/2.8 and 100mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift Macro Lenses Fill a Void
After weeks of rumors, there are finally (mostly) complete details about Venus Optics’ new Laowa 55mm and 100mm f/2.8 tilt-shift macro lenses for full-frame cameras.
Insta360 Ace Pro 2 Review: It Puts Other Action Cameras on Notice
If the original Ace Pro was Insta360’s way of getting its bearings in the traditional action camera landscape, its new Ace Pro 2 is its way of putting the rest of the action world on notice.
Insta360 Ace Pro 2 Is a Rugged AI-Powered 8K Action Camera Co-Engineered With Leica
Following last week's teaser, Insta360 fully unveiled the Ace Pro 2 action camera. The Insta360 Ace Pro 2 features 8K video recording, smarter artificial intelligence (AI), and a more rugged design.
Lexar’s New $1,000 CFexpress 4.0 Type B Diamond Card Is Its Fastest Yet
After showing off the 1TB CFexpress 4.0 Type B Diamond series memory card at NAB 2024 in April and IFA 2024 in Germany last month, the blazing-fast new memory card is finally available to order for $999.99.
Leica’s New Frame.io Camera to Cloud Integration Won’t Stop With the SL3
At Adobe MAX last week, Adobe, Frame.io, and Leica announced new Camera to Cloud (C2C) capabilities for the Leica SL3 full-frame L-mount camera. Alongside this news, Leica announced that Camera to Cloud integration won't stop with the SL3 -- C2C is coming to additional Leica models.
SmokeNinja Pro Makes Creating On-Set Foggy Ambiance a Breeze
Practical Magic and Innovation’s new SmokeNinja Pro updates the company's popular handheld fog machine system for photographers and videographers.
A Guide to Nikon’s Lens Abbreviations
Few lens makers can claim a lineup as huge and diverse as Nikon's. Its legendary F-mount for film-based and digital SLRs has been in continuous production since 1959, along with the newer Z-mount specifically for mirrorless cameras that launched in 2018.
DJI Is Pulling Away from Rivals in the Video Camera Market
A new report from Japanese retail analysts BCN Retail (BCN+R) shows that DJI dominates Japan's video camera market.
Clever Supply’s New Sidekick Pro Is a Compact Bag for Photographers On-the-Go
Clever Supply, makers of bags and straps built for photographers, launched the Sidekick Pro on Kickstarter, promising photographers a portable sling for their camera gear or a safe way to store gear in a large backpack or bag.
Photographer Buys 113-Year-Old Stereo Camera and Develops the Ancient Film It Came With
Austrian photographer Markus Hofstaetter has added a fascinating new camera to his collection. Even by his lofty standards, his latest purchase is exceptionally unusual.
Hands-On With Fujifilm’s XF 16-55 f/2.8 II and XF 500mm f/5.6
Fujifilm has one of the most expansive stable of lenses you could desire for its illustrious X-mount cameras and it just got two more. This time, it chose to expand its lineup on opposite sides of the focal length spectrum.
The Pros and Cons of Using a Scale Focus Camera
Nowadays, we photographers are a bit spoiled. With how much power current-day cameras and lenses are packing, we can feel free to relegate a lot of the most basic operations, from determining exposure to acquiring focus and more, to automatic functions.
Sony’s Dual-Battery Charger, Coupler Expand Power Solutions for Photogs
Sony announced a new BC-ZD1 dual-battery charger for its widely used NP-FZ100 batteries and a new DC-C1 DC coupler to provide power via USB to compatible cameras that use NP-FZ100 or NP-FW50 batteries.
Thypoch’s New Simera-C E-Mount Cine Lenses Are Affordable and Lightweight
Thypoch's new Simera-C cine lenses offer four focal lengths for Sony E-mount with all metal construction and optimized for high-resolution full frame cameras.
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Review: Better but Not the Best Foldable for Photographers
For many, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is the first look at one of the company’s foldable phones to see how it stacks up against the best in this emerging category. Indeed, it was my first chance to test a Google foldable since Canada wasn’t among the markets selling the original Pixel Fold.
DJI Responds to Border Issue as US Customs Scrutinizes Chinese Drones
Earlier this week, DJI launched the Air 3S, its exciting new dual-camera drone with a larger image sensor and support for 10-bit video recording. However, as noted in PetaPixel's coverage, retail availability hasn't been announced yet, an unusual shift from DJI's typical product launch. DJI detailed why in a new blog post, explaining that a "customs-related misunderstanding" is to blame.
Viltrox’s New Full-Frame 28mm f/4.5 Lens Costs $99 and Weighs 60 Grams
Viltrox announced its lightest and thinnest lens yet, the Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5. The lens costs under $100 and is Viltrox's first "Chip" series lens.
The Most Fascinating Rare Cameras and Lenses Sold at the 6th Wetzlar Camera Auction
Wetzlar Camera Auctions (WCA) held its sixth auction for historical cameras and accessories last weekend, with nearly 250 lots attracting significant attention from camera collectors and photography enthusiasts. Numerous rare Leica cameras sold for hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Insta360 Teases New Flagship ‘Ace Pro 2’ Action Camera
Insta360 is well known for its impressive action and 360-degree cameras, and another camera is coming very soon. Insta360 has launched a teaser campaign for a camera it calls "The Real Pro."
The Amaran Ace 25x and 25c Are Bright, Pocketable LEDs
Amaran announced a new bi-color and full-color LEDs that are bright, pocked-sized, and capable of mounting almost instantly.
Canon Will Announce Three New RF L-Series ‘Hybrid’ Lenses on October 30
In an unusual move, Canon says that it will announce three new "hybrid" L-series lenses for its RF mirrorless cameras on October 30. Based on the teaser image provided, the lenses are designed similarly to the 24-105mm f/2.8 L and the 35mm f/1.4 L that were announced earlier this year.
Apple’s New iPad mini Sports an A17 Pro Chip and Support for Pencil Pro
Apple announced a significant power upgrade for the iPad mini series this morning with a new model that packs the A17 Pro chip -- the same chip found in the iPhone 15 Pro -- along with support for the Pencil Pro.
The DJI Air 3S is a Dual-Camera Drone With a Bigger Sensor and 10-Bit Video
DJI announced the $1,099 Air 3S drone which features a dual-camera system, improved 10-bit video across two cameras, a bigger Type-1 sensor on the main camera, and better low-light performance paired with new "nightscape" obstacle sensing to make after-dark photography more approachable.
Nikon Will Add C2PA Content Credentials to the Z6 III by Next Year
Nikon announced that it is preparing a firmware update that will bring the Content Authenticity Initiative's (CAI) C2PA content credentials to the Z6 III camera which will be ready to deploy by mid next year.
Fujifilm X-M5 First Impressions: A Surprisingly Powerful Little Hybrid
Fujifilm's new entry-level X-M5 is very affordable and that is a good thing because mirrorless cameras are expensive. At a cursory glance, it feels like every smartphone and mirrorless camera nowadays is further and further beyond the reach of most people who are nonetheless enthusiastic about the art form.
The Familiar Fujifilm XF 500mm f/5.6 Brings Portable Super-Tele Photography to the X Series
Alongside a significantly improved XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR II standard zoom lens, Fujifilm improved its telephoto offerings too. The new XF 500mm f/5.6 R LM OIS WR delivers a 762mm-equivalent focal length and provides Fujifilm X users with a relatively portable choice for wildlife and sports photography.
The Fujifilm X-M5 is the X-Series’ Lightest and for the ‘Camera Curious’
Fujifilm announced the X-M5, a mirrorless interchangeable lens compact camera that is the lightest in the X-Series and is designed to appeal to new and emerging content creators who want one small, compact camera that can take both photos and videos.
Fujifilm’s XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR II Shrinks and Modernizes Popular Pro Standard Zoom
Alongside the new Fujifilm X-M5 camera and XF 500mm f/5.6 R LM OIS WR lens, Fujifilm announced the Fujinon XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR II, a significantly overhauled version of the company's popular professional X Series standard zoom lens.
Mint Rollei 35AF Review: Style Over Substance
Pentax's popular Pentax 17 showed the market that there is demand for a new-production analog film camera. It wasn't clear if this risky venture would float, but the Pentax 17 has found a loyal following and now we have another player ready to make waves: Mint's Rollei 35AF.
Photographer Builds Stylish Open-Source Full-Frame DIY Camera
PetaPixel has covered many do-it-yourself (DIY) camera projects, but none quite like engineer and photographer Wenting Zhang's open-source Sitina S1 full-frame mirrorless camera.
Intel’s First AI PC Core Ultra Desktop Processors Use Way Less Power
Intel announced its new Intel Core Ultra 200S series processor family that promises to improve efficiency and power while ushering in a new generation of AI-powered desktop PCs.
NiSi’s JetMag Pro Filters Promise Convenience for Photo and Video
Lens and filter maker NiSi launched JetMag Pro, a new magnetic filter system designed for demanding photographers and videographers.
The iFootage Shark Slider Nano II Integrates DJI Ronin S Gimbals
iFootage announced a Shark Slider developed in conjunction with DJI that completely overhauls the previous design. The Shark Slider Nano II integrates the DJI Ronin S series of gimbals into a seamless tracking workflow and can be controlled via a touch screen or a smartphone app, allowing quick and easy operational synchronization of both the gimbal and the slider.
Canon R5 II Teardown Reveals Smart Upgrades and Improved Thermals
Kolari, known for its camera conversion services and specialized photography filters, routinely shares teardowns of new and exciting cameras. The latest camera to hit the operating table is Canon's brand-new EOS R5 Mark II full-frame mirrorless camera.
This Is the Fanciest Lomomatic 110 Analog Camera Yet
Lomography's new Lomomatic 110 analog cameras come in a variety of styles, but none are quite so classy as the latest model, the Lomomatic 110 Bellagio edition.
Nikon Brings Its Advanced Optical Tech to New Stabilized Binoculars
Nikon's new Stabilized binocular series promises a clear and stable view of distant objects, leveraging the company's optical and image stabilization expertise and technology.
Smaller is Better: My Tiny Wooden Wet Plate Camera
When it comes to camera’s they can come in all shapes and sizes. I want to tell the story of this little, as I call it “Klein Special”, wood box wet plate camera made by my good friend Kevin Klein in Valley City, North Dakota. Coincidently “Klein” means “small” in German. Something that I was unaware of at the time of giving the camera its name.
Panasonic Launches Slightly Improved Lumix S5D Camera In Europe
Alongside the new 18-40mm f/4.5-6.3 lens and a big Lumix S9 firmware update, Panasonic also unveiled a refreshed version of the old Lumix S5 full-frame mirrorless camera, albeit one that won't arrive in the United States.
Blazar’s Affordable Cato 2x Anamorphic FF Cine Lenses Are the Lightest Available
Chinese cinema lens maker Blazar launched its Cato 2x anamorphic cine lenses for full-frame cameras. After debuting as prototypes at NAB in April, the "world's lightest full-frame 2x anamorphic" lenses, per Blazar, are finally ready for showtime.
An 18-40mm Lens and New Firmware Give the Lumix S9 a Second Wind
When I first tested the Panasonic Lumix S9, it took a while to truly understand the intention behind it. Although compact and adorable, the it lacked an EVF and had a very basic control structure. Clearly, the S9 was intended for beginner photographers or creators who desired a simple and approachable camera.
The Lumix 18-40mm f/4.5-6.3 is the Perfect Companion for the S9 Camera
Panasonic announced its Lumix S 18-40mm f/4.5-6.3 for L-mount. It is the smallest and lightest full-frame zoom lens for mirrorless cameras on the market and finally gives the S9 that was announced earlier this year the companion optic it always needed.
Canon Patent Addresses Increasing Thermal Demands of Video Recording
The thermal hurdles engineers must overcome become even more significant as cameras get increasingly more robust video recording features. A new Canon camera patent hopes to overcome these concerns through a relatively compact active cooling system to keep internal recording media cool.