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.

Pelican’s New Camera Backpack Bridges the Gap Between Bags and Hard Cases

Pelican's new bag, the PX35 Aegis 35L Creator Pack, is designed to bridge the gap between a traditional backpack and the hard cases the company is best known for.

Metabones Says its New EF-X Adapters Deliver Autofocus Performance Never Seen Before

After a long quiet period, Metabones is back with its second big announcement in just a couple of months. This time, Metabones unveiled refreshed versions of its EF-X Speed Boosters and Smart Adapters.

10 Years Later, Hasselblad’s Mirrorless Gamble Has Paid Off In a Huge Way

Hasselblad's latest financial statements offer further proof that it is a company in rebirth, and that Hasselblad's decision to join the mirrorless medium format market was exceptionally shrewd and well-timed.

Photographer Points His Lens At the Growing US Surveillance Camera Network

As debate intensifies over surveillance cameras, a photojournalist in Philadelphia has set out to document the omnipresent devices monitoring us.

Elusive Pallas’s Cat Recorded by Camera Traps in Iran

Camera traps set up by a wildlife photographer in Iran have captured the rarely seen Pallas's cat.

Nikon is Selling an Adorable Plushie Keychain of its Mascot

Nikon is releasing a cute plush keychain toy of its mascot Nikon-chan that is exclusively available in Japan.

Just How Good Are Moment’s T-Series II Lenses for iPhone?

I don’t usually reach for my iPhone Camera app for much beyond quick clips, social posts, and photos, and I’ve certainly never put any accessories or lenses on it. Then came the Moment T-Series II lens set, and now that very well might change.

Sony Is Utterly Dominating the Global Image Sensor Market

Alongside an in-depth digital camera market share breakdown, the annual Nikkei Industry Map also analyzes global market share for many other industries, including digital image sensors.

Speculation That EssilorLuxxotica Wants to Take Over Nikon Resurface

A business publication out of Japan has resurfaced speculation that the eyeglasses juggernaut EssilorLuxottica has an interest in buying out Nikon.

xAI Sues Photographer, Blaming Him for Sexual Images Created With Grok

Elon Musk’s xAI is suing a prominent Arkansas photographer accused of using Grok to turn photographs of his minor clients into sexually explicit images -- arguing that he is responsible for the resulting material.

Photos of ‘Cat in the Hat Serial Killer’ Are AI-Generated, Police Say

AI-generated pictures and videos purporting to show one of Dr. Seuss' characters as a serial killer have prompted police in the U.K. and Ireland to state that "Cat in the Hat was not in your driveway."

Celebrated Photographer Jay Maisel Dies at 95

Jay Maisel, the influential American photographer who was the subject of the 2018 documentary Jay Myself, has passed away.

Film Lab Robbed of Camera Gear After Suspects Smash Through Door With Garbage Cans

A film lab and camera store was burglarized overnight, with surveillance footage showing two people using garbage cans to smash their way into the store before filling them with stolen camera equipment.

Exhibition Uncovers Historical Photos From a Century of US Deportation Campaigns

A new exhibition chronicles photographs showing a century-long history of U.S. enforcement campaigns that targeted Mexican immigrants and American citizens alike.

The FCC Has Given Insta360 a Big Chance to Dethrone the Dominant DJI

According to the latest BCN Ranking in Japan, DJI made all 10 of the best-selling video cameras last month. Even by DJI's lofty standards, that level of dominance is absurd. In the US, this dominance is under threat from legal issues and competitors alike.

Using AI Slop to Sell Cameras Will Never Make Sense to Me

It's Saturday, and instead of enjoying the nice weather, I'm drawn to my computer to write the equivalent of a deep sigh. Two companies decided to publish generative AI slop this weekend designed to sell cameras, and I will never understand it.

‘Widow’s Bay’ Cinematographer Reveals How He Created The Show’s Distinctive Look

The cinematographer behind the acclaimed horror-comedy TV show Widow’s Bay has revealed how he created the series’ distinctive cinematic look.

It Looks Like HoverAir’s Flying Gimbal Camera Already Got Banned in the U.S.

The HoverAir Versa, which was announced in July, was advertised as the world's first "flying pocket camera." The first word in that description may have gotten the company caught up in a recent drone ban, as it appears to already be pulled for U.S. customers.

Aphera Is a RAW Editor for Photographers Who ‘Chase Feeling Over Formula’

Aphera is a new RAW photo editor built natively for macOS that prioritizes speed and handcrafted editing over complexity.

Sony’s Sensor Factory Is Back to Full Operation After Major Earthquake

Last month, a major 6.8 earthquake struck Kumamoto, Japan. It caused serious damage to multiple structures and forced the evacuation of Sony Semiconductor's facility, which is located in the region. Nearly a month later, the factory has returned to full operating capacity.

Nikon’s Japan-Exclusive Nikkor Z Wooden Lens Stand Is Gorgeous

I've already complained about how Japanese photographers get much better camera company merchandise options than us Americans, and I'll do it again, too! Nikon Direct, the company's Japanese shop, has awesome new wooden display stands for Nikkor Z lenses, and I want them.

You Can Definitely Buy a ‘Banned’ DJI Osmo Pocket 4 Camera In the US

There's been a lot of attention given to the fact that DJI has yet to officially launch its Osmo Pocket 4 and Osmo Pocket 4P gimbal cameras in the United States. However, that isn't stopping Americans from getting them anyway.

12 Discounted Full-Frame Lenses Great for Landscape Photography

Landscape photography is among the most popular genres, and for good reason. It's a great way to get out and enjoy nature, and having success doesn't require the fastest and most powerful cameras. Here are a dozen discounted full-frame wide-angle zoom lenses for Canon RF, Sony E, Nikon Z, and L-Mount mirrorless cameras that are excellent options for landscape photographers.

Alex Brandon Named AP Chief White House Photographer

Photographer Alex Brandon has been named the Associated Press chief White House photographer after Evan Vucci stepped away from the role earlier this year.

Nine Million Photos of People’s Faces Discovered in Exposed Database

A website that helps to identify people using just a photo was found to have a massive database of images unsecured on the web.

Royal Navy Photographers Don’t Have a Nice Word to Say About AI

To mark World Photography Day, the Royal Navy has published a compelling short documentary that lifts the lid on what it's like to work as a photographer in Britain's naval force.

SmallRig’s Tribex Tripod Collab with Potato Jet is Now Also a Monopod

SmallRig has announced the Potato Jet Tribex Pro Monopod, which takes the single-handle clutch mechanism that was introduced in the Tribex Tripod and applies it to a photo or video monopod.

The Godox P100 is a Portable Color Printer That Fits in Your Pocket

Godox has announced the P100 Portable Color Photo Printer, a pocket-sized dye-sublimation printer that promises high-quality photo prints fast while photographers are on the go.

Brightin Star’s Luxurious New 35mm f/1.7 M-Mount Lens Is Coming Soon

At CP+ 2026 in February, Brightin Star announced a new APO 35mm f/1.7 ASPH. lens for Leica M-Mount cameras. The stylish new lens is finally available to order, and unlike Brightin Star's typical lenses, it is launching first on Kickstarter.

Canon Has Increased Its Massive Digital Camera Market Share Lead

Thanks to the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA), photographers get a lot of interesting data each month about how many cameras and lenses the Japanese manufacturers are shipping globally. However, for those who want to know who is making each of those cameras, the annual Nikkei Industry Map is the best resource. The latest edition has just arrived.

11 Award-Winning Photos Show Science in Action

The annual 2026 BMC Ecology and Evolution and BMC Zoology photography competition offers researchers out in the field a chance to celebrate the intersection of art and science, showcasing their projects in a visually beautiful way.

Godox’s New Electric Suction Cup Lets Photographers Put Lights In Unusual Places

Godox's latest lighting product isn't a light at all, but an electric suction accessory that lets users mount flashes and other lights in unusual places.

TTArtisan’s Ultra-Affordable Full-Frame 85mm f/1.8 Lens Costs Just $99

TTArtisan has announced the AF 85mm f/1.8 Neo, a new extremely affordable full-frame portrait prime lens for Sony and Nikon mirrorless cameras. The 85mm f/1.8 prime costs just $99.

The Insta360 Luna Pro Gimbal Camera Aims to Take Down the Osmo Pocket 4

Insta360 has announced the Luna Pro, a slimmed-down, single-camera version of the Luna Ultra it launched earlier this summer. It maintains the Ultra's biggest selling point (the detachable screen) while aiming down-market at the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 and 4.

Martin Parr Mural Planned at Iconic Location Where He Photographed ‘The Last Resort’

A permanent mural is being planned in tribute to the late photographer Martin Parr at the iconic location where he created his acclaimed series The Last Resort.

Redditor Who Scraped Photographer’s Anti-AI App Has Change of Heart

Last week, PetaPixel reported that Cara, an anti-AI photo app, had all of its content scraped into a dataset despite the platform explicitly not consenting to the practice. It turns out the story has a happy ending.

NYT Reporter Shocked to Discover VHS Dating Service Tapes Were Faked

A New York Times reporter flew out to Los Angeles to meet the people running the VHS Dates Instagram account, which supposedly digitizes VHS tapes from an "old dating service," only to find the whole thing was staged with actors.

The Dutch GP Has One of the Strictest Camera Policies on the F1 Calendar

The Formula 1 circus is heading to the Netherlands this weekend, the home race of driving sensation Max Verstappen. But keen photographers should know before they go: the event has a very restrictive camera policy.

Japanese Government Says the Digital Camera Industry Is In Recovery

It's unusual for one country to hold such immense power in a single industry as Japan does in photography. Save for companies like Leica and Hasselblad, nearly all the major camera and lens makers are Japanese. It is little surprise, then, that Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) has a particular interest in the health of the digital camera market.