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Sony’s Cutting-Edge XYN Spatial Capture Solutions Arrive Very Soon

When PetaPixel editor-in-chief Jaron Schneider saw Sony's cutting-edge XYN immersive display technology at CP+ 2026 in Yokohama, Japan, he described it as being like seeing through an Apple Vision Pro, but without any of the headgear. But XYN goes far beyond a single display device; XYN is an end-to-end spatial capture solution.

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This New Medium Format Film Camera Can Change its Frame Size on the Fly

"One of the best things about medium-format photography is the variety of frame sizes available," says a new Kickstarter campaign for the VZ-6617 variable frame medium-format film camera. The camera aims to take full advantage of this aspect of medium format, enabling photographers to swap between different framing and aspect ratios at any time, even within the same roll of film.

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DJI Teases a New Drone, and it Could Be the Last to Get Approval in the US

DJI is gearing up to launch what could be its last drones cleared for sale in the United States under new FCC regulations. Following a teaser posted to Instagram today and a wave of credible leaks, the upcoming DJI Lito drones look like not just DJI's next compact release, but potentially the final models to receive FCC certification in the U.S., pending ongoing legal battles.

Leica Celebrates New Chicago Flagship Store With a Beautiful Special Edition M11-P

Leica Camera has announced that its brand new Leica Store in Chicago will open its doors on April 30. Alongside the retail presence, the new Leica location in Chicago will also feature a beautiful gallery, reflecting Leica's continued commitment to the art and culture of photography. To mark the occasion, Leica will also launch a very limited special edition M11-P that celebrates Chicago's rich artistic history.

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TikTok Scammers Stole a Camera Store’s Identity

Identity theft is a major issue for people online. However, identity thieves don't only target individuals; they can also imitate full-blown businesses. An unknown actor is pretending to be Action Camera, a small camera retailer with locations in Nevada and California, and scamming people out of their hard-earned money.

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Photographer Treated Heineken’s New Ad Campaign Like a Documentary Photo Project

Amstel hired Spanish photographer Javier Tles for a very unusual type of advertising campaign for Heineken beer. Rather than set up a staged photoshoot, as is par for the course, Tles covertly captured photos of real people enjoying drinks with their actual friends, approaching the ad campaign more like a documentary photography project than a commercial project. It is a very different type of advertising campaign, especially in the era of AI-generated ads.

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Satellite Images Show Much Light Pollution Has Increased

Light pollution is a significant, increasing problem, and it doesn't just affect astrophotographers. Scientists using satellite imagery of Earth from 2014 through 2022 have found that human activity and artificial lights increased light pollution by 16 percent in just eight years.

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TTArtisan Launches New $150 AF 17mm f/1.8 Air Lens

TTArtisan has introduced the TTArtisan AF 17mm f/1.8 Air, a compact and lightweight wide-angle prime designed for APS-C mirrorless systems. Available in Sony E and Fujifilm X mounts, the new lens emphasizes portability, fast aperture performance, and everyday versatility at an accessible price.