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.

Atomos’ New Shinobi 7 II Is its Brightest Shinobi Monitor Yet

At IBC 2026 today in Amsterdam, Atomos announced the Shinobi 7 II, its brightest Shinobi monitor yet.

Did the New PEN Impress You? Plus Apple Adds Aperture | The PetaPixel Podcast

This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, the team discusses OM System's new PEN camera and then transitions to Apple Park where they are joined by Jason Vong and The Verge's Allison Johnson to talk Pros and Duo.

The Best Deals on Portrait Lenses for Full-Frame Mirrorless Cameras

Portraiture is an extremely popular genre of photography, and like wildlife and sports photography, it comes with relatively stringent gear demands. You typically need a standard or telephoto lens with a fast aperture, like a 50mm f/1.4 or 85mm f/1.8 lens. But fast glass doesn't have to break the bank thanks to these great deals.

Will Adobe’s AI-Driven, Record-Setting Revenue Ease Wall Street’s Worry?

Adobe has had a busy start to the month. Last week, its Board of Directors selected Adobe's next President and CEO, and this week, the company posted record-setting Q3 financial results.

Desview’s Three New Pro Video Monitors Have Accurate Color and Big, Bright Screens

Desview has unveiled three new professional field monitors. The OL14 Pro, OL16 Max, and OL16 Ultra 12G are all built for professional video workflows and promise the features and performance that pros require.

The Unknown Photographer Who Got His First Camera From a German POW Soldier

A photographer took thousands of incredible images of pivotal moments in postwar Europe and mid-century America with a Leica camera taken from a captured German soldier -- which were only discovered by his family after his death.

Angelbird’s New CFexpress 4.0 Type A Memory Cards Are Ready for the FX5

Wise isn't the only memory card company to show off a new product at IBC 2026 in Amsterdam. Long-time memory maker Angelbird is getting in on the fun, too, with a new generation of CFexpress 4.0 Type A cards.

What Happens When Your Photograph Becomes a Viral Meme?

Shooting a viral image is a surefire sign that you're doing something right, right? Yet most photographers who shoot something trendworthy quickly lose control of their original work.

Wise’s MK-IV CFexpress 4.0 Type B Memory Cards Are Basically Future-Proof

Wise Advanced, more commonly known as just Wise, has announced new CFexpress 4.0 Type B memory cards. The new MK-IV series cards introduce dual VPG certification, preparing Wise's memory cards for the next generation of cinema cameras.

ON1 Photo RAW 2027 Promises Much Better Image Quality

ON1 has unveiled Photo RAW 2027, the latest version of its all-in-one, nondestructive RAW photo editor and management software.

BenQ’s New 4K Monitors Are Purpose-Built for Serious Video Editors

BenQ has announced the Creative Pro PV3250U and PV2750U monitors. They are BenQ's first professional monitors designed specifically for video color grading that include 3D LUT hardware calibration and dedicated content tools.

Insta360’s Luna Pro Goes Global and Has Most of the Ultra’s Features

Insta360 has announced the Luna Pro, the newest camera in its Luna Series of gimbal cameras co-engineered with Leica.

Sigma Celebrates You, the Photographer, As It Marks 65th Anniversary

Amid the shuffle and chaos of Apple's annual iPhone event, yesterday also marked Sigma's 65th anniversary, and the company celebrated in very Sigma fashion with a sincere letter to the world and a beautifully animated video featuring technicolor camera and lens parts.

Director Danny Boyle Says He Used AI to Animate Photos in Latest Film ‘Ink’

The director Danny Boyle has taken the unusual step of admitting that he used generative AI on his latest movie, Ink.

Your Apple Watch Is Always Listening, Will Anyone Ever Be Honest Again?

News just broke that the new Apple Watch Series 12 will have a feature called "Siri Recap" that uses "ambient listening" to "take notes" that users can later review as a summary.

There Are 3,824 Comments on the FCC’s Latest Drone Ban; Nearly 99% of Them Oppose It

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently proposed a law to ban the import and sale of some foreign-made drones with "military-grade" technology on "national security" grounds. During a public comment period, which ended last week, 3,824 comments were filed. 98.6% of the comments oppose the FCC's rule as written.

A NASA Photo Processing Technique to Study Mars Has Discovered Ancient Art on Earth

A rock art enthusiast used an image processing technique that scientists at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory developed to improve the detail of satellite photos of Mars' rocky surface to reveal ancient, faded artwork here on Earth.

Australia Plans New Law to Let Users Switch Off Social Media Algorithms

The Australian government plans to introduce another world-first social media law by allowing people the choice to opt out of content recommended by algorithms.

Sirui’s New $599 Saturn V2 Anamorphic Lenses Rotate for Vertical Video

Sirui has announced the Saturn V2, a new full-frame anamorphic lens series that supports both horizontal and vertical shooting orientations through its rotating design.

I Turned Jordan Drake Into a Knight Using ChatGPT’s New Image Model

ChatGPT has updated its image generator, which promises to be more faithful to source photos.

US Police Warn Meta Smart Glasses Could Be a Security Threat

Police forces across the U.S. are concerned that Meta smart glasses could be used to secretly record inside jails and police facilities and potentially aid acts of terrorism.

Extraordinary Photos Show Octopus ‘Riding’ a Dolphin

Remarkable photographs show an octopus seemingly "riding" a dolphin in the waters off the South West coast of the U.K.

CBS Denies ’60 Minutes’ Promotional Photo is Manipulated

CBS has been forced to deny that its new promotional photo for the upcoming 60 Minutes series was manipulated.

OM System Revives and Reimagines the Legendary PEN

The PEN has returned. OM Digital Solutions has announced the OM System PEN, the first PEN series camera released under the OM System brand.

OM System’s Updated 14-42mm Kit Lens Is Splashproof and Focuses Closer

Alongside the new OM System PEN, OM Digital Solutions has announced the refreshed M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 III standard zoom lens. This compact new kit lens offers a 35mm equivalent focal length range of 28-84mm, making it well-suited to a wide variety of scenarios.

The A.I. Chatbot Dilemma

A.I. chatbots are inundating the world, and few people are talking about it.

The Original ‘Star Wars’ Is Coming to IMAX 70mm Theaters in 2027

70mm IMAX films are having a moment right now thanks to Christopher Nolan's epic blockbuster, The Odyssey, which is the first feature film shot entirely on IMAX cameras. If Disney has its way, the good times will keep on rolling in 2027 with a pair of Star Wars films screening in IMAX 70mm film.

The 8-14mm f/3.5 Fisheye G Is Sony’s First Full-Frame Fisheye in 20 Years

Sony has announced the FE 8-14mm f/3.5 Fisheye G, the first Sony fisheye lens for E-mount and the first full-frame Sony fisheye in 20 years.

Scammers Are Extorting Instagram Users With Bogus Copyright Strikes

Owners of large Instagram accounts are receiving false copyright claims and then paying ransoms to extorters, according to a report by the BBC.

Xiaomi’s Gorgeous 18 Fold Smartphone Has Leica Cameras

After a teaser last week, Xiaomi has fully unveiled its first wide foldable phone, the Xiaomi 18 Fold. The new handheld features a wide 5.38-inch cover display and an expansive 7.58-inch 120Hz inner AMOLED display.

Lawsuit Challenges Authorities Which Used Drones to Photograph Homes Without Warrants

A lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) over drones photographing people’s homes without warrants has forced a California county to overhaul how it conducts aerial surveillance.

DZOFilm’s Full-Frame Arles Zooms Promise Prime-Level Performance

DZOFilm has announced a pair of new cinema zoom lenses that promise to deliver the performance and character of its cinema primes. The Arles Zoom 25-75mm T2.6 and 65-180mm T2.6 cover a wide focal length range, from wide-angle to telephoto.

A Robot Vacuum Company Is Launching an 8K Action Camera

Dreame isn’t exactly known for making cameras, so pivoting from robot vacuums and lawnmowers to action cameras may be a little risky. Originally unveiled at CES 2026, the Leaptic Cube is ready for primetime and will hit shelves in October 2026 after a full showing at IFA in Berlin.

Camera Traps Capture a Year of Rare Animals Living in East Africa

A year-long camera trap survey in Tanzania has captured 150,000 images of endangered and elusive animals, including a rare type of African wild cat recorded in the country for the first time.

Experts Claim Gerda Taro Took ‘The Falling Soldier’, Not Robert Capa

Robert Capa's The Falling Soldier photograph has been mired in controversy for decades, dogged by claims that it was staged and that Capa falsified the caption information. Despite this, it remains an iconic image in the pantheon of photojournalism.

Leica’s Impressive Four-Year Streak of Record-Setting Revenue Just Ended

Although Leica did not achieve record revenue for its fifth consecutive year, the legendary German camera company nonetheless sold a ton of product and made a lot of money.