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The Nikon S3 Rangefinder Was Incredible: Nikon Should Do It Again

10 June 2026 at 20:33

A hand holding a vintage Nikon film camera in front of a window with tall, blurry buildings in the background. The person is wearing a black wristband.

I like rangefinders. When I got back into photography, it was through the experience I had with the Fujifilm X100VI. While not a true rangefinder, it scratched that itch. Later that year, at the urging of Chris Niccolls, I picked up a Voigtlander Bessa R2a, and my fate was sealed.

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Employee vs Contractor: What Photographers Need to Know

28 May 2026 at 18:08

Promotional graphic for β€œCreative Focus: A Town Hall Series from ASMP,” supported by PetaPixel. Session three is on June 4 at 4 PM ET, covering β€œEmployees v. Contractors - What Photographers Need To Know,” hosted by Thomas Maddrey.

On June 4, the American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP) is hosting a free educational webinar where the organization's CEO Thomas Maddrey, who is also a lawyer, will explain the difference between an employee and a contractor as it pertains to photographers.

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Independent Audit Finds No Security Basis for Restricting DJI in the USA

28 May 2026 at 12:00

A close-up of a modern quadcopter drone with a camera, resting on a reflective surface under a pink and blue sky at dusk.

An independent security assessment conducted by U.S.-based cybersecurity firm OnDefend found that there are no security-related reasons for blocking DJI's products from being imported and sold in the United States.

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Massive Sample Gallery Update: Lumix L10, Sony a7R VI, and More

28 May 2026 at 17:07

The image is split: on the left, a black and white photo of a security guard walking, seen through a large circular sculpture; on the right, a color photo of a calm lake with wooden posts and a cloudy sky reflected in the water.

PetaPixel has been quietly updating its sample gallery for the last several months, but this week we added eight new galleries for Members to download, including extra-large folders of photos taken with the Panasonic Lumix L10 and the Sony a7R VI.

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Insta360 Intends to Prove the Luna Is Original, Not Based on DJI’s Patents

11 June 2026 at 19:45

Two handheld 3D cameras, one white and one black, each with a touchscreen displaying selfies, stand side by side against a gradient black-to-white background. Both have dual lenses and control buttons.

This morning, DJI filed two lawsuits in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas against Insta360, asserting it violated both design and utility patents. Insta360 is preparing its defense.

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Insta360 Countersues DJI, Asserting Five Patent Violations

12 June 2026 at 14:33

Two handheld 3D cameras, one white and one black, each with a touchscreen displaying selfies, stand side by side against a gradient black-to-white background. Both have dual lenses and control buttons.

Insta360 has countersued DJI for what it asserts are violations of five utility patents covering technology used in gimbal and 360-degree cameras. Insta360 claims these technologies are incorporated into several major DJI products, including the Osmo Pocket, Ronin/RS, Osmo Mobile, and Osmo 360.

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Luna Ultra: Insta360 Finally Reveals Full Details of the Leica-Branded Gimbal Camera

10 June 2026 at 13:00

A handheld camera with a screen and dual lenses stands on a rock in a field of yellow flowers, with snow-covered mountains blurred in the background.

After trickling out information slowly since it initially revealed the camera back in February, Insta360 has finally pulled the curtain fully off the Leica-branded gimbal camera it calls the Luna Ultra.

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DJI Is Still Keeping Most of the Osmo Pocket 4P Details Under Wraps

9 June 2026 at 15:35

A man with gray hair and a beard holds a small, handheld camera with dual lenses, focusing on the device while the background is blurred.

The Osmo Pocket 4P is starting to get more visible online as DJI is putting it into the hands of reviewers and content creators this week. That said, most of this camera is still a mystery -- and that's the way DJI wants it.

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Moment’s Long Weekend Bags Are Getting a Striking New Summer Color

9 June 2026 at 16:00

Two people wearing sunglasses walk across a city street, each carrying bright red crossbody bags. A close-up shows a hand placing a red camera into the bag's zippered pocket. Tall buildings and trees are visible in the background.

Moment is updating its Long Weekend camera bags and accessories with a bright, summer-themed color while adding a couple of new pieces to the line: a new crossbody camera pouch and a braided rope camera strap.

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The AI Film β€˜Dreams of Violets’ Is How You Get Me to Hate Movies

30 May 2026 at 13:45

A close-up of a woman with dark hair and brown eyes, looking ahead with a worried or anxious expression. Her mouth is slightly open, and the background appears blurred, showing an outdoor scene.

Yesterday, PetaPixel shared that a fully AI-generated film titled "Dreams of Violets" had been accepted into the Tribeca Film Festival. For some reason, there are people who insist this is the future of films. If that is the case, then congratulations: I hate movies.

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