PolarPro’s Knife for Photographers Does More Than Cut Stuff

PolarPro, perhaps best known by photographers for its filters, has unveiled an unusual and sharp new purpose-built tool for photographers: The Blade. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-11-25 00:14

DJI Will Be Banned in the US in 43 Days as the Government Does Nothing

DJI is facing an outright ban in the United States if an audit mandated by the National Defense Authorization Act doesn't take place. The government has not started the audit despite the fact that it has been almost a year, and even if it does so now, that doesn't mean DJI is in the clear. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-11-12 00:48

Does This Satellite Photo Show Amelia Earhart’s Plane?

Ever since Amelia Earhart vanished while attempting to become the first woman to circumnavigate the globe in 1937, people have been desperate to find out what happened to her. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-10-4 15:38

Canon’s EOS R5 Mark II – Does it Deserve a Second Chance?

Life is filled with second chances, even if we all say that first impressions are final. With the life I’ve lived, I’m all about second chances, and it’s time we gave the Canon EOS R5 Mark II a second look, and possibly a chance to make a second, first impression. thephoblographer.com »

2025-6-22 13:00

How Badly Does Sony Need to Release the a7 V? | The PetaPixel Podcast

This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, the team sits down together in La Serena, Chile to talk about Sony's FX2 announcement and what it might mean for the company's next camera. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-5-30 20:01

Trump Threatens Apple With ‘At Least 25%’ Tariff if Company Does Not Make iPhone in the US

President Donald Trump has threatened Apple with a tariff of "at least 25%" if iPhone models sold in the United States are not manufactured in the U. S. This very targeted escalation in trade policy rhetoric sent Apple's stock down 3. petapixel.com »

2025-5-23 16:34

Does the Rogue Flashbender Work on a Profoto B10?

I've previously written about how I don't always like using expensive softboxes on the Profoto B10. So I've often looked for alternatives. A few days ago, I wrote about hacking a Roundflash beauty dish onto one. thephoblographer.com »

2025-4-16 13:00

The Polaroid Flip Does What Camera Manufacturers Refused to Do

"Their film is still pretty erratic," I say to the head of product management of Polaroid -- not knowing who they were yet staying resound in my unshakable confidence on the statement. Yet despite this and complaints from friends at my yoga studio who said that the film took a while to fully develop, I've never seen people literally do a dance of excitement while shaking a Polaroid picture in their hands. thephoblographer.com »

2025-4-15 17:00

Does Anything Beat the Nikon Z5 II Right Now? | The PetaPixel Podcast

Last night, Nikon announced a new entry-level full-frame camera in the Z5 II. Based on initial impressions, not only does it carry on the legacy of "good value" from its predecessor, it expands on it to the degree it might be the best camera in its segment right now. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-4-4 20:02

Xposure Festival: Where Does Visual Storytelling Stand in the Age of AI?

The Phoblographer spoke about the rise of artificial intelligence multiple times over the past few years, yet we believe it is a topic that still needs more awareness and discussion. One of the reasons is the technology's use, from the creation of memes to its infiltration into almost all aspects of our daily lives. thephoblographer.com »

2025-3-6 17:00

Viltrox 135mm f1.8 Review: Does it Do Well with the Sony a1 II?

When we were testing the Viltrox 135mm f1.8 FE lens, we used it with the Sony a1 II. Obviously, we used it before the camera was announced. So now, we've updated our review to include our findings using the Sony a1 II. thephoblographer.com »

2025-1-21 20:00

Leica SL3-S Hands-On: How Does It Earn the Asking Price?

Why buy a product from Leica with many of the same internal components and capabilities as the far more affordable entries from the other makers? Leica seeks to answer that question with its latest SL3-S, a 24-megapixel design aimed squarely at cameras like the Panasonic Lumix S5IIX. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-1-17 17:01

PhotonsToPhotos does the Canon EOS R5 Mark II and it’s good

First things first here. A major shoutout goes to Bill Claff and his website PhotonsToPhotos. Bill has been tirelessly doing this work on sensor analysis for years. Without Bill's work we wouldn't be having this conversation at all, and be trying to subjectively look at shadow-boosted images from one camera to the next to determine [...] Source canonrumors.com »

2024-8-14 09:49

Leaked Canon R1 specs? How does it compare to the Sony A9III?

Within a couple of hourse Canon will announce their new R1 flagship model. I was wondering if this camera would compete against the Sony A1 model but it doens’t seem to be the case. One of my readers spotted this Canon R1 spec sheet on Canon China. The page was only up for few minutes… sonyalpharumors.com »

2024-7-17 20:07

Does Fujifilm Produce Too Few Cameras on Purpose?

In early May, Fujifilm released its latest financial results, which PetaPixel covered at the time. However, while an addendum Q&A segment didn't warrant focus then, it has gotten considerable attention online in the last few days. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-7-3 21:02

The Nikon Z6 III Does What the Sony a7 IV and Canon R6 II Can’t: Be More Than a Compromise

Arguably, the Sony a7 IV has been the top dog in the mid-range camera space since it released in late 2021. And it's an excellent camera, as is 2023's Canon EOS R6 II. petapixel.com »

2024-6-17 15:30

How Much Photo Editing Does Kate Middleton Do? Another ‘Digitally Manipulated’ Image Found

Lots of people are fed up of hearing about Kate Middleton and her apparent penchant for Photoshop. But as yet another major photo agency goes on record to say another of her images was "digitally enhanced," there is a need for transparency. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-3-20 17:35

What is Color Space and Why Does it Matter?

For most photographers, color is a crucial component of their images. As a result, it only makes sense to want the colors that you envision to come through in the same way when others view your photographs. petapixel.com »

2024-1-4 20:51

Mobster Does Not Regret the ‘Great’ Topless Photo That Led to Arrest

A Colombo crime family "underboss" sentenced to prison this week for extortion and money laundering has said he doesn't regret the topless poolside photo that led to his arrest. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-12-15 17:54

Google’s Latest AI Image Generator Does Text and Logos Too

Google has "launched" a second version of its AI image generator model but only to Google Cloud customers who use Vertex AI. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-12-15 16:55

What Does Content Authenticity in Photos Actually Mean? | The PetaPixel Podcast

This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, Chris Niccolls, Jordan Drake, and Jaron Schneider unwrap the mysteries surrounding the application of content authenticity and how it works with cameras, photos, and online media. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-11-9 21:11

New FX30 firmware update does kill the third party battery support?

Axel Wolstenholme wrote me this: Hi Andreas hope your well, just a bit of info I think you might find interesting; I just updated my fx30 to version 3. 00 to try out the new sony monitor and control app. sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-9-19 15:41

Does The World Need Images of Fake A.I. People?

We have all heard the arguments for and against A.I. imagery from the perspective of photographers. By now, most of us realize that these images are not photographs but some sort of graphic design created by artificial intelligence. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-9-12 21:34

What Does an AI Really Know About Your Photo?

A photographer and computer scientist wanted to see how much artificial intelligence (AI) can tell him about what's in a photo with surprising results. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-6-2 21:03

Traveler Attaches Camera to Suitcase to See What Airport Does With Luggage

A traveler attached a tiny camera to a suitcase to find out what happened to his luggage after he checked it in at airport security. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-5-12 00:55

Program That Claims it Stops AI Manipulation of Photos Does Not Work

A program that was designed to prevent artificial intelligence (AI) models from editing an individual's photos does not work if the image is simply saved as a JPEG file. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-4-27 22:32

Photographer Does Impromptu Shoots After Ferry Breaks Down

A kind-hearted photographer stranded on a ferry with 600 other passengers struck up a free photo shoot for the people stuck on board. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-4-20 22:03

Computational Photography: What is It and Why Does It Matter?

There’s a reason why my iPhone is often the only camera I’ll carry with me. Its imaging quality allows me to take good photos without having to carry any additional gear. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-4-7 23:05

Canon’s Strategic Plan Looks to Dominance and Expansion

What Canon says and does is important to the camera industry because it is so dominant across large swathes of the sector. And as a publicly listed company, it is required to publish both its financial results and business strategy going forward. petapixel.com »

2023-4-3 17:38

Midjourney v5 Creates Photorealistic Images and Even Does Hands Correctly

Midjurney v5 has arrived this week with the latest model of the acclaimed AI image generator boasting stunning photorealistic images and humans that have five fingers per hand. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-3-17 17:00

If AI is Killing Photography, Does That Mean Photography Killed Painting?

With artificial intelligence (AI) text-to-image generators exploding in popularity right now, it sometimes feels like photography is facing its most serious threat yet. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-9-15 22:35

Yes, the Nikon Z9 Sensor is Made by Sony. No, It Does Not Matter

A new report from TechInsights confirms that the Nikon Z9 sensor is made by Sony, a fact that does not matter at all.

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2022-6-8 19:43

How Long Does Copyright Last?

Rights management is vital to photographers and other creatives who want to zealously protect the copyright of the images they capture. How long a person can legally prevent anyone from profiting from their intellectual property can be confusing, as the provisions of copyright have changed many times over the years. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-5-16 18:55

Swen Bachmann Does Wonderful Work with His Hasselblad 500 C/M

"It is not the photos at the end; it's the feelings, the experiences, the people and the nature in the individual moments that make up the photo for me personally," says Hamburg based photographer Swen Bachmann. thephoblographer.com »

2021-11-6 13:00

HSS Does Not Freeze Motion: Light is the Key, Not Shutter Speed

How do photographers freeze motion? With shutter speed, of course! This is something fundamental that everyone starting out in photography learns to do. If you’re shooting sports, for example, just crank the ISO up, set a high shutter speed, and expect a good frozen-in-time image. petapixel.com »

2021-9-18 18:00

How Fabrice Ducouret Does Double Exposures Without Photoshop

My name is Fabrice Ducouret. I’m a French photographer living in California. I’ve been shooting film since I was a teenager and have a real passion for it. I’ve always found the process of shooting with film much more natural and in tune with my personality and interests than digital. thephoblographer.com »

2021-7-17 19:00

Video: Smarter Every Day shows the science behind film development

Alongside educational titles such as ‘Where Does NASA Keep Its Moon Rocks?’, ‘My Sister Got Malaria’ and ‘How To Poop On A Nuclear Submarine’, YouTube channel Smarter Every Day has released a new video that explains how film is constructed, exposed and developed. dpreview.com »

2021-6-25 18:25

What is Brand Storytelling and Why Does It Matter?

In today’s world, it is easier than ever to start a business. Explore Instagram on any given day and you will inevitably see an ad for some new online retailer. It begs the question: How, in such a saturated online marketplace, can a fledgling brand separate itself from the pack and survive? There is no […] petapixel.com »

2021-5-22 20:17

How Does Luminar AI Compare to Lightroom Classic in 2021?

I wanted to see how Luminar AI works when compared to Lightroom in 2021, and to do so I took one image — a photo of a lavender field in the south of France — and processed it in both. First, let’s start with Lightroom. I chose to do some basic development to get the […] petapixel.com »

2021-5-12 21:02

Sigma fp L Camera Review: Does Size Really Matter?

Making cameras is a tough gig. Every release demands to stand out from the crowd in some way. For the Sigma fp L, it’s turning heads by the remarkably compact size and resolution-dense full-frame sensor. petapixel.com »

2021-5-7 23:30

How Much Does Lens Sharpness Matter?

Many of us enjoy quality. Be it a car or a lens, there’s a pleasure in using quality things. And in the case of lenses, how perceivable is the quality of the images captured? The research for this article was prompted by my “lust” for the Voigtlander 50mm f/2 Apo Lanthar. Phillip Reeve has written […] petapixel.com »

2021-4-6 21:04

Jayna Ho Does Beautiful Abstract Photography Without Photoshop

My name is Jayna Ho. I’m a self-educated photographer who creates abstract and impressionist images. For the last year or so, I’ve focused on using ICM (intentional camera movement) techniques as a means to explore creatively. thephoblographer.com »

2021-3-4 08:00

How Noir Zy Does Very Unique Boudoir Photography

Is that the right way to say it? It's taken a fair bit of time for me to work up the courage to submit this to you, but I think I might have just what you want! I'm Noir Zy, no affiliation to Noiz, a photographic alter ego to an Australian photographer based in Melbourne. thephoblographer.com »

2021-2-22 08:00

Gear Doesn’t Matter? Actually, It Does

There is a phrase that I see regularly pop up on photography forums that I think is horrible advice for emerging photographers or anyone getting started in the image-making business. It is repeated over and over again and while the intent might be good, I think it does a disservice to beginners who don’t know […] petapixel.com »

2020-9-20 18:19

Запущен специальный стриминговый киносервис для женщин

Группа любителей кино запустила специальный стриминговый сервис для женщин. В его библиотеке содержатся только те фильмы, что были сняты женщинами. Сервис называется She Does Filmz. Он работает по модели подписки, как и его конкуренты, например Netflix. photorealm.ru »

2020-8-18 20:05

Does Micro Four Thirds Have a Future in Photography?

The photography industry has been shrinking and the COVID-19 pandemic has not made things any better. This smaller market is being shared by the same number of companies, which could mean some huge changes for the industry. petapixel.com »

2020-7-11 19:35

Tom Hanks Does Not Hold Back On Slamming People Who Don’t Wear Masks And His Rant Goes Viral

During a recent press conference, Tom Hanks encouraged people to do their bit in the fight against the global pandemic. boredpanda.com »

2020-7-3 11:36

Car Photographer Stuck At Home Due To Coronavirus Pandemic Does A Stunning Photoshoot With A Toy Car

India-based automotive photographer Kunal Kelkar had a photoshoot with Lamborghini planned for April but after the coronavirus lockdown mixed up his plans, he decided to replicate it at home. boredpanda.com »

2020-4-28 18:20

Woman Has Her Cat Professionally Photographed, Does Not Regret It

Would you be willing to pay for a professional photoshoot to capture your feline in all of its glory? Well, one Reddit user did just that and pictures of their cat Kazmir went viral online. boredpanda.com »

2020-4-1 15:44

A Good, Free Portrait Editor Does Not Exist. Or Does It?

What’s the biggest misconception about the job of a portrait photographer? Perhaps that it’s easy. No big deal – just set up your camera, shoot – and boom! – the pictures are ready. thephoblographer.com »

2020-3-20 07:00