The Wellcome Photography Prize 2025 Announces its Three Winners

The winners of the 2025 Wellcome Photography Prize have been unveiled at a ceremony held at the Francis Crick Institute in London. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-7-17 22:30

National Park Foundation Announces Photo Contest Winners Celebrating America the Beautiful

The National Park Foundation has announced the winners of its 2024 Share the Experience photo contest -- the official competition of America's national parks. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-6-24 16:54

President Trump Announces 100% Tariffs on Movies Filmed Outside the US

US President Donald Trump has announced -- via a Sunday evening post on Truth Social -- that he is authorizing the institution of immediate 100% tariffs on all movies produced on foreign lands, calling them a national security threat. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-5-5 19:02

Viltrox Announces Affordable $176 AF 25mm f/1.7 Air APS-C Lens

As part of the deluge of gear announced at CP+ this year, Viltrox announced the release of its latest lens, the AF 25mm f/1.7 Air APS-C. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-2-28 19:53

Sony Electronics Announces Firmware Updates for Alpha 1 II, Alpha 1, and Alpha 9 III

Here is the press text: Sony Electronics Announces Firmware Updates for Alpha 1 II, Alpha 1, and Alpha 9 III Updates include shooting function improvements and additional support for the Camera Authenticity Solution Today, Sony Electronics Inc. sonyalpharumors.com »

2025-1-16 15:52

Google Announces Slew of Updates for Android and Pixel Phones

Google announced a long list of new features coming to its Pixel lineup, some of which will also be available for additional Android phones. While none of the updates will drastically change how users make images, there are some noteworthy new features related to the camera, photo apps, and audio. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-12-6 20:00

Tamron officially announces the RF Tamron 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD for APS-C

Tamron officially announced its first Canon RF zoom, the Tamron 11-20mm F/2. 8 Di III-A RXD (Model B060). That's a mouthful. It's for APS-C cameras, but you can still use it on a full-frame camera as it will just switch to crop mode on a full-frame RF camera. canonrumors.com »

2024-11-27 10:20

Press text: Sony Electronics Announces Second-Generation Flagship Alpha 1 II

Preorder links: Sony A1II at  BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, FotoErhardt, FotoKoch, Calumet, WexUK, Clifton. 28-70mm f/2. 0 GM at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, FotoErhardt, Fotokoch, Calumet, WexUK, Clifton. sonyalpharumors.com »

2024-11-20 17:14

Leica Announces Versatile Cine Play 1 Home Cinema 4K Projector

Leica’s swanky new home projector offers 4K resolution, HDR and Dolby Vision, and features premium Leica optics.

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2024-11-7 17:00

Harlowe, Formerly Hobolite, Announces Wave of Lighting Products

New lights from Harlowe include tube lights, MagSafe travel lights, and an optical spotlight with a series of gobos.

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2024-11-7 00:00

Fujifilm Announces Huge Video-Focused Updates, Will Host an October X Summit

Fujifilm took to YouTube overnight to share some exciting photography news, including a significant firmware update for X and GFX Series cameras and details concerning an upcoming X Summit in Tokyo. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-10-4 17:59

Runway Announces $5 Million Fund For Filmmakers That Use Its AI Video Generator

Runway has allocated $5 million in cash to help fund up to 100 original films that use the company's AI video generator in some way. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-9-27 15:30

Sony announces that it is number one in the global full-frame mirrorless market

Sony published their 2024 corporate report. According to their own research, they claim to be the market leader for mirrorless full-frame cameras. Another interesting piece of information is that the lens business is more profitable than the camera business: The chart shows that the growth potential in the cinema camera segment is somewhat greater than… sonyalpharumors.com »

2024-9-19 16:23

Sony Electronics Announces the Highly Anticipated FE 85mm F1.4 G Master™ II

A Next-Generation Full-Frame E-Mount Lens Offering Significant Resolution, Size, and Autofocus Upgrades SAN DIEGO, Aug. 28, 2024. Sony Electronics introduces the FE 85mm F1. 4 GM II (SEL85F14GM2), a premium lens that delivers high resolution, smooth bokeh, and fast AF (autofocus) in a lightweight and compact body. canonrumors.com »

2024-8-29 06:09

Adorama announces the Flashpoint XPLOR 600PRO II

The Flashpoint XPLOR 600PRO II was just announced and it's available for preorder from Adorama. It looks like a pretty impressive portable monolight. Key features include a fast recycle time of . 01 to . canonrumors.com »

2024-8-5 16:33

Canon announces even more supply shortages

We live in crazy camera manufacturing times. Canon has announced that even more products have made their list of short supply because of demand exceeding their expectations and global supply chain issues. canonrumors.com »

2024-8-2 08:02

Samsung Announces World’s First 200MP Sensor for Telephoto Cameras

Samsung has announced three new image sensors for main and sub cameras in upcoming smartphones. Among the trio of new chips, Samsung unveiled the world's first 200-megapixel telephoto camera sensor for mobile devices. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-6-27 17:38

Nikon officially announces the Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.4 at $599

Today Nikon announced the release of the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4, a wide-angle prime lens that is compatible with Z mount full-frame/FX format mirrorless cameras. This fast, versatile lens offers a natural angle of view, popular among street and portrait photographers, with the creative freedom provided by a bright maximum aperture of f/1.4–all at an [...] Source canonrumors.com »

2024-6-26 09:42

Nikon officially announces the Nikon Z6 III

Partially stacked sensor seems like an odd term for this, but then again, I'm not Nikon Marketing. I'd love to see this layout as it claims there are circuits ABOVE the photodiodes, something that doesn't seem to make a lot of sense for efficiency. canonrumors.com »

2024-6-20 16:32

Nikon announces the Z6III

Partially stacked sensor seems like an odd term for this, but then again, I'm not Nikon Marketing. I'd love to see this layout as it claims there are circuits ABOVE the photodiodes, something that doesn't seem to make a lot of sense for efficiency. canonrumors.com »

2024-6-17 16:32

ON1 Announces ON1 Photo Raw 2024.5

ON1 has announced that version 2024.5 is coming out this month. It's key new features include: Updated Super Select AI and Quick Mask AI for vastly improved masking Massive Speed and Performance Upgrades Intelligent Color & Tone Adjustments with Brilliance AI Auto Apply NoNoise AI and Portrait Retouching with Brilliance AI Apply Local Adjustments Automatically [...] Source canonrumors.com »

2024-6-17 18:48

Insta360 announces the GO 3S

Insta360 is proud to announce a major addition to its tiny mighty GO camera series: Insta360 GO 3S. The thumb-sized camera retains GO 3's form factor while packing in several key upgrades–most notably–stunning 4K video resolution. canonrumors.com »

2024-6-15 13:52

Canon officially announces the Canon RF-S 3.9mm f/3.5 STM Dual Fisheye

We knew this lens was coming for a while now as they were showing it off at the various trade shows and here it is. MELVILLE, NY, June 10, 2024 – Canon U. S. A. , Inc. , a leader in digital imaging solutions, has announced the new RF-S 3. canonrumors.com »

2024-6-11 07:41

Fujifilm announces the 40mp X-T50 with IBIS

It's nice to see Fuji raise the bar on APS-C cameras, I hope this is a good signal to Canon to do the same. For $1399, Fujifilm just put the rest of the industry on notice. Having some competition is wonderful. canonrumors.com »

2024-5-16 16:22

Canon Announces Development of the EOS R1: The R System’s First Flagship

Canon published an official development announcement for the EOS R1 and while not a lot has been revealed, it is the company's first public acknowledgment of what will be its top-end camera. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-5-15 07:09

OpenAI Announces GPT-4o: A ‘Real-Time’ Multi-Modal AI

OpenAI today released GPT-4o, the company's new flagship AI model. The "o" stands for "omni," and reflects GPT-4o's ability to handle multiple types of inputs at once, including audio, images, and text. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-5-13 21:58

Apple Announces ‘Let Loose’ Event on May 7, New iPads Expected

Apple announced its "Let Loose" event coming Tuesday, May 7, with little info accompanying the news. However, iPads and creative production are expected to be a main focus. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-4-23 18:47

TAMRON announces development of its first CANON RF mount lens

The compact, lightweight, fast-aperture F2. 8 ultra wide-angle zoom 11-20mm F/2. 8 Di III-A RXD (Model B060) April 23, 2024, Tamron Co. , Ltd. (President & CEO: Shogo Sakuraba; Headquarters: Saitama City, Japan; “TAMRON”), a leading manufacturer of optics for diverse applications, announces the development of TAMRON’s first CANON RF mount lens, 11-20mm F/2. canonrumors.com »

2024-4-23 08:08

Bit Part Announces Bitbox: A Remote Camera Control That Can Do It All

Bit Part announced its first product this week: a remote camera control with long range, easy setup, and a sleek design.

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2024-4-15 19:09

OWC Announces Its First CFexpress Type A Cards, and They Are Very Fast

Other World Computing (OWC), a leading computer hardware and software provider, has announced four exciting new storage solutions for photographers and videographers, including new Atlas Pro CFexpress 4. petapixel.com »

2024-4-11 16:00

DJI Announces New Avata 2 FPV Drone and Goggles 3

DJi announced the new Avat 2 FPV drone you can now get in Stock already(!) at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, FotoErhardt, WexUk. Presentation at Explora. sonyalpharumors.com »

2024-4-12 15:51

DJI Announces New RS 4 Gimbals and the Focus Pro

You can reorder them now at BHphoto, Amazon and Adorama. Full press intro can be read at Explora. EU reorders at Amazon DE, FotoErhardt, Amazon UK, WexUK, Amazon IT. Amazon FR. sonyalpharumors.com »

2024-4-10 16:23

Leica officially announces the SL3

The new mirrorless full-frame system camera from Leica is now available. In 2015, Leica Camera AG introduced the SL-System, uniquely combining the two worlds of photography and videography. From the beginning, Leica has focused on partnering with its users and the photographic community to ensure that their products achieve exceptional standards. canonrumors.com »

2024-3-8 17:59

Kase Announces a 200mm f/5.6 Catadioptric (Mirror) Lens

Kase, a Chinese filter company, announced the release of its first ever lens. The Kase 200mm f/5.6 is a catadioptric lens and will be available in six different mounts, including RF, GFX, and Z. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-2-23 21:30

Pro Baseball Photo Competition Announces Inaugral Winners

The Professional Baseball Photographers' Association (PBPA) has announced the winners of its inaugural photo competition celebrating the best baseball images captured in 2023. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-2-14 15:30

Sony Announces New Firmware Updates to Cinema Line Cameras Including Shutter Angle For FX3/FX30

Press text: – Sony Electronics Announces New Firmware Updates to Cinema Line Cameras Plans Include Updates to Cinema Line Cameras: FX30, FX3 and FX6 SAN DIEGO – Jan. 17, 2024 – Sony Electronics announces upcoming updates for the FX6, FX3 and FX30 cinema cameras at the BSC Expo 2024 in London, exhibiting its extensive range… sonyalpharumors.com »

2024-1-18 00:45

Google Announces Intuitive ‘Circle to Search’ Feature at Samsung Unpacked

Announced at Samsung Unpacked on Wednesday, it will now be possible search almost anything without having to switch apps with as little as a mere gesture. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-1-18 20:59

Instagram Announces New Safety Tools for Creators

Social media app Instagram announced Wednesday new safety tools aimed at protecting creators from unwanted interactions.

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2023-12-14 22:24

Sony Announces Custom Gridline License Available for Alpha Camera Bodies

SAN DIEGO – Nov. 28, 2023. Today, Sony Electronics announces a new custom gridline license planned for the Alpha 7 IVi in March 2024 onward, and more camera bodiesii in the future. The new license offers the ability to import up to 4 customized original gridlines. canonrumors.com »

2023-11-29 16:44

Sony Electronics Announces Custom Gridline License Available for Alpha Camera Bodies for $149!!!

Press text: Sony Electronics Announces Custom Gridline License Available for Alpha Camera Bodies Various camera bodies starting with the Alpha 7 IV, etc. SAN DIEGO – Nov. 28, 2023. Today, Sony Electronics announces a new custom gridline license planned for the Alpha 7 IVi in March 2024 onward, and more camera bodies in the future.… sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-11-30 14:56

Sirui Announces First Autofocus ‘Sniper Series’ f/1.2 APS-C Primes

Sirui has announced its new budget-friendly trio of autofocus f/1.2 prime lenses for APS-C systems. The new Sniper Series 23mm, 33mm, and 56mm prime lenses are available for $299 each or $849 for the whole set. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-11-21 18:14

Instagram Announces New Editing Features for Photos and Reels

Instagram announced Wednesday that it's upping its editing game by providing users with new tools.

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2023-11-16 23:13

Canon Announces Ultra-Wide RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens

Somewhat surprisingly, Canon has yet to offer an APS-C ultra-wide zoom for its EOS R cameras. That changes with the introduction of the RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-11-2 07:00

Vice President Kamala Harris Announces AI Safety Institute

Just two days after President Joe Biden issued an executive order outlining the federal government's first regulations concerning artificial intelligence (AI) systems, Vice President Kamala Harris has announced the establishment of the United States AI Safety Institute. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-11-2 21:04

FilmNeverDie Announces Nana, a ‘Next-Gen’ Reusable 35mm Camera

Australian film lab FilmNeverDie has announced a new motorized and reusable 35mm "simple" film camera called the Nana for $130. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-10-28 23:34

Apple Announces 12TB iCloud+ Storage Tier for $60 per Month

Although easy to miss among the flurry of Apple Watch and iPhone news at yesterday's Apple Event, the company added a pair of iCloud+ storage tiers to its offerings, providing users with new 6TB and 12TB options. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-9-15 21:03

Intel Announces Thunderbolt 5 With 3x the Bandwidth of Thunderbolt 4

In a surprise announcement, Intel has unveiled Thunderbolt 5 that brings improved speed and bandwidth to appeal to those with top-of-the-line PC setups. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-9-13 19:48

TAMRON announces development of the 17-50mm F/4 Di III VXD for Sony Full Frame E-mount cameras

Press text: TAMRON announces development of world’s first* 17-50mm F/4 Di III VXD (Model A068) for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras August 24, 2023, Saitama, Japan – Tamron Co., Ltd. (President & CEO: Shogo Sakuraba), a leading manufacturer of optics for diverse applications, announces the development of the 17-50mm F/4 Di III VXD (Model A068),… sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-8-25 09:34

TAMRON announces the launch of 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD

August 24, 2023, Saitama, Japan – Tamron Co. , Ltd. (President & CEO: Shogo Sakuraba), a leading manufacturer of optics for diverse applications, announces the launch of the 35-150mm F/2-2. canonrumors.com »

2023-8-24 07:28

TAMRON announces development of world’s first 17-50mm F/4 Di III VXD

August 24, 2023, Saitama, Japan – Tamron Co. , Ltd. (President & CEO: Shogo Sakuraba), a leading manufacturer of optics for diverse applications, announces the development of the 17-50mm F/4 Di III VXD (Model A068), a wide-angle zoom lens for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras. canonrumors.com »

2023-8-24 07:22