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A vintage black and gold Leica camera with visible signs of wear, including scratched and faded paint on the edges, sits on a plain white background.

Ultra-Rare Leica MP Black Paint Sells for Nearly $700,000

The 48th Leitz Photographica Auction concluded over the weekend, and collectors spent huge sums of money to get their hands on rare, classic cameras, lenses, and pieces of photographic culture and history.

10 hours ago

A sequence of smartphones displays photo editing steps, from selecting and adjusting a wedding photo of a couple outdoors, to cropping, modifying, and preparing the image for sharing, with mountain scenery in the background.

VSCO Launches Studio Pro, a Mobile Photo Editor for High-Volume Photographers

VSCO has launched Studio Pro, its next-generation professional editing experience, on iOS. The company promises a macOS version later this year.

11 hours ago

A man with salt-and-pepper hair and beard thoughtfully looks at an illustration of two handheld camera devices facing off with a "VS" graphic between them on a blue, comic-style background.

Insta360 and DJI Hate Each Other | The PetaPixel Podcast

This was a big week of news, and the PetaPixel Podcast team tackles every story. DJI and Insta360 are going to battle both in the market and in the courts, the Kodak Charmera is back with new designs, and there are claims that the new Otus lenses from Zeiss are actually just Cosina lenses... but is it true? All that and more!

12 hours ago

Night view of the New York City skyline with bright city lights. Text reads: "Save the Date. Fujikina NYC 2026. October 16-18, 2026.

Fujifilm Is Hosting a Fujikina In New York City This October

Fujifilm has announced that it will host one of its Fujikina events in New York City this fall. Taking place from October 16-18, Fujifilm says to expect a full list of scheduled events in the coming months.

12 hours ago

A ballerina in a white tutu dances on pointe in an industrial space. Next to her are product images of a Profoto flash and a Sony Alpha camera.

What Profoto’s Expanded Sony a9 III Global Shutter Support Means for Photographers

The Sony a9 III's 24-megapixel global shutter image sensor has a wide range of benefits for both photographers, including exceptional swiftness and flash sync at any shutter speed. This latter benefit has gotten significantly more useful for professional photographers thanks to a firmware update for eight of Profoto's lights.

13 hours ago

Photographer Travels to ‘Hidden’ Area of the Himalayas for Stunning Mountain Images

A mountain range at sunset with dramatic clouds and glaciers, and a hiker standing on a rocky ledge, surrounded by mist and clouds, looking toward distant peaks.

As globalization brought the population of the world together, it began to feel like a smaller place. Once exotic destinations like Japan or Bali are now teeming with tourists -- all hungry for a photo. Unexplored areas now feel like a relic of the past, but one photographer says he's found a path less traveled.

Two sleek laptops, one green and one gold, positioned back-to-back on a gradient gray background with the word "affinity" in bold white text overlapping the devices.

Affinity Will Now Come Pre-Installed on Windows Surface Computers

This week, Microsoft announced new Surface and Surface Pro laptops, which are powered by Snapdragon X2 processors. These ultra-thin, ultra-light laptops promise more performance for the average user, and part of that pitch is shipping them all with Affinity.

13 hours ago

Two slim laptops with colorful abstract designs on their screens are floating against a simple background, side by side and angled to show keyboards and screens. The left laptop is rose gold and the right one is silver.

Microsoft’s New Surface Devices Arrive With Much Higher Prices

Earlier this month, Nvidia unveiled its new RTX Spark "superchip," and Microsoft took the opportunity to show off its most powerful Surface laptop ever, the Surface Ultra. Now Microsoft is back with new versions of its existing standard Surface and Surface Pro machines. They're powered by a Snapdragon processor and arrive with significant price bumps.

14 hours ago

Left: A large pile of empty Polaroid photo frames scattered randomly. Right: A building with colored vertical stripes and the word "Polaroid" on top, set against a clear blue sky.

Inside the Only Polaroid Factory in the World That Serves as an Antidote to the Digital Age

Polaroid is an icon. But the instant photography brand so nearly disappeared entirely in the late 2000s when the original company announced it would stop making film.

15 hours ago

A silver and black Fujifilm camera is centered against a colorful, textured background featuring gradients of orange, green, and blue.

Over Two Years After Launch, the Fujifilm X100VI Atop a Sales Chart Feels Inevitable

Map Camera's latest sales charts reflect yet another strong month for Fujifilm, headlined by scoring four of the top five places in May. And finally, after five months at the top, the Sony a7 V relinquished its title as the best-selling new digital camera.

15 hours ago

Redditors Spent Years Trying to Find Mysterious Photo Known as ‘Celebrity Number Six’

A side-by-side comparison of a stylized blue and white illustration of a woman's face on the left and a photograph of the same woman with straight hair and neutral expression on the right.

An innocent Reddit post asking for help identifying the face of a mystery celebrity would spark a four-year-long international search involving facial recognition technology and photo copyright infringement.

A tiger lies in tall grass with three tiger cubs. One cub is playfully lying on its back near the mother, while the other two cubs sit nearby among the grass.

Drones Capture First Recorded Case of Tiger Caring for Another Mother’s Cubs in the Wild

Drone footage has captured what experts believe is the first recorded case of a tiger caring for another mother's cubs in the wild.

18 hours ago

Three Photographers Injured After Sprint Car Goes Off Track at Ohio Race

Three photographers were injured when an out-of-control sprint car left the track and struck them during a racing event in Ohio this week.

19 hours ago

A wide-angle camera lens stands upright on a road, with snow-capped mountains and a starry night sky in the background, creating a dramatic and futuristic effect.

Brightin Star’s New 14mm f/2.8 Lens Promises High-End Astro Photos

Brightin Star has teased the upcoming MF 14mm f/2.8, a new manual-focus ultra-wide-angle lens designed for landscape, architecture, interior, and astrophotography applications.

22 hours ago

A star-filled night sky with the Milky Way galaxy glowing above rugged, rocky cliffs in the foreground. The scene highlights bright stars, cosmic dust, and soft, colorful nebulae stretching across the horizon.

Photographer’s New App Takes the Guesswork Out of Milky Way Photography

Many photographers love photographing the Milky Way, but few enjoy all the hassle that comes with it. Unpredictable seeing conditions, bad timing, and a pesky Moon are common friction points that prevent astrophotographers, especially novices, from succeeding. A new app, Milky Way Tonight for iOS and Android, is designed to streamline the entire process and take the guesswork out of Milky Way photography.

Jun 16, 2026

A covered boat travels along a river beside industrial buildings, with modern high-rise structures visible in the misty background. The scene is in black and white.

Light Lens Lab’s New Black-and-White Film Will Have Unique ‘Character’

Since Light Lens Lab shared its last development update for its black-and-white film project last Summer, it has made significant progress and solved some new problems.

Jun 16, 2026

A woman wearing headphones speaks into a microphone while adjusting audio controls, sitting at a desk with a laptop. A camera records her, and there are plants and books in the background.

Maono Unveils New Hybrid Audio Interfaces for Streaming and Recording

Maono has introduced its new P Series Hybrid Audio Interface range, designed for modern creators working across multiple platforms and devices, including laptops, smartphones, tablets, cameras, and livestreaming setups. The lineup includes the Maono P1 and P2, both built to simplify multi-device audio workflows while delivering high-resolution recording and low-noise performance.

Jun 16, 2026

A blue and green parrot flies in front of a computer monitor displaying a bright green screen, with colorful graphic design tool windows floating around it.

Zoner Studio’s Summer Update Targets Real-World Photo Workflows

Zoner Studio has released its Summer Update 2026, introducing a collection of workflow-focused improvements designed to help photographers spend less time managing images and more time editing them.

Jun 16, 2026

Exclusive: Zeiss Refutes Rumors Cosina Developed Otus ML Lenses

Three Zeiss Otus camera lenses are displayed on a white background; two stand upright with lens hoods attached, and one is lying on its side showing the front element and blue Zeiss logo.

Despite rumors to the contrary, Zeiss tells PetaPixel that it did develop its new series of Otus ML prime lenses for full-frame mirrorless cameras.

Cityscape at dusk with tall modern skyscrapers, brightly lit roads, and a distinctive building with an angular design. The sky is a gradient of orange and blue, indicating sunset.

You Can No Longer Fly or Purchase a Drone in Beijing

China dominates the consumer drone market, so it is perhaps surprising that it is no longer possible to fly or even purchase a drone in Beijing.

Jun 16, 2026

5 Powerful Photos Show Scientists at Work in the Sea, Sky, and Lab

Split image: On the left, scuba divers observe equipment in a clear cylinder on the ocean floor. On the right, a person in a powered paraglider flies beside a flock of birds over a sandy landscape.

Nature's 2026 Scientist At Work photography competition features five of the best photos that scientists captured around the world, showcasing the important work scientists do and the incredible places they go.

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Viltrox’s $99 AF 28mm f/4.5 L-Mount Lens Looks Made for the S9 and BF

Viltrox has announced that its super-slim, ultra-lightweight AF 28mm f/4.5 Chip lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras is coming to L-Mount.

Jun 16, 2026

Three-panel image of a person in a full green bodysuit crouching in different locations in an apartment. Each panel has text: "I'm sorry I don't know how to edit this green guy.

Real Estate Agent Hires Green Screen Guy But Doesn’t Know How to Remove Him

Post-production work can be arduous, as one high-end real estate agent in Tokyo seemingly discovered after hiring someone in a green screen suit for a promotional video -- only to leave them visible in the final cut.

Jun 16, 2026

A group of armed police officers wearing tactical gear and face coverings stand in front of a building, while a woman in the foreground holds a camera and interacts with one of the officers.

Bill Would Allow Videographers to Sue Federal Officials Who Block Their Right to Record Police

A bill was introduced in Congress that would create a right for videographers to sue federal law enforcement officers who stop someone from filming police activity.

Jun 16, 2026

A bush dog stands on a forest floor covered in dry leaves, with a camera trap visible on a tree in the background; sunlight filters through dense foliage.

‘Almost Mythical’ Amazonian Ghost Dog Captured on Trail Camera

A canid so rare that it's nicknamed "ghost dog" has been captured on trail cameras organized by researchers deep in the Amazonian rainforest.

Jun 16, 2026

A blue car drives down a deserted street lined with houses at dusk; the sky is fading blue, power lines crisscross overhead, and distant hills and mist create a moody, quiet atmosphere.

Gregory Crewdson Shot the Eerie Artwork for Singer Phoebe Bridgers’ ‘Smartphone-Free’ Tour

Photographer Gregory Crewdson shot the haunting artwork for singer Phoebe Bridgers' upcoming tour, where smartphones will be banned.

Jun 16, 2026

The Kodak Charmera Millennium Edition Is Dripping with Y2K Vibes

Six colorful Kodak Ektar H35 cameras are stacked and balanced creatively, with one camera hovering above the rest against a blue gradient background. The cameras are in silver, pink, blue, orange, black, and green.

Reto, the company behind the Snapic A1 and the the wildly successful Kodak Charmera blind box keychains from last year, is back with a new set: the Kodak Charmera Millennium Edition.

A man wearing glasses and a navy blue t-shirt with the word "Uruguay" and a Nike logo stands looking down in front of a blue and white geometric background.

Uruguay Soccer Coach Refuses to Look at Camera During World Cup Photo Shoot

Sometimes photographers can encounter tricky subjects who are not interested in cooperating and plainly do not want to be photographed in the first place. One such person is Uruguay head coach Marcelo Bielsa.

Jun 16, 2026

Exterior view of Charles Schwab Field Omaha, showing large signage on the stadium, glass windows, entrance stairs, and surrounding city buildings on a clear day.

$35K Camera Gear Stolen From Baseball Team’s Bus Hours Before College World Series Debut

The Troy baseball team had $35,000 worth of camera gear stolen from its bus hours before making its first appearance in the Men’s College World Series.

Jun 16, 2026

A collage of four images: an elderly couple walking arm-in-arm in a hallway, two people sitting on a beach facing the ocean, two animated characters (one pink-haired, one purple), and two women in an intimate moment indoors.

The 5 Captivating Winners of the 2026 Sony Future Filmmaker Awards

The winners of the 2026 Sony Future Filmmaker Awards have been revealed, showcasing up-and-coming filmmaking talent across five categories.

Jun 15, 2026

Side-by-side photo of two Voigtländer NOKTON classic 35mm camera lenses on a black surface, showing different angles and highlighting the aperture and focus markings.

The Voigtländer Nokton 35mm f/1.4 Arrives on RF and Z Mount Next Month

The manual-focus Nokton Classic 35mm f/1.4 prime lens for Canon RF and Nikon Z-mount cameras that Cosina Voigtländer first unveiled at CP+ in February has been fully revealed, including new sample photos and availability information.

Jun 15, 2026

I Visited Lexar in China to Find Out Whether Photographers Can Trust Its Memory Cards

A person in a cleanroom suit holds a silicon wafer in a high-tech lab, with a large 128GB Lexar Professional SD card image superimposed on the left.

When it comes to memory cards, most photographers just want them to work, have blistering specs, and be kind to their wallet. But which brand to choose? Last week PetaPixel took a trip to China to check in with one of the main players, Lexar.

A group of people, some standing and some sitting, watch something off-camera at night. Several hold drinks, and the scene is dimly lit. A wall with posters is visible in the background.

Projectors the Unlikely Hero as Knicks Win First NBA Title Since 1973

The New York Knicks’ long-awaited championship run delivered plenty of heroes on the court, but across New York City, another unlikely MVP emerged: the projector.

Jun 15, 2026

A person frames a beach photo, surrounded by prints of a house, a family on the beach, and a tropical seascape, all laid out on a neutral surface.

Michaels Expands Same-Day Photo Printing and Framing In its Stores

The arts-and-crafts store Michaels is a go-to place for people seeking frames, custom framing, and matting supplies. It is now a one-stop shop for fine art photo prints up to 16 x 20 inches.

Jun 15, 2026

Three magazine pages show close-up photos of women’s faces and beauty articles. Overlaid captions read: “This filler isn’t real,” “Beautiful,” and “These are really great photos.”.

Photographer Disturbed By AI-Generated ‘Women’ in Beauty Magazine

Generative AI is rapidly spreading, and as Austin-based photographer and DP Cassandra Klepac recently discovered, AI is coming for beauty and fashion in a big way.

Jun 15, 2026

A sawshark swims above a rocky, sandy seafloor in deep, dark ocean water.

Scientists Capture First-Ever Footage of ‘Horror Movie’ Goblin Shark in its Natural Habitat

It's been an exciting time for underwater filming firsts. Not long after divers captured what is believed to be the first underwater footage of a great white shark in the Mediterranean, scientists captured the first-ever footage of the incredible, very strange-looking deep-sea goblin shark in its natural habitat.

Jun 15, 2026

A person holding a vanilla ice cream cone at the beach with an editing menu overlay showing an option to remove objects, dividing the image into edited and unedited sides with objects removed on one side.

Adobe Adds More User Control to AI Features Inside Lightroom and Photoshop

"Have you ever spent hours manually reviewing thousands of photos from an event or portrait shoot to find the selects your clients will love?" Adobe asks. It's a safe bet that for many photographers, the answer is, and Adobe believes its latest Creative Cloud updates will help solve this issue and save photographers time.

Jun 15, 2026

A man in an orange shirt and khaki shorts searches through debris and rubble from a destroyed building, looking for belongings or survivors after a disaster.

Photographer Rescues Man Trapped Under Rubble of His Tornado-Ravaged Home

A news photographer documenting tornado damage helped rescue a man trapped under the rubble of his home -- in what he described as the most dramatic experience of his 20-year career.

Jun 15, 2026

A simulated flight view displays a virtual landscape with mountains, a large blue lake, and a town. Flight instrument overlays are visible on the screen, with clear skies above and a lush green valley below.

You Can Now Fly Around Google Earth in an Airplane

Google Earth has introduced a flight simulator mode, enabling users to fly through the vast amount of aerial photography data the company has amassed.

Jun 15, 2026

A law enforcement officer kneels near a drone and gear on a sidewalk, while two people with blurred faces stand nearby. Three others, also with blurred faces, are standing close. The text "FBI Atlanta" is on the image.

The FBI Seizes Multiple Drones Near World Cup Venues and Warns of $100K Fines

The FBI says it has already seized multiple drones and made at least one arrest since World Cup matches began last week, warning that individuals flying aerial devices near event sites could face fines of up to $100,000.

Jun 15, 2026

Left: A weary soldier sits in a muddy trench, holding his helmet. Right: Soldiers in combat gear aim their rifles from behind debris during an intense battle, one kneeling and firing while others support.

Don McCullin’s Final Photo Book Will Look Back at His 16 Trips to Vietnam

Legendary war photographer Don McCullin has announced that his final book will be a retrospective on the Vietnam War.

Jun 15, 2026

Five children standing against a pink background, each looking at their smartphone. They are dressed casually; one wears overalls, another a yellow polo, a third with glasses, wearing a peach shirt, and two others in white and beige shirts.

Britain to Ban Under-16s From Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube in Sweeping Legislation

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has today announced that under-16s in the U.K. are to be banned from social media.

Jun 15, 2026

What Is Longitudinal Chromatic Aberration and Why Is it So Hard to Correct?

Close-up of a shiny metal flute on the left, and a digital illustration of curved camera lens elements with colored light paths on the right.

Have you ever looked at a photo and wondered, "What's with all the green and pink colors around high-contrast edges?" That's longitudinal, or axial, chromatic aberration. LoCA. It's common, very difficult to prevent optically and nearly as hard to remove during post-processing.

A bearded man wearing sunglasses stands outdoors among trees with sunlight streaming through leaves. Bold yellow text reads: "Linear Camera Profile MADE CINEMATIC.

How to Leverage Linear Camera Profiles in Your Editing Workflow

Linear Camera Profiles are one of those things that have been floating around the Lightroom community forever, but only a few people seem to use them. And while there are a lot of video tutorials on how to make a linear camera profile for your camera, there is almost nothing on how to use them in your editing workflow.

Jun 14, 2026

A calm sea at sunset with the sun low on the horizon, casting a golden reflection on the water. Rocky shoreline in the foreground and a small island with a lighthouse in the distance.

Giving Your Photography a New Perspective

Although photography is the art of capturing light and shadow, it also portrays depth in a 2D image. Understanding how depth works is key to making photos feel more engaging.

Jun 14, 2026

The Minolta TC-1 Is Really Special but You’ve Probably Never Heard of It

A person with facial hair holds a gold Minolta TC-1 film camera up to their face, preparing to take a photo. The background is blurred, making the camera and face the focal points.

KEH is one of the largest pre-owned camera sales operations in the world, and the headquarters can be found in the Peach State. KEH is also the biggest and longest-standing supporter of the PetaPixel YouTube show, so we were excited to finally had an opportunity to visit the warehouse and see the operation for ourselves.

Nature in Miniature: Advanced Techniques for Macro Compositions

A triptych image: close-up of a green leaf with dew drops, a top view of assorted purple and white flowers, and a camera on a tripod in a wildflower field at sunset.

Transform tiny subjects into striking works of art using advanced macro techniques that go far beyond simply getting close. In this guide, we’ll explore how experienced photographers build depth, control light, and craft intentional compositions that turn the smallest details in nature into powerful, visually compelling images.

Close-up view from a low angle of tall, green grass and plants with soft, fuzzy seed heads against a bright, sunlit sky. The image has a light, airy feel with soft focus and natural details.

Flowerscapes: Photographing Flowers From a Bug’s Eye Perspective

I have wondered for many years what you would see if you were a tiny ant looking up when walking through a flower field, or a ladybug that has just landed on a flower stem.

Jun 13, 2026

31 Otherworldly New Deep-Sea Species Photographed with Cutting-Edge Camera Technology

Split image: On the left, a pale octopus with long, thin arms floats in dark water. On the right, a glowing, blue and yellow siphonophore trails in a spiral shape against a deep black background.

Scientists discovered and photographed 31 new deep-sea species -- typically too delicate to document -- in a matter of days using cutting-edge camera technology.

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The Atlas ONE Is a Three-Pack System That’s a Camera Bag Only When You Need It

Atlas Packs has launched the Atlas ONE, a system of three ultralight backpacks that work as a low-profile everyday pack and turn into a camera bag only when the day calls for one.

Jun 12, 2026