Second View is a newly-developed app that turns an iPhone into an all-in-one assistant device for analog photographers. Not only does it include mainstay functions like a light meter and exposure timers, but it also includes a LiDAR distance scale, parallax correction, and film stock reciprocity correction.
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.
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.
When Photokina collapsed in 2020, it was a major blow to the photography industry, adding to the sense of dread that the whole market was coming tumbling down. But now, after multiple years of growth, Japan's CP+ Show is living proof that photography is not just surviving: it's thriving.
This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, we're giving away a new Canon G7X Mark III 30th Anniversary Limited Edition camera thanks to our friends at B&H Photo! And since we have our minds on compact point and shoots, we got to thinking... what cameras like the G7X would we like to see make a comeback?
DJI has announced the winners of the 2025 DJI SkyPixel photo and video competition, which ran from November 27, 2025, to Mar 10, 2026, and offered 53 different awards with prizes totaling almost $200,000.
Last week, Sigma announced a firmware update for eight of its lenses that unlock some seriously unexpected usability upgrades. While they only work with select L-mount cameras, it is a nice sign of Sigma's ongoing dedication to its product line.
Samyang, which distributes under the Rokinon brand in some regions, has announced that it will finally bring the 14-24mm f/2.8 Schneider-Kreuznach collaboration lens to Leica L-mount on April 30. It was previously only available for Sony E-mount.
The only known photograph of Neil Armstrong on the moon -- and a rare, type 1 example at that -- is up for auction. At the time of publication, it was bidding at more than $15,000 with less than seven hours remaining.
In February, PetaPixel published its review of the Canon 14mm f/1.4L VCM lens and found some issues with its performance in astrophotography. There were many theories from readers and viewers of the YouTube channel as to why this happened, but none of them were right. The truth is a little more interesting.
This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, Emily Lowery joins to discuss a packed week of news, including Gerald Undone's decision to back away from camera reviews and the Insta360 Luna. She also leads a discussion on Micro Four Thirds and how the mount can be saved.
Panasonic has announced the Lumix S 40mm f/2, a compact and lightweight prime that it says is ideal for capturing scenes with a natural perspective, making it well-suited for street photography, portraits, and landscapes.
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