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Fujifilm Named as One of TIME’s 100 Most Influential Companies of 2026

30 April 2026 at 19:45

TIME 100" logo with a vintage video camera on the left of "TIME" and a modern instant camera on the right of "100," both set against a white background.

TIME Magazine has published its annual 100 most influential companies list and Fujifilm was named as a "pioneer" by the storied publication. Not only did it make the list of 100 most influential companies, it was also a 2026 Industry Leader in the Hardware sector.

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All Godox Lighting Products Will Now Live Under One Roof in the US

30 April 2026 at 18:39

Two types of photography lights—a Godox speedlight flash and a small white LED video light—are displayed against a vibrant gradient background of blue, purple, and pink.

MAC Group and MPEX Distribution have joined forces to form Godox USA, a new enterprise that unifies all of Godox's products under MAC Group's umbrella.

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Stop Using AA Lithium Batteries in Portable Strobes and Speedlights

30 April 2026 at 17:13

Three camera flashes—Sony, Canon, and Nikon—are displayed upright side by side against a dark background with dramatic orange flames rising beneath and behind them.

This week, Canon published a Service Notice to its websites urging photographers not to use lithium or lithium-ion batteries in its Speedlites, battery packs, and macro twin light products, surprising many that this was suddenly an issue. The thing is, it's not sudden at all, and almost every manufacturer cautions against it.

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Tecno Camon 50 Ultra Review: Decent Cameras Buried by AI

30 April 2026 at 16:38

A hand holding a smartphone displaying a photo of several white ducks standing together outdoors, with a "PetaPixel Reviews" logo on a dark background to the right.

The best camera features generally go to top flagships for good reason, but mid-range brands like Tecno always try to punch above their weight. The Tecno Camon 50 Ultra may be a phone you’ve never heard of, yet its camera system is varied enough to stand out.

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This Compact Digital ‘Film’ Camera Has Raised Nearly $900,000

30 April 2026 at 16:03

Two retro-style cameras, one beige and one black, labeled "Rewindpix," are side by side on a glossy surface with a dark background. Both cameras feature large lenses and prominent viewfinders.

Last December, photographer and designer Xiao Liu announced Rewindpix, a digital, screen-free compact camera designed to offer an analog experience. It launched on Kickstarter earlier this month, and with 11 days left in the campaign, it has shattered its funding goal by over $870,000.

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The Top 10 Photos From the Wiki Loves Monuments Photo Contest Will Inspire Wanderlust

30 April 2026 at 15:28

An ancient, sandy brick archway stands in the foreground, with crumbling walls on each side. In the background, a tall snow-capped mountain rises majestically against a clear blue sky.

The Wikimedia Foundation has announced the winners of the 16th edition of the Wiki Loves Monuments photo competition -- with three of the top five entries hailing from Iran.

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New Instagram Policies Target Reposted Content

30 April 2026 at 14:59

Instagram interface displaying a "For you" section with trending photos and short videos, including people dancing, selfies, clothing, winter scenes, and creative shots. Below is a "Popular with Friends" section with more images.

Instagram is widening its efforts to prioritize original creators with a new algorithm update that directly targets accounts built on reposted content, not just in Reels but now across photos and carousel posts as well.

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  • Nikon 24-105mm f/4-7.1 Review: Hey, This Kit Lens Is Good! Chris Niccolls
    The Nikon Z system needed a new kit lens. The 24-120mm f/4 is one of the best lenses I’ve ever used, but it isn't exactly affordable and is understandably beyond the budget of many beginner photographers. The 24-50mm is a decent optic, but it has a slow aperture range and a limited focal range for general-purpose photography. Even the Nikon 24-200mm and Tamron 25-200mm is a bit too expensive for a beginner. [Read More]
     

Nikon 24-105mm f/4-7.1 Review: Hey, This Kit Lens Is Good!

30 April 2026 at 14:01

A Nikon Nikkor 24-105mm f/4-7.1 camera lens stands upright against a bright yellow background, with a "PetaPixel Reviews" banner in the lower left corner.

The Nikon Z system needed a new kit lens. The 24-120mm f/4 is one of the best lenses I’ve ever used, but it isn't exactly affordable and is understandably beyond the budget of many beginner photographers. The 24-50mm is a decent optic, but it has a slow aperture range and a limited focal range for general-purpose photography. Even the Nikon 24-200mm and Tamron 25-200mm is a bit too expensive for a beginner.

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Photographers Spend Two Months in African Wildlife Hide Capturing Animals Close-Up

30 April 2026 at 12:19

A lion stands near a carcass, an elephant emerges through mist, and cheetahs drink from a waterhole at night, all set against dark backgrounds.

Two photographers spent an exhilarating couple of months at a wildlife conservancy in Kenya, capturing photos of lions, leopards, and many other animals in their natural habitat.

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  • Vividon’s New Photoshop Plugin Uses AI to Change Photo Lighting David Crewe
    Ask any working photographer what the one thing that they cannot fix in post is, and the answer will almost always be the same: light. It's easy to clean up skin, tweak color and contrast, and even swap skies or extend backgrounds. Still, bad light has historically meant a costly reshoot, hours of painstaking compositing, or the quiet disappointment of delivering something a client doesn't like. Stockholm-based startup Vividon is looking to change that, and today it has opened early access to it
     

Vividon’s New Photoshop Plugin Uses AI to Change Photo Lighting

29 April 2026 at 22:21

A grid of 16 images shows a woman in a tan coat holding a brown bag in different lighting and color effects, alternating with images of a red fire extinguisher and fire safety products on varied backgrounds.

Ask any working photographer what the one thing that they cannot fix in post is, and the answer will almost always be the same: light. It's easy to clean up skin, tweak color and contrast, and even swap skies or extend backgrounds. Still, bad light has historically meant a costly reshoot, hours of painstaking compositing, or the quiet disappointment of delivering something a client doesn't like. Stockholm-based startup Vividon is looking to change that, and today it has opened early access to its AI relighting plugin for Adobe Photoshop.

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