Triathlete Politely Asks Cameraman Not to Film Her From Behind

A triathlon runner on her way to winning a big race politely requested that a cameraman not film her from behind because she had "s*** herself." [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-11-20 16:28

Qualcomm Says it’s ‘Not as Simple’ as a Real Photo or a Fake Photo

The advancement of AI technology has raised a question that once had an easy answer: What is a photograph?

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2024-10-25 17:30

How to Travel as a Photographer and Not Hate Yourself | The PetaPixel Podcast

Have you ever flown internationally and, in your desire to make sure to capture every great moment, brought too much gear? We know the feeling, and The PetaPixel Podcast team want to help you avoid the FOMO without missing any of the photos. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-10-24 20:01

Artra Lab’s Nocty-Nonikkor 50mm f/1.2 is a Not Subtle Nikkor Knockoff

The “Nocty-Nonikkor” 50mm f/1.2 lens from Artra Lab is an extremely not-subtle imitation for photographers who want a Nikon Noct-like experience on a budget. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-10-2 00:47

Shooting experience: the X-T50 fits

When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. The X-T50's size makes it a no-brainer to take with me. Photo: Mitchell Clark Most photographers have faced the dilemma: do I take my camera with me, or do I hope my phone will be good enough? In some ways, it's a good problem, but I'm sure I'm not alone in feeling a little guilty on the days I leave the camera at home. dpreview.com »

2024-8-19 17:00

The Canon EOS R5 Mark II will not function with third-party batteries

Update: I have reached out to a couple of third party battery makers to find out if they even know about the issue. We also don't know at this time if Canon has done this on purpose, or if it's just a thing that can happen when you change things in a camera body. Obviously [...] Source canonrumors.com »

2024-8-12 09:31

DJI Drone Ban Not Included in US Senate’s Version of Defense Act

The United States Senate Armed Services Committee has completed its revised version of the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and unlike the version of the bill passed by the House of Representatives last month, it doesn't contain any language that would ban DJI drones. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-7-16 22:27

Leica D-Lux 8 sample gallery

When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Sample galleryThis widget is not optimized for RSS feed readers. Click here to open it in a new browser window / tab. We're still waiting to get a long-enough loan from Leica to finalize our review of the D-Lux 8, but in the meantime we wanted to share the sample images we've shot so far. dpreview.com »

2024-7-13 17:00

Fujifilm and Pentax Not Fulfilling Demand Doesn’t Build Hype, It Loses Sales

For the past several weeks, photographers have been expressing a recurring sentiment online: the lack of supply for highly sought-after cameras like the Fujifilm X100VI, Ricoh GR III, or Pentax 17 is actually a strategy to "build hype." That's absurd. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-7-6 20:13

The Canon RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM may not ship in quantity until August, 2024

When Canon announced the Canon RF 200-800mm F6. 3-9 IS USM, it immediately made its way onto Canon's “we can't meet demand” list. This has been a regular occurrence for most lenses Canon has announced in the last few years. canonrumors.com »

2024-7-3 14:43

No, The DSLR is Not Dead Yet, So Stop Asking and Just Take the Picture

As someone who earns a living from digital media and keeping plugged into the photographic and videographic industries, it’s only natural that I spend a lot of time cruising around on the information superhighway and frequently interacting with people all over the world on the subject of cameras and the field writ large. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-6-8 18:56

Marc Hom’s Outdoor Photo Exhibition is Not a Traditional Retrospective

Many photographers will tell you that the hobby is all about getting outside but gallery exhibits are generally associated with indoor spaces. Not so for Marc Hom's retrospective Re-Framed. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-6-4 14:34

How NOT to Photograph the Ocean

This is the wave that nearly cost me a lot of money. It also taught me a few very valuable lessons that I'd like to share with everyone now, more than ten years after I took this photo. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-5-30 20:47

Vimeo Sides With Creators, Will Not Allow AI Companies to Scrape Content

Vimeo's new CEO Philip Moyer last month reached out to the company's community regarding AI, its use, and how the company should approach it. Today, Moyer published a new blog post with a straightforward message: it's saying "no" to AI. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-5-30 19:32

All is not Lost!

This is a difficult article to write. Craig had to take an indefinite leave of absence from all things and is now uncontactable. This has forced management to display that annoying popup message that we now see 20 times a day. canonrumors.com »

2024-5-14 06:29

Absolut Vodka Trains AI to be Inclusive, But Why Not Capture Real Photos of Actual People?

It is well known that bias is an issue with AI image generators. One way or another, AI seems incapable of striking the right balance. There are many reasons for this issue, most of which relate to how AI is trained. petapixel.com »

2024-5-11 23:28

The Celebrities You Might Not Know Are Into Their Photography

Everyone is a photographer, and that includes celebrities. But, some celebrities are seriously into their photography.

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2024-4-27 14:00

Wedding Photographer Apologizes For Not Delivering Couples’ Photos Due to Drug Addiction

A wedding photographer has apologized for not delivering images to 36 couples while suffering from a crippling drug and alcohol addiction. He is now completing the jobs that he never completed for newlyweds. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-4-11 18:11

Curiosity: Techinsight Sony A9III tear down shows it uses a new “IMX810AQL” sensor

Techninsights checked the inside of the Sony A9III and found out the sensor name is “IMX810AQL”. The important take away here is that this sensor is NOT listed at Sony Semicron. Which means it’s yet not available for sale to third party companies. sonyalpharumors.com »

2024-4-8 15:29

We want to see your best North American eclipse photos: DPReview Editors' Challenge

A partial solar eclipse is seen as the Sun rises to the left of the United States Capitol building on June 10, 2021, as seen from Arlington, Virginia. Image: Bill Ingalls/NASA On Monday, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Western Mexico starting in MazatlNASA has mapped the route with times and viewing conditions for several cities. dpreview.com »

2024-4-5 13:00

Print Your Photos: If Not for You, Then for Those Who Love You | The PetaPixel Podcast

As many of you may have read, last week my father passed away. He left behind a lot of things, but those items that were most valuable to us were his photos -- and not the ones on his computer, but the ones on the walls. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-4-4 19:16

Annie Leibovitz Says She’s Not Worried About AI

The world's most famous photographer Annie Leibovitz says she's not worried about artificial intelligence (AI) and that photography itself isn't real. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-3-21 14:35

A Playboy Photographer on Making Art; Not Content

"I feel the work I do definitely is categorized as art," says photographer Carianne Older to the Phoblographer in an interview. "I am taking timeless photos for people that will live forever. A lot of people out there are just taking iPhone photos or videos for the sake of content. thephoblographer.com »

2024-3-18 07:00

Kate Middleton's Photoshop manipulation is a wake up call to the threat of misinformation

This image, released by the UK's Royal family on March 10, 2024, was later found to have been manipulated. Several news agencies took the rare step of issuing a 'photo kill. ' Image credit: Kensington Palace The best way to turn a few burning embers into a roaring fire is to give it oxygen. dpreview.com »

2024-3-16 16:00

Fujifilm Instax Mini 99 Review: The Instax Camera for Passionate Photographers

I'm not sure why they're not saying it directly, but the Fujifilm Instax Mini 99 is the successor to the Mini 90. We did that review over a decade ago. There's a trend with Fujifilm in 2024. So far, it seems like they're releasing products that are, honestly, kind of late. thephoblographer.com »

2024-3-14 05:00

The Curious History of the Lens That Disappeared

Not many brands make a 25mm lens. But Zeiss has made several of them. We're talking about full-frame 25mm lenses -- not those for Micro Four Thirds or APS-C lenses. In fact, Zeiss made several. In our 14 years of reviewing lenses, we've tested their 25mm f2 Batis, 25mm f2. thephoblographer.com »

2024-3-4 14:00

Why Being a “Thinking Photographer” is the Best Thing For You

Go to a museum for a photo exhibit, and you'll see lots of old photographs. This might be necessary because of what the image is of, the time it was shot, or other reasons. Greener photographers might find these images boring. thephoblographer.com »

2024-2-28 14:00

Wedding Photographer Accused of Not Delivering the Photos

A wedding photographer allegedly scammed several couples -- turning up late on the big day, leaving the job early, and sometimes ignoring them forever. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-2-23 19:57

Your Wide Angle Lens Probably Has This Problem

Many camera and lens manufacturers make wide-angle lenses and say things about them not having any distortion. But that's really not always true at all. Sure, you can fix it in post-production if anything. thephoblographer.com »

2024-2-14 14:00

Comeptition: Canon R1 will not be launched before end 2024…barely before the new Sony A1II

As expected, all those rumors were totally unfounded. The Canon R1 is not coming any time soon! I told you previously to not trust all those specs you read on the web, and I told you my trusted sources did not get ANYTHING about a possible Canon R1 release any time soon. Latest rumors do… sonyalpharumors.com »

2024-2-14 20:31

Even Though I’m Not Buying One, The Apple Vision Pro Blew Me Away

I can be called an Apple fanboy. I'd push back on the notion that I love everything the company does but for better or worse, I'm ingrained in the Apple ecosystem and have been for more than two decades. petapixel.com »

2024-2-9 22:26

Landscape Photographers: You Want This Lens

It’s nice to not always be tied down to the most clinically sterile and perfect image quality. That’s especially the case when it comes to landscape photography. Afterall, you’re supposed to see but not look. thephoblographer.com »

2024-2-8 20:00

Australian Portrait Prize to Allow AI Entries, ‘Art is Not Stagnant’

A portrait competition in Australia that is open to photographers and artists will allow AI images to enter this year.

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2024-2-2 14:26

The Mental Trick That Makes Your Photography Much Better

Stare at the lead image of this article. If you're looking at the image above and not having your mind make so many different associations, you're probably not very in tune with what's going on. It's almost impossible to not see the irony. thephoblographer.com »

2024-1-23 20:00

First Canon R1 specs…that I do not trust

I am sure that after one year for rumors. at some point in 2024 the Canon R1 will be announced. But rumors so far have been totally wild and the latest batch of specs are also in my opinion just an educated guess: 30Mp dual gain sensor no mechanical shutter 240fps 6.7k/60p They might be… sonyalpharumors.com »

2024-1-23 16:46

Despite the Rumors (and Jokes), Nikon is Not Announcing the Z6 III

Is Nikon working on the Z6 III camera? Maybe. It would make sense. Is Nikon showing it off to photography "influencers," if that is not too grandiose a term, right now on the Spanish island of Lanzarote? Definitely not. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-1-19 23:34

Competition: Canon EOS R1 rumors downgraded from being “stunning” to “average”

It’s now a year we keep reading stunning rumors about the Canon R1 having global shutter, crazy high Megapixel sensors and other stunning features. A potential Sony A1 killer! Well now according to latest rumors the camera will: NOT have global shutter NOT have 8K Have a resolution below 45MP This is not a “Schadensfreude”… sonyalpharumors.com »

2024-1-15 19:32

CES 2024: AI is inescapable

Images: Samsung In the past few years, there has been no shortage of "AI" tech, shaking up the conventional wisdom in all corners of the photography world. Recent Videos!function(n){if(!window. dpreview.com »

2024-1-12 17:00

Wacom Enraged Customers by Using AI Art, But Says It’s Not To Blame

Popular drawing tablet company Wacom is under fire for allegedly using AI-generated artwork on its social media, infuriating the company's customer base who already face an existential threat due to AI-generated imagery. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-1-11 21:13

Go Into the New Year With a New Leica!

They're totally different from the cameras that the Japanese make! For years, photographers always thought that Leica cameras are way too expensive. And while we're not going to say that they're not pricey, the prices over cameras overall have come up while Leica cameras have been fairly consistent. thephoblographer.com »

2023-12-27 14:00

Gift Yourself a Leica Before the End of the Year

Trust us, once you get a Leica, you'll be addicted. For years, photographers always thought that Leica cameras are way too expensive. And while we're not going to say that they're not pricey, the prices over cameras overall have come up while Leica cameras have been fairly consistent. thephoblographer.com »

2023-12-20 20:00

Mobster Does Not Regret the ‘Great’ Topless Photo That Led to Arrest

A Colombo crime family "underboss" sentenced to prison this week for extortion and money laundering has said he doesn't regret the topless poolside photo that led to his arrest. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-12-15 17:54

Can Your Camera Survive What a Leica Can?

Leica's SL lineup of cameras have IP durability ratings, and so they can take a lot more punishment than many others can. For years, photographers always thought that Leica cameras are way too expensive. thephoblographer.com »

2023-12-13 20:00

Tamron 17-50mm f/4 Di III VXD: Not a Perfect Lens, But Still a Good One

Tamron has built a reputation for creating some unique focal ranges. Take, for example, the 35-150mm that recently hit the market and really impressed. What might seem at first to be an odd range can end up being very useful. petapixel.com »

2023-12-9 18:00

Yes, There’s a Way to Save Money on Leica Cameras and Lenses

For years, photographers always thought that Leica cameras are way too expensive. And while we’re not going to say that they’re not pricey, the prices over cameras overall have come up while Leica cameras have been fairly consistent. thephoblographer.com »

2023-12-6 20:00

Chris Gampat Shares How Photography is Art, Not Content

Chris Gampat, founder, publisher, editor-in-chief and legally blind photographer is interviewed by Something New Every Week and it’s worth the listen. thephoblographer.com »

2023-12-1 08:00

Wedding Photographer Wins Lawsuit to Not Shoot Same-Sex Marriages

A Christian wedding photographer has won a settlement in a lawsuit against the state of Virginia after he refused to shoot same-sex marriages. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-11-8 23:15

How (Not) To Photograph Car Meetups

I’m a native of Las Vegas, having lived here my entire life, and I have been a professional photographer here for over 25 years. With Formula One coming here soon we’re we’re about to be thrust onto the world stage of motorsports but many don’t realize the city is no stranger to car enthusiasts. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-10-25 19:48

‘Photographer Was Not Doing His Job’: Group Wedding Photo Sparks Debate

A bride sparked an online debate after she posted a group wedding photo in which a guest posed "front and center" -- while wearing an all-white outfit. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-10-24 18:49

New Firmware updates for the Sony A6700 and A7rV

A7rV (Download here) A6700: (Download here) Benefits and Improvements Fixes an issue where JPEG files could not be enlarged and played Fixes an issue where the power may not turn on or turn off even if the Power switch is used Fixes an issue where the Switch V/H AF Area feature may not work correctly… sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-10-21 07:03