Sony released a massive firmware update for the Sony FX3 and FX30

The Sony FX3 got a massive firmware update! Here are the info from Sony.com: Benefits and Improvements Adds a home screen (BIG6) where you can easily review the shooting settings and equipment configurations when shooting movies Adds a Fixed/Variable mode that supports S&Q shooting settings by directly specifying the shooting frame rate without needing to… The post Sony released a massive firmware update for the Sony FX3 and FX30 first appeared on sonyalpharumors. sonyalpharumors.com »

2025-8-27 07:44

Wedding Photographer Falls into Pond, But Keeps on Shooting

Wedding photographers are there to document the day without drawing too much attention to themselves. But, unfortunately, accidents do sometimes happen. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-8-21 18:24

Controversial Interview With School Shooting Victim’s AI Avatar Sparks Debate

A teenager who was murdered in a school shooting has been interviewed from beyond the grave thanks to artificial intelligence. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-8-14 14:54

Photographer Spends 50 Years Creatively Shooting the Chrysler Building

Perhaps no building in the world captures the early 20th-century art deco movement quite like the Chrysler Building, which has been an iconic fixture in the Manhattan skyline since 1930. petapixel.com »

2025-8-14 20:01

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

ISS Astronaut Captures Photo of Rare Lightning Sprite Shooting Upward

NASA astronaut Nichole 'Vapor' Ayers captured a spectacular image of a sprite, a rare form of lightning that shoots up from a thunderstorm. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-7-7 13:32

Just announced: New Sony GP-VPT3 Shooting Grip

Sony announced a new GP-VPT3 Shooting Grip you can preorder now for $158 at BHphoto (Click here). Press text: Sony Electronics Launches GP-VPT3 Multi-Function Shooting Grip and the RMT-VP2 Wireless Remote Commander The Three-in-One Wireless Shooting Grip with Detachable Remote Commander Enhances Usability and Convenience for Greater Freedom in Capturing Videos and Still Images Sony… The post Just announced: New Sony GP-VPT3 Shooting Grip first appeared on sonyalpharumors. sonyalpharumors.com »

2025-5-22 20:40

Sony’s New 3-in-1 Wireless Shooting Grip is Built for Solo Content Creators

Sony has announced the Wireless Shooting Grip/Tripod (GP-VPT3) and Wireless Remote Commander (RMT-VP2). These Bluetooth grips work with Alpha series and Vlog Camera Series models and promise to make capturing dynamic photos and videos easier. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-5-22 17:34

Nikon steps up its tethered shooting game with an update to NX Tether

Nikon's been on a roll this week. Following firmware updates for the Z9 and Z50II, the company released version 2. 3. 0 of NX Tether, its free tethered shooting software. NX Tether allows photographers and videographers to connect their Nikon camera directly to a computer for real-time control over focus, exposure, white balance and more, all while using a larger screen for improved precision. dpreview.com »

2025-4-18 00:41

Canon EOS R1 shooting experience: let's see it in action

When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Canon EOS R1 | RF 70-200mm F2. 8 L IS USM Z | 200mm | F4 | 1/1000 sec | ISO 3200Photo: Mitchell Clark Canon's EOS R1 is the company's first '1 series' flagship camera to be mirrorless and is specifically aimed at sports and action photographers. dpreview.com »

2025-4-18 16:00

‘Nosferatu’ Cinematographer Unveils Secrets Behind Shooting Count Orlok Encounter on Film

Nosferatu by Roert Eggers is cinematography treat. Shot entirely on film, the Dracula movie uses candlelight and firelight to create unnerving scenes that are truly masterful in their execution. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-1-18 17:00

SmallRig launches new series of cages for the EOS R5 Mark II

“Black Mamba” Cage Kit for Canon EOS R5 Mark II 4976 is designed to enhance handheld shooting stability, portability, and accessory expansion. canonrumors.com »

2024-9-5 13:15

Photographer’s Smart Glasses Catch First-Person-View of Trump Shooting

A photographer at the Trump assassination attempt "somehow" remembered to turn on his Meta Ray-Ban sunglasses to capture POV footage of the dramatic event. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-7-16 20:30

‘F1’ The Movie is Shooting at Grands Prix Alongside Real Drivers

This past weekend, a teaser was dropped for the F1 movie starring Brad Pitt along with some remarkable details about how the film is being shot. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-7-9 15:53

Man Arrested for Shooting Down His Neighbor’s Drone

A 60-year-old man in upstate New York has been arrested for shooting down his neighbor's drone with a shotgun.

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2024-6-27 14:36

Shopping For, and Shooting With, the Lens Behind the World’s Most Famous Photo

In 1984, during the height of the Soviet-Afghan war, American photojournalist Steve McCurry took what is considered by many to be the most famous photo in the world. petapixel.com »

2024-6-21 20:54

How to Create a Wedding Photography Timeline

One of the crucial elements of a wedding day is the timeline. As photographers, the timeline dictates what types of photos you’ll be shooting and when you’ll be shooting them. petapixel.com »

2024-6-4 20:45

Halide’s Kino App Aims to Revolutionize Shooting iPhone Video

To celebrate the seventh anniversary of its award-winning photography app, Halide, the team announced Kino, a pro video camera app for iPhone. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-5-30 19:00

Canon R1 to Have 30MP Sensor, 120FPS Continuous Shooting, 1/1,250 Flash Sync, and ‘Enhanced Dynamic Range’

Adorama seems to know more about the EOS R1 than Canon revealed last night as it has published more detailed specifications on the upcoming flagship including sensor resolution, continuous shooting capability, AI exposure enhancement, and more. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-5-16 02:30

Sony A9III test by Jan Wegener: Shooting birds in flight with 120 FPS it’s like “cheating” :)

Sony A9III at BHphoto. Amazon. Adorama. FotoErhardt. Fotokoch. Calumet. WexUK. Jan Wegener perfectly shows why the A9III tech is so amazing and game changing for certain particular applications. Check out his test: sonyalpharumors.com »

2024-5-6 16:03

US Navy Mocked for Photo of Commander Shooting Rifle with Scope Backwards

When shooting a PR photo, it can be important to pay attention to small details. The US Navy learned that lesson the hard way recently after sharing an Instagram photo of a warship commander shooting a rifle -- gun-savvy viewers immediately noticed that the scope had been put on backwards. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-4-17 19:23

Panasonic adds pre-burst and cameras-to-cloud to S5II and S5II X

Photo: Richard Butler Panasonic has announced forthcoming firmware for its S5II and S5II X that will add a series of features, including pre-shot buffering, proxy recording and direct upload to Adobe's Frame. dpreview.com »

2024-4-10 18:00

The Remarkable Story of Shooting the 2023 Exmouth Eclipse

My Exmouth eclipse expedition could be a case study on the 'sunk cost fallacy' or proof that even blind persistence can pay off. Either way, it is a saga. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-3-30 15:00

How to Obtain the Right Gear for Shooting an Eclipse

The great solar eclipse of 2024 is less than a month away. For those planning to photograph the event, now is the time to figure out what gear is necessary and order any missing equipment. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-3-23 22:20

Bride is Furious After Photographer Fakes Shooting Wedding on Film

A photographer has taken to the "AITA" Reddit group to share his amusing story about being pressured into shooting a wedding on film -- which he decided to fake. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-3-21 15:46

Nikon adds Easy Shooting Setup to SnapBridge app

Nikon has updated its SnapBridge remote control and image transfer app, adding an "Easy Shooting Setup" option that sets up a camera to suit a series of common shooting situations. This function works with the company's entry and mid-level cameras, from the Z30 up to the Zf. dpreview.com »

2024-3-14 07:01

Nikon Z9 gets firmware v5.0 with portrait processing options and feature refinements

Nikon has released firmware 5. 0 for its Z9 pro sports flagship, enhancing the Auto Capture function introduced last Jun, offering presets for countering LED flicker, adding the portrait color mode and processing options from the Z8 and Zf, along with a series of smaller refinements. dpreview.com »

2024-3-14 07:01

Sony promises fast performance on new compact FE 24-50mm F2.8 lens

Image: Sony Sony has announced a compact 24-50mm F2. 8G lens for its full-frame mirrorless cameras. Coming in at just 440 grams (just under 1 pound), this lens covers the most popular focal lengths for everyday shooting in a chassis 92mm (3. dpreview.com »

2024-2-27 18:00

Sony promises fast performance on new compact 24-50mm F2.8 lens

Image: Sony Sony has announced a compact 24-50mm F2. 8G lens for its full-frame mirrorless cameras. Coming in at just 440 grams (just under 1 pound), this lens covers the most popular focal lengths for everyday shooting in a chassis 92mm (3. dpreview.com »

2024-2-22 18:00

Alec Baldwin is Charged Again For Fatal Shooting of Cinematographer

Alec Baldwin has been indicted with involuntary manslaughter for the fatal 2021 shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the film set for Rust -- eight months after the charges were first dropped. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-1-22 14:13

What I Learned While Shooting a National Geographic Documentary

Standing on top of the desolate mountain, 4000 meters (13,000 feet) up on the Tibetan Plateau, our bodies were freezing and our batteries were dying but we needed to get the final shot for the documentary. petapixel.com »

2024-1-13 22:22

Shooting My First Roll of Film in 20 Years: Was it Always This Grainy?

This past summer, I hit the hot streets of Marrakech, Morocco with Lomography's new LomoChrome '92 film in a Canon AE-1 SLR camera with a 50mm lens. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-12-30 20:44

2023 DPG Masters Underwater Imaging Competition winners announced

Winning images from the 2023 DPG Masters Underwater Imaging Competition Photo: UnderwaterCompetition. com This morning, DivePhotoGuide (DPG) announced the winning images in the 2023 edition of its underwater photography competition. dpreview.com »

2023-12-22 17:00

Photographer Spends Five Years Shooting Winter Timelapse Movie

A photographer's beautiful timelapse showing the onset of winter took him five years to shoot.

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2023-12-23 16:58

Man Charged With Attempted Murder Over Shooting of Train Photographer

A man has been detained by police for allegedly shooting a photographer during a botched robbery attempt while he was taking pictures of trains in Memphis last week. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-12-1 17:31

What the Sony a9 III Sounds Like When Shooting at 120 Frames per Second

The Sony a9 III is not officially launching until next spring, but that doesn't mean there isn't more exciting information to discuss. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-11-25 20:57

Xiaomi 13T Pro Review: Shooting for the Mid-Range Stars

Xiaomi launched the 13T Pro and 13T as a way to bring its Leica mobile photography partnership to mid-range and affordable phones. The results are strong evidence that brands can produce cost-effective cameras for those on tighter budgets. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-10-27 17:41

Prosecutors to Recharge Alec Baldwin For Fatal Shooting of Cinematographer

Prosecutors plan to re-charge actor Alec Baldwin with involuntary manslaughter in connection with the fatal 2021 shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the film set for Rust. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-10-19 16:21

Photographer Captures Gigantic Jets of Lightning Shooting Above Tropical Storm

A photographer documenting a tropical storm in Puerto Rico captured three gigantic jets of lightning shooting above the clouds. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-9-12 14:42

Vivo V27 Pro Review: Shooting for the Mid-Range Crown

Vivo saves its best camera features for its flagship X-Series, but some of that trickles down to devices like the V27 Pro. It’s just a question of how much happens to fall into place. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-6-17 17:29

The Importance of Shooting and Editing With Intent in Photography

As we all know, there are many things that can make or break a photograph. While technical aspects might immediately jump to mind and the light may grab our attention, one word that tends to pop up a lot in my feedback is “intent”. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-6-13 22:44

Why You Seem to Move Slower When Shooting at Longer Focal Lengths

This old but no less informative video has recently resurfaced, and it illustrates an interesting optical illusion that makes speed appear much slower when using a longer focal length. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-6-9 21:55

Stockcam is a Camera Cage That Takes ‘Shooting’ Pretty Literally

A new gun-shaped camera cage called Stockcam is designed for photographers who love shooting of all kinds.

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2023-6-8 21:01

F-Zero Camera ‘Breaks the Laws of Physics’ by Shooting f/0.3 to f/0.6

While there are physical limitations to lens apertures, through the use of adapters, photographers can seemingly bypass the laws of physics and make very, very fast glass. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-5-25 19:40

Amazing Image of Young Star Shooting Out Matter Like a Garden Sprinkler

A terrestrial telescope has captured an incredible image of a young star shooting out matter like a water sprinkler 1,350 light-years from Earth. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-5-10 18:55

Sandmarc’s New 100mm Macro Gives iPhones Close Shooting Capabilities

Sandmarc has announced a new 100mm macro lens for iPhones that significantly enhances its close-focusing capabilities and is able to capture what the company calls finer details and natural bokeh. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-5-3 21:36

Shooting Color and Black and White Film… At the Same Time

There are a lot of crazy ideas out there when it comes to experimental photography. Multiple exposures. Film Soups. Shooting your rolls backward. But have you ever heard of anybody loading two rolls of film into a camera at the same time? Me neither, and that’s exactly why I’m going to do it! [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-4-30 20:00

Charges Dropped Against Alec Baldwin in Fatal Shooting of Cinematographer

All charges have been dropped against actor Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the film set for Rust. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-4-21 00:25

Appetizing Tips for Shooting Mouth-Watering Food Videos and Photos

Syrp Lab has released a new video to help videographers capture mouth-watering food footage, although the tips and tricks also apply to still photography. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-4-20 22:50

Photographer’s Creative Way of Shooting Hawaii’s Most Powerful Waves

A photographer has captured the staggering power of the Banzai Pipeline. Located on the north shore of O'ahu, Hawaii, it's famous for its huge waves. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-3-28 19:38