Scientists Film Killer Whales ‘Kissing’ in the Wild for The First Time

For the first time, scientists have recorded footage of two wild killer whales, also known as orcas, engaging in behavior that resembles kissing. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-7-3 18:59

Huawei Pura 80 Ultra Smartphone Has Wild Lens Swapping Tech

The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra is a fascinating smartphone. It features a clever lens-swapping system, a large 50-megapixel image sensor, and promises the best dynamic range of any smartphone. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-7-2 20:55

‘The Wild Ones’ Captured World’s Most Endangered Species With Over 350 Custom Cameras

The upcoming Apple TV+ documentary series The Wild Ones follows a team of wildlife experts on a globe-trotting journey to track and protect some of the world's most endangered species. petapixel.com »

2025-6-10 21:32

Filmmaker Leaves $100K in Cameras in the Wild to Capture Rare Footage of Wolves

Filmmaker Jake Davis left eight high-end cameras inside weatherproof camera trap boxes around a bull elk that had died after being hunted by wolves. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-6-10 19:20

Wild Chimps Caught on Camera Sharing Alcoholic Fruit

A remote camera set up by a group of British researchers captured chimpanzees in West Africa consuming and sharing alcoholic fruit. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-4-26 17:53

Colossal Squid Filmed in Wild for First Time Ever

An underwater drone has captured the first-ever video footage of one of Earth’s most mysterious invertebrates, the colossal squid. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-4-17 19:36

The Vivo X200 Ultra Smartphone Has a Wild Add-On Zoom Lens

Global phone manufacturer Vivo teased a Zeiss photography kit and add-on zoom lens for its highly anticipated X200 Ultra smartphone. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-4-12 22:38

Wild rumors roundup: A7V, A7sIV, FX9….

About those rumors: I have no idea who sent them and 90% of the times they turn out to be wrong. But, it happened in the past that a couple of those were right. So I will post them today, and we all together can eventually keep track of this. sonyalpharumors.com »

2025-3-11 16:31

How Wild Horses Helped a Photographer Rediscover Her Voice

Equine photographer Katja Jensen describes how she lost her artistic voice and found it again through photographing horses.

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2025-3-5 00:30

Man Grabs Wild Horse’s Face to Pose for Selfie

A man has been condemned for grabbing a wild horse by its face just so he could take a selfie.

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2025-2-21 16:59

Nikon’s Wild New Lens Isn’t for Your Camera, It’s for Your Car

Nikon’s latest innovation breaks the mold. It’s not a lens you can hold but a new in-vehicle system making its debut inside a truck at the upcoming CES 2025 event in Las Vegas. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-12-27 20:25

Next set of WILD Sony A7V specs: 44MP, 4k120p, price close to 3000 Euro

Trusted sources have confirmed that the Sony A7V will not be launched until 2025. They did not share reliable specs yet, but a new source shared this information today. Since it’s a new source, the rumor could be completely false. sonyalpharumors.com »

2024-8-7 17:51

Next set of WILD Sony A7V specs

I have already told you that my reliable sources seem to indicate that the A7V will be on the market only in 2025. They have not yet shared any possible specifications. All I am getting are specifications from other new or anonymous sources. Here I share one of them, but of course keep in mind… sonyalpharumors.com »

2024-7-26 16:39

‘Wild Eye Magazine’ Is the Spiritual Successor to ‘Outdoor Photographer’

When Outdoor Photographer shut down, it devastated landscape, nature, and wildlife photography enthusiasts. However, its spiritual successor, Wild Eye, has been unveiled and will publish its first issue in September. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-7-11 22:49

WILD RUMOR: Sony RX100 VIII coming by the end of 2024?

I received an indiscretion from an anonymous tipster that I would not normally dare to publish. Until two years ago I would never have believed that Sony would make a new successor to the RX100 VII. sonyalpharumors.com »

2024-6-20 16:42

Next totally wild Sony A7sIV rumors: 24Mp, 4k60p sensor and price around $3,000

I told you before that I still have no confirmation about the announcement time of the A7sIV. All I know for sure is that at least two new Full Frame camera(s) will be announced in Q3 (July-September). sonyalpharumors.com »

2024-5-29 16:46

Unpacking A Wild Week of Camera Reveals | The PetaPixel Podcast

Leading up to mid-week, it felt like the industry was holding its breath -- and for good reason. Fujifilm and Sigma came out swinging with some major releases. So what's worth getting excited about? The PetaPixel Podcast team breaks it down. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-5-17 19:03

Wild rumors roundup: A7rVI, A7sIV, 500 GM

About those rumors: I have no idea who sent them and 90% of the times they turn out to be wrong. But, it happened in the past that a couple of those were right. So I will post them today, and we all together can eventually keep track of this. If one of the sources… sonyalpharumors.com »

2024-5-15 15:38

Let’s go crazy on rumors: Super wild (and probably BS?) rumors about a new Sony 85mm f/1.0 GM lens!

As you know I have been the first to tell you that Sony want’s to surprise the photographic world with a lens that has never been made before: 24-70mm f/2.0 GM Full Frame AF lens Two trusted source confirmed this lens will be announced soon. I don’t have an exact date yet but it could… sonyalpharumors.com »

2024-5-9 18:15

Wild Smartphone Footage Shows Man Being Flung From His Vehicle

Startling smartphone footage of a man being flung into the air from his vehicle after it flipped several times on a beach has surfaced and gone viral. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-4-4 14:09

Wild rumors about a firmware update launch on March 28

So far I got NO reliable rumor about the possible release date of the upcoming A7sIII and A1 firmware update. All we know is that Sony said they would launch it from “March 2024 or later”. sonyalpharumors.com »

2024-3-23 17:23

Viltrox Teases Wild 30-300mm T4.0 Full-Frame Cine Lens

Chinese lens maker Viltrox has teased a very intriguing cinema lens for full-frame cameras, the Viltrox Luna 30-300mm T4.0 10x Zoom. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-3-21 00:04

Wild rumors roundup: New A7sIV, New FX50/60 and 24-105mm G OSS II lens

About those rumors: I have no idea who sent them and 90% of the times they turn out to be wrong. But, it happened in the past that a couple of those were right. So I will post them today, and we all together can eventually keep track of this. If one of the sources… sonyalpharumors.com »

2024-3-12 18:09

WILD rumor from China: Sony FX3II with 12 Megapixel Global shutter sensor coming in March

On various Chinese social platforms you can read about a possible Sony FX3II with 12 Megapixel Global shutter sensor coming in March. I did NOT get any confirmation about such a camera model. All I know is that the ZV-E10II is coming soon. sonyalpharumors.com »

2024-3-2 16:23

All The Wild Things People Are Doing With the Apple Vision Pro Since its Launch

The Apple Vision Pro was released this weekend and it hasn't taken long for people to engage in whacky antics with the mixed-reality headset. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-2-6 14:45

Wild rumors roundup: A6700R and FX50

About those rumors: I have no idea who sent them and 90% of the times they turn out to be wrong. But, it happened in the past that a couple of those were right. So I will post them today, and we all together can eventually keep track of this. If one of the sources… sonyalpharumors.com »

2024-1-16 23:36

Samsung’s New Vizion Sensors Boast Wild Tech for Industrial Use

Samsung unveiled two new Isocell Vizion image sensors for robotics and extended reality (XR) applications.

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2023-12-21 01:26

First WILD rumors about the Sony A7sIV specs: 2 layer sensor and crazy ISO performance?

The A7sIII is nearly four years old. So it’s now due of a replacement. But I did not get any info yet from trusted sources about when to expect the new A7sIV. Sometimes I even wonder if tere will be ever a new A7sIV because of cameras like the FX3 and A9III that can do… sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-12-8 16:53

WILD RUMORS about a new FX50

We can be 99% certain the next Sony camera to be announced is a new videocamera. Most likely a new FX E-mount model. I got no info from trusted sources about the possible specs. So here is one of the “WILD” rumors I got: The Super 35mm variant of the ILME-FX6 seems to be coming… sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-12-7 16:31

Wild rumor: Sony A7sIV has no 8k, but first Alpha camera with new 2-layer sensor?

We know for a fact that Sony registered two new High End cameras in China: One is 100% sure to be the A9III ( announcement on November 8th or January at max). But it’s totally unclear yet what the second camera is. sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-11-3 17:02

Have some fun with this wild rumor: 126MP Sony three layer sensor :)

Super wild rumors from a new source report that Sony has a new 126 MP prototypes sensor which uses Foveon-type CMOS. He added that  “there will be 40, 83, and 42 MP as well” I am sure Sony is working on many kind of different techs and has prototypes of this in their labs. But… sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-10-25 16:32

Wild rumors roundup: ZV-E10II and new 100MP sensor

About those rumors: I have no idea who sent them and 90% of the times they turn out to be wrong. But, it happened in the past that a couple of those were right. So I will post them today, and we all together can eventually keep track of this. If one of the sources… sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-9-21 16:55

Users of AI Photo App Loopsie Go Wild For its Anime Feature

A new artificially intelligent (AI) photo app has taken Vietnam by storm for its anime-style image generation feature.

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2023-8-26 15:05

WILD RUMOR about a possible new Sony 18mm f/1.4 GM lens

On July 12 we will likely get two new lenses (the 70-200mm G macro and 15-45mm PZ kit lens). But there are now three UNCONFIRMED(!) rumored GM lenses on Sony’s roadmap. Let me know which one you would actually buy if it really will be made by Sony: A part of the 16-35m GMII which… sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-6-17 15:37

RIP Photographers? All The Wild Things People Are Doing With Photoshop’s New Generative Fill Tool

Since Adobe Photoshop launched its new artificial intelligence (AI) Generative Fill tool last week, the "photoverse" has been awash with its awesome power. PetaPixel has rounded up some of the most remarkable examples so far. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-6-1 23:23

How to Find and Photograph Wild Horses in the US

Growing up in the crowded European country of Belgium, few things symbolized the American Dream as much as the iconic Mustang. No, not the Ford muscle car. The wild horse! [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-6-1 20:47

This AI-Powered, Point-Based Photo Manipulation System is Wild

Researchers have developed a point-based image manipulation system that uses generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology to allow users to precisely control the pose, shape, expression, and layout of objects. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-5-20 21:38

WILD RUMOR: Is the FX10 coming before Summer?

Image on top shows the FX30 I got this rumor from a new source. Which means I don’t know if it’s reliable, but I hope it is correct. The source claims the new FX10 is coming this year: The new camera is ILME-FX10 basically a ZV-E10 with BIONZ XR processor AI processor FX body mechanical… sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-4-20 15:59

Some wild A9III rumors: Going to focus on Stills performance?

I got this from a new source: Every time a camera with a new sensor comes out, we (Sony) prioritize new production lots with new process routes into the system. This is happening more recently with new stacked sensor. sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-4-13 16:43

Wild Footage of Enormous Powder Cloud Avalanche Engulfing Skiers

A huge powder cloud avalanche was caught on camera engulfing a group of skiers and snowboarders on Mount Timpanogos in Utah. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-3-29 19:23

First wild Sony A7sIV rumors: It will have the highest dynamic range on any alpha camera?

Note: This is a WILD rumor about the A7sIV that I got from a new source. Trusted sources have NOT told me yet if the A7sIV will be coming in 2023. So for the sake of clickbait, sorry “rationale discussion” let me know if you would be happy if that rumor would turn out to… sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-3-7 18:56

Legendary Music Photographer’s Wild Images from 1972 Rolling Stones Tour

Photos of the Rolling Stones taken by Jim Marshall during a hedonistic 1970s tour have gone on exhibition.

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2022-11-23 18:42

Wild Octopus ‘Hugs’ Divers in a Rare Interaction During Photo Shoot

Recreational diver and amateur photographer Andrea Humphreys recently took a friend into the water who had never seen an octopus before. Not only did they find an octopus, but it also engaged closely with the divers for 40 minutes. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-11-15 22:25

Photographer Aims to Capture Her ‘Wild Soul’ in Evocative Self Portraits

With picturesque backdrops of sweeping landscapes and other transcendental expressions of the wilderness, photographer Anna Heimkreiter aims to capture a portion of her personhood or rather ‘wild soul’ through the lens of a Sony Alpha 7 III. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-11-11 00:21

Wild Photos of Bizarre British Tradition Where Flaming Barrels Are Hauled Through Village

Each year in a small town in southern England, villagers celebrate Guy Fawkes Night by hauling flaming barrels of tar on their backs and running through a crowd of people. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-11-11 21:31

Wild Horse Photographer Braves Snake Bites for Breathtaking Images

Capturing wild horses is no easy feat, but one photographer has spent seven years perfecting her craft, shooting beautiful photos of the majestic creatures. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-11-3 21:57

Photographer Mike Coots Captures the Spellbinding Gaze of Wild Sharks

Photographing the fiercely intense yet beautifully captivating essence of sharks are just a few of shark advocate Mike Coots's many delights and ambitions. In his latest images from a trip off Guadalupe Island, Mexico, Coots skillfully manages to interpret aspects of the animals that are often misconstrued or feared due to negative portrayals in media. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-9-28 22:38

Photographing the Endangered African Wild Dog in Namibia

When Donal Boyd visits Africa, he doesn’t just train his lens on exotic species like giraffes. This latest installment of “In the Field with Donal Boyd,” created with Adorama, follows a few packs of African wild dogs. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-9-9 22:41

Wild Camera Designs Created by Artificial Intelligence

These cameras do not exist. As real as they might appear, they were created using an artificial intelligence system called DALL-E 2, which can make realistic images based only on text descriptions. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-6-10 20:15

Photographer Captures the Cuteness of Wild Hamsters

Wild hamsters are actually a thing. Wildlife photographer Julian Rad has spent years capturing photos of the furry little creatures in their natural outdoor environment, and the results are adorable. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-4-28 19:09