Photography News

Stay up-to-date with the latest news within the photography industry. Here we feature new photography gear announcements, creative conferences, and other interesting headlines related to the world of photography and filmmaking.

This Awesome DIY Digital Camera Has a Waist-Level Viewfinder

Photographer Malcolm Wilson, who recently converted a broken film camera into an infrared digital point-and-shoot, is back with another awesome camera build. This time, Wilson combined a Mamiya C220 TLR viewfinder, Raspberry Pi, and Sony image sensor to create a waist-level viewfinder digital camera.

The Broncolor Stelos 800 L Strobe Uses Universal V-Mount Batteries

Broncolor has announced the Stelos 800 L, a high-end, battery-powered, location monobloc strobe that packs 800Ws of power and supports high speed sync.

Police Arrest Impossible Suspect After Facial Recognition Blunder

A 6-foot-2-inch-tall man was wrongfully arrested after New York Police's facial recognition technology linked him to a suspect who was significantly shorter and lighter than he was.

You Can Use AI Chatbots to Quickly Find Things in Photos

As the world grapples with artificial intelligence and where exactly the technology fits in, one Twitter user has demonstrated an extremely handy use for ChatGPT.

Nanlite’s New Circular LEDs for Photo and Video Are Battery-Powered

Nanlite has unveiled two compact panel lights that promise professional-grade performance in a small package, designed to give creators maximum flexibility and creative control.

Popular Washington Mountain Photographer Dies in Climbing Fall

An adventure photographer, recognized for documenting climbs on Washington’s highest and most difficult peaks, has died after falling when a handhold broke loose during an ascent.

DJI Mic 3 Is Smaller, Lighter, and So Much More Powerful

DJI Mic 3 is here, and DJI promises it is its most advanced mini wireless microphone yet.

Scottish Village Where Famous Harry Potter Scene Was Filmed Overrun by Photo-Seeking Tourists

When Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets was released in 2002, the iconic flying car scene filmed at the picturesque Glenfinnan viaduct with a Jacobite steam train instantly captivated cinema fans.

Influencer Faces Three Years in Prison for Filming 12-Second Video Around Turkish Flag

An influencer is reportedly facing three years in prison for posting a 12-second video of herself performing acrobatics around the Turkish national flag.

YouTuber Missing After Being Swept Over Waterfall During Shoot

A photography YouTuber in India was swept away by a waterfall while filming a video on his drone and remains missing days later.

AstrHori 6mm f/2.8 Fisheye Lens Opens Up a Very Wide World of Possibilities

AstrHori's new 6mm f/2.8 circular fisheye for full-frame mirrorless cameras is extremely wide and designed for a wide range of photo and video applications, including dynamic landscapes, dramatic night sky photos, and striking architectural images.

Blackmagic Slashes Cinema Camera Prices

Blackmagic Design announced a substantial price reduction across its Ursa Cine camera kits, marking a rare move in the high-end cinema camera market where prices have generally been rising.

Photographer Nearly Has His Gear Stolen By Mischievous Goose

18-year-old British photographer Jacob Brown was recently photographing local wildlife in Lythan Saint Annes, United Kingdom, when he nearly became the victim of a theft by a very unusual suspect: a goose.

Photographer Finds $2,000 Leica Camera for $10 at Thrift Store

A very lucky photographer in northern Ontario recently made the thrift store find of a lifetime when he scored a functional Leica M3 Double Stroke in good condition for just over $10.

Google Vids Uses AI to Turn Photos Into Videos

Google added more generative artificial intelligence (AI) to Google Vids today, enabling users to turn still photos into short videos in a few clicks using Veo 3.

Exciting New Exhibition Honors Nearly 200 Years of Analog Photography

A new exhibition celebrates two centuries of analog photography, tracing the medium from its 19th-century origins to the modern digital age.

Study Reveals Deadliest Countries to Take a Selfie and US Takes Number Two Spot

A new study has revealed the deadliest countries to take a selfie in -- with the U.S. taking the number two spot on the list.

Google Reveals Mystery AI Image Model That Can Smartly Edit Photos

As expected, an AI image model known as 'Nano Banana' that was making a big impression last week is in fact made by Google. The tech giant announced it last night along with its actual name 'Gemini 2.5 Flash Image.'

Priceless Painting Stolen by Nazis Discovered in Background of Real Estate Photo

A painting stolen by the Nazis during World War II has been spotted in the background of a real estate photo, more than 80 years after it was seized by them.

Taylor Swift’s and Travis Kelce’s Engagement Photos Break Instagram Record

An Instagram post shared by Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce to announce their engagement has shattered engagement records on the platform.

US Open Pushes Back Against Photographer Who Walked onto Tennis Court

After Selcuk Acar, the photographer at the center of this week's US Open controversy, claimed that he was the "victim and totally innocent," the United States Tennis Association (USTA) has refuted his argument.

Humpback Cam Captures First-Whale-View of a Breach

A camera attached to a humpback whale captured the spectacular moment the giant marine mammal breached the surface -- leaping skyward and clearing the horizon.

Nikon Z6 III’s First Major Firmware Update Adds Bird AF, Auto Capture, and C2PA

Nikon released firmware version 2.00 for its popular full-frame Z6 III mirrorless camera. The major update adds new subject detection features, automatic capture, C2PA functionality, and much more.