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Just a couple of years ago, spotting an AI-generated face was easy; you just had to look for an obvious deformity. But in 2026, the machines have gotten better.

Camera traps are a hugely important tool in wildlife photography and conservation. As a new study in Honduras shows, camera traps can also be used to exonerate animals accused of destroying crops.

Instagram nowadays is a kaleidoscope of features and tools, many of them taken from rival platforms that Meta was keen to see off.

ProGrade Digital announced new Iridium-series CFexpress 4.0 Type A memory cards, featuring dual VPG certification and higher capacities than ProGrade's prior 480GB and 960GB CFexpress 4.0 Type A Iridium cards.

One of the biggest names in motion-control camera technology, Mark Roberts Motion Control (MRMC), has a new owner after being offloaded by its former owner, Nikon.

The Pennsylvania Attorney General has announced a lawsuit against a wedding photographer for allegedly ripping off customers to the tune of $75,000.

Photographers in 2026 live in the age of reusable film cameras. There is the Pure35 that U.K. retailer Analogue Wonderland launched last month, Lomography's huge array of cameras, and Dubble Film's SHOW camera, to name just a few. Now there's another one on the scene, and it arrives with a legendary name, the Praktica VF212.

Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a novel type of pixel that can both capture images and display them. In the future, this new pixel could be utilized inside hybrid camera/display devices.

Oberwerth has announced an "ever-ready" case for the Leica D-Lux 8. It perfectly fits over the camera to keep it padded and secure, but leaves access to the ports and quickly opens so important moments aren't missed.

The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope is still going strong and delivering unbelievably beautiful deep-space images. The latest Hubble image shows globular cluster NGC 6723, sometimes called the Chandelier Cluster. This name is well-earned, as it is an extremely dense stellar cluster, each star looking a little light on a giant cosmic chandelier.

An exhibition will showcase Martin Parr's final commissioned photos that were taken months before his death.

Officials have refused to hand over bodycam footage that may show a police officer cop stealing a photographer's bag, according to a new lawsuit.

Authorities in California are seeking to stop people from taking photos of Bixby Bridge on Big Sur by erecting no-parking signs near the famous spot.

A video is going viral today after a woman filmed herself bravely standing up to a grizzly bear as it took a sinister interest in her dog.

Kipon has introduced a new Variable ND PL adapter for Sony and Nikon mirrorless cameras, and it looks pretty nifty. It is the world's first professional PL mount adapter with an integrated variable ND, Kipon says.

Hot on the heels of Leica announcing its best SL-series camera to date, the Leica SL3-P, the fine folks over at Helium Design Lab have a new HeSL3 Interface Plate for the SL3 series cameras, including the SL3, SL3-S, and new SL3-P.

Moment has announced the T-Series Mobile II lens series, which it says has been redesigned from the ground up with more glass, improved sharpness, and even more character.

Adobe has today announced it is acquiring Topaz Labs, known for its professional-grade photo and video enhancement software.

The AI-driven flash memory shortage has claimed yet another victim: the Apple MacBook Neo's extremely aggressive price. It's not just the Neo, either, as Apple has increased the prices of all its Macs, iPad models, and even the already-pricey Vision Pro.

After being shown off at CP+ in late February and teased a couple of weeks ago, LK Samyang and Schneider-Kreuznach have finally taken the wraps off their newest collaboration, the full-frame AF 60-180mm f/2.8 telephoto zoom lens.

Leica announced the SL3-P, a 44-megapixel L-Mount camera that can shoot 40 frames per second. The company calls it “the best-performing camera" it has ever made.

Leica has announced the APO-Macro-Elmarit-SL 100mm f/2.8 lens, a modern revival of the highly-regarded 100mm f/2.8 R-mount lens originally released back in 1987.

Capture One has released version 16.8.2 today, which adds real-time collaborative sessions.

Leica has announced the Summilux-SL 50mm f/1.4 ASPH., which it says is the most compact 50mm f/1.4 lens on the market -- across all mirrorless lens mounts.

A cameraman is receiving criticism after he injured a South African rugby player during a game last weekend.

Other World Computing (OWC) has announced a new "Core" branded, 256GB memory card designed to blend high-speed with affordability.

Meta announced a new line of AI smart glasses, designed in-house without Ray-Ban, starting at a lower price of $299.

Zinedine Zidane headbutting Marco Materazzi in 2006 is arguably the most notorious moment ever from a World Cup final. But despite it being the biggest talking point from the game between France and Italy, only one photographer got the shot.

According to a new study from Pew Research, only 24% of Americans use AI for creating and editing images or videos.

ShiftCam Gear's new mobile lenses, which the company promised would set a new standard in mobile optics in April, have officially arrived.

When researching the best deals on cameras, PetaPixel noticed an unusual "New Arrival" Nikon camera on B&H's site: the Nikon Z6 III (No Wireless Connectivity).

News broke this week that the Canon EOS RP was discontinued, and that is certainly true in some markets, but not others. Canon USA, for example, claims that the EOS RP is not discontinued, although it is likely just a matter of time.

A court ruled that a fashion blogger’s use of a copyrighted photograph on her blog constituted fair use because she paired it with a question-and-answer section.

GoPro has announced the Wireless Mic Complete Kit, a compact wireless audio solution designed for creators who shoot across multiple devices, including action cameras, mirrorless cameras, smartphones, and traditional video rigs.

Tamron is bringing its 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD APS-C zoom lens to Canon RF- and Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras.

Models are reportedly accusing fashion retailer Rainbow Shops of using AI to create lookalike images of them around the same time that their work with the company dried up.

Trail camera footage has captured one of the most elusive mammals in the Pacific Northwest region of the U.S. -- the ringtail.

U.S. agencies have seized hundreds of drones near FIFA World Cup venues since the tournament ​began less than two weeks ago.

Adobe's promised creative agent, or agentic AI, has fully arrived in Creative Cloud. Inside Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Frame.io, users can tell Adobe's Firefly-powered AI Assistant how to edit photos, videos, and other graphics.

Westcott has announced a new portable V-Flat system designed to provide photographers and filmmakers with a more durable alternative to traditional foam core V-Flats. Featuring a collapsible aluminum frame, washable fabric surfaces, and a travel-friendly design, the company says the new V-Flat is built for creators who need light control tools that can move between studio and location work.

Alongside Studio Pro, its new photo editing platform designed for high-volume working photographers, VSCO announced VSCO One, and it's getting a lot of attention, and not only for good reasons.

A man in Singapore has been left utterly dumbfounded after discovering an ex-schoolmate was using his photos to AI-generate a fairytale family life on social media.

Last month, authorities in Moscow banned the city's population from sharing photos and videos of what it calls "terrorist attacks." But that's being tested after Ukrainian drones blew up part of the city's oil refinery last week.

Cycling is all about getting outside, zooming through beautiful vistas, and just generally being in touch with reality. So it was a bizarre choice for outdoor retailer REI to use a ridiculous AI image on Instagram this past week.