Secretive Space Plane Beams Back Photo Taken High Above Earth

The United States Space Force has released a rare photo taken by X-37B, a secretive space plane that is hosting payloads in highly elliptical orbit. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-2-24 20:12

B&H is Bringing Back Its Bild Expo to New York in June 2025

B&H Photo announced that its Bild Expo, which feels to many like the spiritual successor to the now-defunct Photo Plus, is coming back to the Javits Center in New York City on June 17 and 18, 2025. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-2-20 22:55

Imaging Resource Is Back From the Dead Again

Photography enthusiasts have noticed in recent months that longtime website Imaging Resource was active again following its untimely demise in 2023. The nearly 30-year-old photography site's new editor-in-chief shared how the site rose from the dead and its plans for moving forward. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-1-22 23:21

A look back at 2024

It’s been a fun year, and as I sit here in Asia waiting for the clock to strike 12 in less than 6 hours, I thought I’d write up a summary about 2024 here at CanonRumors. First, Craig and I both tried to do other stuff other than simply report on rumors and releases. canonrumors.com »

2024-12-31 15:53

AI Images in 2024: Photography Strikes Back

At the end of 2023 it was beginning to look like AI images -- a new and novel way of producing pictures -- were an existential threat to photography. By the end of 2024, that threat had been extinguished somewhat. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-12-31 17:16

Panasonic 14-28mm f4-5.6 Lumix S Review: The Constant Companion Lens

I shot the images for this review back in January, and decided that I'd purposely take a longer time to sit with this lens. Indeed, the Panasonic 14-28mm f4-5. 6 Lumix S is kind of an odd one. Most brands usually go for a high end f2. thephoblographer.com »

2024-12-15 08:00

Yashica and I’m Back Team Up for a Camera-Equipped Bicycle Helmet

Yashica and I'm Back have previously teamed up for fun and unusual photo products like the I'm Back Film and the tiny Micro Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds camera. The latest collaboration is significantly stranger: the Yashica I'm Back VirtusX1 cycling helmet. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-12-12 23:34

Julian Lennon Looks Back at His Life in New Photo Book

Julian Lennon, the son of former Beatle John, is best known for his music career that began in the 1980s, but he is also an accomplished photographer reflected in a new retrospective Life's Fragile Moments. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-12-11 19:16

Canon Brings Back Beloved Camera Expert Rudy Winston

Earlier this year, Canon USA initiated a round of layoffs that affected multiple departments and included Rudy Winston, who had been the most prominent face of Canon’s US-based brand for many years. petapixel.com »

2024-12-6 19:36

Bringing a Forgotten Zoo Back to Life by Colorizing Old Photos

A photo restorer breathed fresh life into a forgotten zoo by colorizing a set of black-and-white photos from the 1940s.

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2024-11-24 23:00

The World Press Photo Awards is Back With Sweeping Changes

Photojournalists, this is your time to shine. The World Press Photo is back with its 2025 edition, and things are slightly different than before. This year, the contest is introducing a few more changes, especially at a time when journalism and democracy are both facing challenges from various fronts. Here's a look at what they offer. thephoblographer.com »

2024-11-26 08:00

‘Selfie Bear’ Pulled From Tree by People Released Back into the Wild

A bear cub that was filmed being yanked from a tree for a selfie has been released back into the wild eight months later.

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2024-11-23 14:31

It’s a Big Deal That Apple is Getting Back into Photo Editing Software

Apple is getting back into imaging software as the tech giant is acquiring photo editing app developer Pixelmator. This is the latest in a series of steps demonstrating Apple's renewed commitment to imaging at large, and it's a big deal. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-11-2 20:58

Over 20 years later, I'm Back realizes one of photography's greatest 'What ifs'

Silicon Film's e-film concept has generated a lot of interest over the years, but ultimately came to nothing. Later concepts included a separate processing module attached outside the camera. dpreview.com »

2024-11-1 07:01

After Unpopular Price Increase, Canva Walks Back Part of Its Plan

Last month, Canva warned customers that some plans would see a substantial price increase. One, Canva Teams, jumped from $180 per year to $500. Today, Canva rolled back one aspect of its unpopular price hikes as part of what it calls a "Pricing Promise" moving forward. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-10-12 19:04

Canon Strikes Back: According to BCN

According to BCN, which aggregates a significant amount of Japan sales statistics, Canon jumped ahead of the competition and claimed the top 3 spots for August. Leading the way is the Canon EOS 10, closely followed by the Canon EOS R50. canonrumors.com »

2024-9-5 06:25

Major AI Image Dataset is Back Online After Being Pulled Over CSAM

The open-source LAION-5B dataset used to train AI image generators has been re-released after it was pulled last year when child sex abuse material (CSAM) was discovered among the billions of pictures. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-9-4 18:33

Fujifilm Instax Wide 400 Review: Back to Basics

Fujifilm Instax instant film brings in a huge amount of income to its imaging division and is a cornerstone of Fujifilm's dominance in the analog arena. With that much popularity, it's odd that we've had to wait so long for a new entry in the Wide series. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-9-3 17:01

Back to school deal action at Amazon US and Labor Sale at BH/Adorama

We got two new major deal actions: Back to school deals at Amazon US Labor Sale deals at BHphoto and Adorama sonyalpharumors.com »

2024-8-29 16:39

Amazon Back to School Bonzana

For a limited time, Amazon has a ton of stuff on sale until September 4th celebrating back to school. Something every parent looks forward to and every child dreads. Just because I'm that kind of person, here's a TV ad from when my daughter was going back to school. Good times. The sale is too [...] Source canonrumors.com »

2024-8-28 10:46

Back to school action: 10% off on PGYTECH products

Til August 25 you save 10% on all PGYTECH products sold on their Amazon page. The deal includes a discount on their well known card reader. sonyalpharumors.com »

2024-8-21 20:49

That (stupid?) idea is back again: Mirrorless mount for your smartphone

A decade ago Sony launched the QX10, QX30, QX100 and QX1 E-mount cameras (see the image on top). The idea was that you could mount it on your smartphone and use E-mount lenses and a larger sensor to get better picture. sonyalpharumors.com »

2024-6-17 14:06

Photographers Don’t Want Their Negatives Back From the Lab Anymore

Ansel Adams once said that the photo negative is like a composer's score and the print is the performance, so why do so many modern analog photographers not want their film strips back anymore? [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-6-8 16:03

Back Button Focus: Everything You Need to Know

In the world of photography, achieving precise focus is a requirement when capturing great images. Whether you're shooting a landscape, a candid portrait, or a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment in a fast-paced event, sharp focus can make or break your image.  [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-5-30 20:45

Looking Back on an Amazing Year with Chris Niccolls and Jordan Drake

A year ago, PetaPixel brought long-time camera experts Chris Niccolls and Jordan Drake on to lead a new YouTube initiative. Looking back, it's the best decision we've ever made. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-5-4 21:17

Kodak Professional Photo Chemicals Are Back

European analog photographers have cause for celebration today. Kodak Professional Photo Chemicals will once again be able to purchase throughout Europe. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-4-10 19:25

Important: Sony A1 firmware “fix” to get back Wifi/Bluetooth connection

Sony sent out an official answer to Christos Georgiu with a temporary fix of the Sony A1 Wifi/Bluetooth connection issues after the firmware update: With reference to your enquiry regarding Sony ILCE-1, kindly note that we have received the outcome of the investigation which confirms that you can temporarily use the following workaround untill the… sonyalpharumors.com »

2024-4-4 20:24

Micro Mirrorless I'm Back Yashica – самая маленькая беззеркальная камера

Небольшой швейцарский стартап I'm Back GmbH, учрежденный двумя подвижниками-энтузиастами фотокиноиндустрии, совместно с компанией JNC Datum Tech International, нынешним владельцем фотобренда Yashica, разработали довольно любопытную суперминиатюрную беззеркальную фотокамеру и начали кампанию на Kickstarter. photowebexpo.ru »

2024-4-2 01:06

Compact is Back: Ricoh GR III and Fujifilm X100VI Enjoy Huge Demand

While Fujifilm's runaway popularity of the newly launched X100VI is well known, it isn't the only company that is "suffering from success." Ricoh's GR III, which is now over five years old, continues to be in such high demand it is difficult, if not impossible, to acquire. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-3-13 19:00

Ending on Feb 28: Get a $20 Amazon credit when you back up your photos with Amazon Photos

You still have some days left to grab the $20 Amazon credit when using their Photo backup service (Click here). Reminder: $99 for the Ritz 256GB SD card sold by Amazon. Best V90 pricing yet! Lowest price ever on the Sony TOUGH CFexpress Type A cards series sold by Amazon (Click here) and BHphoto. $171… sonyalpharumors.com »

2024-2-26 23:39

Please Bring Back the Joystick on Cameras

In 2023, lots of brand-new cameras have been lacking something big: the Joystick! According to the Nintendo Gods, if there is no joystick, then there is no joy. I'm only partially joking about that -- and brands are just letting it go. thephoblographer.com »

2024-2-15 08:00

Explicit AI Images of Taylor Swift Traced Back to ‘Challenge’ on 4Chan

The root cause of the recent sexually explicit AI images of Taylor Swift that went viral has been traced back to the anonymous messaging board website 4chan. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-2-6 13:33

Photographer Goes Into Detective Mode to Get Back His Stolen Tripod

When British photographer Mike Lane's car was stolen in October, he also lost a good amount of gear that was inside. Not long after, Lane spotted his tripod -- one item stolen from his car -- for sale on eBay. petapixel.com »

2024-2-2 21:40

Hasselblad’s Modular 907X Camera and 100MP CFV 100C Digital Back Revive Vintage Camera Gear

Hasselblad unveiled the 907X camera body in 2019 alongside the CFV II 50C digital back. Hasselblad has today unveiled the CFV 100C digital back. The 907X and CFV 100C combine to offer what Hasselblad calls "the most versatile medium format camera" in the industry. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-1-24 16:00

Curiosity: Back in 2018 Alin Popescu already found first hints of global shutter info inside the Sony A9

From Alin Popescu’s website: Back in 2018 I’ve discovered a bug in the new firmware update of the original A9. It was firmware 3. 0. Somehow it messed my settings on the FN button menu and showed the option Angle Setting. sonyalpharumors.com »

2024-1-13 14:19

Why the NONS Instax Back for Hasselblad Makes Me So Happy

I can't even begin to tell you how much joy the NONS Instax Back for Hasselblad brings me. Earlier this year, the company announced that it would be coming soon -- and I was checking in with them with great anticipation. thephoblographer.com »

2023-12-15 08:00

The BH Payboo deals are back: Save up to 10% on a lot of gear!

Til Dec 13 you save up to 10% on a long list of products sold by BHphoto (Payboo card required). Reminder On the Sony A7IV and on most of other Sony gear you get an additional $50 mail in rebate at BHphoto. sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-12-13 23:10

Photo Systems to Bring Kodak Development Chemicals Back Into Production

Michigan-based Photo Systems will bring Kodak Professional-branded development chemicals back into production after Sino Promise, the Chinese holding company that previously held the license, exited the photo chemical business this past April. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-11-17 22:16

NFL Running Back Giovani Bernard Returns to his Old Team For Photo Duties

Former Cincinnati Bengals running back Giovani Bernard has returned to the Paycor Stadium but in a very different role -- as a photographer. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-11-9 19:07

После успеха на Kickstarter I’m Back объявила о сотрудничестве с Yashica

Компания I'm Back, известная своими инновационными аксессуарами для фотоаппаратов, объединилась с легендарным брендом Yashica, чтобы создать мост между прошлым и настоящим, объединив современные технологии и ностальгическую привлекательность классических аналоговых камер Yashica. photowebexpo.ru »

2023-11-7 22:36

I’m Back Partners with Yashica Following Massive Kickstarter Success

Nearly a month after being revealed and as it nears half a million dollars in funding on Kickstarter, I'm Back has announced that it is joining forces with Hong Kong-based Yashica. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-11-3 22:48

Astronaut Captures Eerie Image of Giant Skull Staring Back From Earth

An astronaut captured an eerie photo of a huge skull that appears to be staring back toward space from the Earth's surface. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-11-3 17:57

«I'm Back Film» - цифровой задник для пленочных камер

Владельцы старых пленочных фотокамер могут вдохнуть в них новую цифровую жизнь: необычное устройство «I'm Back Film», похожее на картридж фотопленки Кодак, представляет собой цифровое устройство, в котором вместо пленки установлена 20-мегапиксельная КМОП-матрица формата 4/3 Sony IMX 269 с разрешением 20 млн. пикселей. dphotoworld.net »

2023-10-19 17:29

Thieves Steal Camera But Mail Back SD Card With Photos, Call it ‘Karma’

A photographer who left his expensive camera on a bench was later sent the SD card with his photos along with a letter saying that it was "karma." [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-10-12 19:37

Back in stock: Canon EOS R6 Body $1299 (Reg $1999) – Refurbished from Canon USA

The fantastic refurbished deal on the Canon EOS R6 is back in stock at Canon USA. You can get a fully warrantied Canon EOS R6 body for $1299 (Reg $1999). Canon EOS R6 Key Features Canon EOS R6 $1299 (Reg $1999) – Refurbished Go to discussion. canonrumors.com »

2023-6-23 07:26

Photographer Gives Rescue Dogs Their Ears Back With the Help of AI

A photographer has digitally reversed the cruel practice of ear cropping dogs with the help of artificial intelligence (AI). [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-6-21 19:58

Nikon Fights Back Against AI Images, Touts ‘Natural Intelligence’

As AI image generators continue to rock visual industries such as photography and illustration, Nikon is taking a stand against AI and on behalf of humans, cameras, and "natural intelligence." [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-6-17 22:22

A New Book About Photo Wallets Brings Back Poignant Memories

Relegated to hard disks, USB drives, and the lately often unseen CD ROMs, digital photos aren't as lovingly stored as their predecessors. This wasn't the case with negatives and photo prints, which had a tactile experience when viewed. thephoblographer.com »

2023-6-10 07:00

Madavor Media in Chaos: Imaging Resource Suddenly Back Online

After being taken offline earlier this month, Imaging Resource is now suddenly back online as the chaos wrought by the organization's acquisition by the BeBop Corporation continues. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-5-27 23:00

Artist Photoshops Historical Figures Back to Life

An artist has used Photoshop to bring legendary historical figures -- such as William Shakespeare, Abraham Lincoln, Pocahontas, and Harriet Tubmman -- back to life. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-5-16 23:21