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.

Viltrox Is Bringing Its Full Line of Air Series Primes to L-Mount

Viltrox has announced that it is bringing its full line of Air Series primes to Leica L-mount: the 14mm f/4, 50mm f/2, 40mm f/2.5, and 20mm f/2.8.

The Sony FX5 Is Delayed Until At Least the End of October

Something is seriously wrong with Sony's planned FX5 production schedule. After an announcement in July that it would be available to purchase on August 21, it was first delayed into September and now has officially slipped again: shipping will start "from the end of October."

Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 Finally Brings 8Kp60 Video to Smartphones

Today at its annual Snapdragon Summit, Qualcomm unveiled two new flagship mobile SoCs, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 and the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. They both promise to supercharge the age of agentic AI, although there are some very interesting new features for imaging as well.

Free Adobe Premiere Video Editing App Arrives on Android

Just over a year ago, Adobe released an all-new, mostly-free Premiere app for iPhone. At the time, Adobe promised that Premiere would come to Android, too. As of today, the promise has been fulfilled.

This Camera Wants To Solve the AI-Driven Erosion of Trust in Photography

Upstart camera company Caimera has teamed up with Austrian PC fan company Noctua, on a new prototype Micro Four Thirds camera that is all about cryptographic authentication at the time of capture. The CAIM1 camera's name stands for "Counter Artificial Intelligence Machine 1." Catchy.

Aperture Opens Swanky New Headquarters in New York

Aperture, a nonprofit dedicated to the advancement of photography, has found a new home in New York just across the street from the American Museum of Natural History.

Vivo X500 Series Smartphones Take Photography Extremely Seriously

It was only in May that PetaPixel reviewed the Vivo X300 Ultra smartphone, then the company's flagship handheld. Now the X500 Series has landed in China, bringing the debut of a brand-new Pro Max model dripping with cutting-edge camera technology.

Photo Agencies and Newspapers Withhold Trump Photos in Solidarity with US Television Networks

Major photo agencies and newspapers are temporarily withholding photographs of President Donald Trump’s events in solidarity with news organizations barred from the White House.

Luxury Hotel in South of France Bans Photography Because of Influencers

One of the world's fanciest hotels has enforced a photography ban after social media-obsessed guests spent more time snapping their food than eating it.

Police Search for Two Female Suspects After $10K Camera Gear is Stolen from Private Party

Police are hunting for two female suspects after $10,000 worth of professional camera gear was stolen from a high-end fashion event in the Hamptons.

This Photographer Lives Atop Mount Fuji

A photographer lives in one of the most beautiful places in the world for two months each year: atop Mount Fuji in a Shinto shrine.

Meta’s Stock Price Surges as Muse AI Tops App Store Charts

Meta has seen its stock price surge this week thanks to its new agentic AI app Muse hitting the top of Apple's App Store charts.

UK Police Urge Parents to Stop Their Children From Urban Exploring

Police across the U.K. are warning parents about the dangers of urban exploration photography as more children enter abandoned buildings in hopes of going viral on social media.

Just How Similar Are Sony’s New Telephoto Primes, After All?

So the new Sony FE 400mm f/4.5 GM OSS and FE 600mm f/6.3 GM OSS lenses are obviously different, right? Yes, of course, but not nearly as different as one might reasonably assume. Some seriously efficient optical engineering is going on here.

Cinematographer Who Shot Almost Every Episode of ‘24’ and Pioneered Its Iconic Camera Style Dies

Rodney Charters, the cinematographer who shot nearly every episode of the first eight seasons of the hit TV show 24, has died at 80.

Yashica Dips Into Its Rich History for the Very Pretty Y16 Compact Camera

The modern reincarnation of Yashica is dipping back into the original Yashica's history yet again with an upcoming compact digital camera. The Yashica Y16, inspired by and named for a 1959 classic, is arriving soon with a decidedly retro look.

A New Telephoto Lens for the Insta360 Luna Ultra Will Give It a 450mm Zoom

Insta360 has announced new firmware and a new Ultra Telephoto Lens for its creator-focused Luna Ultra that gives the camera a 450mm focal length equivalent.

Photographer Captures Lightning Striking Mountain in Storm That Killed 19-Year-Old Hiker

A photographer captured the moment lightning struck a mountain -- unaware that the powerful storm had just claimed the life of a 19-year-old hiker nearby.

Brevitē’s New Apparel for Creators Has Hidden Mic Pockets and Lens Cloths

Brevitē is no stranger to Kickstarter campaigns, but the company best known for its camera backpacks is certainly a stranger to its newest foray: Clothing. Brevitē has launched a new Kickstarter for what the company calls "Creator Apparel."

American CEO Forced to Leave Canada After Posting AI Photo of Family in ‘Lake America’ Sweatshirts

An American CEO was forced to cut her trip to Canada short after posting an AI-edited photo of herself and three family members wearing “Lake America” sweatshirts that went viral and sparked an uproar.

Snapdragon-Powered Googlebook Laptops Promise Seamless Connectivity With Android

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and Google have announced that the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite will now power Googlebook, a new type of laptop designed for Gemini Intelligence.

Photographer Says He Questioned Everything After Shoot With Elizabeth Holmes

A photographer has recalled a photo shoot with convicted fraudster Elizabeth Holmes that he now suspects was all a charade.

Apple Hides Tiny ‘Hello’ Signs in Stores for Customers to Test iPhone 18 Pro Camera

Apple has reportedly placed tiny “Hello” signs in its stores worldwide as a camera test for the new iPhone 18 Pro.

Camera Operators are Turned Away From White House After Trump Ban

Camera operators working for MS NOW were turned away from the White House over the weekend after the U.S. Secret Service confiscated their press badges at a security gate.

Photo Exhibition Imagines What Emmett Till’s Life Could Have Been

A photo exhibition imagines the life Emmett Till might have lived if he had not been murdered more than 70 years ago.

As Insta360 Sells Its 10 Millionth Camera, It Opens First Flagship Store In the US

Insta360 officially opened its first flagship retail store outside Asia today, September 19, 2026, and PetaPixel was on the ground in New York City's famed Times Square for the grand opening.

See How Nikon Made Its Lenses 60 Years Ago

Lens makers these days rely heavily on computers, advanced digital simulations, and extremely sophisticated glass-making and molding techniques. The resulting lenses are impeccably sharp and consistent. But old lenses were great, too, and a classic Nikon manufacturing video from 1966 takes viewers back to a much simpler and very different era of lens manufacturing.

Women and Younger Photographers Are Behind Fujifilm’s Meteoric Rise

Much has been made of Fujifilm cracking the top three digital camera makers in terms of overall shipments, even if the situation is a bit more complicated. What's definitely true is that Fujifilm is selling more digital cameras now than in years past, and Nikkei thinks women are a big reason for Fujifilm's success.

NASA Photos Show Before and After of Massive Asteroid Impact on the Moon

NASA scientists have published before-and-after photos of a newly formed crater on the Moon that provides an unusually detailed view of what happens when a large object strikes the lunar surface.

Photographers Outraged After Heavily AI-Edited Image Wins State Fair Photo Competition

An image that was heavily edited with AI has controversially won a state fair photography competition, prompting organizers to change the rules for next year.

Save Hundreds on These 15 Mirrorless Cameras

Autumn is a great time of year for photography, which also makes it a great time to buy a new camera. These 15 hand-picked deals offer sizable discounts on a variety of excellent mirrorless cameras, from Micro Four Thirds to full frame.

Photographer Hides Behind Rock as Herd of 400 Wild Reindeer Comes Charging at Him

A nature photographer filmed the extraordinary moment he had to hide behind a rock when a huge herd of 400 wild reindeer came charging toward him.

British Museum Bans Photography of Historic ‘Bayeux Tapestry’ Days After Blockbuster Exhibition Opens

The British Museum has reversed its policy on allowing photography of the Bayeux Tapestry, banning visitors from taking photos of the nearly 1,000-year-old work less than a week after it went on display in the U.K. for the first time.

This Fascinating Documentary Gets Under the Skin of Street Photography

A new feature-length documentary looking at street photography in London has been released today.

‘Lunch Atop a Skyscraper’ Photograph Immortalized in Bobblehead Form

The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum has unveiled a limited edition “Lunch atop a Skyscraper” bobblehead.

OpenAI Reportedly Buys Photo Processing Company Glass Imaging for $300 Million

OpenAI has purchased Glass Imaging for $300 million, The Wall Street Journal reports.

Meta’s Oversight Board Orders the Company to Remove Deepfake Videos From Facebook

Meta’s Oversight Board has ordered the company to remove two AI-generated videos from Facebook and called for stronger measures to address the spread of deepfake content.

Upcoming Photo Exhibit Celebrates Your Greatest Fears

If avoidance is not the best way to deal with fears, a photo gallery in metro Boston has an opposite approach: a show that celebrates fear.