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A National Geographic photographer and experienced high-altitude mountaineer has died while attempting to scale one of the world’s most iconic peaks.

Jimmy Donaldson, widely known as MrBeast and the most-subscribed creator on YouTube with over 400 million followers, is facing criticism following his promotion of an AI-powered thumbnail generator.

A new image sensor has been developed that uses a new crystalline material that is very similar to silicon. It's called perovskite and unlike traditional sensors which dedicate separate pixels for red, green, and blue color recognition, perovskite sensors can ditch color filters entirely, which allows them to triple resolution and light-gathering capabilities.

Canon has joined many of its peers in increasing prices in the United States, with many products now costing several hundred dollars more than before.


It's a day of firsts for incredible new scientific missions. The European Space Agency's (ESA) new Biomass mission, launched into orbit just two months ago, has returned its first set of incredible images of Earth.

Thypoch, a relatively new lens maker that is a subsidiary of DZOfilm, announced a new addition to its growing line of Simera lenses for Leica M-mount: the 21mm f/1.4 ASPH. It joins the 28mm, 35mm, 50mm, and 75mm lenses that all share a similar design aesthetic and the same f/1.4 wide-open aperture.

When iPadOS 26 arrives later this year, it will transform the iPad into a much more powerful device for professionals, whether they're photographers or videographers. While PetaPixel has already reported on iPadOS 26, it is worth taking a closer look at one fascinating feature that may have flown under the radar: background tasks.

Independent filmmaker and designer Bryce Zimmerman has announced the release of a new piece of in-camera effects gear, the VariColour Filter Tray, hereafter referred to as "VariColor." It is a low-cost, DIY-inspired tool for cinematographers looking to experiment with color and contrast directly on set for visual results in real-time, all without AI.

In an era dominated by fast-forwarded moments and filtered realities, the VX52 Movies channel has delivered something quietly profound: a contemplative visual time capsule titled “Oldest Photos of Australia (1845–1925).” The nearly 20-minute video features carefully retouched old photos, bringing the past into clearer focus.

Wildlife officials have freed a young black bear after trail cameras spotted it with a plastic lid stuck around its neck for two years, ever since it was a cub.

Panasonic's latest firmware updates make the new S1R II an even better hybrid camera thanks to 8.1K open gate recording, plus the S1 II and S1 IIE have received new features and functions.

A wedding photographer is being sued by a newly-married couple who claim he ruined their pictures and asked guests for help on "how to take proper photos."

A tourist wrecked a priceless oil painting when he leaned in for a photo beside it, fell, and tore a huge hole in the canvas.

The founder of Reddit, Alexis Ohanian, took to X this weekend to share an AI-generated video of himself and his mom from when he was a young boy -- provoking debate and criticism.

Magic Lantern, the beloved suite of software enhancements for Canon cameras, has returned with a new group of developers hard at work on improved software.

Cosina has announced the Voigtländer VM APO-Lanthar 28mm f/2 Aspherical lens optimized for full-frame Leica M-mount cameras. As an M-mount lens, the Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 28mm f/2 is highly adaptable and can be used on a wide range of full-frame mirrorless cameras.

Google is reportedly using its expansive library of YouTube videos to train its AI models like Gemini and Veo 3, shocking many content creators.

Mint's Rollei 35AF camera arrived late last year after a ton of hype and years of anticipation. Pre-orders sold out quickly, and the company announced that it has just today fulfilled all its initial pre-orders from excited analog photographers.

Chinese company Lucky Film's long-awaited new color film is closer than ever and could arrive as soon as next month. Lucky Film has shared the first sample photo shot with its latest film, giving excited analog photographers a taste of what they can expect to enjoy later this summer.

A new study by Adobe suggests that when content is posted on Instagram can be just as important as what is posted.

Meta and Oakley have announced a pair of new Performance AI "smart glasses" designed for athletes and sports fans alike. The Oakley Meta HSTN smart glasses arrive soon, and both companies are calling them a "game changer" in the growing AI-driven smart glasses space.

Midjourney, best known for its AI image generator, has just announced its first video generation model called V1 Video which will animate still images into short video clips.

In an ambitious effort to preserve and study insect pollinators, the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of Natural History is launching a groundbreaking project to digitize 200,000 specimens in just one year. This extraordinary task, which involves some of the world’s largest insect pollinator collections, is being made possible with the help of a custom-built conveyor system. Once completed, the project will offer unprecedented access to these vital species, contributing to ongoing conservation and research efforts worldwide.

It has been just over two years since unconventional multi-disciplinary artist Stuart Semple announced Abode, a suite of creative apps aimed at taking on creative industry monolith, Adobe. In the two years since, the Kickstarter project has continually missed deadlines but remains ongoing.

The Zebra Daylight Processing Tank offers large format photographers an innovative processing solution that combines convenience, efficiency, and reliability. The Zebra Daylight Tank enables the daylight processing of large-format film, plates, and photographic paper, all without the need for a traditional darkroom setup.

As expected, President Donald Trump will extend TikTok's sale deadline for the third time, giving the popular social media app yet another lengthy reprieve to comply with the law.

A cameraman has filed a lawsuit against a former WWE wrestler over injuries he claims to have incurred when he went “off script.”

A photographer got his timing and positioning all wrong at a sports meeting in China and ended up interfering with the show.

In an age where technology is seamlessly integrated into everyday life, the Behold Camera emerges as a groundbreaking device …

A few years ago, Vincent Tantardini, created datafilm, a digital notebook app for analog photographers to keep track of their film photography adventures. With the aid of encouraging feedback and support from the analog community, Tantardini has created datafilm's successor: Frames.

Astronomers using the European Southern Observatory's (ESO) Very Large Telescope (VLT) observed the nearby Sculptor Galaxy in thousands of colors simultaneously, capturing a breathtakingly colorful and detailed image that reveals never-before-seen cosmic details.

The number of photographs taken this year is expected to exceed two trillion for the first time, according to research.

A photographer says he may never regain his sight after being shot in the eye with a rubber bullet by police while covering protests in Los Angeles over the weekend.

The popular YouTuber known as Cr1TiKaL demonstrated the terrifying power of AI video this week after fooling regular viewers.

Leica has announced Monopan 50, a new high-resolution black-and-white film with enhanced spectral sensitivity. It is the first true Leica 35mm film the company has released.

The European Space Agency's (ESA) historic Proba-3 mission, designed to create and study solar eclipses in orbit, has successfully made its first artificial eclipse in space, and the images are breathtaking.

United Kingdom-based Harman Technology announced a new redscale color negative film, Harman Red 125, in February, initially only in 35mm format. The company has today released the intriguing pro-finished redscale film in 120 format for medium-format analog photographers.

Apple built a camera module made out of iPhone components designed to withstand the intense conditions of professional motor racing for the upcoming F1 movie.

Peak Design announced three new Pro tripods that it developed in tandem with adventure photographer and filmmaker Jimmy Chin that promise professional-grade portability, strength and "thoughtfully designed functionality."

Adobe has unveiled the highly anticipated mobile version of its Firefly app, enabling users, both novice and professional, to create high-quality images and videos from their phones using advanced AI technology.

Lighting brand Harlowe has developed a limited edition Signature Kit of its lighting products in partnership with portrait photographer Mark Mann. The Mark Mann Signature Kit will be limited to just 30 worldwide, each with its own number.

Adobe announced new features across much of the Creative Cloud ecosystem, including in Lightroom and Photoshop, designed to help creators move even faster from idea to final delivery. Adobe promises that its latest updates deliver "speed, precision, and smarter AI to power your workflow."

At the beginning of the 19th century, it was becoming apparent in scientific circles that it was possible to "draw with light" and fix real-world images onto paper. In 1826, Joseph Nicéphore Niépce took what is widely believed to be the first-ever successful photograph, an exposure that may have lasted several days.