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This week, Chris Niccolls published his review of Yashica's latest digital camera, the City 100. PetaPixel had a lot of questions about the camera from the get-go and were less than impressed with its performance. petapixel.com »
DHL, one of the largest international logistics and shipping companies in the world, announced that it would be suspending shipments into the United States if they are valued at more than $800, citing a new customs rule. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Ahead of the NAB 2025 show in Las Vegas, Blackmagic Design hosted a lengthy livestream during which it unveiled a bevy of new products and solutions for video professional and filmmakers, including the next version of its popular video editor, DaVinci Resolve 20. [Read More] petapixel.com »
The camera world has been seeing a curious trend in the buyer's market. Older models of certain cameras have become immensely attractive to some buyers. This means that a camera launched in 2014 could cost more than a device launched two or three years later. thephoblographer.com »
Image: Canon Canon posted a teaser across its social media channels, promising that something is coming soon. The post features two cameras shrouded in shadow, with a large "V" between them and the date March 26. dpreview.com »
Nikon has launched some truly exceptional cameras over the decades. Its Nikon FM2 was loved by many serious photographers who were shooting analog, and it was a sturdy device that is still the most sought-after amongst the younger generation. thephoblographer.com »
The best camera isn’t the latest one. It’s the one you know how to use better than anyone else. And no one showcased that better in recent weeks than the winners of the 2025 Underwater Photographer of the Year contest. thephoblographer.com »
The National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) along with more than 40 other journalist-supported organizations released a joint statement that condemns how the White House has chosen to "penalize independent reporting on the government and its activities." [Read More] petapixel.com »
Image: Canon Canon has developed a 410MP full-frame sensor, which it says is primarily designed for markets such as surveillance, medicine and industrial applications. Canon doesn't typically disclose details of sensors it plans to use in its cameras prior to those cameras being announced, which is another strong hint that this won't be the basis of the next R-series model. dpreview.com »
The Public Domain Image Archive is a newly-launched curated collection of more than 10,000 out-of-copyright historical images -- more than 2,000 of which are photos -- that are free for everyone to look through and use. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Tamron USA extended the E-mount lens rebates: Lenses with lowest price ever: 28-75mm f/2. 8 for $699 at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama ($100 lower than previous best price) 35-150mm f/2. 0-2. 8 for $1,699 at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama ($200 lower than previous best price) 50-400mm f/4. sonyalpharumors.com »
Image: TTArtisan TTArtisan has announced the AF 35mm F1. 8 The lens is 49mm (1. 9") long, 16mm shorter than its predecessor, though its diameter is the same at 65mm. At 176g, it's also a touch lighter than the first-gen, which was 199g. dpreview.com »
Very shortly after publishing the dynamic range performance for Canon's latest flagship camera, the EOS R1, the prolific Bill Claff at Photons to Photos added Sony's new flagship, the a1 II, to his ever-expanding library. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Amid considerable fears about the impact that AI-generated content may have on the 2024 Presidential Election in the United States, Meta claims that less than one percent of election misinformation was created by AI, at least on its platforms, which include Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Image translation via PetaPixel. Sony is totally absent here. The Japanese organization BCN shared new insights on the Japanese fixed lens camera market. Digicameinfo summed up the most interesting points: Casio has left the compact camera market, Nikon has stopped development, and Sony and Fujifilm have significantly scaled back their lineups. Some may fear that… sonyalpharumors.com »
A mysterious AI image generator that beats all other models in benchmark tests has revealed itself. Initially known as "red_panda", it is actually called Recraft. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Aftershoot's annual Photography Industry Trends report offers critical insights into the photography industry, how it is changing, and delivers fascinating information about photographers themselves. [Read More] petapixel.com »
The James Webb Space Telescope continues to capture spectacular photos of the universe and the latest is an unusually dense cluster of massive stars that contain more than 10,000 times the mass of the Sun, yet are packed into an unbelievably small volume. [Read More] petapixel.com »
It has been a long time coming, but the EOS R1 is finally here. For years, the Canon R1 has been teased and hinted at before getting an official announcement two months ago. petapixel.com »
Expert testing shows that the Panasonic Lumix GH7 camera delivers significantly improved dynamic range performance at low ISOs compared to its predecessor, which is excellent news for Micro Four Thirds enthusiasts. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Nikkei writes: The penetration rate of digital cameras among households at the end of fiscal 2023 will fall below 50% for the first time in 19 years since the end of fiscal 2004. The demand for compact digital cameras has fallen as smartphone ownership has increased. Japan once had a strong presence in digital home… sonyalpharumors.com »
More data from Japan shows that, looking back at the last 15 years, smartphones truly obliterated the compact camera market: the ownership rate of a standalone digital camera in Japan has fallen below 50% for the first time in 19 years. [Read More] petapixel.com »
The creative behind an AI photo booth says that it is still best to get a headshot taken by a real photographer.
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A new study from researchers at Yale University helps demystify why some images stick out in people's memories more than others. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Sony A9III vs Nikon Z8 size comparison (via Camerasize). Kai made a comparison between the two cameras. I do not believe they are direct competitors as they serve different purposes. Still if you wanna hear what he has to say check out his reviews: sonyalpharumors.com »
Today Sigma Japan issued the following note: Regarding the “SIGMA 24-70mm F2. 8 DG DN II | Art for Sony E-mount” scheduled to be released on May 30, 2024 (Thursday), we received orders that exceeded our expectations and production has been delayed. sonyalpharumors.com »
Male photographers earn around $25 more per hour on average than their female peers in the U.S., according to new research.
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Ahead of Earth Day on April 22, 2024, KEH has announced a new marketing campaign to promote the buying and selling of pre-owned cameras and lenses -- "Save the Planet. petapixel.com »
An executive at Leica has admitted that selling its L-mount SL series of cameras is more challenging, at least compared to its other offerings, but argues its important to be a part of the conversation nonetheless. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Lexar's new SL500 Portable SSD is an extremely compact 2TB drive designed for content creators, including iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max owners who want to record high-quality Apple ProRes video at 60 frames per second. [Read More] petapixel.com »
The uncanny valley's hungry cousin is coming for food photography, it seems. A recent study found people view AI-generated images of food more appealing. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Because they already have a large amount of backorders, they mention that the estimated delivery time for current orders is “more than 6 months.” Preorders: Sony 300mm at BHphoto. Amazon US&EU. Adorama. FotoErhardt. Fotokoch. Calumet. WexUK. sonyalpharumors.com »
The A9III USA shipment start has been anticipated from Feb 21 to Feb 8 at BHphoto. Amazon (date will change soon). Adorama. Reminder: A9III is in Stock in EU and Australia now: Germany: Calumet Fotokoch. sonyalpharumors.com »
Cosina has announced a tiny new lens for Fujifilm X-Mount cameras. The Voigtlander Color-Skopar 18mm f/2.8 Aspherical is a pancake-style prime lens designed exclusively for Fujifilm X Series cameras. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Jordan and I were naughty this year and Santa put something in our stocking that was less useful than a lump of coal. Naturally, we decided to review our gifts and see if there was any merit to mass-produced photo gear on the cheap. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Instax already constitutes a majority of Fujifilm's imaging business revenue but the company plans to push emphasis on its instant film it even more. It wants to see sales increase to $1. petapixel.com »
Nearly half of the people who have bought the Panasonic Lumix S5 II and S5 IIX are in their 20s and 30s, much younger than Panasonic expected ahead of the cameras launching early this year. [Read More] petapixel.com »
The 43rd Leitz Photographica Auction occurred over the weekend in Vienna, Austria, and some exceptional cameras and lenses sold for huge sums. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Meta's apps Instagram and Facebook are growing faster than TikTok for the first time in a while.
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Nikon has released its financial report for the most recent quarter, showing an overall positive growth trend for interchangeable lens digital cameras. [Read More] petapixel.com »
A new image of Earth may not look like much at first glance, but how it was captured is incredible.
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petapixel.com »Consider the Panasonic 24mm f1. 8 — which is great for landscape photography. One of our favorite things about the Panasonic Lumix S system is that their lenses are lightweight and small enough for us to want to carry around all day. thephoblographer.com »
I've just returned from a whirlwind tour of Idaho and it provided me with ample photographic opportunities. I figured if I always have a phone with me and I always have a mirrorless camera, why not test them out against each other? [Read More] petapixel.com »
If you’re wondering why you need medium format cameras, then consider the ultimate with image quality. I’m not talking about editing your photos necessarily — I’m specifically leaning into the fact that medium format’s look comes from the way that light is rendered. thephoblographer.com »
It’s already the second week of September, which can only mean one thing - you now have less than two weeks to submit your photo and/or video to the annual ColorPro Awards! [Read More] petapixel.com »
I have a love-hate relationship with 800mm lenses — I love the photos but hate hauling them around. But the Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f4. 0-6. 3 II ASPH OIS has a build that’s shorter than its name. thephoblographer.com »
I can’t remember the last time I used a stock strap made by a camera manufacturer. Not only are most of them ungainly in appearance, they are often ill-fitting and uncomfortable. What’s also highly inconvenient, in most cases, is the amount of time it takes to adjust or readjust the length of such straps. Should … thephoblographer.com »
Razer wants you to take your webcam seriously enough that you would spend $300 to get the quality the Kiyo Pro Ultra can deliver. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Artificial intelligence (AI) pioneer Dr. Geoffrey Hinton, 75, recently claimed that AI's threat to the world might be more urgent than climate change. [Read More] petapixel.com »
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has captured a stunning "smash-up" of two spiral galaxies. Collectively called Arp 220, the collision of the pair of galaxies has facilitated massive star formation. [Read More] petapixel.com »
