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The NASCAR Camera Tech Behind a Historic 0.001s Photo Finish

So far, this NASCAR season has been one of slim margins and photo finishes. PetaPixel chatted with photographer Alex Slitz about his image of a three-way photo finish at Atlanta Motor Speedway in February, but last week's race at Kansas Speedway was somehow even closer -- with Kyle Larson winning by 0.001 second. [Read More]

Sony a9 III Review: A Costly Revolution in Camera Technology

No camera is as exciting or interesting as the Sony a9 III. Since Sony announced it in early November, the a9 III has occupied considerable space in my mind. Many questions have swirled since, and the answers to each have proved mercurial. [Read More]

The OM SYSTEM OM-1 Has an Amazing Superpower

The OM SYSTEM OM-1 is one of the most powerful and capable cameras on the market today. It's trusted by wildlife photographers and birding photographers for the nearly unheard-of capabilities that it delivers.

Will New Canon APS-C Cameras Fix a Big Problem?

Canon has always had a big problem with their Canon APS-C cameras. Maybe I should instead say that it's a small problem, right? If you've been shooting for years, then you probably know exactly what I'm talking about.

Photographer Ben Franke on the Thrill of Parkour Photography

"Safety is the number one priority when shooting and I always leave it up to the athlete if they want to do the jump or not," Photographer Ben Franke tells us about photographing parkour. Ben, like many other photographers, loves his Leica.

Do You Need the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS?

If the reports are credible, the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6. 3 DG DN OS lens will be coming soon. This will be the version of the lens they created for DSLRs, but it will be for mirrorless. That's annotated by the DN moniker in the lens naming.

Nikon Launches the NX Field Remote Shooting System

Nikon has announced the NX Field, a new remote shooting system that is meant to support photographers and videographers “on the front line of news and sports photography.” This application will allow users to link multiple Nikon digital SLR and Mirrorless cameras, operate and adjust settings, and automatically upload images captured from all of the […]

The Canon EOS R3 Will Work So Great with These Lenses

Apparently, we're going to need to wait even longer for the Canon EOS R1. However, today the company let the world know about the new Canon EOS R3. It's currently in development, and more details will come soon.

The Sony a9 III Will Have to Make the Sony A1 Look Slow

Last year, the Sony a9 II hit the market. Sony was trying to get it out before the Olympics happened. But because of the global pandemic, the event never occurred. This year, the Olympics don't seem to be happening again.

Nikon Camera Guide: Our Four Favorite Nikon Cameras for Beginners, Hobbyists, and Pros

Nikon cameras are some of the best in the DSLR world. This has been proven time and time again. They are solidly built, offer outstanding image quality, and are easy to use. Couple these things with the fact that Nikon cameras have a massive library of first and third party lenses, and you begin to see why switching allegiances makes sense to some. 

Как подсветить толпу телефоном

Официальный фотограф гонок «формула дрифт» Ларри Чен решил интересно использовать современные технологии: он попросил зрителей на трибуне включить вспышки на телефонах и помахать ими, когда машины будут проезжать мимо.

Sample Gallery: Sony a7r III RAW Files Edited in Capture One

We're currently in Sedona, Arizona with Sony and a number of other journalists using the Sony a7r III camera along with some of the company's latest lenses. Additionally, I've been testing the Sony a7r III with the Profoto B1 and the Profoto A1.

Review: Canon 6D Mk II

I want to get something straight that not a lot of reviews are putting out there: the Canon 6D Mk II isn't a bad camera, in fact for most people, it will be a pretty darned good one. But for the rest of us that are at a point where we are demanding more from our cameras and image quality, we shouldn't even be looking at this one.

How Photographer Bill Frakes Used 41 DSLRs to Shoot the Kentucky Derby

Native Nebraskan Bill Frakes has had a long career in which he has photographed in 138 countries and all US states. He has captured everything from Pulitzer Prize-winning images of Hurricane Andrew for the Miami Herald, where he was a staffer, to commercial work for Apple, Nike, Coca-Cola, Mars and Reebok. Last week we revealed […]

Live Show Recap: Sports

SPORTZ! This show was pretty fun. Justin was snowed out of the office, so he was controlling cameras remotely which is insane. His presence was notably missed in the office, but we prevailed. You guys really showed up this week, there were a lot of great shots.

Beginner Photography: Sports

Hey y’all! This week’s topic was sports, which, ugh. Not my interest, not my topic. I did watch the Super Bowl though, but I was told photographing the screen wouldn’t count. Being that it’s winter, I didn’t have a ton of options for shooting sports outdoors, which is what I wanted to do. Indoor sports […]

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Pro Sports Photographer Details How to Capture Iconic Paris Olympics Moments

The 2024 Summer Olympics kicked off in Paris earlier this week, with the official opening commencing today, July 26. The "Games of the XXXIII Olympiad," as the event is officially known, puts athletes through grueling competition, but the photographers on hand to photograph everything don't have it much easier.

Sony a9 vs. Canon 1D X II vs. Nikon D5: A Flagship Camera Shootout

The flagship cameras from Sony, Canon, and Nikon — the a9, 1D X II, and D5 — are all brilliant pieces of kit, but which is right for you? This 45-minute shootout from Michael Andrews (aka Michael The Maven) objectively compares the three cameras in great detail. Table of Contents Here’s a breakdown of the […]

How I Set Up a Remote Camera for NHL Hockey

One of the things you learn in sports photography is that with so many photographers on the sidelines, you’re bound to get the same photo as someone else. Obviously the one way to prevent that is to find a different angle, but sometimes you’re limited on space. Here in Minnesota, hockey is life. Our high […]

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Photographer Shoots NFL on 35mm Film, Shares Photos Before Game is Over

Professional sports are almost always photographed with digital cameras these days, but this week one photographer decided to do something unusual: not only did he shoot an NFL football game on 35mm film, but he developed, scanned, and posted the photos before the game had even ended. [Read More]

Man Who Stopped AFC Championship with Illegal Drone Charged by FBI

The FBI has charged a 44-year-old Pennsylvania man with two felonies after the man allegedly flew a drone over M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland, during the AFC Championship Game between the Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs on January 28. [Read More]

Duck Runs the NYC Marathon Wearing Webbed Running Shoes

Photographers covering the New York City Marathon this year were treated to a strange and adorable sight: one of the competing athletes was a duck wearing webbed running shoes. The annual NYC marathon is one of the world’s major marathons and among the most prestigious long-distance races in the United States. It’s also the largest […]