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.

The Sigma 50mm f/1.4 CL DG Blends Vintage Aesthetics With Innovative Design

Sigma has announced the 50mm f/1.4 CL DG Contemporary, which it describes as a "new lineage" for premium compact prime lenses that emphasizes old-school aesthetics over optical perfection. But beyond that, it pushes the boundaries of lens design in new, exciting ways.

Sigma Says the Compact, Modular FP2 Is the Ultimate Hybrid Camera

It's been a long time since Sigma announced the fp, billed as the world's smallest full-frame mirrorless camera. Much has changed in the industry since 2019, and now the Sigma FP2 is here with a fresh style to its model name and some new tricks up its sleeve. What hasn't changed, though, is the megapixel count and the ultra-compact design.

Apple’s iPhone Duo Case Has Adhesives and That’s Actually Normal

With Apple's debut foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, launching tomorrow, the internet has been buzzing about Apple's iPhone Duo Case and how sticky it is. Yes, it's unprecedented for Apple to make an adhesive iPhone case, but it's common for foldable phone cases.

Lensbaby’s New Omni Collections Create Wacky and Wild Photo Effects

Seven years ago, Lensbaby unveiled the creative Omni Filter System. Now Lensbaby is back with the fresh Omni Color II and Omni Crystal II collections, introducing even more ways to dramatically change the look of photos and videos in-camera.

Farmer Discovers Metallic Space Object in His Cornfield

A farmer in western Minnesota discovered an approximately 11-foot-wide metallic object in his cornfield that authorities believe may have come from space.

Museum Acquires Rare Original Ambrotype Photo of Abraham Lincoln

A rare original ambrotype photograph of Abraham Lincoln has been acquired by the museum in the city where the image was taken in 1858.

Close-Up Filters for the GoPro Mission 1 Pro Solve the Camera’s Biggest Issue

GoPro has announced a new set of close-up filters for the Mission 1 Pro and Mission 1 cameras made in tandem with PolarPro. With these new filters, which come in three strengths, the camera can overcome one of its biggest complaints: poor focus distance.

Cooke Brings Its Legendary S4/i S35 Lenses to Full-Frame Cinema Cameras

Cooke Optics, a legendary name in cinema lenses, has announced the S4 FF/i series of cinema primes. These are "invigorated" new full-frame versions of Cooke's iconic S4/i S35 lenses, and all six of them feature fast T2.0 apertures.

Suspect Arrested Three Years After Photographer Was Shot Dead After Leaving Studio

A suspect has been arrested three years after a well-known local photographer was killed after leaving his photo studio in Atlanta.

The Hasselblad-Branded Oppo Find X10 Pro Max Is the World’s First Phone With Three 200MP Rear Cameras

Oppo has unveiled the Find X10 series, headlined by the Oppo Find X10 Pro Max. Both phones feature Hasselblad imaging technology, but only the Find X10 Pro Max is the world's first smartphone to include a triple 200-megapixel rear camera system.

The Insta360 Mic Swaps Internal Storage for microSD for an $80 Discount

Insta360 has announced the Mic, which is only very slightly different from the Mic Pro it announced earlier this year. Instead of an onboard SSD, the new Mic retains internal recording via removable microSD, which lets the company drop the price by $80.

Getty Seeks Court Approval for Bankruptcy Restructuring Plan

Getty Images has launched a solicitation process to advance its bankruptcy proceedings in the United States so that the stock photo agency can restructure.

Researchers Pinpoint the Exact Location of First Ever Photo of a Human

Researchers have pinpointed the exact location of Louis Daguerre's 1838 View of the Boulevard du Temple -- the first photograph to capture human beings.

Tourist Snaps Photo of 120-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Footprint

A footprint belonging to a 20-foot-long carnivorous theropod dinosaur that walked around on its hind legs has been discovered in Thailand.

New iPhone Camera App Makes You Wait To See Your Photos

Mexico-based documentary photographer Dennis Berti developed WorthWait, a new mobile camera app that replicates the disposable-camera experience.

KEH’s Overstock Sale Returns, Offering Up to 10% Off Nearly 2,000 Products


KEH's Overstock Sale is back, giving photographers a chance to save even more on pre-owned cameras, lenses, and accessories.

‘Miracle’ Underwater Bird Photo Wins 74th Annual Nikkor Photo Contest

Alongside the winners of the 52nd annual Nikon Small World Photomicrography competition, Nikon Japan also announced the winners of its 74th annual Nikkor Photo Contest.

OM Delays PEN Camera Launch in Japan

Just last week, OM Digital Solutions (OMDS) warned photographers in Japan that their preordered OM System PEN cameras and kits might not arrive until next spring. The bad news keeps coming, as OM System has now outright delayed the PEN's launch in Japan.

A Single Photo Could Help AI Assess How Sick a Patient Is

Researchers have developed AI tools that use photographs of a person’s face to estimate biological age and predict survival outcomes among patients with cancer.

Australia to Sue Meta and TikTok for Failing to Enforce Under-16s Social Media Ban

Australia is set to sue all major social media companies, accusing them of failing to enforce a national ban on users under 16 and allowing children to remain on their platforms.

Food Delivery App Apologizes for AI-Generated Menu Photos Showing Bacon Floating in Soda

Food delivery app Just Eat has apologized over several inaccurate AI-generated photos on menus, including a nauseating picture of bacon and eggs floating in a soda.

Birmingham City Council in the UK Posts Photo of the Wrong Birmingham

Birmingham City Council in the U.K. got its own city mixed up last night after sharing a photo of Birmingham in Alabama.

German Court Rules Google Earth is ‘Spying’ on People by Publishing Aerial Photos of Their Homes

A man has won his lawsuit against Google Earth for publishing aerial photos of his home, with a German court ruling that the tech giant has no right to share such images without his consent.

Fisherman Captures Incredible Drone Footage of Huge Whale Feeding

Consumer drones and cameras have revolutionized and democratized wildlife photography. Once the preserve of an elite band of photographers, the humble fisherman is now capable of recording something extraordinary.

Leica and Formula 1 Shift Into Gear With Limited Edition Q3 43

Leica and Formula 1 have teamed up for a limited-edition version of the Leica Q3 43.

Vivo’s Mid-Range V80 Smartphone Has Impressive Zeiss-Engineered Cameras

Vivo has announced the V80, a new mid-range smartphone with a camera system co-engineered by Zeiss.

Pearla Revela Edits RAW Photos and Videos With a Single Set of Tools

Swiss developer Pearla Mostra, formerly known as House of Mars, has launched Pearla Revela, its new post-production workspace designed for Mac, iPad, and iPhone. The RAW processor includes cataloging, non-destructive node-graph editing, search tools, compositing, export tools, and more.

DxO ViewPoint 6 Fixes Photographers’ Geometry Problems

DxO has announced ViewPoint 6, the latest version of its perspective correction software. The French software company calls ViewPoint 6 its "most precise version yet," thanks to new AI masking technology.

Building Our Very Own Frankencameras | The PetaPixel Podcast

This week on the PetaPixel Podcast, the team is joined by PetaPixel's Tech Editor Jeremy Gray to build their own parts bin Frankencameras. They have to build a complete camera from a limited selection of parts, showcasing what the most important features of a camera are to each of them.

Fujifilm Invests Another $19 Million To Expand Instax Production

Fujifilm has announced a 3 billion yen investment in its Instax production facilities, equivalent to nearly $19 million at current exchange rates. It follows an even greater Instax investment the company announced nearly a year ago.

Flashback’s New Analog-Inspired Half-Frame Digicam Is All Grown Up

Flashback has announced the One75, a new reusable digital camera that promises to bring the spirit and vibes of a classic half-frame film camera.

Leica Competitor Pixii Is Facing Financial Collapse

French camera maker Pixii has reportedly entered judicial liquidation, France's formal insolvency procedure.

Sirui’s New Tripod Head Doesn’t Make You Choose Between a Ball or Fluid Head

Sirui has announced the BH-60, an integrated Ball and Fluid Head designed for photographers, content creators, and hybrid users. It promises to combine a ball head's photography-friendly versatility with a fluid head's smooth, video-friendly control in a single system.

World Press Photo Adds Nature and Sports Awards for 2027 Contest

World Press Photo has added three awards to its 2027 contest that will recognize nature and sports photography from around the world.

One of the Last Masters of the Platinum Photo Printing Process

While Cleveland and Ohio were having their moment in the baseball playoffs, a documentary began circulating about hometown photographer Herb Ascherman, whose voluminous archive includes images of nighttime fireworks after a Guardians’ victory.

Elgato Convertible Wave Go Is a Clip-On and Handheld Mic in One

Elgato, a big name in content creation and streaming, has announced the Wave Go, which it describes as a "convertible wireless mic."

This Absurd, Adorable $38 1MP Digital Camera Can Be Worn Like Jewelry

While Kenko Tokina continues work on a lens "like no other," the company's first new lens in years, it also continues churning out compact cameras in Japan, like the adorable new $38 Pieni III.

That Satellite Photo of ‘Amelia Earhart’s Plane’ Turned Out to Be a Tree

Pictures can be deceiving. A group of researchers discovered this firsthand after making a long journey to a remote Pacific island in search of Amelia Earhart’s lost airplane.

Okay, the Sony FX5 Really Is Going to Launch This Time

This is not a drill. The Sony FX5 really is coming this time. Adorama says the highly anticipated cinema camera is truly launching in November.

60-Year-Old Found Footage Proves Famous Bigfoot Footage Is a Hoax

On October 20, 1967, Roger Patterson and Robert "Bob" Gimlin captured just under a minute of shaky, grainy 16mm film footage of Bigfoot. Allegedly. Nearly 60 years later, the new documentary Capturing Bigfoot finally puts the issue to rest: it was a hoax.

Sigma Says the Possibilities for New Lenses Are ‘Limitless’

Sigma CEO Kazuto Yamaki chatted with Lensvid at IBC 2026, discussing Sigma's rapidly expanding lens lineup, its latest innovations, and, most interestingly, how Sigma feels about the future of optical design.

AI-Edited Photos Can Lead People to Form False Memories

AI-edited photographs and videos create false memories in people's brains and make them even more confident about the wrong version of the event.