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.

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.

Meta’s New AI Image Generator Can Make Pictures From Anyone’s Public Instagram Page

Meta's Superintelligence Labs division has launched its first image model, which is rolling out across Instagram, WhatsApp, and the Meta AI app.

The 110 Film Market Just Doubled in Size Thanks to Two New Stocks From Reflx Labs

If film photography is a niche, then 110 film is a niche within a niche. The cartridge-based film format has been exclusively available from Lomography for the last 15 years, but Reflx Lab has just doubled the number of companies photographers can buy 110 from.

Meike Is Making an AF 85mm f/1.2 Portrait Prime for Full-Frame Mirrorless Cameras

Not all that long after Meike released a new 85mm f/1.8 SE II prime lens for E, L, and Z-mount mirrorless cameras, the company is teasing yet another 85mm prime, this time an ultra-fast f/1.2 one.

If Users Conceal the Recording Light on Smart Glasses, Meta Says It Will Disable the Camera

Meta is listening to the criticism of its smart glasses and says it will disable the camera if the user attempts to conceal the blinking LED light that indicates the device is recording.

Discord Banned Around 8,200 Users for Posting Inoffensive Images of Grids

Like many online platforms, Discord has safety systems in place to automatically detect and flag abusive, illegal, and otherwise harmful content. This system bugged out in a very odd way over the past few months, leading to thousands of users being incorrectly banned. The situation provides a good chance to consider how online platforms automatically detect harmful images.

iPhone 16 Falls Into the Sea, Films Fish and Its Own Rescue

A woman on holiday in Greece has handed Apple a remarkable advertisement after her iPhone 16 Pro fell into the sea for 11 minutes and kept recording until it was fished out by a diver.

Tennessee Tourism Celebrates Real Photographers by Banishing AI Images

In the age of AI-generated photos, Tennessee's Department of Tourist Development wants prospective visitors to know its beautiful sights are 100% real.

TTArtisan’s $89 AF 50mm f/1.8 Lens Has Crazy Customization Options

TTArtisan has announced the AF 50mm f/1.8 Neo, a new, ultra-affordable "nifty fifty" prime lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras. The otherwise normal-seeming lens has an unusual trick up its sleeve, too; it can be customized with colorful shells.

Arri’s New Alexa 35 Live Xtreme Aims to Transform Sports Broadcasts

Arri's first camera launch in its new ownership era has arrived, and it's the Arri Alexa 35 Live Xtreme.

The King and Queen of England Are Hiring a Videographer

King Henry VII infamously employed a Groom of the Stool, Queen Victoria hired a bagpipe player to perform each morning beneath her royal window, and now King Charles III is searching for a creator to shoot sizzle content.

Webb Celebrates Fourth Year of Science By Showing Off its Cutting-Edge Cameras

To celebrate the James Webb Space Telescope's fourth anniversary of scientific operations, NASA, ESA, and CSA have unveiled new photos of a familiar galaxy that illustrate just how special Webb's imaging systems are. The new images showcase Webb's exceptional ability to peer through cosmic dust and unravel the mysteries of the Universe.

C-SPAN Is Embedding Multimedia Journalists in Election Battlegrounds

C-SPAN likes the adjective “unfiltered.” Before Trump II was sworn in, C-SPAN refreshed its logo with the tagline “Democracy Unfiltered.”

We Just Got a Clear Photo of a Two-Headed Asteroid 62 Million Miles From Earth

The Japanese space agency has captured a remarkable image of a double-headed asteroid some 62 million miles (100 million kilometers) from Earth.

The Statera 90-180mm T3.2 Combines Vintage Spherical Glass With Modern Anamorphic Optics

Two of the biggest trends in the cinema lens space in recent years have been the significant expansion of new anamorphic optics and the unending love affair with "vintage" rendering. Ancient Optics' newest lens ticks both of these boxes.

In Photos: NASA Tests its Next Mars and Moon Rover in a California Desert

While NASA's Perseverance and Curiosity rovers continue to do incredible work on Mars, NASA is in advanced testing of its next rover, ERNEST.

BenQ’s New $700 Monitor Promises Pro-Level Color for Photographers

BenQ has announced the Creative Pro Line PD2732U monitor, kicking off an upgraded Creative Pro lineup of displays for photographers, video editors, and graphic designers.

Midjourney is Trying to Force Hollywood to Reveal How it Uses AI

The AI image generator Midjourney is determined to force Hollywood to reveal how the movie industry uses AI -- as the company accuses the studios of hypocrisy.

Watch the Couple Who Climbed the Empire State Building Argue Over Photos Atop a Skyscraper

Photos are the lifeblood of influencer couples, so disagreements over getting the perfect shot are hardly unusual. But one couple took that argument to an extraordinary place: hundreds of feet in the air while dangling from a building.

Stars of ‘The Odyssey’ Describe the Insane IMAX Camera Used to Film It

Christopher Nolan's upcoming IMAX epic, The Odyssey, arrives in theaters in just a few short weeks. It is a massive moment in cinema history, thanks in large part to the way it was filmed -- entirely in IMAX.

X-Ray Telescope Celebrates America’s 250th Birthday With Cosmic Fireworks

In celebration of the United States of America's 250th birthday, NASA has unveiled four new images from its Chandra X-ray Observatory that show the wonders of the Universe in resplendent red, white, and blue.

Save Big on Cameras, Lenses, Lights, and More With the Best Fourth of July Photography Deals

Looking to save on new photography gear this Fourth of July? This week's holiday deals include substantial discounts on cameras, lenses, drones, lighting equipment, action cameras, and accessories from many of the biggest names in photography and filmmaking.

New Selfie-Friendly Dual Display Camera Has Y2K Energy

Cheap, compact digital cameras continue to be all the rage, with new models popping out of the woodwork from every which way. The latest in Japan, the DIGI+ Dual Display Digital Camera DGP-DCM01, combines a translucent body design with a secondary selfie-friendly front screen.

Mitakon’s New Full-Frame Cine Primes Have a Ludicrously Fast T1 Aperture

Zhongyi Optics, known as Mitakon, has announced a series of ultra-fast T1 cinema prime lenses for full-frame cameras.

The Sigma Foundation’s Third Book is Focused on Experimental Photography

The Sigma Foundation has announced its third book, Trevor Key, which it says is the first to honor Key's processes and prescience and is an enduring visual love letter to the future of image-making.

Astronaut Captures Dazzling Aurora Dancing Above Earth

ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot (@soph_astro) was recently treated to incredible, dazzling aurora displays in space while aboard the International Space Station (ISS). While Adenot and the ESA shared photos last month, Adenot just shared an incredible video of auroras from space on social media today.

The Mira Dial Is a Physical Device Built to Keep You Productive and On-Task

Staying focused is hard. Mira Dial is a new physical dial that promises to lock all of a user's screens to keep them on task, ensuring they get their photo and video editing and business management work done faster, leaving more time to do the things they actually want to do.

7Artisans’ Affordable AF 135mm f/1.8 Prime Arrives on Full-Frame E- and L-Mount Cameras

In May, 7Artisans announced the Max AF 135mm f/1.8 full-frame portrait prime, but only for Nikon Z mount. Now Sony E-mount and L-Mount cameras are getting some love.

Why Capture One is Finally Supporting Hasselblad, and What It Means for Phocus

After many years of requests, Capture One has finally added support for Hasselblad .3RF RAW images. While support is limited to Hasselblad's 100-megapixel medium-format cameras for now, this is a massive shift for Capture One that addresses years of user requests.

Capture One Now Supports Hasselblad Photos, With Tethering Coming Soon

Capture One and Hasselblad have announced a partnership, finally bringing the two brands together after years of division. Starting with Capture One version 16.8.3, photographers can now import, organize, and develop Hasselblad RAW files (.3FR) directly in Capture One.

Manfrotto’s ‘Uncover’ Bag Series Is Unabashedly Gen Z Focused

Manfrotto has announced the Uncover bag series, which it refers to as a range of carry solutions designed for creators and urban travelers whose daily routines are in constant motion between work, content creation, and weekend trips.

Apple Brings New Masking Tools to Final Cut Pro Amid Creator Studio Update

Apple has introduced a series of new updates to Apple Creator Studio, the collection of creative apps the company unveiled earlier this year.