Photography News

Canon is one of the most prolific companies in the world when it comes to filing patents, making it hard to judge what’s actually coming down the pike. But we really hope its two most recent patents--one for Eye-Contro...

A number of Google's $499 Pixel 3 smartphone units are experiencing an issue that causes the camera to 'shake' while recording video even when the device is placed on a stable surface. A large number Pixel 3 owners have ...

Focus on what's important... pun intended. I'm not referring to lens focus or how to get sharp images. If that’s your main concern right now, just Google tutorials on autofocus, zone focusing or micro-adjustments. When...

Digital cameras can see in color in near darkness these days, but decades ago, there were very different solutions for capturing usable photos at night. One example is the photoflash bomb, a special type of bomb that was...

Pye Jirsa over at SLR Lounge recently published a Mac vs PC comparison that answers an important question for photographers: which is better for Adobe Lightroom Classic CC, a powerful iMac Pro or an equivalent custom-bui...

Japanese fisheye specialist Entaniya has introduced a new fisheye lens in a PL mount that's aimed at large format video camera users, and which can offer a range of effective focal lengths using different sized spacers. ...

Lizzy Gadd is a self-portrait landscape photographer. After finding awe-inspiring outdoor locations, Gadd steps into the frame and becomes a human element against a backdrop of wilderness. Smugmug Films just released thi...

Fast storage solutions are essential for efficient digital photo and video workflows and Samsung Technology has announced the start of production of new V-NAND modules with more than 100 layers, which is an industry firs...

With less than a months’ notice, 360° camera maker Panono announced that it will begin charging for its required stitching service. The company will soon begin charging 0.79 Euro (~$0.88) for every 360° photo you cho...

Last month, California-based drone manufacturer Skydio teased a follow up to their premier R1 model. Slated for release this Fall, the company recently updated email subscribers with more details about what they're calli...

An ant’s stinger is thinner than the width of a human hair, and made up of a main stinger and two “lancets” that actively drill into you as they release venom. We know this because of the incredible footage of this...

Iranian photographer Alireza Rostami has introduced the world to his 'Frankenstein' camera, a functional product handmade from old and broken computer components. According to Rostami, who recently spoke with DPReview, h...

Photographer Nicholas Sherlock--whose impressive 3D-printed DIY creations have appeared on PetaPixel before--is at it again. This time, he’s created a fully-functional 300mm extension tube, complete with contacts for a...

Wireless charging has become a standard in flagship smartphones, but like so many other technologies, the camera world seems a bit behind. Canon seems interested in changing that though if a recent patent application is ...

I'm a big Fuji fan. I love my X100F and have been thinking about switching to Fuji for my professional work for a while now. The X-T3 is a fantastic camera: fun to use, well-built, excellent image quality and focus. I lo...

Windows PC users move along, nothing to see here. You already have all the connectivity you need; MacBook users though, stick around, you'll be interested in this. Because in the world of Apple less is more, MacBook user...

In the past few years, I've known Tamron's lenses to have great weather sealing, but in the case of the Tamron 17-28mm f2.8 Di III RXD I'm sure that even Sony would be shocked at what I did with the lens. Here in NYC, we...

The ISO is one of the exposure values that you have at your disposal to make sure you get the best results for your photos. It's one of the things you'll hear being thrown around in photography circles quite often, but w...

Would you use a medium format camera for video? In this week's episode Jordan does, and he explains why he's pleasantly surprised - even impressed - with the video capabilities of Fujifilm's 100MP medium format camera. G...

We're wondering the same thing you are: where is the Sony a7s III? With the Sony a7r series of cameras undergoing two other refreshes, the Sony a7s series hasn't seen a single one in years. We know that it's coming, but ...

The ancient bluntnose sixgill is a dominant predator of the deep sea ecosystem

The current buzz word in a lot of photography realms is Full-Frame. The reason behind this is that the big three (Sony, Canon, Nikon) have been focusing on Full-Frame Mirrorless cameras more than anything else. Only Fuji...