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Hands-on: Nikon's first-ever full-frame cinema lens is a beauty.
Nikon 28-135mm f/4 PZ First Impressions: Prestige and Power
Nikon is making big waves in the video world with RED and now the 28-135mm f/4 PZ brings premium optics and dashing good looks to the party.
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February 13, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Hands-on: Nikon's first-ever full-frame cinema lens is a beauty.
RED is adding Nikon Z mount to select cameras, unlocking new features that are unique to pairings with Nikkor lenses.
RED Adds Z-Mount and New Camera Features Unique to Nikon Lenses
RED announced that both its V-Raptor [X] and Komodo-X cameras will now be available to buy with Nikon's Z-mount.
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February 13, 2025 at 3:04 PM
RED is adding Nikon Z mount to select cameras, unlocking new features that are unique to pairings with Nikkor lenses.
In Opinion: Adobe's newly-announced text-to-video tool is very much not ready to have a price tag attached to it.
Adobe's AI Video Generator is Nowhere Near Ready to Charge $30 a Month
Adobe's newly-available Firefly text-to-video generator is nowhere near good enough good enough to warrant any price.
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February 12, 2025 at 6:11 PM
In Opinion: Adobe's newly-announced text-to-video tool is very much not ready to have a price tag attached to it.
Apple's acquisition of Pixelmator is complete.
Apple's Acquisition of Pixelmator is Complete
According to the Pixelmator team's update to its apps, that deal to be acquired by Silicon Valley giant Apple has closed.
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February 11, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Apple's acquisition of Pixelmator is complete.
The Associated Press was on hand at the Super Bowl to capture every timeless moment and its photographers sat down with PetaPixel to talk about how it photographs the biggest sporting event of the year.
How AP Photographers Captured the Iconic Moments of Super Bowl LIX
Associated Press photographers discuss the Super Bowl and how it photographs the biggest sporting event of the year.
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February 10, 2025 at 5:53 PM
The Associated Press was on hand at the Super Bowl to capture every timeless moment and its photographers sat down with PetaPixel to talk about how it photographs the biggest sporting event of the year.
Excitement and hype for a new C-41 color negative film stock is causing Lucky Film distributors to fight amongst each other.
Lucky Film's Comeback is Causing In-Fighting Among Distributors
Excitement and hype for a new C-41 color negative film stock is causing Lucky Film distributors to fight amongst each other.
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February 7, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Excitement and hype for a new C-41 color negative film stock is causing Lucky Film distributors to fight amongst each other.
Review: OM System's new OM-3 is a stunningly gorgeous camera that is extremely well made. But even with mostly OM-1 Mark II guts on the inside, the $2,000 asking price might be too high.
OM System OM-3 Review: A Classic Reborn
I fell in love with the OM-3, but is this love of the unique shooting experience enough, or am I looking through rose-colored glasses?
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February 6, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Review: OM System's new OM-3 is a stunningly gorgeous camera that is extremely well made. But even with mostly OM-1 Mark II guts on the inside, the $2,000 asking price might be too high.
Hands-on: While Nikon's 35mm f/1.2 S might shock with its $2,799 asking price, it's hard not to fall in love with the absolutely incredible image quality it can produce.
Nikon 35mm f/1.2 S Hands-On First Impressions: Optical Excellence
Nikon's new, fast, 35mm lens is bound to impress. With a fast f/1.2 aperture and stellar optical performance, even 35mm haters might like it.
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February 5, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Hands-on: While Nikon's 35mm f/1.2 S might shock with its $2,799 asking price, it's hard not to fall in love with the absolutely incredible image quality it can produce.
Yesterday, Reflx Lab announced that it would soon no longer be able to offer some of its respooled 35mm motion picture stock.
So, why is Kodak forfeiting the extra money made by selling to brands like Reflx Lab?
So, why is Kodak forfeiting the extra money made by selling to brands like Reflx Lab?
Why Kodak is 'Cracking Down' on Respooled Motion Picture Film
Why is Kodak 'cracking down' on respoolers and forfeiting the extra money made by selling to brands like Reflx Lab?
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February 4, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Yesterday, Reflx Lab announced that it would soon no longer be able to offer some of its respooled 35mm motion picture stock.
So, why is Kodak forfeiting the extra money made by selling to brands like Reflx Lab?
So, why is Kodak forfeiting the extra money made by selling to brands like Reflx Lab?
Canon says it will increase its production to meet the surging demand for compact cameras, but didn't say if photographers could expect new models this year.
Canon Recommits to Compact Cameras, Will Up Production to Meet Demand
Canon needs to make more compact cameras to answer increased demand.
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January 30, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Canon says it will increase its production to meet the surging demand for compact cameras, but didn't say if photographers could expect new models this year.
The PPA Council will hold a meeting to vote to recall the current board of directors citing concerns over leadership accountability, breaches of fiduciary duty, and failure to represent the interests of PPA members.
The Professional Photographers of America (PPA) is Facing a Crisis of Leadership
The Professional Photographers of America (PPA) Council will hold a meeting in Grapevine, Texas where members will vote to recall the current board of
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January 30, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The PPA Council will hold a meeting to vote to recall the current board of directors citing concerns over leadership accountability, breaches of fiduciary duty, and failure to represent the interests of PPA members.
Canon claims it has solidified number one in interchangeable lens cameras, mirrorless cameras, and full-frame mirrorless camera sales in the United States.
The R6 II Propelled Canon to #1 in Mirrorless and Full-Frame Cameras in 2024
Canon announced that it had solidified number one in interchangeable lens cameras, mirrorless cameras, and full-frame mirrorless cameras.
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January 30, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Canon claims it has solidified number one in interchangeable lens cameras, mirrorless cameras, and full-frame mirrorless camera sales in the United States.
Light Lens Lab announced that it is expanding its efforts into film development and plans to release brand-new emulsions in the near future.
Light Lens Lab Is Developing and Producing Brand-New Film Emulsions
Light Lens Lab announced that it is expanding its efforts into film development and plans to release brand new emulsions in the near future.
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January 29, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Light Lens Lab announced that it is expanding its efforts into film development and plans to release brand-new emulsions in the near future.
Review: The Samsung S25 Ultra smartly refines everything from last year's model while improving the ultra-wide and adding log video. The result is a more complete smartphone, even if it's still largely an iterative update.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Review: It Smooths Out the Rough Edges
The S25 Ultra has a new camera and processor with a slurry of AI-tools thrown in. Is it enough to justify the cost or is it just the latest gimmick?
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January 29, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Review: The Samsung S25 Ultra smartly refines everything from last year's model while improving the ultra-wide and adding log video. The result is a more complete smartphone, even if it's still largely an iterative update.
DeepSeek AI refuses to answer questions about the Tiananmen Square "Tank Man" photo.
DeepSeek AI Refuses to Answer Questions About Tiananmen Square 'Tank Man' Photo
'Sorry, that's beyond my current scope. Let's talk about something else.'
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January 28, 2025 at 4:47 PM
DeepSeek AI refuses to answer questions about the Tiananmen Square "Tank Man" photo.
Yashica finally provided tech specifications for its upcoming City 100 and City 200 point-and-shoot cameras, but they raise more questions than they answer.
We Have Questions About Yashica's New Cheap 'City' Compact Cameras
Yashica confirmed US pricing and availability and the full specifications for the City 100 and City 200 cameras.
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January 27, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Yashica finally provided tech specifications for its upcoming City 100 and City 200 point-and-shoot cameras, but they raise more questions than they answer.
Special Report: Many claim ShiftCam double-dipped, taking their crowdfunding dollars and then selling units directly without shipping them to backers first.
PetaPixel investigated and found that backers were right to be upset. The company has apologized.
PetaPixel investigated and found that backers were right to be upset. The company has apologized.
ShiftCam Admits Poor Communication, Mistakes With Indiegogo Campaign
Many claim ShiftCam double-dipped, taking their crowdfunding while then selling units directly without shipping them to backers first.
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January 17, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Special Report: Many claim ShiftCam double-dipped, taking their crowdfunding dollars and then selling units directly without shipping them to backers first.
PetaPixel investigated and found that backers were right to be upset. The company has apologized.
PetaPixel investigated and found that backers were right to be upset. The company has apologized.
Using the Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers have completed the most comprehensive survey of the Andromeda galaxy and created a 417-megapixel panorama. It took over a decade to make and includes more than 600 photos.
417-Megapixel Andromeda Galaxy Panorama Took Over a Decade to Make
You've never seen the Milky Way's nearest neighbor like this.
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January 16, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Using the Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers have completed the most comprehensive survey of the Andromeda galaxy and created a 417-megapixel panorama. It took over a decade to make and includes more than 600 photos.
There is only one of these Nikkor 14.3mm f/4 Fisheye lenses in existence, and it can be yours for a cool quarter million dollars.
One-of-a-Kind Nikon 14.3mm f/4 Fisheye Can Be Yours for $250,000
The Leica Store Lisse is selling a one-of-a-kind Nikon 14.3mm f/4 fisheye lens that was originally developed for Disney.
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January 16, 2025 at 5:54 PM
There is only one of these Nikkor 14.3mm f/4 Fisheye lenses in existence, and it can be yours for a cool quarter million dollars.
In a pre-emptive strike against an upcoming documentary that casts aspersions on Nick Ut's credit on the famous "Napalm Girl" photograph taken during the Vietnam War, the Associated Press has released a lengthy report re-asserting that Ut was indeed the photographer.
Documentary Asserts 'Napalm Girl' Was Not Taken by Nick Ut, AP Refutes the Claims
'The Stringer' contains explosive allegations.
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January 16, 2025 at 5:08 PM
In a pre-emptive strike against an upcoming documentary that casts aspersions on Nick Ut's credit on the famous "Napalm Girl" photograph taken during the Vietnam War, the Associated Press has released a lengthy report re-asserting that Ut was indeed the photographer.
Hands-on first impressions: The Leica SL3-S is well-built and handles great but we can't help but ask why anyone would pay the high asking price, especially when great alternatives are so plentiful.
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Leica SL3-S Hands-On: How Does It Earn the Asking Price?
The Leica SL3-S is priced like a flagship but competes with modestly priced cameras instead. What could possibly be worth the price?
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January 16, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Hands-on first impressions: The Leica SL3-S is well-built and handles great but we can't help but ask why anyone would pay the high asking price, especially when great alternatives are so plentiful.
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Leica announced the SL3-S, a hybrid L-mount mirrorless camera that is IP54-rated, has built-in content authenticity, and costs $5,295.
Leica SL3-S is an IP54-Rated, 24MP Hybrid Camera with Built-In Content Authenticity
Leica announced the SL3-S, a hybrid photo and video camera that makes significant upgrades over the SL2-S in both photo and video.
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January 16, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Leica announced the SL3-S, a hybrid L-mount mirrorless camera that is IP54-rated, has built-in content authenticity, and costs $5,295.
Guest Opinion: The former CEO of Depositphotos weighs in on the Getty-Shutterstock merger:
"This is a big deal, but can it really fix the problems of falling prices, AI disruption, and unhappy contributors?"
"This is a big deal, but can it really fix the problems of falling prices, AI disruption, and unhappy contributors?"
Stock Photography's Crossroads: Can a Getty-Shutterstock Merger Fix It?
The stock photography market’s consolidation into an oligopoly didn’t happen overnight.
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January 12, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Guest Opinion: The former CEO of Depositphotos weighs in on the Getty-Shutterstock merger:
"This is a big deal, but can it really fix the problems of falling prices, AI disruption, and unhappy contributors?"
"This is a big deal, but can it really fix the problems of falling prices, AI disruption, and unhappy contributors?"
An amended lawsuit against Meta alleges that the company's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, approved training Meta's Llama AI models using copyrighted content.
Lawsuit Alleges Mark Zuckerberg Gave Permission for Meta to Train AI on Stolen Content
Lawsuit says Mark Zuckerberg approved using stolen content to train Meta's AI.
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January 10, 2025 at 6:53 PM
An amended lawsuit against Meta alleges that the company's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, approved training Meta's Llama AI models using copyrighted content.
Canon chairman and CEO Fujio Mitarai says the company may reorganize its manufacturing efforts, potentially moving additional camera production outside Japan.
Canon Considering Outsourcing Camera Manufacturing to Cut Costs
Canon has missed the compact camera boom because it closed the necessary factory two years ago.
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January 10, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Canon chairman and CEO Fujio Mitarai says the company may reorganize its manufacturing efforts, potentially moving additional camera production outside Japan.