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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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  • Save Big on a New Camera With These 20 Great Deals Kate Garibaldi
    Spring is a time of new beginnings, including for photographers. Whether that means stepping into a first interchangeable lens camera or upgrading an existing kit, it's a good time to upgrade. With a wide range of discounts on mirrorless systems right now, it’s a good time to reassess which gear fits your workflow. [Read More]
     

Save Big on a New Camera With These 20 Great Deals

24 April 2026 at 17:19

Five different digital cameras are displayed against a bright green background. The center camera’s screen shows a young girl smiling, while the other cameras surround it, facing various angles.

Spring is a time of new beginnings, including for photographers. Whether that means stepping into a first interchangeable lens camera or upgrading an existing kit, it's a good time to upgrade. With a wide range of discounts on mirrorless systems right now, it’s a good time to reassess which gear fits your workflow.

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OM System Announced an Infrared OM-1 Mark II, but Only in Japan

9 April 2026 at 17:45

A black OM System OM-1 camera with a large lens is shown above three stacked round camera lens filters with black rims on a white background.

OM Digital Solutions (OMDS) officially announced the OM System OM-1 Mark II IR in Japan, a new infrared version of the OM-1 II released in early 2024. The new camera is designed primarily for industrial and scientific applications.

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  • Caira Camera Review: A Real Head Scratcher Chris Niccolls
    There has long been a grand concept in the digital camera world to have a device that takes great photos and is constantly connected to the internet. This would allow for powerful on-device editing and the convenience of sharing your content immediately. Many attempts have been made to bring the creativity that a larger sensor and interchangeable lenses offer, but have it connected to your favorite apps and social media outlets. These have all failed. [Read More]
     

Caira Camera Review: A Real Head Scratcher

9 April 2026 at 14:01

A smartphone with a camera attachment labeled "MICRO" lies on a circular measurement chart. The image includes "PetaPixel" and "Reviews" logos in the bottom left corner.

There has long been a grand concept in the digital camera world to have a device that takes great photos and is constantly connected to the internet. This would allow for powerful on-device editing and the convenience of sharing your content immediately. Many attempts have been made to bring the creativity that a larger sensor and interchangeable lenses offer, but have it connected to your favorite apps and social media outlets. These have all failed.

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