As photographers, we thrive on creativity, but the post-processing grind can often feel overwhelming. Not only can it impact our work life, but it can take a toll on our personal life as well.
In July, The PetaPixel Podcast team was joined by Camera Labs' Gordon Laing to give mid-term grades to every major camera and lens manufacturer. Now that the year has ended, it's time for them all to get graded on their finals.
Tamron announced that its 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD will be available for Canon RF mount in December. Tamron initially said this lens was coming to RF mount back in April.
Way back in 2017, Nikon expanded from lenses into lens accessories with the launch of the Arcrest line pro-level filters. It recently announced a new Gold Edition set that adds Nikon's iconic gold ring to any of its lenses.
While slightly delayed from its original June 2024 target date, FilmNeverDie's Nana 35mm point-and-shoot camera is available worldwide. The passion project from founder Gary Wong appeared for pre-order just over a year ago.
Canon and Amazon have won a default judgment against 29 seller accounts that were engaged in what the two characterize as the illegal sale of counterfeit "Canon" batteries and chargers.
"My goal with this book is simple: I want you to understand how to communicate an idea that resonates with the person who views the image," Ted Forbes, author of "Visually Speaking" and the face behind The Art of Photography YouTube channel writes.
In October, Jean-Christophe Thiry, the President of Tamron France, spoke with Phototrend and said that the company was "focused on our strength with zooms." The language sounded as though it closed the door on primes, but Thiry and Tamron have clarified this isn't the case.
Earlier this year, Nikon announced a partnership with lifestyle brand Gaston Luga, pairing a stylish backpack with the Zf. That partnership continues today with the announcement that the new Z50 II can be paired with a Gaston Luga crossbody messenger bag.
Leica Camera announced that its 2023/2024 fiscal year saw it achieve the highest revenue in the entire history of the company. It saw 14% growth to 554 million euros over last year's already spectacular 485 million euros.
Instagram will soon roll out a new feature globally that will allow everyone on Instagram to perform a "Recommendations reset," which makes the algorithm forget everything it thinks it knows about you and start from scratch.
When Nikon launched is mirrorless Z-series cameras, the company-approved way to write the camera names was Nikon Z 7 and Nikon Z 6 -- with a space. PetaPixel, and most of the industry, ignored this but as of the Z6 III, Nikon's official style also finally changed.
Sigma announced that four of its f/1.4 prime lenses for APS-C cameras -- the 16mm f/1.4, 23mm f1.4, 30mm f/1.4, and 56mm f/1.4 -- will all be available to purchase for Canon RF Mount between December 2024 and January 2025.
"I really want to get the light meter fixed," my dad told me once, years ago. "It's been hard, I don't think they make the parts anymore." By the late 2010s, my dad had given up on ever getting his Nikon Photomic FTn ever working again. This past summer, though, his beloved camera was brought back from the brink.
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Earlier this year, my father passed away and left me with his beloved Nikon F and Photomic FTn. After getting it repaired, I found myself in love with the analog process again and have been revisiting cameras I had long since dismissed. Suddenly, I was confronted with Nikon cameras I had never seen or -- in some cases -- never heard of before.
K&F CONCEPT has a vast lineup of award-winning products. From tripods to camera bags, filters and other photo accessories, the company offers high-performance and price-sensitive products to cater to all the needs of photographers.
In just the last year and a half, Apple launched Final Cut on iPad and Final Cut Camera, updated Final Cut Pro to a new version for the first time in 13 years, and moved to purchase Pixelmator. As Adobe's public perception continues to struggle, Apple is making moves to take advantage.
This week on The PetaPixel Podcast there is a lot to discuss, with Fujifilm announcing it will make a new cinema camera next year, Final Cut Pro getting its first version change in 13 years, Sony bowing out of making drones, and more!
Japanese storage manufacturer Nextorage announced a new portable SSD that is a cut above the pocket-sized option it announced last year. Designed for more professional use, the NX-PS1PRO promises best-in-class transfer speeds.
OWC upgraded its CFexpress Type A offerings today with a new 240GB Pro card. Using the latest CFexpress 4.0 standard, OWC now offers three capacity options that are all VPG 200 rated and promise blazing fast peak performance.
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. HighPoint Technologies announced the world's first near-half petabyte RAID array and while small, it's expensive.
Rode today unveiled the Wireless Micro, a compact, cable-free wireless microphone that intends to deliver professional-grade audio for creators on the move.
In 2018, I was happily flying my DJI Mavic 2 Pro above a waterfall in Maui. Next to me, struggling to even get his GoPro Karma off the ground, another photographer eventually gave up. The Karma failed because it just couldn't get the basics right. Sony's Airpeak suffered the same fate.
In January 2023, Benro shared that it was developing the world's first self-leveling tripod called the Theta. The following March, the company announced its Kickstarter to bring that tripod to life. Today, many backers report that they still have not received their tripod and some even claim Benro is not willingly or quickly processing refunds.
Early this week, I pulled a colleague into a video chat and shared my screen with him, asking if he was familiar with Apple Photos. He said yes, and proceeded to let me continue. That was when I told him what he was looking at wasn't Apple Photos.
With the recent announcements of the Fujifilm X-M5 and the Nikon Z50 II, the entry-level segment got a sudden burst of new interest. With that in mind, Chris Niccolls and Jordan Drake share their thoughts on the best entry-level cameras you can get right now on this week's PetaPixel Podcast.
Apple has steadily been improving the performance of its M-series chip generation over generation and if you're just comparing results versus the previous iteration, "steadily" would be the key word. However, with M4 Max, Apple is showing a notable jump in performance, especially for video editors.
Nikon announced the Z50 II, its second-generation mirrorless APS-C crop-sensor camera that adds a dedicated Picture Control button, the EXPEED 7 processor, and dramatically enhances video capability including 10-bit N-Log capture.
On Friday, Pixelmator surprised with the announcement that it had signed the paperwork required to be acquired by Apple. If it passes regulatory approval, Apple will suddenly own a set of software that directly competes with Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.