Use Light More Creatively: Exposure Is More Than Just Correcting for Light

There’s much more to exposure than just correcting for light. It’s one of the most powerful tools you can use creatively.

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2025-10-4 15:01

Minimalist Photography Awards Winners Show How Less Is More

The winners of the seventh annual Minimalist Photography Awards show that less is more, sometimes much more. Over 2,600 photographers from more than 50 countries entered this year's contest, each demonstrating the exceptional creativity in modern minimalist photography. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-9-15 23:37

Canon C400 Will Get Open Gate Recording Via Firmware Update

Canon is adding multiple new features to the R5 C, C400, C80, and C70 to bring those cameras more in line with the capabilities of the newly-announced C50. The most notable is open gate recording coming to the C400, but the updates also brings several other features to the four cameras including expanded view options, support fro CineServo lenses, better focus peaking, and more. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-9-9 16:00

Разрыв подводных кабелей в Красном море замедлил интернет между Европой и Азией

6 сентября Microsoft была вынуждена перенаправить трафик Azure после повреждения двух крупных подводных кабельных систем в Красном море. Это вызвало задержки и снижение скорости работы облачных сервисов в Южной Азии и странах Персидского залива. ferra.ru »

2025-9-8 23:33

DJI Mic 3 Is Smaller, Lighter, and So Much More Powerful

DJI Mic 3 is here, and DJI promises it is its most advanced mini wireless microphone yet.

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2025-8-28 17:06

Maven Adds Even More Filters to Its Marvelous Magnetic Filter Series

Maven Filters just launched the third wave of its award-winning magnetic filter series on Kickstarter.

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2025-8-16 23:06

Some more additional Sigma 200mm f/2.0 FE info: 1850g and no TC

The pats hours I got some more additional info about the new lens and here are the specs we know: Sigma 200mm f/2. 0: weight 1850g without hood and collar takes no teleconverter 105mm filter size White finish and similar look to the 300-600mm lens. sonyalpharumors.com »

2025-8-13 16:30

В море возле Анапы в 2 раза снизилось содержание нефтепродуктов

В районе посёлка Витязево в Анапе концентрация нефтепродуктов снизилась в 2,2 раза после экологической катастрофы в феврале 2025 года, когда столкнулись два танкера. Специалисты из Субтропического центра РАН установили сеть мониторинга для изучения последствий разлива. ferra.ru »

2025-8-10 03:18

More Sony RX1rIII reviews

Sony RX1rIII preorders at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Fotoerhardt, Calumet, WexUK.

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2025-7-30 13:12

Does the Sony RX1R III Make the a7CR More Compelling?

When Sony announced the a7CR in August 2023 alongside the a7C II, the compact high-res a7CR flew a bit under the radar. With the shock announcement of the highly anticipated RX1R III fixed-lens premium compact camera, the a7CR is getting more attention, and it's well deserved. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-7-26 00:20

Leica Screen Cover Makes Shooting Digital More Like Film

A film lab owner has developed a screen cover for the Leica M10 and Leica M11 to give photographers a more "filmic way of shooting." [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-7-24 15:22

«Роснефть» изучит численность белых медведей в Карском море

«Роснефть» запустила масштабную программу по изучению белых медведей в Карском море. В рамках проекта «Тамура» ученые впервые за более чем десятилетие провели комплексные исследования этой малоизученной популяции. ferra.ru »

2025-7-22 21:51

A Creator’s Guide to Data Storage and Backup

If you’re someone who makes a living by creating things with your computer, or even an enthusiastic hobbyist, chances are that eventually, you’re going to need more room to store all of your stuff than can be provided by the drive(s) built into your computer. petapixel.com »

2025-7-22 21:30

Canon’s New EL-1 V2 Speedlite Costs More and Offers Less: Weaker Power for $1,349

Canon announced the Speedlite EL-1 (Version 2), an upgraded version of the original EL-1 flagship flash released in early 2021. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-7-18 17:09

Sony DSC-RX1R III vs Sony a7CR: is it worth an extra $2000?

When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Introduction The RX1R III is Sony's latest full-frame, prime lens compact. It's a 61MP update of a series that dates back to the original RX1 in 2012 and that hasn't seen a refresh since 2015's RX1R II. dpreview.com »

2025-7-18 16:00

В Баренцевом море пройдут исследования Арктического плавучего университета

Научная экспедиция Арктического плавучего университета приступила к масштабным океанологическим исследованиям в Баренцевом море. На борту судна «Профессор Молчанов» ученые начали работу на маршруте от острова Нортбрука (Земля Франца-Иосифа) до залива Русская Гавань (Новая Земля). ferra.ru »

2025-7-14 12:20

Curiosity: You now pay $700 more on the 400 and 600mm GM lenses

The two lenses got the biggest price hike of all Sony gear. You now pay $700 more than before: 600mm GM for $13698 at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama 400mm GM for $12698 at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama The post Curiosity: You now pay $700 more on the 400 and 600mm GM lenses first appeared on sonyalpharumors. sonyalpharumors.com »

2025-7-14 22:25

Samsung's latest foldable has fewer camera compromises than ever

Image: Samsung Samsung has announced its latest folding smartphones, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7. Both have improvements over their predecessors, but the higher-end Z Fold has one that's especially exciting for people who like taking pictures: it adopts the main camera from the company's flagship S25 Ultra, which it says will capture "4x more detail" and produce "44% brighter" images than the camera in the previous Z Fold. dpreview.com »

2025-7-10 18:48

Nikon Z5II image quality: a level of excellence we take for granted

When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Photo: Mitchell Clark We've put the Nikon Z5II through our studio scene as part of our upcoming review. And it's fair to say it doesn't present any major surprises. dpreview.com »

2025-7-10 17:00

Huge Sample Gallery Update: OM-5 Mark II, Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8, and More

PetaPixel has been hard at work adding to its library of sample galleries, and now there are nearly 30 cameras and lenses available, with more being added every week. petapixel.com »

2025-7-9 23:51

Эксперт объяснил, почему Каспийское море — самый непредсказуемый водоём в мире

Каспийское море привлекает внимание самых разных людей. Среди них как учёные, так и туристы, политики. Этот водоём занимает первое место на Земле среди озёр по площади: она составляет 370 тысяч квадратных километров. Есть у него и другие необычные особенности. ferra.ru »

2025-7-8 02:15

Panasonic Is Investing in Education with Discounts, Resources, and More

Panasonic is taking a page out of Apple and Adobe's playbook with a strong push into education support: it's called Lumix EDU. Announced earlier this week, the company has detailed to PetaPixel its particularly impressive set of offerings meant to support newcomers to the creative field and, of course, get them using Lumix cameras. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-6-27 21:27

Why You Don’t Need a New Camera

These days, if your camera breaks, it might be a whole lot more expensive to replace it. But did you know that we've got an insurance program? It's free for professional and amateur photographers alike to get a quote! We're giving you more than the competition can in different ways! Here's a little-known fact: the warranty of your camera or lens doesn't necessarily cover what happens to it in case of dust, inclement weather, etc. thephoblographer.com »

2025-6-25 19:00

Firmware Friday: Sony a6700 adds smarter file transfers and improved LUT support

Image: Sony We've made it to Friday, folks. That means it's time to share some firmware news. We already shared the most significant firmware news of the week: a massive update for Nikon Z8 cameras. dpreview.com »

2025-6-14 17:21

More Personal and Accessible Android 16 Arrives Today

Just one day after Apple unveiled iOS 26 with its "Liquid Glass" aesthetic and redesigned camera app, Google unveiled the next major Android release, Android 16. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-6-10 21:00

Profoto expands its portable flash lineup with two new monolights

Image: Profoto Lighting equipment company Profoto has announced its latest portable flash units, the B20 and B30. The new battery-powered monolights build on the company's B10-series, promising improved performance, greater durability and more features. dpreview.com »

2025-6-11 18:58

Fujifilm GFX100RF studio scene: the power of the pixels in the palm of my hand

When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Photo: Richard Butler As part of our upcoming review of the Fujifilm GFX100RF, we put the medium format 'compact' in front of our test scene to help evaluate its image quality. dpreview.com »

2025-6-11 16:00

iPad is Getting More Mac-Like With Updates to Windows, Files, and More

Apple announced what it is calling the "biggest iPadOS release ever," promising to enhance the versatility and usability of the platform, bringing it closer to what is expected of macOS, while still stopping short of fully transitioning to the desktop OS. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-6-10 21:04

Sigma’s CEO Talks Cinema, Autofocus, BF Sales, and More! | The PetaPixel Podcast

This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, the team is in Burbank, California at the Sigma west coast headquarters to meet with the company's CEO Kazuto Yamaki and discuss the company's new set of Aizu Prime cinema lenses. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-6-5 21:01

Canon May Launch Two Interesting Telephoto Lenses

Telephoto zoom lenses are on every manufacturer's mind. With more sophisticated cameras like mirrorless technology, many photographers, especially those interested in travel or casual shooting, prefer a zoom lens over a prime. thephoblographer.com »

2025-5-30 22:00

Two more Sony cameras coming within 3-4 months!

On 23 May, Sony officially registered a new code for a camera that has not yet been released (see image above). In total, we now have three official camera codes in China. One of these is for the newly announced Sony FX2 (we still need to find out which one). sonyalpharumors.com »

2025-5-30 14:53

The Mandler 35mm f/2 M-Mount Lens Borrows Much More than Leica’s Optical Design

Recreated lenses are not new, but few are quite so forward with their inspiration as the new Chinese-made Mandler 35mm f/2 for Leica M mount. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-5-28 21:46

The Sony FX2 Aims to Be More Than a Video-Focused a7 IV or FX3 Junior

Sony has announced the FX2, a new cinema camera designed for the next generation of filmmakers. The camera combines the a7 IV's 33-megapixel full-frame image sensor with a video-friendly form factor, including a tilting electronic viewfinder (EVF). [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-5-28 17:00

What mobile accessories are good for travel photography?

Photo: Ippei Naoi / Moment via Getty Images There's no denying the convenience of using a smartphone camera for travel photography. While dedicated cameras offer advantages regarding quality and flexibility, lugging around an often clunky extra device isn't always ideal. dpreview.com »

2025-5-22 16:00

The New York Bild Expo Adds Cristina Mittermeier and Peter McKinnon to List of More Than 100 Speakers

The Bild Expo, operated by B&H Photo, is returning to New York on June 17 and 18 at the Javits Center. Free for all to attend, the event will combine a show floor attended by major imaging brands such as Canon, Nikon, Fujifilm, Sony, and DJI with a docket of more than 100 speakers, including Peter McKinnon, Cristina Mittermeier, and the PetaPixel Podcast team. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-5-8 03:01

Microsoft unveils an advanced AI lighting tool in Windows Photos

Image: Microsoft Microsoft unveiled new Surface devices yesterday, along with some improvements to its AI-powered creative apps. The Photos, Paint and Snipping tools were given new features that aim to make editing easier and more intuitive. dpreview.com »

2025-5-7 18:31

A breakthrough for photography might have just come from an unexpected place

Download this image and open on a recent iPhone, Google Pixel or in Preview in MacOS 15 (Sequoia) and the bright edges of the petals should glow. Sigma BF | Sigma 35mm F2 DN | F2. 0 | 1/500sec | ISO 200 Photo: Richard Butler Modern displays in the latest phones, TVs and laptops can show a much wider brightness range and a broader array of colors than before, allowing more lifelike images in a way that could revolutionize photography. dpreview.com »

2025-5-7 16:00

Sony “FX3a” will be announced tomorrow…but don’t worry one more camera is coming!

Tomorrow Sony will release the new “Sony FX3a”. But to call it new is an exaggeration. Basically the LCD display is no more in production and Sony had to release this new version with a new display and charger. sonyalpharumors.com »

2025-5-7 16:29

Sigma 300-600mm f/4 DG OS Sports Review: Way More for Way Less

Professional telephoto lenses made specifically for wildlife and sports tend to be the most expensive money can buy. They push the envelope of lens technology, not to mention size and weight. petapixel.com »

2025-5-4 17:01

A legendary sports photographer shares the tools and techniques she uses to get the shot

Getty Images staff photographer Elsa Garrison is a legend in the sports world, so much so that she's generally known simply by her first name. We previously shared a conversation with Elsa, who provided some insight into her background, career and what it was like being the only female on the sidelines for many events. dpreview.com »

2025-4-29 16:00

More Sony 50-150mm f/2.0 GM Youtube reviews

Preorders: BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama. Fotoerhardt, Fotokoch, Calumet, WexUK. Clifton. ParkCameras. CameraHouse. The post More Sony 50-150mm f/2.0 GM Youtube reviews first appeared on sonyalpharumors. sonyalpharumors.com »

2025-4-27 16:32

More enthusiastic Sony 50-150mm f/2.0 GM Youtube reviews

Preorders: BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama. Fotoerhardt, Fotokoch, Calumet, WexUK. Clifton. ParkCameras. CameraHouse. CameraPro. Sony AUS.   The most surprising thing about this lens is the fact that it has proven itself in practice, e. sonyalpharumors.com »

2025-4-25 14:39

Adobe is improving masking and selection tools in Photoshop and Lightroom

Image: Adobe Adobe Max London is underway, and with it comes announcements from Adobe for its editing platforms. Some of the changes were previously revealed in a blog post from the company. dpreview.com »

2025-4-25 12:00

Nikon Is Open to Making More Vintage-Inspired Cameras

Once it got its foothold in the mirrorless camera market, Nikon didn't waste too much time tapping into its visual heritage and releasing vintage-inspired cameras. The Zfc hit store shelves in 2021, its full-frame brother the Zf came out two years later, and if photographers want more, Nikon says it is happy to oblige. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-4-23 18:23

DHL Suspends Global Shipments to the US Worth More Than $800

DHL, one of the largest international logistics and shipping companies in the world, announced that it would be suspending shipments into the United States if they are valued at more than $800, citing a new customs rule. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-4-22 20:29

3D Photos of Solar Wind Will Reveal More About What We See As Auroras

Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere, or PUNCH, is a spacecraft array that has sent its first photos back after its launch into polar orbit on March 11. The goal of the mission is to examine how solar corona transitions into solar wind, which is what is visible as auroras on Earth. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-4-19 00:01

Photography industry embraces change and innovation, Zenfolio's 2025 report finds

The photography industry has weathered economic uncertainty, technological disruption and rising operational costs. However, according to Zenfolio's newly released 2025 State of the Photography Industry report, conducted in partnership with other creative businesses including Format, ShootProof and Professional Photographers of America (PPA), it's also finding strength through adaptability, community and more thoughtful business strategies. dpreview.com »

2025-4-18 14:30

2025 State of Photography: More Pros Are Using Smartphones and Drones

Zenfolio's annual State of the Photography Industry survey shows how photographers are adapting to a continually changing landscape, handling artificial intelligence, and finding new ways to make their photography businesses successful. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-4-18 19:07

We asked the experts: How will the US tariffs affect photography gear prices?

Photo: Natnan Srisuwan / Moment via Getty Images There's no ignoring that the latest US tariffs are a hot-button topic right now. Since the tariffs are so far-reaching, questions are swirling about the impact on the pricing and availability of goods for each industry. dpreview.com »

2025-4-8 16:00

People Are Using Camera Filenames to Make Midjourney More Photorealistic

Midjourney released its latest V7 model last week and already users have been inputting creative prompts that include a filename from a camera system to achieve photorealistic AI images. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-4-8 20:07