An extremely rare Nikkor 6mm f/2.8 Fisheye lens with a massive 220-degree field of view has appeared on eBay for 130,000 euros, or about $146,152. It is the exact same lens that failed to sell at the 2022 Leitz Photographica Auction.
Samsung's new ViewFinity S9 is a 5K resolution, color-accurate, 27-inch monitor that is designed with graphic designers and photographers in mind and will be available in August for $1,599.99.
We finally did it! We reviewed the Fujifilm X-S20 after a very long wait. I fell in love with the original X-S10 when it first came out because it represented a departure from the design stylings of Fujifilm. It also added IBIS to the camera at a price that created excellent value for the dollar. Now the new X-S20 is in our hands, and we take it through its paces.
In March, PetaPixel reported that Canon intends to release seven or eight RF lenses per year, which is a pretty aggressive release schedule, helping Canon catch up to the more than 70 EF lenses that were available when the EOS R system launched in 2018. A pair of EF lenses that have yet to make their way to the RF system are Canon's EF 200mm f/1.8L USM and EF 200mm f/2L IS USM fast primes.
In August, Cosina will release a new Voigtlander-branded Color-Skopar 28mm f/2.8 Aspherical for VM mount (compatible with Leica M mount) in two types as well as another version in L39 mount.
Fujifilm is set to release a Disney-themed X100V camera that includes a unique wooden box and a set of accessories. The collection is limited to just 100 units and, adding to their rarity, will only be available in Hong Kong.
The previously rumored Zhong Yi Optics (ZY Optics) APO 200mm f/4 Macro 1X Lens is official and available now for a wide range of lens mounts, including Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Leica L, and Fujifilm X.
Negative Supply has announced the Basic Film Carrier 35 MK2, a significant upgrade over the company's original Basic Film Carrier 35.
The L Mount Alliance has acquired two new members: Samyang and Astrodesign. While the latter is likely less known to photography enthusiasts, Samyang is quite a well-known brand that has become relatively respected over the last few years.
Shoten has announced a pair of M-mount rangefinder adapters. The R50 series adapters, the M42-LM R50 and the PK-LM R50, are helicoid mount adapters that convert 50mm prime lenses for M42 and K mount into rangefinder-coupled lenses for M-mount cameras.
Italy-based Maxima has announced the Maxima 6 GaN, a super-bright professional photo and video LED that promises color accuracy, portability, silent operation, and outstanding power efficiency.
The Sony a6000 series of cameras have a long history, starting with the insanely popular a6000 in 2014. In the nine years since that fateful camera, there have been quite a few new models and upgrades. However, the last camera to be released, the powerful a6600, came out almost four years ago and it is only now that we have a new model to replace it. The Sony a6700 has just been announced, but was it worth the long wait?
Sony has been working hard to re-release new iterations of its existing lenses because although many of the early lenses were decent, they still left much to be desired. The original G Master zooms, for example, were priced like high-grade professional lenses, but came up short optically.
Sony's new ECM-M1 is the latest in its series of hotshoe-mounted digital microphones and promises precise directional recording in a super compact form factor that is ideal for a range of use cases.
Sony has announced the a6700, a brand-new APS-C interchangeable lens mirrorless camera designed for enthusiast photographers and videographers. Promising high-end, professional-grade performance, the a6700 incorporates an improved image sensor and dedicated AI processor.
Sony has announced the 70-200 f/4 Macro G OSS II, a follow-up to the original that was brought to market nine years ago. This new version improves basically every major aspect: it's smaller, lighter, focuses faster, adds macro, and takes sharper photos than the original.
The real world is a dangerous place for cameras and lenses. Dust, dirt, and water are everywhere, leaving photographers without a safe area to set down their camera or change lenses. PetaPixel reader and photographer Alex Stammers has developed a solution to these woes, the Camera Mat.
Intel will stop manufacturing its excellent NUC PCs, instead choosing to produce them with partners. It confirmed to Engadget that it will cease "direct investment" in the hardware.
PolarPro has announced a new series of lens filters called Helix MagLock. A magnet twist-locking filter system, the company says it makes traditional threads a thing of the past.
Sirui's new Night Walker lenses are an affordable set of compact cinema-style lenses that cover APS-C and Super35 sensors and feature a bright T1.2 aperture.
Sony Camera Channel has posted a placeholder for an upcoming product announcement on YouTube. Per the video's description, Sony will announce a new camera on July 12 at 10:00 a.m. EDT. The product's tagline is "Next generation creativity on the go."
Fotodiox's new Cine Edition Fusion adapters allow Canon EF cinema glass to mount to L or RF-mount cameras, support full electronic connection including autofocus, and can include a built-in variable neutral density (ND) filter.
Yongnuo, a Chinese maker of lenses, lights, and cameras, has released a new camera designed for live streaming called the Yongnuo YN433.
Venus Optics had a big hit with the original Laowa 24mm f/14 probe lens. What first garnered snickers and jokes, proved to be a unique video lens and the peri-probe lens with a 90-degree rotating end soon followed. Now Laowa has some serious competition from a company with a name I struggle to pronounce.
OM System has been granted a patent for an astronomy tracking function that combines a camera's in-body image stabilization (IBIS) system alongside optical image stabilization (OIS).
Photographers and filmmakers know lighting matters, and that can extends to both light as a method of exposure and light as a way to convey a scene's vibe.
Camera accessory company iFootage has announced four new lights aimed at filmmakers, including three powerful new LEDs that promise professional-quality color accuracy.
Funleader's latest lens is the Brightin Star XSLIM-M 28mm f/2.8 for Leica M-mount and it brings a distinctly vintage look to an optic that is just 9.9 millimeters thick.
So you’ve found your perfect spot to capture the night sky. The weather is perfect and you’ve been tracking the stars and planets for weeks to capture this moment. But, when that perfect moment comes, the pictures you’ve captured end up hazy and soft. Why? Likely due to excessive light pollution from the surrounding area, especially if you’re nearby a larger city.
SmallRig's new LP-E6NH battery is positioned as an upgraded version of Canon's first-party option and not only features USB-C charging and a slightly higher capacity, but it's also half the price.
Epson has announced two new high-resolution photo scanners that are designed to make digitizing photos simple and approachable, both in their design and pricing.
Tenba has expanded its best-selling collection of Axis V2 bags with new sizes and styles, including new sling bags and backpacks.
Panasonic has announced an upcoming firmware update that will bring the GH6 Micro Four Thirds camera some new features, including the ability to output 4K at 120p and shoot 12-bit Blackmagic RAW.
Pen display tablets have been getting better and more affordable, so it makes sense that all-in-one devices like the Huion Kamvas Studio 16 would follow the same path. But what makes this device a little different is it's a pro pen tablet made for designers, illustrators, and photographers to help them get their art created quickly and easily while also being a fully functional Windows PC.
PetaPixel recently shared positive news concerning the new Nikon Z8 camera's initial success in Japan, with the camera climbing sales charts at BCN+R and Map Camera. But it doesn't stop there.
I recently stated that the Alpha 7RV is my favorite Sony camera to date, and one of the most ideal platforms for what I want personally in a camera. Since then I've had the pleasure of using the Nikon Z8, and it has definitely made an impression on me as the best Nikon camera I’ve used so far. When we saw that the price was similar, it made perfect sense to do a shoot-out between the two.
Sony announced the ZV-E1 camera in late March, delivering an excellent option for video content creators. At launch, the camera delivered full width 4K 60p recording, but Sony has now elevated the ZV-E1 with a free upgrade to record 4K 120p footage.
Moment has launched a series of bags that "carry everything, go anywhere, and come in every size." Aptly named The Everything Bags, Moment believes its new bags will replace all a person's other bags.
Pergear has announced a trio of new CFexpress Type A cards that promise high-speed performance for an affordable price.
Alongside the new Canon EOS R100 mirrorless camera, Canon also announced a new pancake-style prime lens for RF-mount, the RF 28mm f/2.8 STM. While announced simultaneously with the APS-C R100 camera, the RF 28mm is a full-frame lens.
In its third iteration, the Insta360 Go 3 continues to hone in on what makes this series of action cameras so attractive.
3Pod has unveiled the Everest Series, a new line of carbon fiber tripods and accessories designed for photographers and videographers. The Everest Series comprises two four-section compact carbon fiber tripods and a pair of accompanying Arca-Type ball heads.
Insta360's new Go 3 action camera is probably the company's most versatile yet, as it mixes a tiny thumb-sized main camera unit with a GoPro-like pod base that features 170 minutes of battery life and a flip-up selfie screen.
Phase One has announced the XC Camera, a new travel-friendly all-in-one medium-format system that is the company's most compact digitally integrated camera ever.
While attending the CP+ 2023 show in Yokohama, Japan, back in February, I had the opportunity to meet with independent lens manufacturer Tamron. It had been a very long time since my last official contact with them, and a lot has changed over the intervening years. (The last time I attended a formal Tamron event was all the way back in 2015, when they introduced their excellent f/1.8 wide-angle primes.)
TTArtisan has announced the Light Meter II, a second-generation attempt at its shoe-mount meter that improves on the original that was released in 2021.
The Nikon Z8 has proven very popular with photographers since its release last month, helping Nikon make a commercial impact that has thus far evaded the iconic camera company in its mirrorless era. However, some unlucky early adopters have experienced an issue preventing them from mounting a lens to the full-frame camera.
Irix has announced a new series of black mist filters that it says will lower the contrast and overall highlight intensity while also reducing the visibility of "skin defects" in portraits.
Google has entered the foldable smartphone fray with its $1799 Pixel Fold, a smartphone design that very well could be the future. Blurring the line between smartphone and tablet, the Google Pixel Fold not only provides a much larger screen area for multitasking, but a unique change to how a modern smartphone is used.
Camp Snap is a new screen-free digital camera designed to help children "live in the moment" while still creating digital memories.
