Wotancraft’s Armor Module Add-Ons Make Its Photo Bags Even Better
Wotancraft's new Armor Module series makes it easier for users to customize the company's Pilot Series carrying solutions to fit their specific needs.
AstrHori’s New Compact AF 27mm f/2.8 APS-C Lens Costs Just $126
AstrHori’s AF 27mm f/2.8 lens enters the autofocus market with quiet confidence, promising an affordable and portable option for creators on-the-go.
This New Device Establishes Content Authenticity Using Any Digital Camera
As a research physicist from MIT, Stuart Sevier learned a lot about reality, technology, and perhaps most importantly, the perception of reality. He veered off his hardcore academic track to pursue the concept of reality from a more engineering-based perspective, ultimately founding Atom Images and working with a talented team to build the Atom H1, a tool built for photographers to capture trusted, authentic images in a world where the line between real and fake is becoming blurrier by the day.
This Grandma AI Bot Will Waste Scammers Time by Staying on the Phone for Hours
Artificial intelligence is a much-maligned technology with many asking if we really need it at all but a British telecommunications company may have found a useful application for it.
Android Now Has an ‘Anti-AI’ Camera App Called Zerocam
A camera app for Android that is labeled as "anti-AI" because it doesn't overprocess photos the way most modern smartphones do has been released.
Photo Sharing App Glass Adds Dynamic Image Collections Called ‘Series’
Glass unveiled a feature called Series, aiming to reshape the experience of organizing and sharing images.
Content Creator Fined $270,000 for Harassing and Filming Homeless People with Drones
A content creator has been fined $270,000 for using drones to harass and film homeless people for social media.
Vatican Used 400,000 Photos to Create Digital Twin of St Peter’s Basilica
400,000 photographs were used to create an AI-generated digital version of St. Peter’s Basilica, the 400-year-old Vatican City church considered central to Christianity.
Vidu is a Chinese AI Video Generator That Lets You Combine Still Images Into One Video
Chinese AI video generator Vidu has launched its 1.5 model which can take elements from different photos and blend them into one video.
Lightroom Competitor ACDSee Photo Studio for Mac 11 Launches for $80
ACD Systems, perhaps best known for its ACDSee Photo Studio Ultimate software on PC, announced the newest version of its Mac photo editor, ACDSee Photo Studio for Mac 11.
Three Thieves Steal $30k of Camera Equipment From Computer Warehouse
Three thieves broke into a computer company's warehouse and stole $30,000 worth of camera equipment.
Intense POV Footage Shows Brave Firefighter Extinguish a Burning Building
GoPro has shared a remarkable 4K video showing firefighters in Chile entering a burning building to tackle the flames engulfing the house.
Canada Soccer Coach is Fired for Using Drones to Spy on Opponents
The head coach of the Canadian women's soccer team has been removed from her position after she ordered a drone to be flown over a rival's training camp during the Olympics in Paris, France.
Apple Launches Final Cut Pro 11, the First Version Change in 13 Years
Today Apple launched several updates to its professional video applications including the most significant update in years to its flagship Final Cut Pro video editing software, as well as several convenient updates to Final Cut Pro for iPad, Final Cut Camera, and Compressor.
Insta360’s User Service Agreement is Scaring Users But Is Pretty Normal
Insta360 users have noted some concerning language in the company's user service agreement. However, scary as it may seem, nothing is out of the ordinary -- for better or worse.
The Mambapod Mini Tripod Can Mount Practically Anywhere
The Mambapod is a mini tripod with an adaptable, mount-anywhere clamp and hook system designed to excite city street photographers and creators on the move.
Nextorage Has a New ‘Pro’ Series USB-4 Portable SSD
Japanese storage manufacturer Nextorage announced a new portable SSD that is a cut above the pocket-sized option it announced last year. Designed for more professional use, the NX-PS1PRO promises best-in-class transfer speeds.
OWC Adds 240GB Option to Its CFe Memory Card Line for Sony Cameras
OWC upgraded its CFexpress Type A offerings today with a new 240GB Pro card. Using the latest CFexpress 4.0 standard, OWC now offers three capacity options that are all VPG 200 rated and promise blazing fast peak performance.
DaVinci Resolve Update Bolsters Multicam, Audio, and VFX Workflows
Blackmagic announced DaVinci Resolve 19.1 today as it looks to bolster its ability adding depth and speed to multicam, audio, and visual effects workflows.
The Story Behind the Photo That Won $200,000 at HIPA 2024
HIPA, the world's most lucrative photography competition, announced the winners of this year's Sustainability-themed contest at an awards ceremony in Dubai yesterday. PetaPixel spoke to Chinese photographer Liping Cao, winner of the $200,000 Grand Prize, to learn more about his photo.
V-Flat World Improves Its Namesake Product to Work Better and Last Longer
V-flats may not be the most glamorous part of a photographer's kit, but they are the unsung workhorse for many shooters. V-Flat World, as its name suggests, has earned a strong reputation in the industry for its lighting modifiers and accessories, announced V-Flat 2.0, an all-new V-flat that promises to perform better, last longer, and be easier to use.
Adobe Brings Even More Generative AI to Adobe Stock
Artificial intelligence is playing an increasing role across many genres of photography, but few feel the impact of AI more acutely than stock photography. Whether outright generating images or editing them with AI, Adobe has, unsurprisingly, fully embraced its Firefly AI technology within Adobe Stock.
World’s First Half Petabyte RAID Array Is the Size of a Shoebox and Costs $79,000
It wasn't too long ago that a terabyte of storage was considered more than enough but as new technology requires more and more data, storage requirements have ramped up. HighPoint Technologies announced the world's first near-half petabyte RAID array and while small, it's expensive.
Kino 1.2 Adds 4K 120FPS, Camera Control, and 10 New Languages
Kino has just dropped its biggest update yet. Dubbed “Casablanca,” parent company Lux (which also develops Halide) has hopes it can redefine mobile videography.
Scientists Capture Footage of Glowing Sea Slug Discovered in ‘Midnight Zone’ of Deep Ocean
Researchers captured first-of-its-kind footage of a new glow-in-the-dark species of sea slug living in the "midnight zone" of the ocean -- a part untouched by sunlight more than 7,000ft below the surface.
AI Companies Are Reportedly Struggling to Come Up With New and Better Products
Artificial intelligence (AI) might be running into a cul-de-sac thanks to data shortages and technological constraints, according to a report from Bloomberg.
Festival Director Criticized for Saying More Female Cinematographers Could Lead to ‘Mediocre’ Films
A film festival founder has come under fire for saying that the prominence of female cinematographers and directors could lead to mediocrity.
Zeiss Supreme Zoom Radiance Cine Lenses Combine Soul and Versatility
In an age of precision, Zeiss aims to meld unique character with versatility with its new Supreme Zoom Radiance lenses crafted to capture the soul of cinema.
Donald Trump ‘Will Deliver’ on Promise to Stop TikTok Ban
President-elect Donald Trump's team says "he will deliver" on his promise to save TikTok and prevent its threatened U.S. ban in two and half months.
Getty’s New Generative AI Photo Tool Lets You Remove the Background
Getty Images has introduced new AI photo editing capabilities allowing customers to create their own product photos using generative AI tools.
Cameraman Films the Wrong Pair of Feet at Cricket Game, Player Has Priceless Reaction
Shooting live sports is a tough endeavor; the photographer has to be aware of their surroundings even when trained in the viewfinder. But it's easy to make a mistake as one camera operator did at a cricket game in Australia on Thursday.
iPhone Camera App Pearla V2 Promises More Control and Improved Image Quality
Pearla v2 was released today, adding many new features to the iPhone camera app built for discerning mobile photographers.
The Rigid.Pro Cinerig Base Turns Mirrorless Cameras Into Versatile Video Beasts
The Rigid.Pro Cinerig Base turns a mirrorless camera into a box-style cinema camera.
The Winners of a $1M Photo Contest: HIPA Unveils Top ‘Sustainability’ Images
The world's most lucrative photography competition, HIPA, announced earlier this year that it was increasing its prize pool to a whopping $1 million. Today the winners of the Sustainability-themed 13th season were unveiled.
OWC’s Thunderbolt 5 Hub Takes Full Advantage of the Fastest New Macs
As Apple turns the page to Thunderbolt 5 technology with its latest MacBook Pro and Mac mini computers, popular peripheral and storage company OWC is fully invested in the fastest Thunderbolt spec.
Laowa’s Compact 15mm f/5 “Cookie” Lens Is Fresh Out of the Oven
Laowa’s new pancake-style 15mm f/5 lens for full-frame cameras is remarkably tiny and ultra-portable.
RigWheels and eMotimo Build Powerful Motion Control System for Videographers
RigWheels and eMotimo introduce the Monorail + Conductor, a system that looks to simplify complex camera motion for timelapse photographers and filmmakers.
7Artisans Updates Its Affordable 10mm f/2.8 Full-Frame Fisheye Lens
Chinese lens maker 7Artisans announced a new version of its 10mm f/2.8 diagonal fisheye lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras. The 10mm f/2.8 Mark II costs under $280 and is available for E, L, RF, and Z-mount cameras.
Asus Targets the Apple Studio Display with $799 5K 27-Inch Monitor
Apple's excellent Studio Display is a Goliath in the professional display space, so much so that every major player consistently tries to develop an affordable alternative for creative pros. One such company is Asus and its new ProArt Display 5K (PA27JCV) professional monitor -- a $799 competitor to Apple's stylish $1,599 display.
Sony Teases Flagship a1 II Reveal
Sony has photographers watching closely as it teases the Alpha 1 II, its next flagship camera, poised to create waves in the photography world.
US YouTuber May Face 7 Years in South Korean Jail for Deepfake Video
A U.S. YouTuber is reportedly facing jail time for creating a deepfake video that showed him kissing a South Korean influencer.
Google Vids App Lets You Create an Edit Using a Prompt and a Document
Google is rolling out a new AI-powered app called Vids that can create video presentations using just a single prompt.
Lexar’s New 6-Bay Docking Station Is a Modular Storage Solution for Pros
Lexar's latest storage solutions target professional workflows from every angle: memory cards, external storage, and data transfer.
ChatGPT Rejected 250,000 Image Generation Requests of US Election Candidates
ChatGPT rejected over 250,000 requests to generate deepfake images of U.S. presidential candidates in the run-up to Election Day.
Documentarian Susan Meiselas Receives Outstanding Contribution to Photography Award
Susan Meiselas will receive the Outstanding Contribution to Photography Award from the Sony World Photography Awards 2025.
Fujifilm Is Developing a Dedicated GFX Cinema Camera, the ‘GFX Eterna’
Fujifilm Corporation announced that it is developing its first-ever filmmaking camera, the Fujifilm GFX Eterna, scheduled for release in 2025.
Taylor Swift’s Security Guard Yells at Photographers to Stand Up
Taylor Swift's security team was filmed yelling at photographers to "stand up" to seemingly protect the singer from pictures being taken up her skirt.
The New Rode Wireless Micro Is a Tiny Mic with Mighty Features
Rode today unveiled the Wireless Micro, a compact, cable-free wireless microphone that intends to deliver professional-grade audio for creators on the move.
Spiral Galaxy 50 Million Light-Years Away Delivers Stellar Light Show
The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope continues to churn out fantastic space images. The latest captured by the 34-year-old telescope shows barred spiral galaxy NGC 1672 in all its luminous glory.
The Flashback Camera Secures a $330K Investment on Australian ‘Shark Tank’
The tech startup behind the Flashback ONE35, a "non-disposable digital disposable camera," pitched its affordable camera to the business gurus on the Australian version of Shark Tank this week and received a huge investment of 500,000 AUD, about $330,000.