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.

Hacked Hasselblad X2D II 100C Shoots Video, Has ChatGPT, and Runs Linux

A few weeks ago, PetaPixel posted a Snap about someone who got Doom running on a Hasselblad X2D II 100C. At the time, creator Radium Wang said they were working on more open-source projects for the X2D II 100C. Well, that's certainly proved true.

Canon May Raise Camera Prices Due To Increased Memory Costs

In August, Fujifilm mentioned the impact of rising raw materials prices in its routine financial reporting, and PetaPixel speculated that Fujifilm would be far from the only camera maker affected. It was the first domino to fall. Sure enough, Canon mentioned it during a Q&A on its FY2026 Q3 financial results, and the company will not be the only one to cite rising costs over the next few weeks.

Photographer Syncs Camera With Fan and Freezes the Blades

A YouTuber's playful photography experiment has already racked up over one million views in just a few days.

These 15 Great Cameras Are All at Least $300 Off Right Now

There are some screaming deals on a wide range of digital cameras right now, including both mirrorless and DSLR models with various sensor sizes. Here are 15 great cameras that are currently at least $300 off.

Norway Shares Photos of Its Stunning Toilets After Trump’s Insult

Norway is one of the most picturesque countries in the world, but that didn't stop President Trump from calling the Nordic nation a "S***house" this week. Now, Norway's tourist board has responded by publishing a series of photos showcasing some of the country's prettiest toilets.

How The Only Known Daguerreotype of New York’s First Black Attorney was Discovered

The only known daguerreotype of New York’s First African American attorney George Boyer Vashon was recently discovered.

Photographer Discovers Stranger Left Him Money in Her Will After His Work Moved Her

A photographer has revealed how a woman he had never met left him an inheritance after being moved by his work.

Instagram Offers YouTube Creators Up to $500,000 to Join New Long-Form Video Platform

Instagram is trying to lure YouTubers to join its new long-form video platform, reportedly offering some creators up to $500,000.

Reddit Will Force Users to Log In to Crack Down on Bots

Reddit plans to introduce a login requirement that will restrict access to much of its website and app for users who aren't signed in.

Senators Launch Investigation into Meta’s Smart Glasses Over Nonconsensual Filming

Two Senate Democrats are launching an inquiry into Meta’s smart glasses, widely nicknamed “pervert glasses,” amid growing concerns about their use to film people without their consent.

Sony’s Jaw-Dropping $80,000 Rialto 65 Extension System Requires a $60,000 Camera

Sony has announced that its Rialto 65 Camera Extension System for the Venice 2 CineAlta camera will launch in the first half of 2027 for a cool $80,000, about the same price as a brand-new, luxurious BMW M3 or, to keep things camera-related, over 16 Sony FX5 bodies.

Japan Is Getting Its First DJI x Hasselblad Retail Store

DJI and its Japanese domestic distributor, Sekido Co., Ltd., are opening Japan's first DJI and Hasselblad Dual-Concept Flagship Store this weekend in Tokyo.

Sirui’s First Swift Series Full-Frame Lenses Are Just $149

Sirui has announced a new series of compact full-frame autofocus lenses: Swift. The series kicks off with two primes: the Sirui Swift 20mm f/2.4 and the Swift 40mm f/2.2.

Digital Camera Sales Are Slumping Despite the Compact Camera Boom

In 2025, global digital camera shipments increased for two years in a row for the first time in nearly two decades. With CIPA's August data available, marking the two-thirds point for the year, it does not look like 2026 will continue the upward trend.

The Lack of macOS on iPad Pro Is Starting To Feel Absurd

Now that Apple has added touch to the MacBook Pro, it's time to ask again: Why can't we run macOS on the iPad Pro?

Leica’s New Flagship Store in London Comes With a Limited Edition M-A Camera

Leica has opened a swanky new flagship store in Central London, and 14 special-edition Leica M-A cameras are going on sale to mark the occasion.

Viltrox Completes f/1.4 Pro Lineup With AF 35mm f/1.4 Pro for E and Z

Viltrox has announced the new AF 35mm f/1.4 Pro lens for full-frame Sony E-mount and Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras. It promises a professional-grade build, high-end image quality, and reliable performance.

This Museum Wants You to Identify People in Civil Rights Photos

When a press photographer covers a news event, they will often take hundreds of photos. But only a handful, perhaps only one, will wind up getting published.

Satellite Captures Photo of China’s Secretive Space Plane

The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) has released a high-resolution image of China’s secretive space plane taken by a satellite.

Capture One Adds Stray Hair Removal and New Color Editing Tools

Capture One 16.9 for desktop and 4.2 for mobile have arrived, bringing a wealth of improvements, from improved color editing and retouching tools to new camera support.

Nikon’s Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S Picks Up Where a Legend Left Off

Nikon has fully unveiled the Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S, a new professional telephoto zoom lens for full-frame Nikon mirrorless cameras. Nikon first said it was making this lens back in early May.

Apple Isn’t Locking Peak MacBook Pro Performance Behind Touch OLED

Today, Apple announced a major shift in its laptop computing by adding touch to the MacBook Pro — a move famously despised by Steve Jobs so many years ago. But in a move that I found to be unexpected, Apple isn’t forcing you to go with this new model if you want the latest and greatest computing performance.

Check Out These Awesome Miniature Canon Camera Gachapon

Canon and Bandai are teaming up to expand their camera-themed gachapon collection.

Sigma’s Unique Lens, Another New Instax, and Stephen Wilkes on Printing | The PetaPixel Podcast

This week on the PetaPixel Podcast, the team is joined by photography legend Stephen Wilkes and his 25th anniversary exhibition of his series "America in Detail."

Photographer Gets Yanked by Security at the Ballon d’Or Award

A photographer went viral after he was unceremoniously grabbed by security during a live TV broadcast of the Ballon d'Or.

McDonald’s and Lenovo Made an Adorable French Fry Mouse From Recycled Happy Meal Toys

McDonald's teamed up with Chinese technology and electronics company Lenovo to make an utterly wild mouse shaped like a carton of McDonald's famous french fries.

‘Life’ Magazine, Champion of Photography, to Publish Again

One of the 20th century's most important photojournalism publications is returning to print 90 years after it was first published.

Sony’s New 50MP Smartphone Sensor Promises Nearly 17 Stops of Dynamic Range and Better Low-Light Photos

Sony has announced a new 50-megapixel Lytia (stylized "LYTIA") 720 image sensor. The 50-megapixel sensor promises industry-leading low-light performance and supports 4Kp60 HDR video recording.

Amazon’s Photo Frame Has Alexa AI To Show Only Your Best Pics

Amazon has announced the Alexa Photo Frame, an AI-equipped digital picture frame that works alongside the company's popular, widely-used Amazon Photos service.

Photo Studios Are Closing as the Fashion Industry Embraces Generative AI

Fashion photo studios are closing down as brands increasingly embrace AI thanks to the big savings offered by the technology, according to a report by Reuters.

China’s First Fully AI-Generated Film is Crashing and Burning at the Box Office

China's first fully AI-generated feature film has been released nationwide in theaters, but despite 10,000 screenings on opening day, the movie is struggling to gain traction.

Trump Says He Will Ban the Term ‘Artificial Intelligence’

President Trump wants to rebrand artificial intelligence, presumably to improve public perception of the data centers he wants to build everywhere.

Artra’s Incredible New Watch Looks Like a Rolleiflex TLR

Lens and watchmaker Artra is teaming up with the legendary camera brand, Rollei, on a limited-edition Rolleiflex-inspired watch.

This Mouse Has a Built-In Touchscreen and Customizable App Controls

Arctic Fox Technologies has announced Super Mouse, a productivity-focused, screen-equipped mouse with built-in, customizable app shortcuts.

Firefox Assembles Cast of Meme Legends for Ad Promoting a More Innocent Internet

The internet has changed a lot since PetaPixel published its first post all the way back in 2009, and Firefox has created an ad full of fond memories of those halcyon days.

Influencer Ordered to Delete Social Media Photos After Posing With Great White Shark

A U.S. judge has ordered an influencer to delete his social media photos and not post any additional videos after he shared pictures of himself posing with a great white shark he caught.

Godox’s $25 iM10 Mini Flash Is a Cute Little Fella

The Godox iM10 Mini Flash fits easily in a photographer's pocket and weighs less than an ounce (23 grams). It's designed to be easy to carry and even easier to pop onto a camera for a bit of extra light in the field.

Google May Use Your Google Photos Data to Target Ads

Google says it may use data from Google Photos to target ads to users who have certain personalized AI features enabled.

Apple Creator Studio Update Brings Massive Final Cut Pro Improvements

Apple's answer to Adobe's Creative Cloud, Creator Studio, has received what Apple calls its most exciting update yet. There are major improvements across the board, including to Final Cut Pro and Pixelmator Pro.

Soccer Club Backtracks After Telling Photographers to Stop Wearing Revealing Outfits at Stadium

A soccer club has been forced to back down after a prominent female sports photographer felt targeted by its request that photographers stop wearing revealing outfits and leggings.

Apple’s Very Colorful iMac Gets the M6 Treatment

The iMac has been a core part of Apple's Mac family for nearly 30 years, with the first model arriving in 1998. The newest iMac has arrived, powered by Apple's latest chip, the M6.

The 14-Inch MacBook Pro With M6 Has the Best Battery Life of Any Mac

Apple has announced a new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6, promising better performance, stronger AI capabilities, enhanced connectivity, and the longest battery life in a Mac.

Sirui’s New $79 Folding Tripod Has Four Very Different Configurations

Sirui has unveiled the TC50 + BH-19, a new compact camera support system designed for photographers, videographers, and content creators.

Pioneering Photographer is Honored With Headstone 102 Years After Death

A pioneering photographer, who opened one of the first photography studios in the southwestern United States, has been honored with a headstone commemorating his achievements more than a century after his death.