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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.

Memory Card Shortage, DNG is the Standard, and the Return of the PEN?! | The PetaPixel Podcast

This week was a doozie, with Sony cutting its memory card business back in the wake of the flash memory shortage, OM System looks like they might bring back the PEN, and the DNG is now the officially recognized standard for RAW files.

Insta360 Announces a New Smartphone Selfie Monitor, But Only in Asia

Insta360 Japan announced a new Snap selfie monitor that magnetically attaches to the back of a smartphone and enables mobile users to capture higher quality selfies using the superior rear cameras on their device.

Students Are Using Smart Glasses to Cheat on Their Exams

Students in China are reportedly renting AI smart glasses for up to $12 per day to cheat on their exams.

NFL Cornerback Mike Sainristil Captured Some Great Photos at an NHL Game

Another professional athlete picked up a camera to try their hand at photography. This time it was NFL cornerback Mike Sainristil from the Washington Commanders, who used a Nikon DSLR to photograph the NHL's Washington Capitals faceoff against the Philadelphia Flyers.

Photographer Sues Pelé Soccer Brand Over His Iconic Bicycle Kick Image

A photographer who captured a defining image of late Brazilian soccer star Pelé performing a mid-air bicycle kick has filed a copyright lawsuit against the lifestyle brand Pelé Soccer.

Google Street View Captures Unfortunate Bicycle Accident

Google Street View can capture the weird and wonderful, and this week a bicycle accident from 2018 has been going viral on the internet.

This Camera Has a Vertical Sensor, Huge Flash, and a Tedious Purpose

Photographer James Warner, known for his excellent YouTube channel, snappiness, loves weird digital cameras. His latest acquisition is a bizarre but fun relic, the Sony C200X digital passport system camera. This chunky silver digicam from 2003 has a vertically oriented sensor, a huge on-camera flash, and is designed to permanently live in an administrative office. It exists solely to shoot passport or ID photos and works alongside an accompanying Sony thermal printer.

Meta’s Two New Smart Glasses are Made for Prescription Users

Meta has introduced two new Ray-Ban smart glasses designed for people who need prescription lenses.

Most Surveyed Photographers Use AI for Tedious Tasks, Not Creative Editing

AI in photography is a hot topic. It can range from a purely workflow tool to a portrait retoucher and even a full-blown creation tool. According to a survey of 363 photographers who either use AI as part of their workflow or are open to AI retouching tools, the vast majority believe AI should assist but not take over creative control.

Godox Introduces Budget-Friendly Monolight for Creators

Godox continues to expand its accessible lighting ecosystem with the release of the Litemons LE200D Daylight LED Monolight, a compact yet powerful fixture designed for creators who prioritize output, simplicity, and value. Positioned as a daylight-only alternative within the growing Litemons lineup, the LE200D delivers impressive brightness and modern control features at a notably aggressive $190 price point.

Annie Leibovitz Attends USMNT Training Camp, But Coach Warns of Distractions

The most famous photographer in the world, Annie Leibovitz, is cooking up something with the United States men's national soccer team (USMNT) ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

20 World Backup Day Deals on Storage and Memory Cards

Happy World Backup Day! Yes, it’s a real holiday, and your reminder to finally back up your work. Most of these deals are today only, so it’s a good time to act fast and save while getting your files properly backed up.

AOC Photographer Loses Copyright Case Over Image Used in Illegal Parking Story

Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s (AOC) official campaign photographer had his lawsuit dismissed after claiming a news website infringed his copyright by using a cutout of his portrait in coverage of the congresswoman's illegal parking.

‘Eating a Meal? A Succulent Chinese Meal?’ Viral Video is Officially Preserved in Australian Archive

A famous viral video is being preserved by the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, an organization charged with the preservation of the country's audiovisual cultural heritage.

Apocalyptic Scenes in Australia as the Sky Turns Red

Photographers are always looking for the best light, but what about bright red? It happened this week in Western Australia.

Trail Camera Captures Lynx Bizarrely Bathing Its Prey Before Eating It

Camera traps captured an Iberian Lynx bathing their prey in a water trough -- in the first instance of pre-soaking behavior being recorded in carnivores.

Australia Threatens Legal Action Over Under-16 Social Media Ban Breaches

Australia has warned it could take legal action against 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.

Free Photography Tool Wants to Be a Landscape Photographer’s Best Friend

Photographer and university student Megan Tucker created a browser-based photography conditions forecaster, LightCast Suite, to help fellow photographers decide when it's worth heading out with their camera gear.

‘I Enjoy Being a One-Man Band,’ Says Triple-Threat Sports Journalist

Sports journalist David Jablonski is a multimedia pioneer. For nearly two decades, he has achieved a journalism trifecta: writing, photography, and videography.

The Vastnaut One Exoskeleton Expands Outdoor Photography’s Horizons

Photography is among the best and most fun ways to enjoy nature. However, for many, the physical demands of outdoor adventures can be too much, forcing people to stay home or stick to only the most accessible, often overcrowded, photo spots. That's where Vastnaut comes in with the Vastnaut One, the world's first AI-powered 4x4 wearable exoskeleton. It works with your body to reduce stress and enable you to go farther and explore places that you otherwise couldn't.

OPC Lens Dock-E Offers Wall-Mounted Storage for E-Mount Lenses

A new accessory aimed at streamlining studio organization brings a modular approach to lens storage. The OPC Lens Dock-E is a wall-mounted system designed specifically for Sony E-mount lenses, offering a structured way to keep optics visible, protected, and within easy reach.

Photography Fellowship Pays $30,000 for 3 Months of Documentary Work

PowerLines, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to modernizing public utilities, is seeking a documentary photographer for a three-month assignment dedicated to "humanizing the impact of rising utility bills on everyday consumers and communities across the United States."

See How Far iPhone Camera Performance Has Come in 19 Years

While PetaPixel readers are particularly passionate about serious, dedicated cameras with the latest and greatest features, one of the most popular cameras in the world is the iPhone. Nearly every year, Apple touts improved photo quality on its latest handhelds, often due to a combination of better hardware and more sophisticated software.

Audiio Loudly Rejects AI-Generated Music in Lieu of ‘Human Made’

Music licensing platform Audiio has today soundly rejected generative AI in music, saying while new technology is good for some things, making music is "a line it cannot cross." The move follows a similar stance made clear by Epidemic Sound last year.

Vivo’s New X300 Ultra Shows How Seriously it Takes Photography

Vivo officially launched its latest flagship smartphone, the X300 Ultra in China. Vivo says its new phone features Vivo's best-ever suite of cameras and photography features, and the company promises that the X300 Ultra redefines mobile imaging for still photography and video.

Paul McCartney Banned From His Own Subreddit for Sharing Photos of Concert

Overzealous Reddit moderators are back at it again: Paul McCartney has been booted out of the subreddit that's dedicated to him.

DualShot Recorder App Captures Vertical and Horizontal Video at the Same Time

A new mobile app, DualShot Recorder, skyrocketed up the App Store charts this weekend. DualShot Recorder enters the content creation space with a focused promise: eliminate the need to film the same scene twice for different aspect ratios. Designed for iPhone users, the app enables simultaneous recording in both portrait (9:16) and landscape (16:9) formats, producing two synchronized video files from a single tap.

Russia Names Videographer of Oscar-Winning Documentary a Foreign Agent

Pavel Talankin, the Russian videographer who secretly filmed the Oscar-winning documentary Mr Nobody Against Putin, has been designated as a ‌foreign agent by the country.

Researchers Come Up With Foolproof Method to Certify Real Photos

The C2PA software championed by Adobe to verify real photos could be hacked, at least that's according to researchers from ETH Zurich who have proposed an alternative system.

Rare Edward Steichen Photograph Could Sell for $1 Million

A rare photograph by Edward Steichen, one of only three known prints of its size, is expected to sell for up to $1 million at auction.

Thypoch Teases New AF 24-50mm f/2.8 Zoom, a Bold Departure From its Manual Focus Primes

Thypoch, known for its classically-inspired manual focus prime lenses like the Simera 28mm f/1.4, Eureka 50mm f/2, and most recently, the Ksana 21mm f/3.5, has unveiled its next project: an autofocus-equipped 24-50mm f/2.8 zoom lens. This is a very bold new chapter for the upstart Chinese lens company.

Photographer Faces Backlash After Painting Elephant Pink

A Russian photographer is facing widespread criticism in India after painting an elephant pink for a photo shoot.

Scientists Capture First-Ever Detailed Footage of Sperm Whale Birth

Scientists have captured one of the most detailed recordings of a sperm whale birth ever documented, using high-tech drones and underwater audio.

Dozens of British Tourists Arrested for Taking Photos in UAE

Dozens of British citizens have been detained in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for taking photos of the carange that's been unleashed across the Middle East.

Photo Contest Winners Highlight Women’s Voices in Photography

All About Photo (AAP) has revealed the winners of AAP Magazine 55: Women, a special edition dedicated to highlighting the work of women photographers from around the world. This issue emphasizes both artistic vision and the lived experiences of women, continuing AAP’s mission to amplify unheard voices.

A Beginner’s Guide to Bird Photography: Strategies to Capture Better Bird Photos

Bird photography is one of the most rewarding and yet challenging genres of photography. Here are some tips for better avian photos, along with why photographing birds is good for you.

Panasonic, Please Stop Removing Viewfinders

Earlier this week, Panasonic unveiled the Lumix ZS300, also known as the TZ300 in some markets. The new compact camera is nearly identical to its predecessor, released in early 2018, except for one big thing: the ZS200's electronic viewfinder has been removed, replaced with nothing but more plastic. There are logical explanations for this, but they do little to stop me from disliking the change.

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