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.

Tilta’s Nucleus Auto Focus Adapter Transforms PL Cinema Lenses

Photo and video equipment maker Tilta has fully unveiled its Nucleus Auto Focus Adapter. First teased last year, the new adapter uses Sony camera autofocus technology and a motorized adapter to add autofocus to manual-focus PL cinema lenses.

This Failed Kodak Digital Camera From 2001 Was a Smartphone Precursor

These days, it's easy to take for granted that a smartphone does just about everything. They run games, they make calls, they play music and movies, and, of course, they capture great photos and videos. But long before smartphones arrived on the scene, Kodak was actually at the cutting edge of combo camera devices. 2001's Kodak mc3 was Kodak's first foray into multi-function digital cameras, and the weird little device captured photos and videos and played MP3s.

People Are Freaked Out by the Ring Doorbell Camera Super Bowl Ad

Ring's Super Bowl LX ad was supposed to introduce a new feature that could potentially revolutionize how missing dogs are looked for: via AI-powered doorbell cameras.

A New AI Video Model From ByteDance is Making Waves

It may have just lost control of TikTok U.S., but this weekend ByteDance released Seedance 2.0 -- an AI video generator that is turning heads.

News Photographer Has His Finger Broken by Federal Officer

A photographer covering anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles says he was shot by an officer with a less-lethal weapon and suffered a broken bone as a result.

AP Photo Captures Moment Lindsey Vonn Loses Control Before Crashing Hard at Winter Olympics

An AP photographer captured the exact moment Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn clipped a gate while competing in the downhill event, causing her to fall badly.

You Won’t See Another Super Bowl Ad Like This One

Oscar-nominated filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos teamed up yet again with famous actor Emma Stone for what is very likely to be the only Super Bowl commercial this year shot on 35mm Kodak 2302 black and white film stock with Panavision lenses.

This Photographer Has Shot Every Super Bowl but This Will Be His Last

A photographer will wrap up a remarkable sports photography career at Super Bowl LX on Sunday when he shoots his 60th and final Super Bowl.

My Photography Boomed When I Stopped Looking at Social Media

Social media was once the backbone of marketing for photography businesses. However, we now have strong reasons to leave it behind and adopt a different approach to photography. Why did my recent behavior change prove this to be true?

Your First Exciting Steps into Printing, Part 3: Achieving Accurate Colors

When we print, we usually want colors and tones to be as accurate as possible. What appears on the paper should match what is on our screens. There are important steps to achieving that.

Photographer Has Two Sets of Photos Falsely Accused of Being Fake on the Same Day

A photographer says he feels vindicated after he had not one but two sets of photos falsely accused of being fake on the same day.

Street Photography Has a Predator Problem

In her seminal collection of essays, On Photography, Susan Sontag famously argued that "there is something predatory in the act of taking a picture." She described the camera as a "sublimation of the gun," a tool used to "violate" subjects, turning them into objects to be symbolically possessed.

Sandmarc Expands Hybrid Sling Line with Larger 6L and 9L Versions

Sandmarc has expanded its Hybrid Sling series with two larger editions: the 6L and 9L. Designed for creators who need extra space without sacrificing mobility, these new sizes offer the same versatile design, durability, and thoughtful features that have made the original Hybrid Sling popular.

Over 30 of the Best Deals on Canon Cameras and Lenses

This week’s deals spotlight a wide range of Canon cameras, lenses, and accessories available at B&H, covering everything from beginner-friendly mirrorless bodies to professional-grade RF glass. Whether you are building your first kit, upgrading an aging DSLR, or expanding a hybrid photo and video setup, these discounts offer meaningful savings across nearly every category.

Nikon Posts Big Losses and Cuts Projections

Nikon posted its third quarter FY2025 financial results, and there is a lot of red ink. Nikon's revenue is down 28.7 billion yen, nearly $183 million, year-over-year for the first three quarters, and the company has recorded 103.6 billion yen in losses, nearly $660 million, so far this fiscal year.

Fujifilm Posts Record-High Revenue and Profits

Despite the impacts of U.S. tariff policy and unfavorable exchange rates, Fujifilm posted record-high performance in its third quarter, with revenue increasing 4.4% year-over-year and operating income increasing by 11.3% over the same period. The company cites strong performance in its electronics and imaging segments.

Light Lens Lab’s Charming 75mm f/2 SP-II Lens Has Vintage Vibes

Light Lens Lab announced that its 75mm f/2 SP-II M-mount lens has reached its final prototype stage and production will commence very soon.

This is How the NFL Scans All of Its Old Film

With Super Bowl LX fast-approaching, a videographer has begun sharing details on his job digitizing old NFL film reels.

Canon Launches White EOS R50 V In Asia and it Looks So Good

As Canon photographers worldwide digest the exciting new ultra-wide lenses and limited edition PowerShot G7 X Mark III compact camera, some lucky Canon users in Asia got a fourth announcement last night: A sleek new white version of the Canon EOS R50 V.

Hasselblad Phocus Mobile 2’s New Masks Offer Pro Editing on the Go

Hasselblad has released version 4.0.0 of its Phocus Mobile 2 app, introducing a new Mask feature that expands local editing capabilities on iPhone and iPad for Hasselblad users.

Photographer’s New Book Is a Time Capsule of Life in New York City

After surviving his fight with cancer and leaving behind his career as a lawyer, Xiomáro pursued photography as a career. His latest book, "Street Photography of New York City: Street Haunting in the Big Apple," embraces a candid, gritty look at New York City, seeking to capture culture and history as it happens.

Mt. Fuji Cherry Blossom Festival Canceled Due to Misbehaving Tourists

City officials in Fujiyoshida, Japan, have canceled the city's long-running cherry blossom festival, citing overcrowding and disruptive tourist behavior.

Profoto Embraces AI and Generates Outrage Among Photographers

Lighting company Profoto is the latest to throw photographers under the proverbial bus in an attempt to milk AI for all its worth. The company has drawn ire on social media for what many consider a series of tone-deaf posts and comments.

Leica’s New iPhone Case Is Beautiful but Will Cost You

Leica's new Lux Case promises to bring the company's "vision of iconic design and photographic precision" to mobile photographers using Apple's iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max.

Viltrox’s First L-Mount Alliance Lens Is the AF 16mm f/1.8 L

Viltrox has revealed that its first autofocus-equipped L-Mount lens is the AF 16mm f/1.8 L. The ultra-wide full-frame prime lens promises excellent performance for astro and landscape photography, as well as dynamic wide-angle video applications.

China Launches First Photography-Themed Tourist Train With Onboard Photo Shoots

A Chinese railway operator has introduced a photography-themed tourist train that offers passengers professional photo shoots as part of the journey.

BASE Jumper’s Yosemite Instagram Video Lands Him in Hot Water With the Feds

A BASE jumper has been charged with a federal offense after he posted an Instagram video of himself leaping off Glacier Point in Yosemite National Park.

Sled Dog Steals 360 Camera, Hits Record, and Hides It

They say never work with children or animals: A sled dog in the Arctic Circle gave credence to that sentiment when it ran away with a photographer's $700 360-degree camera.

Staff Photographers at The Washington Post All Lose Their Jobs

The Washington Post laid off roughly a third of its workforce yesterday, including every single one of its staff photographers, PetaPixel understands.

Canon’s Wild New RF 7-14mm f/2.8-3.5L Fisheye Is First of its Kind With 190° FOV

Canon has announced a groundbreaking new ultra-wide angle fisheye zoom lens, the RF 7-14mm f/2.8-3.5L Fisheye STM. This new lens is the first of its kind for the Canon RF mount and picks up the mantle from the legendary Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L USM.

Unpro Camera on iPhone Offers an Unprocessed Look and a Unique RAW Mode

One year ago, Unpro Camera launched on iPhone, promising extremely natural, unprocessed-looking mobile photos. In the year since, the app has received numerous updates, including HDR support, Bayer RAW capture, improved performance, filters, an all-new UI, and, most recently, RAW + capture, a new mode that the developer believes is unique to Unpro Camera.

Asus Vivobook Pro 15 (2025) Review: Gorgeous OLED Tethered to the Wall

One look at the Asus Vivobook Pro 15 (2025) might be enough to dismiss its plastic-heavy build as little more than another PC lost in the shuffle. Asus figures you won’t feel that way once you open it up and take it for a creative-laden spin thanks to its attractive OLED screen and dependable performance.

Sony at Super Bowl LX: The Camera Tech Covering Football’s Biggest Stage

The NFL announced back in July 2024 that Sony had become its official technology partner, providing everything from headphones to broadcast and Hawk-Eye cameras used at games. At Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara on Sunday, Sony will again be pushing the envelope in the imaging technologies covering all angles of the game.

British Museum Deletes AI-Generated Pictures After Backlash

The British Museum in London has long been dogged by accusations that it contains troves of stolen art. So there was a certain irony when it posted a series of AI-generated images last week.

French X Offices Raided as Authorities Investigate Explicit Deepfakes

French authorities have raided the Paris offices of social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, as part of a widening investigation into allegations that include the spread of child sexual abuse material and sexually explicit deepfake images, marking a significant escalation in European scrutiny of the company and its artificial intelligence products.

Reddit Moderator Deletes Astronaut Don Pettit’s Photo for Being ‘Blurry’

Don Pettit is arguably the greatest photographer to ever go to space. A legend of astrophotography, his spectacular images have informed and entertained audiences for decades now. But one Reddit moderator isn't impressed.

Ricoh’s New Limited-Edition Camera Straps Are Made From Train Seats

Ricoh Imaging is releasing a limited edition camera strap in Japan that is sure to excite the country's many passionate train photographers, also known as "toritetsu." The new camera strap, limited to under 500 total units, is made from fabric taken from a retired Marunouchi Line 02 Series train carriage.

Sleepy Mountain Lion Wakes Up Right in Front of Trail Camera

A sleepy mountain lion posed for a few amusing selfies after a nature photographer set up a trail camera right next to a kill.

The Digital Camera Format Everyone Forgot

Photographers routinely talk about four digital camera formats: medium format, full-frame, APS-C, and Micro Four Thirds. While there are technically two different medium-format image sensor sizes, and APS-C can mean slightly different things to various manufacturers, those are the "big four," and they encompass basically every modern interchangeable-lens digital camera. But what about APS-H? That was definitely a digital camera format, so where did it go?

Atomos Unveils 19-Inch 4K HDR Rack-Mount Monitor-Recorder-Switcher

Atomos has announced the Shogun AV-19, a 19-inch, rack-mountable 4K HDR monitor-recorder-switcher designed for professional live production, broadcast, and video village environments. Combining multi-camera switching, ISO recording, and advanced monitoring, the Shogun AV-19 delivers a complete “Monitor-Record-Switch” solution in a rugged, 7RU, rack-ready form factor.