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Chinese photographer Du Bin, known for documenting human rights abuses in China, has been detained in Beijing and faces up to five years in prison. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Kai noticed that none of his Chinese E-mount lenses worked on the Sony A7V. Sony’s official response to Kai was: We do not guarantee third party compatibility It’s possible the A7V was running non-final firmware, or simply that the Chinese manufacturers will need to update their lens firmware for full compatibility. sonyalpharumors.com »
A United States judge rejected DJI's request to be removed from the U. S. Department of Defense (DoD) list of Chinese military and military-associated companies. This means, pending an appeal, the U. petapixel.com »
When train driver Han Junjia first started his career in 1992, the railway industry in China operated on steam locomotives that could just about manage 30 miles per hour. [Read More] petapixel.com »
A SpaceX Starlink satellite was recently photographed passing over China’s secretive Dingxin Airbase, appearing in an image captured by a commercial Earth-observation satellite. [Read More] petapixel.com »
A world’s first, the 35-50mm f/1. 4 FE: A new rumor circulating on Chinese social media platform Weibo hints at a groundbreaking full-frame zoom lens set to arrive in 2026: a 35–50mm f/1. 4. sonyalpharumors.com »
At about 8:00 a. m. on August 11, 2025, a collision happened around 10. 5 nautical miles east of Huangyan Island in the South China Sea. A Chinese Coast Guard ship and a Chinese Navy destroyer were chasing the Philippine Coast Guard’s BRP Suluan when the destroyer made a risky turn. sonyalpharumors.com »
A new chinese company named Bilitu launched the most affordable 4. 0 generation VPG400 card yet on Amazon (click here). This is nearly $100 cheaper than the competition. But a bit of caution, I don’t know yet if this VPG400 claim is true or not! If you want to play safe consider getting the 1TB Lexar… The post New chinese company launches 1Tb VPG400 4. sonyalpharumors.com »
Major news organizations are pulling the viral video of a Chinese paraglider who allegedly flew to the height of Mount Everest after accusations at least part of it is AI-generated. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Chinese third-party lens manufacturers have proved that they can do well. Companies like Viltrox, Thypoch, Light Lens Lab, Loawa, 7Artisans, and more have worked to build great lenses that are affordable and also create nice images. thephoblographer.com »
The China International Photographic Equipment and Electrical Imaging Machinery and Technology Fair (China P&E) started today in Beijing with a number of companies on-site to announce and tease their latest gear. petapixel.com »
A 30-year-old Chinese tourist drowned off the coast of Indonesia's Kakaban Island after attempting to retrieve a GoPro camera she had dropped during a dive. [Read More] petapixel.com »
A Chinese photographer visiting Spain has gone viral online after he was filmed using a chokehold to subdue an alleged thief who had tried to steal his camera. The whole thing was captured by onlookers standing nearby. [Read More] petapixel.com »
This is not an April Fool’s joke! A new Chinese lens brand called ‘Songraw’ will soon announce this new 50mm f/1. 2 AF FE lens (pictured above). You can also find an official teaser on their website: There is no information yet about the price and the exact release date. sonyalpharumors.com »
A court in eastern China has ruled that an AI-generated image is eligible for copyright protection. The ruling from Jiangsu province is the second such decision from mainland China where an AI-generated picture has been afforded protection. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Tamron Co., Ltd. announced it has begun manufacturing operations at its second factory in Vietnam, thereby strengthening its global "tripolar production system" approach and preparing for future business expansion. [Read More] petapixel.com »
The Chinese AI company DeepSeek -- which has sent shockwaves through the U.S. stock market this week -- has unveiled a new AI image generator that it claims can outperform OpenAI's DALL-E 3. [Read More] petapixel.com »
There are rumors on Weibo about a completely new Chinese company that wants to launch a new f/1. 2 full-frame autofocus E-mount lens. Again, this is not a well-known company like Viltrox, 7Artisans, Laowa, Meike or others that we already know. sonyalpharumors.com »
With TikTok expected to be banned in the United States on Sunday leaving 170 million users locked out, Americans on the app have been poking fun with "Thank you to my Chinese spy" videos. [Read More] petapixel.com »
A Chinese social media app called RedNote is currently at the top of the App Store charts after TikTok users are reportedly fleeing there ahead of the imminent ban. [Read More] petapixel.com »
A Chinese national has been arrested for flying a drone over and taking photos of a U.S. Space Force base on the same day as the launch of a SpaceX rocket carrying a spy satellite for the federal government. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Caye Technology announced a new 200mm F3.5 lens. Key specs: Full Frame fixed F3.5 large aperture manual focus uses a set of two optical structures minimum focusing distance of 1.8 meters The lens body is about 32cm long 14cm in diameter weighs about 550g Sony E, Canon RF, Canon EF, Canon EF-M, Nikon Z, Nikon… sonyalpharumors.com »
Chinese AI video generator Vidu has launched its 1.5 model which can take elements from different photos and blend them into one video. [Read More] petapixel.com »
DJI filed a lawsuit against the United States Department of Defense (DoD) concerning the department's declaring the Chinese drone company a "Chinese military company." [Read More] petapixel.com »
Earlier this week, DJI launched the Air 3S, its exciting new dual-camera drone with a larger image sensor and support for 10-bit video recording. However, as noted in PetaPixel's coverage, retail availability hasn't been announced yet, an unusual shift from DJI's typical product launch. petapixel.com »
A Chinese startup has released an incredible video showing its reusable rocket failing to stick the landing causing catastrophic damage. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Not too long ago, we wrote an in-depth article analyzing the boom of third-party Chinese lenses in the industry. For the better part, these devices have been excellent in various aspects, such as the performance offered at a considerably lower price point and ease of use. thephoblographer.com »
A reliable leaker on Weibo wrote this: Chinese zoom autofocus lenses are under development. Mr. Ma has confirmed through news channels that domestic brands are currently developing new zoom AF lenses. sonyalpharumors.com »
When Chinese lens brands initially began to compete with Japanese and European camera and lens manufacturers, they were met with resistance. After all, people didn't trust these devices' quality, build, and performance. thephoblographer.com »
The municipality of Amsterdam has said it will remove Chinese-made security and traffic cameras over spying and human rights concerns following a similar move by the United Kingdom. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Chinese app maker Kuaishou has released an AI video generator called Kling capable of producing impressive results that rival OpenAI's Sora. [Read More] petapixel.com »
The United States Justice Department has charged a Chinese national under the Espionage Act for taking photos of a military installation using a drone. [Read More] petapixel.com »
A 31-year-old woman holidaying in Indonesia has died after falling 250 feet into an active volcano.
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I have to admit that I haven't given enough time to review the many, many lenses that are coming to us out of China. The only thing harder than knowing which Chinese camera companies belong to which other camera companies is knowing how to pronounce the often strange naming conventions given to the brands. [Read More] petapixel.com »
SG-IMAGE announced this new 25mm f/1.8. The specs are: 7 elements in 5 groups 7 aperture blades stepped aperture minimum focusing distance of 0.25m 43mm filter interface all-metal lens body weighs about 185 grams Sony E, Nikon Z, Fuji X, Canon R, Canon M, M43, L mount. No info on pricing yet. sonyalpharumors.com »
Chinese leaker E8M_8888 has shared many correct info on Sony sensor releases and camera registrations. He now attempted to guess a possible Sony camera roadmap for 2024. I see people took this “wishlist” as more serious than it is…so please take it with a huge dose of sepsis. He wrote: ZV-E10 II with same A6700… sonyalpharumors.com »
My bold prediction about new Chinese cameras and lenses that will lead to new innovation and difficult times for classic camera manufacturers. sonyalpharumors.com »
Artists in China have launched a boycott of one of the country's largest social media sites, Xiaohongshu, after it trained its artificial intelligence tool using images from users without their permission. [Read More] petapixel.com »
A leading Chinese technology company is allowing users to create artificially intelligent (AI) deepfake "digital humans" based on any individual within 24 hours for $145. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Midjourney does not allow users to generate pictures of Chinese President Xi Jinping on its platform -- the only world leader whose likeness is banned on the AI image generator. [Read More] petapixel.com »
China has revealed its latest digital news anchor, an artificial intelligence (AI) powered "woman" that delivers news 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. [Read More] petapixel.com »
TikTok may split from its Chinese parent company ByteDance, to help address U.S. concerns about national security risks.
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The United States Department of Defense has released a photo taken by a U-2 spy plane pilot that shows a perspective from inside the cockpit and above the Chinese balloon that was shot down earlier this month. [Read More] petapixel.com »
The United States government is currently tracking what it describes as a Chinese "high-altitude surveillance balloon" as it floats over Montana. [Read More] petapixel.com »
A photo of a popular park in Wuhan, China has won the Global SinoPhoto Awards 2023.
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Chinese protestors angry with endless COVID restrictions have been flipping videos filmed on their phones and adding filters to avoid the government's online censors. [Read More] petapixel.com »
As protests around China’s zero-Covid policy mount, police appear to be searching phones for apps like Instagram, Twitter, and Telegram, which are banned in the country, with the goal of stopping photos of the protests from being released. [Read More] petapixel.com »
The United States Department of Justice today revealed that it had formerly charged two suspected Chinese operatives for plotting to disrupt the criminal investigation into Huawei. [Read More] petapixel.com »
DJI has been officially blacklisted by the United States Department of Defense by classifying it as a "Chinese military company." [Read More] petapixel.com »
The Japanese manufacturers are sure to say that Chinese lenses are just rip-offs of Japanese lenses. But that's not always the case. However, still, Chinese lenses still end up being more affordable than their Japanese counterparts. thephoblographer.com »
