Pergear’s New CFexpress 4.0 Type B Memory Cards Are Very Affordable

Pergear has announced a pair of new CFexpress 4.0 Type B Master-series memory cards, each promising high-speed performance and strong value. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-6-26 20:39

The Very Good Smartphone Cameras You Aren’t Considering | The PetaPixel Podcast

This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, Chris Niccolls, Jordan Drake, and I are joined by PetaPixel's mobile and computing contributing writer Ted Kritsonis to talk about the very good smartphone camera systems that North Americans might not know about or have outright disregarded. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-3-27 20:01

Nvidia’s RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell GPU Is Very Powerful and Power-Hungry

Nvidia announced a new series of professional-grade GPUs and AI-powered tools for PCs and workstations. The RTX Pro Blackwell series GPUs are designed for demanding professional designers, creatives, and developers. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-3-19 00:33

The Best Canon Compact Cameras in the Retro Digital Era

We remember the time very well: reviewers and the public were starting to forget about the compact camera so much so because our phones had done such a great job of replacing them. But there was always something special about the higher end and more serious compact cameras. thephoblographer.com »

2025-3-17 16:00

We May Get 40-150mm F2 from OM System Very Soon

The OM System recently unveiled the OM 3, along with the 17mm f1. 8 II and the 25mm f1. 8 II. The camera has received a positive review from us thanks to its ability to provide stunning visuals, computational photography, and great durability. thephoblographer.com »

2025-2-21 17:00

Fujifilm Is in a Very Strong Position to Start the New Year

As we close the book on 2024 and peer ahead to what should be an exciting year for new cameras and lenses, it is worth looking closer at one company's performance in 2024: Fujifilm. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-1-4 22:28

Just announced: New Yongnuo 23mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL APS-C E-mount lens

Yongnuo announced this new APS-C E-mount lens that will be available soon on their Amazon page. SonyAlphaBlog tested the lens and concluded: The Yongnuo 23mm F1. 4 DA DSM WL (268 euros) is a very good lens overall : very good ergonomics (including a wireless remote) very good AF , build quality , very good centre… The post Just announced: New Yongnuo 23mm f/1. sonyalpharumors.com »

2025-1-4 18:01

This Very Versatile 45 Film Camera Shoots Instax Wide and Works with Smartphones

Zhuoyao Chen and her partner are both large-format camera enthusiasts from China, now living in Tokyo, Japan. The pair, who especially enjoy landscape and portrait photography, have found existing large-format camera solutions lacking in certain key areas, so like many enthusiasts, they began custom-making cameras -- and now one of these will be available to all as the Smartflex Camera. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-12-27 22:23

Apple’s ‘F1’ Movie Wraps Unusual and Very Public Filming Ahead of 2025 Release

Most movie and TV productions try and hide filming so as not to spoil any of the plot points ahead of release. But in the case of the upcoming F1 film starring Brad Pitt, it has proven almost impossible. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-12-16 19:02

The Very Bright and Accurate Maxima 6 Mk. II LED Is Even More Powerful

Italian lighting company Maxima announced the Maxima 6 Mark II, an upgraded version of the Maxima 6 light for professional photographers and videographers. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-10-4 19:18

Moment’s SuperCage Can Record ProRes Log Only to Very Specific SD Cards

Yesterday, Moment announced the SuperCage: a smartphone cage system with integrated USB-C and an SD card port. That might lead some mobile filmmakers to believe they can use their existing memory cards to take advantage of the iPhone's ProRes Log capture, but as PetaPixel has written before, it's not that simple. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-9-27 20:40

Meike Brings Its Very Affordable $170 50mm f/1.8 AF Prime Lens to L-Mount

Earlier this year, Chinese lens maker Meike announced a 50mm f/1.8 AF lens for full-frame E and Z-mount cameras. The affordable $170 prime lens is now coming to L-Mount cameras, including those made by Panasonic, Leica, and Sigma. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-7-11 19:31

Sony’s New 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II PZ Kit Lens Is Very Familiar

Alongside its new ZV-E10 II vlogging camera, Sony has unveiled a new APS-C kit zoom lens for content creators, the E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-7-10 16:59

100% confirmed: Sony ZV-E10II announcement very soon!

I can now confirm the Sony ZV-E10II is coming very soon! Should get specs within 1-2 days! At long last we finally have the first camera announcement of the year from Sony. We should also get a new APS-C kit zoom lens designed for vloggers. sonyalpharumors.com »

2024-6-23 22:54

This Canon Aperture Ring Situation Is Very Weird

Last week, Canon clarified that while the aperture control rings on its 24-105mm f/2. 8L Z and 35mm f/1. 4L VCM don't work in photo mode with its existing cameras, that will change with any camera announced after June 2024. petapixel.com »

2024-6-16 15:01

Sony 85mm f/1.4 GMII still confirmed to be announced very soon

So folks, lately I have been silent on Sony rumors because of two reasons: The personal stuff that is keep me busy, told you about here and I can tell you know this will take a lot of more time than expected Sony has postponed the release of most gear and I am awaiting new… sonyalpharumors.com »

2024-6-8 16:11

DJI Seems to Believe That It Is Very Possible Its Drones Will Be Banned

DJI is in the crosshairs of U.S. legislators who are riding high after the success of the bill that will see TikTok banned unless it divests from Chinese Ownership. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-6-4 18:49

Very unique product announcement: llano Sony camera battery charger!

Today LLano released this unique new Sony battery charger you can reorder on Amazon (Click here). Key Features: Fast Charging: This USB C charger supports 18W output with an adaptive type c fast charger, enabling your camera battery from zero to 100% in less than 1. sonyalpharumors.com »

2024-5-19 16:17

Surprise! One more “epic” Sigma lens announcement very soon!

Today Sigma announced the 24-70mm II (BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, FotoErhardt, WexUK). But I now got 100% confirmation there is one more lens coming very soon. Apparently it’s something “epic” …. sonyalpharumors.com »

2024-5-17 20:28

The Very Least You Need to Be a Pro Portrait Photographer

We always want our YouTube videos to both educate and entertain but sometimes, we also want to push ourselves beyond standard reviews and try something different. For our latest photo challenge, we wanted to see just how minimal we could go with our gear and still be able to pull off professional-grade images. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-4-30 17:05

A nature photography tour of Madagascar, part 2: The Red Tsingy

Back-lit Red Tsingy. Canon 5D4 | Canon 70-300mm F4-5. 6214mm | 1/640 sec | F8 | ISO 400 In the last article, I surveyed the diverse and beautiful wildlife of Andasibe-Mantadia National Park. dpreview.com »

2024-4-28 17:00

Very likely: Sony 16-25mm G to be announced tomorrow on April 16

Other sources confirmed that on April 16 Sony should announce the 16-25mm f/2. 8 G lens. I am now trying to get the date of the next two Sony announcement in May and June where we will get the ZV-E10, 85mm f/1. sonyalpharumors.com »

2024-4-16 00:17

‘Reacher’ Star Alan Ritchson Was Sexually Assaulted by ‘Very Famous Photographer’

Reacher star Alan Ritchson reveals that he quit modeling after being sexually assaulted by a "very famous photographer" and says that models are routinely "passed off to a photographer to be trafficked." [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-4-4 15:19

These Are The Very First Crime Scene Photographs Ever Taken

The very first crime scene photographs ever made were taken by a pioneering detective from Paris who realized how useful photography can be in solving a case. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-3-21 15:01

Now available for preorder: 7Artisans First Auto-focus 50mm f/1.8 E-mount

You can now preorder the new 7Artisans 50mm f/1. 8 AF lens at Amazon US&EU, BHphoto, Pergear and 7Artisans. SonyAlphaBlog already tested the lens and concluded: The 7 Artisans 50mm F1. 8 (228$/251 euros) is a good surprise. sonyalpharumors.com »

2024-3-19 16:01

Nikon’s Z7 II is Very Discounted Right Now and So Are OM System Lenses

As the saying goes, deals are in the air. Okay, that may not be the real saying, but that certainly is the case this spring. Every camera brand still has sales running, with OM System lenses added to the long list. petapixel.com »

2024-3-15 00:12

It is very likely that the upcoming A7sIV and/or FX3II will record 4k240p

A reader just went me this interesting technical note: If you check the latest Sony paper on XAVC codec released November 2023, they mention the bitrate of 4K 240fps, which so far no camera can do. This could be a hint about next a7s4/FX3II. sonyalpharumors.com »

2024-3-13 19:24

The Very First Pets Ever To Be Photographed

For nearly as long as there have been cameras, there have been photos of pets, some of which date back to the early 1800s.

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2024-3-1 15:10

Saramonic’s New Blink500 B2+ All-In-One Wireless Mic is Very Affordable

Audio giant Saramonic announced the new Blink500 B2+ wireless mic. The new device promises content creators and videographers versatile audio recording capabilities at a budget-friendly price. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-2-26 18:55

Rumor: New Sigma announcement in very early February!

One trusted source told me that Sigma will have a press event in very early February (likely in the days between Feb 4 and 8). He didn’t share yet what Sigma will announce and I am working to get some info in this. sonyalpharumors.com »

2024-1-19 16:51

SmallRig’s New Kit is Designed to Get One Very Specific, Niche Shot

SmallRig's new Tracking POV Kit, a project done in collaboration with Mikevisuals, is an arm extension kit with adjustable lengths and magic arms that is designed to get one very specific, niche video shot: the "POV tracking shot." [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-12-2 22:29

Artificial Intelligence Companies Aren’t Very Transparent, Report Finds

Researchers from Stanford University have published a report ranking how transparent artificial intelligence (AI) models are and found them wanting. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-10-19 16:13

CineStill’s Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Week | The PetaPixel Podcast

CineStill, once one of the most popular film brands, is facing widespread backlash for defending its trademarks in a manner that is being described as intimidation and bullying. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-10-18 18:58

Footage From Blackmagic’s New Cinema Camera 6K is Very Impressive

Earlier this month, Blackmagic announced its first full-frame camera, the Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K. On paper, the specifications looked enticing, and newly-released sample footage shows that it can live up to that hype. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-9-26 20:03

Very first review of the new Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8

Stefan Malloch had a chance to play with the new Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8. We still have no details about the pricing and release date. But Tamron should hurry up because Sigma will announce their 70-200mm f/2.8 lens in early October! sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-9-12 16:34

AstrHori 85mm F1.8 STM review by SonyAlphaBlog: “not recommended”

This is the first autofocus lens from Astrhori so it’s interesting to read at SonyAlphaBlog if this lens can keep up with the best: The AstrHori (279$ / 319 euros) can provide very good results in term of sharpness and very nice portraits withy smooth background blur and very nice bokeh balls. But at this… sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-6-24 13:51

A Brief History of the Very First Moon Photos Ever Taken

As soon as photography was invented, there was a very obvious subject for photographers to turn their cameras toward -- the brightest object in the night sky -- the Moon. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-6-15 22:54

A Very Boring Lens: Funleader 18mm F8 II Review

There are lenses that I find utterly boring. And I know that I'm not alone because our staff says the same thing. They're the kind of lenses that when you go to write about them, you dread the experience because it isn't a fascinating or fun lens to write about. thephoblographer.com »

2023-4-11 07:00

VERY interesting Sony manager interview: A-mount was a failure, they were close to join MFT, E-mount original idea was to make super compact cameras

Nikkei Business has published an interview with Mr. Shigeki Ishizuka, Vice Chairman of the Sony Group, looking back on the company’s digital camera trajectory. And we finally got some real insider news about Sony’s past digital camera business decisions! Here are a couple of highlights from Digicameinfo (Google translated): The first model that came out… sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-3-21 16:27

Fujifilm is Keeping a Pretty Important Secret From You

If you drink coffee like it's your lifeblood, then you're probably a jittery photographer. So when the Fujifilm XH2 and the Fujifilm XH2s were announced, you perhaps were elated about the image stabilization. thephoblographer.com »

2022-10-15 01:00

Veikk VK2200 Pro Tablet Review: Low Resolution but High Performance

Graphics tablets come in all shapes, sizes, and prices, but until recently, there has been very little competition in the space. This left potential users with very few and often very expensive options. petapixel.com »

2022-6-4 23:48

How We Track Down and Very Carefully Photograph Australia’s Elusive Snakes

While most people go out of their way to avoid snakes, we’re the opposite. We’re crazy about snakes. As wildlife photographers, we’ve spent months in the Australian bush and in overseas jungles tracking down beautiful snakes. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-5-23 16:25

There’s a Very Special Sale on Tamron Gear Right Now

If you’re looking for a great, affordable lens for your Sony camera, Tamron is the way to go! And they’ve got what they’re calling a flash sale happening right now! So act fast while supplies are around. thephoblographer.com »

2022-3-30 19:00

I Took Pictures Of The Gundam Starting Up In The Very Middle Of A Snowstorm (15 Pics)

On January 6, 2022, the first heavy snowfall warning in four years was issued in Tokyo, Japan. The entire metropolitan area was covered with snow. In Yokohama, a city next to Tokyo, there is now a moving monument of Gundam, a robot symbol of the world-famous Japanese animation. boredpanda.com »

2022-1-14 18:51

PANTONE 17-3938 Very Peri - цвет 2022 года

Цвет 2022 года по версии главного института исследования цвета Pantone Color Institute - любопытный и интригующий PANTONE 17-3938 Very Peri. prophotos.ru »

2021-12-10 14:41

3D Printing Could Be a Very Big Part of the Photo Industry’s Sustainability

For more stories like this, please subscribe to The Phoblographer. For years, I’ve been a huge advocate of 3D printing in the photo industry. I think it’s vital with the vintage camera and accessory world. thephoblographer.com »

2021-6-27 19:00

A Second Hand Fujifilm X100V Can Go for More Than a Brand New One

It's not uncommon to see cameras get bought up and sold. Some are even sold for more right after. But there's currently a huge problem with the camera industry. Lots of companies can't produce enough to meet demand. thephoblographer.com »

2021-6-25 07:00

The 3 Best Everyday Camera Bags for More Than Just Photo Gear

Fact: no one is making the perfect camera bag. We've reviewed more than any other photo publication out there. With that said, many bags come very close to being perfect—lots and amongst the best. thephoblographer.com »

2021-6-18 19:00

Fujifilm Opened Up Their System in a Very Perplexing Way

There's been a push to make cameras be a heck of a lot more useful. Camera manufacturers worked to build webcam integrations into them. And for the most part, they've done a good job. Fujifilm just took that to yet another level. thephoblographer.com »

2021-4-26 19:00

Тайваньцы начали скупать чипсы из-за веры в их способность защищать технику

На Тайване люди начали скупать кукурузные чипсы Kuai Kuai из-за странного суеверия — считается, будто этот продукт защищает технику от поломок. ferra.ru »

2021-4-15 18:01