The World’s First Telephoto Zoom Lens Designed for Wedding, Portrait, Indoor Sports, Photo and Video Professionals with a Maximum Focal Length of 150 mm and Constant F2 Aperture Sony today introduces the FE 50-150mm F2 GM, the world’s firsti telephoto zoom lens with a maximum focal length of 150 mm and F2 aperture.
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Venus Optics announced the world's first cinema shift lenses, the Laowa 15mm T4.8 and 20mm T4.1.
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petapixel.com »2025-03-26 19:09
The groundbreaking 6,600-pound 3,200-megapixel Legacy Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST) was installed this week at the Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile. With the final optical component in position, the LSST team will perform final testing before capturing highly anticipated "First Look" photos. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2025-03-14 19:45
Tusk and ShiftCam teamed up to create the Cinema Series: the world's first commercial-grade mobile lens and filter system.
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petapixel.com »2025-03-13 00:01
A couple of months ago Sandisk launched the V30 2TB SD card you can buy at Amazon US and Amazon EU. But this is a slow card, so not very usable for most of us. But this changed today: Teamgroup has just announced the world’s first V90 2TB SD card! With 300MB/s you can do… The post Teamgroup announced the world’s first UHS-II V90 2TB SD Card first appeared on sonyalpharumors. sonyalpharumors.com »
2025-01-30 13:54
Roger Fenton is best known for Valley of the Shadow of Death, one of the oldest-known photos depicting war. His relatively short 10-year photography career sparked accusations that he was a government propagandist while simultaneously being praised as one of the medium's pioneers. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-11-29 19:57
It wasn't too long ago that a terabyte of storage was considered more than enough but as new technology requires more and more data, storage requirements have ramped up. petapixel.com »
2024-11-13 20:26
CineD tested the very unique new Blazar E-mount lenses and concluded: The lens is sharp where it is supposed to be (center), and of course, the more you close it down, the sharper the edges get, too. sonyalpharumors.com »
2024-11-06 15:38
The world's first museum of AI arts will open at The Grand in Downtown Los Angeles, California next year. The museum, called Dataland, is being spearheaded by Refik Anadol whom the Los Angeles Times characterizes as a "leader of AI-generated art." [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-09-30 13:12
At the IBC Amsterdam Blazar displayed the prototypes of a new series of 1. 33x anamorphic Autofocus Full Frame lenses. They will be made for Sony E, Nikon Z and Fuji X mount cameras. So far they made two lenses: 35mm T1. sonyalpharumors.com »
2024-09-16 16:28
Swedish company LC-Tec specializes in liquid-crystal optical technologies, including optical shutters and variable neutral density filters. Its latest innovation is the world's first -- an Electronic Variable Diffusion (EVD) filter system for cinema lenses. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-09-13 22:16
Lexar unveiled a suite of new memory cards and storage products at IFA 2024 in Germany, including CFexpress 4.0 cards, stainless steel SD cards, and an SD 8.0-equipped SDXC Express card boasting tremendous speeds. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-09-11 00:20
WD Japan announced the development of two “world’s first” products: Western Digital is debuting revolutionary high-capacity, high-performance flash-based consumer products, including the world’s first SanDisk® 4TB* microSDUC™ UHS-I card and the world’s first SanDisk® 8TB* SDUC™ UHS-I card, designed for tomorrow’s smartphones, gaming devices, drones, cameras and laptops. sonyalpharumors.com »
2024-08-21 13:12
After a series of teasers on Chinese social media, Venus Optics has officially revealed its new Laowa CF 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift lens designed primarily for APS-C mirrorless cameras. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-07-09 17:37
The CMR M-1 claims to be the world's first AI-powered movie camera which turns footage into AI imagery while filming.
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petapixel.com »2024-07-08 14:33
Samsung has announced three new image sensors for main and sub cameras in upcoming smartphones. Among the trio of new chips, Samsung unveiled the world's first 200-megapixel telephoto camera sensor for mobile devices. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-06-27 17:38
Neurapix is AI-powered software designed to help professional photographers save time and energy when processing and editing photos. While there's a lot of great discussion about AI in photography, many users feel comfortable with AI that reduces friction in their workflow. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-06-18 22:48
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2024-05-17 08:01
A huge collection of rediscovered photographs reveals new details about the world's first police crime lab which was founded by the "Sherlock Holmes of France" in the early 20th century. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-04-29 15:00
The new Ulanzi TT35 is now available at Ulanzi store. Don’t know what to think about this…at first glance it looks “over engineered” and don’t know if e really needed this :) sonyalpharumors.com »
2024-04-26 06:13
The world's first fully AI-generated movie has been announced with the trailer for Next Stop Paris predictably containing one too many fingers. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-04-16 16:34
The world's first AI beauty pageant has been announced where AI-generated women can compete to be crowned the digital equivalent of Miss World -- with a $5,000 cash top prize. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-04-15 15:52
The lenses are yet not available for preorder. But optical performance and price should be the same of the current 50mm f/1.0 Z/RF/M (Click here) and 75mm f/1.5 M (Click here) versions. sonyalpharumors.com »
2024-02-29 12:59
Samsung has developed a new line of SD Express microSD cards that boast some seriously impressive specifications like 1TB capacity and 800 MB/s transfer speeds. That sounds great on the surface, but it isn't the whole story. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-02-28 22:48
2Pi Optics, an innovator in the burgeoning metalens space, unveiled the world's first high-resolution fisheye sensor based on optical metalens technology. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-01-05 00:27
After lengthy negotiations, European Union officials have reached an agreement on the Artificial Intelligence Act, a set of comprehensive regulations surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) that could provide a blueprint for other nations and regions aiming to limit the dangers of AI. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2023-12-09 16:12
Multimedia artist and activist Benjamin Von Wong is back with another incredible project to confront an environmental disaster. Earlier this year, Von Wong artfully exposed bitcoin's negative impact on climate change, and now the artist is turning his creative energy toward electronic waste. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2023-11-21 00:20
A photography teacher has created the world's first camera obscura that people can take selfies with by using their smartphone. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2023-11-15 17:19
Leica has announced the Leica M11-P, the world's first camera to create a seamless chain of authenticity from capture to publication. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2023-10-26 15:59
A prestigious photography competition has drawn criticism after it held the "world's first" AI image awards.
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petapixel.com »2023-10-10 15:59
The Tamron 17-50mm f/4.0 FE (here at BH) will start to ship out on October 19 and here is the first real world image+video this lens: sonyalpharumors.com »
2023-09-19 08:39
A source just sent me this cropped out image of the new Sony 300mm f/2.8 GM lens. It’s clear this is the 300m GM because of the following elements: It’s a prime lens as it has no zoom ring The lens controls are in front of the tripod mount while the 400mm GM and 600mm… sonyalpharumors.com »
2023-08-24 15:46
Tamron is developing a 17-50mm f/4 Di III VXD (Model A068) ultra-wide to standard zoom lens for full-frame Sony E-mount cameras, the world's first to offer such a zoom range on Sony cameras. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2023-08-24 05:59
An artificial intelligence (AI) photo company promises to "cut out the need for expensive photographers" by providing a cost-effective way to generate all manner of images for the user. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2023-06-13 20:52
Comica announced the new VM30 (Click here to get it on Amazon US&EU). It’s the world’s first wireless shotgun mic. Full specs can be seen at Comica’s website. sonyalpharumors.com »
2023-06-13 09:22
On June 8th Sigma will announce this astrophotography dream lens! And here are the very first leaked images of this beast! The full specs: 14mm F1.4 DG DN | Art Lens construction: 19 elements in 15 groups (3 FLD glass elements, 1 SLD glass element, 4 aspherical lenses) Shortest shooting distance: 30cm Maximum magnification: 1:11.9… sonyalpharumors.com »
2023-06-07 11:41
here is the first review of the most compact 900mm lens on this planet: sonyalpharumors.com »
2023-05-28 15:32
A video creator has claimed to have made the world's first talking timelapse. Shot over almost a year, the man can be seen speaking a sentence while his hair grows longer [Read More] petapixel.com »
2023-05-19 23:42
Photography accessory and equipment company Moment has announced The Tuner by Module 8. The Tuner products deliver the world's first variable-look cinematic lens system to "bring a classic film aesthetic to your mirrorless digital camera." [Read More] petapixel.com »
2023-04-27 19:02
Researchers from the University of Western Australia (UWA) and scientists from Japan have recorded a fish swimming at a depth of more than eight kilometers (about five miles), setting a record for the deepest fish ever caught on camera. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2023-04-03 19:20
Kamera Express just showed it on this video! Damn, it wasn’t a fools day joke! sonyalpharumors.com »
2023-03-29 13:09
The new Benro Theta is selling like hotcakes on Kickstarter (Click here). Here is the full 12min long tutorial that shows you why this tripod is so unique: sonyalpharumors.com »
2023-03-10 19:27
You have to check out the new Benro Theta tripod features on Kickstarter (Click here). Impressive for sure! This is a quick video that shows what it can do: sonyalpharumors.com »
2023-03-08 21:29
The popular tripod company Benro today launched the Theta, a revolutionary new camera stabilization device that the brand calls "the world's first smart modular travel tripod." [Read More] petapixel.com »
2023-03-07 21:52
Windsor, Ontario, 7 Feb 2023: Simmod Lens has just announced a world first in the field of vintage lenses – a remanufactured glass rear element, for the legendary Canon FD 85mm f1. 2 L. True to the ethos of Ron Sim CSC, Simmod’s creator and owner, this is not a luxury for the select few, but [. canonrumors.com »
2023-02-07 19:14
Benro has developed what it says is the world's first travel tripod with "one-key auto-leveling" that uses a battery-powered system that will adjust a tripod to be perfectly level automatically. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2023-01-31 00:17
Chinese brand Tecno has announced the Phantom X2 Pro, a high-end smartphone that features the world's first retractable portrait lens that helps it achieve true optical bokeh. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2022-12-08 23:13
Pixii says its new 2023 version of its digital rangefinder camera of the same name is the world's first to use a 64-bit processor, which leads the company to claim it as a next-level "software-defined camera." [Read More] petapixel.com »
2022-12-05 19:40
Kioxia says that it has "working prototypes" of a two-terabyte microSD card, the highest possible capacity for the format as outlined by the SD Association. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2022-09-30 19:29
The new Australian film Don't Go Below is the world's first to use a real-time ray tracing system that utilizes ultra short throw projectors and ambient light-rejecting screens, melding a digital environment with actors. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2022-09-19 18:51
The best point-and-shoot cameras provide users with a plethora of features. From a powerful small sensor to great JPEGs to weather sealing to reliable user experience, they offer this and much more.
These are what you'll love to use every day! It's here! A lot of us yearn for the days when digital photography was so much simpler. I don't miss pixel peeping -- in fact, we never encouraged it here at the Phoblographer.
It looks like Sony is going to announce a lens a lot of people in these parts have wanted to see Canon announce. They’re going to be announcing an FE 50-150mm f/2 GM lens likely on April 23, 2025.
Want to get the looks you saw in the early 2000s? It's here! A lot of us yearn for the days when digital photography was so much simpler. I don't miss pixel peeping -- in fact, we never encouraged it here at the Phoblographer.
Leica cameras are incredible. Hold one in your hand and you'll have a tool that wants to become one with you as you walk around and photograph the world as it happens around you. They are some of the best meditation devices that we've used when it comes to the walking meditation that street photography can be.
The resurgence of compact cameras is well documented, with consumers flocking back to small, pocketable dedicated cameras. Even as smartphone image quality has continued to improve, photographers are again seeking a special, bespoke photographic experience.