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.

Polar Pro’s Luna Ultra ND Filters Might Be More Obtainable Than Insta360’s

When Insta360 launched the Luna Ultra last month, it seemed to have plenty of stock to address demand. However, the same couldn't -- and still can't -- be said about its accessories, namely its neutral density filters.

This Customizable E-Ink iPhone Case Displays Your Photos

The Xtrem Inno smartphone case for iPhone combines stylish protection with a clever integrated e-ink display that lets users show off their favorite graphics, logos, or photos. It's an interesting take on personalized phone cases.

Patreon Blocks AI Crawlers From Copying Content: ‘Creators Deserve Compenstion’

Patreon has announced a new update that blocks AI crawlers from hoovering up content on the platform for training purposes. CEO Jack Conte took to Instagram last week to announce he has a "kickass product update for you all."

Free Mac App Unravels All Your Annoying USB-C Cable Mysteries

While some USB-C cables are accurately and extensively labeled, others are frustratingly blank. Other times, a cable doesn't seem to be delivering its promised speeds or power delivery. Now there's an excellent, accessible solution to these cable woes on Mac: WhatCable.

Apocalyptic Videos Show Snakes Roaming in Floodwaters in China

After a reptile breeding facility in the Chinese province of Guangxi was swept away by floodwaters triggered by typhoon Maysak, hair-raising videos of snakes have surfaced across social media.

Arri Surprisingly Sells its Global Rental Business

Arri, which was sold to German entrepreneur Thomas Riedel in April, announced today that it has agreed to sell its global rental business operations in Europe, the United Kingdom, and North America.

GoPro’s Founder Lends the Company $20 Million as It Fights to Survive

GoPro's ongoing troubles are well documented. The company has "substantial doubt" about its future. As the company works hard to stay afloat long enough to find a solution to its financial woes, GoPro's founder and CEO is effectively loaning the company $20 million.

Bison Throws Grandpa 8 Feet Into the Air After He Stops for a Photo

Most folks have likely seen the shocking images of Carl McDaniel being tossed eight feet into the air by a rampaging bison in Yellowstone National Park.

Running on Film with the Hasselblad XPan

This editorial photo shoot began with a simple idea, a question even: could a running sequence shot on the Hasselblad XPan create an editorial story in only a few frames?

Capture the Night: ProMaster’s Summer 2026 Astrophotography Guide

Summer 2026 is shaping up to be an incredible season for astrophotography. At ProMaster, we believe that the right equipment shouldn’t just support your camera, it should be an extension of your creative process.

Apple Sues OpenAI, Alleging Former Employees Stole Confidential Hardware Trade Secrets

Apple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing the artificial intelligence company and two former Apple employees of misappropriating confidential hardware information to accelerate OpenAI's consumer hardware ambitions.

FCC Fines Multiple Companies It Says Are Bringing DJI Tech into the U.S.

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has launched enforcement action against eight companies it says failed to respond to inquiries related to the importation and sale of wireless products, including firms that have allegedly been linked to bringing DJI technology into the United States despite increasing restrictions on Chinese drone manufacturers.

Meta Removes AI Image Generation Feature That Used Public Instagram Posts Following User Backlash

Meta has removed a controversial AI feature after criticism over its default settings, which automatically opted public Instagram accounts into allowing their posts to be used as references for AI-generated images.

Falcam’s Hasselblad X2D Cage Offers Protection and a Secret AirTag Compartment

Falcam has announced a new camera cage for the Hasselblad X2D and X2D II that aims to do more than simply add accessory mounting points. Designed specifically for Hasselblad's medium format cameras, the new cage focuses on protecting the camera while preserving its minimalist design and improving day-to-day workflow.

Freelance Photographers Balk at New Wall Street Journal Contract

The Wall Street Journal says it is keeping pace with technology and protecting its photography archive. But hundreds of freelancers -- anxious about intellectual property ownership -- object to the Journal’s new contract and are withholding their services.

The 10 Best Mirrorless Camera Deals Photographers Can Get Right Now

Summer is not typically a busy time for new camera releases, the brand-new Sony RX10 V and Leica SL3-P as notable exceptions. But that doesn't mean now isn't a great time to buy a new camera, and here are 10 high-quality cameras available with big discounts.

iPhone 17 Drops Into the Ocean and Keeps Recording for Two and a Half Hours

Earlier this week, PetaPixel reported on an iPhone 16 Pro slipping into the Mediterranean Sea, filming fish, and ultimately its rescue. And now another similar case has emerged, but this time an iPhone 17 Pro Max fell into the Atlantic Ocean, where it lay for two and a half hours before being rescued by a diver.

The Insane IMAX Camera Used in ‘The Odyssey’ Made Tom Holland Think He Was Bombing

The IMAX large-format film camera is like no other. And even for Hollywood stars, working with the enormous 70mm camera is a disorienting experience. As actor Tom Holland found out on his first day on set for The Odyssey.

Pro Sports Photographer Denied World Cup Entry Because of His Nationality

Sajad Imanian's Instagram page is full of photos showing the 26-year-old Iranian smiling with his camera at the Paris Olympics, the AFC Women's Asian Cup, or joking around with soccer manager Jürgen Klopp.

Report Shows That Despite Some Shifts, Film Prices Remain Stable

Analog Cafe has published a new film price report that looks at the cost of different film stocks around the world and compares them to previous marks.

Photo Companies Have Tons of Great Merch, But They Won’t Sell It To You

Japan routinely gets a lot of cool, exclusive photography-related merch. For example, Ricoh's limited-edition camera straps made from seats salvaged from a retired train car surely made photographers elsewhere green with jealous rage. But it doesn't have to be this way. Everyone could have access to cool photo-related gear.

AI-Powered CRM Platform HoneyBook Launches New Tools for Photographers

AI-powered customer relationship management (CRM) platform HoneyBook launched a new suite of features specifically geared toward photographers, including new gallery and invoicing tools.

LEGO Hubble Space Telescope Set Celebrates Three Iconic Hubble Photos

I have loved LEGO since I was a child, just coming to grips with fine motor control. I have loved space nearly as long. So imagine my delight when LEGO unveiled a Hubble Space Telescope set today.

Kono Launches Three Color Films With Unique Color and Character

Kono has announced three new C-41 35mm color films with strong visual identities. Mojo, Offbeat, and Bebop each bring a different color cast to the equation, giving the three films unique vibes and character.

2026 Ocean Conservancy Photo Contest Winners Celebrate Incredible Marine Animals

The 2026 Ocean Conservancy Photo Contest winners celebrate the beauty of the world's oceans and their inhabitants, delivering colorful photos of cuttlefish, serene walruses, and more.

The AI-Generated Taylor Swift Wedding Photos Are Getting Debunked Really Quickly

Is the Taylor Swift wedding a major turning point? No, I'm not talking about what it means for Miss Americana and her NFL husband -- I'm talking about how quickly fake photos from the event last weekend are being refuted.

The Sony RX10 V Upgrades the Bridge Camera Experience for $2,299

When the Sony RX10 IV arrived on the scene in 2017, bringing with it a new stacked Type 1 20-megapixel sensor and a Zeiss-engineered 24-600mm f/2.4-4 equivalent Vario-Sonnar T* built-in lens, it quickly attracted fanfare. It was undoubtedly the best bridge camera on the market as soon as it arrived. Nearly eight years later, its successor, the RX10 V, brings these familiar features alongside some requested updates and looks poised to help Sony keep its crown.

The First-Ever Documentary Film Was ‘Moana’

Disney's live-action remake of Moana is set to be released in theaters tomorrow, and all is not well: box office sales are projected to be weak and critics are asking why this film, starring Dwayne Johnson, is even being made in the first place. But the first movie called Moana was shot all the way back in 1926 and far from being a live-action remake, it was the very first film to be labeled a documentary.

Scientists Travel to Unexplored Area of Atlantic Ocean and Photograph Bizarre Deep-Sea Creatures

Researchers spent 35 days exploring a remote, mountainous stretch of the Atlantic Ocean where tectonic fractures constantly reshape the seafloor and bizarre animals thrive.

Fujifilm GF19-35mm T3.5 Is a Wide and Fast Large Format Power Zoom

Fujifilm has announced the Fujinon GF19-35mm T3.5 PZ OIS WR lens, its second cinema power zoom lens for large format filmmaking with the GFX system.

Ricoh to Release Special GR IV Celebrating 30th Anniversary of GR1

Ricoh has announced that it will release a special edition GR IV that commemorates the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Ricoh GR1, the origin of the high-end compact camera series.

Flickr and Black Women Photographers Launch $10,000 Grant

Applications are now open for Flickr and Black Women Photographers' largest grant program to date, featuring a $10,000 grand prize.

Blackmagic Design Launches $175 UltraStudio Express 3G Capture and Playback Devices

Blackmagic Design has announced the UltraStudio Express 3G family, a pair of compact USB4 capture and playback devices designed for portable broadcast, streaming, and post-production workflows on Mac, Windows, and Linux computers.

6 Best Image Upscalers Tested: Photo Upscaling Without the Plastic Look

Over the last few years, image upscalers powered by AI have become remarkably good at making photos larger. The challenge is no longer whether an image can be enlarged to 4K or even 8K, it's whether the result still looks like the original photograph.

IMAX Reveals New Large-Format Film Camera That Filmed ‘The Odyssey’ and Boasts LCD Screen

Much has been written about The Odyssey ; the first film in history to be shot entirely on the ultra-large-format IMAX system. However, it was only possible after IMAX released a new generation of cameras.

CEO Imagines a Future Without Camera Operators and Capture One Supports Hasselblad | The PetaPixel Podcast

This week on the PetaPixel Podcast, Hasselblad and Capture One finally resolve their differences (but Phocus isn't going anywhere), DJI's LOFIC sensor has really impressive dynamic range, and Insta360's CEO describes a future where there are no camera operators.

Google Photos Adds Video Remix That AI-Generates ‘Shareable Clips’

For the past year, Google has been adding new AI-powered features into Google Photos, continuing a trend of cramming generative AI into as many aspects of its hardware and software businesses as possible. That continues today with the addition of Video Remix.