Photography News

Stay up-to-date with the latest news within the photography industry. Here we feature new photography gear announcements, creative conferences, and other interesting headlines related to the world of photography and filmmaking.

New iPhone Camera App Makes You Wait To See Your Photos

Mexico-based documentary photographer Dennis Berti developed WorthWait, a new mobile camera app that replicates the disposable-camera experience.

KEH’s Overstock Sale Returns, Offering Up to 10% Off Nearly 2,000 Products


KEH's Overstock Sale is back, giving photographers a chance to save even more on pre-owned cameras, lenses, and accessories.

‘Miracle’ Underwater Bird Photo Wins 74th Annual Nikkor Photo Contest

Alongside the winners of the 52nd annual Nikon Small World Photomicrography competition, Nikon Japan also announced the winners of its 74th annual Nikkor Photo Contest.

OM Delays PEN Camera Launch in Japan

Just last week, OM Digital Solutions (OMDS) warned photographers in Japan that their preordered OM System PEN cameras and kits might not arrive until next spring. The bad news keeps coming, as OM System has now outright delayed the PEN's launch in Japan.

A Single Photo Could Help AI Assess How Sick a Patient Is

Researchers have developed AI tools that use photographs of a person’s face to estimate biological age and predict survival outcomes among patients with cancer.

Australia to Sue Meta and TikTok for Failing to Enforce Under-16s Social Media Ban

Australia is set to sue all major social media companies, accusing them of failing to enforce a national ban on users under 16 and allowing children to remain on their platforms.

Food Delivery App Apologizes for AI-Generated Menu Photos Showing Bacon Floating in Soda

Food delivery app Just Eat has apologized over several inaccurate AI-generated photos on menus, including a nauseating picture of bacon and eggs floating in a soda.

Birmingham City Council in the UK Posts Photo of the Wrong Birmingham

Birmingham City Council in the U.K. got its own city mixed up last night after sharing a photo of Birmingham in Alabama.

German Court Rules Google Earth is ‘Spying’ on People by Publishing Aerial Photos of Their Homes

A man has won his lawsuit against Google Earth for publishing aerial photos of his home, with a German court ruling that the tech giant has no right to share such images without his consent.

Fisherman Captures Incredible Drone Footage of Huge Whale Feeding

Consumer drones and cameras have revolutionized and democratized wildlife photography. Once the preserve of an elite band of photographers, the humble fisherman is now capable of recording something extraordinary.

Leica and Formula 1 Shift Into Gear With Limited Edition Q3 43

Leica and Formula 1 have teamed up for a limited-edition version of the Leica Q3 43.

Vivo’s Mid-Range V80 Smartphone Has Impressive Zeiss-Engineered Cameras

Vivo has announced the V80, a new mid-range smartphone with a camera system co-engineered by Zeiss.

Pearla Revela Edits RAW Photos and Videos With a Single Set of Tools

Swiss developer Pearla Mostra, formerly known as House of Mars, has launched Pearla Revela, its new post-production workspace designed for Mac, iPad, and iPhone. The RAW processor includes cataloging, non-destructive node-graph editing, search tools, compositing, export tools, and more.

DxO ViewPoint 6 Fixes Photographers’ Geometry Problems

DxO has announced ViewPoint 6, the latest version of its perspective correction software. The French software company calls ViewPoint 6 its "most precise version yet," thanks to new AI masking technology.

Building Our Very Own Frankencameras | The PetaPixel Podcast

This week on the PetaPixel Podcast, the team is joined by PetaPixel's Tech Editor Jeremy Gray to build their own parts bin Frankencameras. They have to build a complete camera from a limited selection of parts, showcasing what the most important features of a camera are to each of them.

Fujifilm Invests Another $19 Million To Expand Instax Production

Fujifilm has announced a 3 billion yen investment in its Instax production facilities, equivalent to nearly $19 million at current exchange rates. It follows an even greater Instax investment the company announced nearly a year ago.

Flashback’s New Analog-Inspired Half-Frame Digicam Is All Grown Up

Flashback has announced the One75, a new reusable digital camera that promises to bring the spirit and vibes of a classic half-frame film camera.

Leica Competitor Pixii Is Facing Financial Collapse

French camera maker Pixii has reportedly entered judicial liquidation, France's formal insolvency procedure.

Sirui’s New Tripod Head Doesn’t Make You Choose Between a Ball or Fluid Head

Sirui has announced the BH-60, an integrated Ball and Fluid Head designed for photographers, content creators, and hybrid users. It promises to combine a ball head's photography-friendly versatility with a fluid head's smooth, video-friendly control in a single system.

World Press Photo Adds Nature and Sports Awards for 2027 Contest

World Press Photo has added three awards to its 2027 contest that will recognize nature and sports photography from around the world.

One of the Last Masters of the Platinum Photo Printing Process

While Cleveland and Ohio were having their moment in the baseball playoffs, a documentary began circulating about hometown photographer Herb Ascherman, whose voluminous archive includes images of nighttime fireworks after a Guardians’ victory.

Elgato Convertible Wave Go Is a Clip-On and Handheld Mic in One

Elgato, a big name in content creation and streaming, has announced the Wave Go, which it describes as a "convertible wireless mic."

This Absurd, Adorable $38 1MP Digital Camera Can Be Worn Like Jewelry

While Kenko Tokina continues work on a lens "like no other," the company's first new lens in years, it also continues churning out compact cameras in Japan, like the adorable new $38 Pieni III.

That Satellite Photo of ‘Amelia Earhart’s Plane’ Turned Out to Be a Tree

Pictures can be deceiving. A group of researchers discovered this firsthand after making a long journey to a remote Pacific island in search of Amelia Earhart’s lost airplane.

Okay, the Sony FX5 Really Is Going to Launch This Time

This is not a drill. The Sony FX5 really is coming this time. Adorama says the highly anticipated cinema camera is truly launching in November.

60-Year-Old Found Footage Proves Famous Bigfoot Footage Is a Hoax

On October 20, 1967, Roger Patterson and Robert "Bob" Gimlin captured just under a minute of shaky, grainy 16mm film footage of Bigfoot. Allegedly. Nearly 60 years later, the new documentary Capturing Bigfoot finally puts the issue to rest: it was a hoax.

Sigma Says the Possibilities for New Lenses Are ‘Limitless’

Sigma CEO Kazuto Yamaki chatted with Lensvid at IBC 2026, discussing Sigma's rapidly expanding lens lineup, its latest innovations, and, most interestingly, how Sigma feels about the future of optical design.

AI-Edited Photos Can Lead People to Form False Memories

AI-edited photographs and videos create false memories in people's brains and make them even more confident about the wrong version of the event.

Dash Cam Captures Bison Ramming Truck in the Dead of Night

A driver traveling through Yellowstone National Park in the dead of night had a close encounter with a bison when the animal charged his pickup truck and struck it.

School Photographer’s Camera Bag Stolen With SD Cards Containing Kids’ Photos

A school photographer had their camera bag stolen, along with memory cards that may contain images of the children -- raising concerns about a possible data breach.

Fired White House Press Sec. Katie Zacharia Shared a Photo That Appears to Contain Sensitive Information

Katie Zacharia did not last long as the White House press secretary, just five days -- a record-short time. And it appears she may have even flunked her exit by posting a photo containing sensitive information.

Washington Post Photographer Severely Beaten by Masked Settlers in the West Bank

An American Washington Post photographer was severely beaten by Israeli settlers in the West Bank on Friday.

New iPhone Camera App, MARS, Lives for Grainy Black-and-White Photos

Japanese photographer Keitaro Kobayashi is building a new iPhone camera app, MARS. It's a black-and-white camera app that aims to mimic the look of film, specifically how film blooms.

Ricoh’s 30th Anniversary Camera Pins Are Cute As a Button

As part of its Ricoh GR 30th anniversary celebrations, which include a special edition GR IV camera and 30th anniversary-themed accessories, Ricoh Imaging is also selling special 30th anniversary accessories, including an incredibly detailed and adorable pin set.

This Ain’t Your Granddad’s Sony Walkman

Nearly everyone knows the Sony Walkman name. The brand has existed since 1979, when Sony launched the original Walkman, a portable cassette player. While portable music players have effectively gone the way of the dodo thanks to smartphones, the Walkman is still kicking. And these days, it's kicking in exorbitant style.

AstrHori’s 8mm f/2.4 Medium Format Fisheye Has an Expansive Field of View

AstrHori has launched a new manual focus fisheye lens for medium-format mirrorless cameras. The AstrHori MF 8mm f/2.4 Fisheye for Fujifilm GFX/Hasselblad XCD is a new circular fisheye with a whopping 220-degree field of view.

You Can Save Hundreds on All Types of Memory Cards

Memory card prices have risen sharply over the past year, largely due to flash memory shortages driven by the AI boom. Photographers have paid the price, with new cards often costing much more now than they used to. However, the deals below still make it possible to get a new memory card without breaking the bank.

iPhone Duo Delivery Dates Slipped to 2027 Almost Immediately

The iPhone Duo went up for preorder at 8 AM ET (5 AM PT) this morning, and delivery estimates immediately started slipping from Apple's October 23 launch date. As of one hour after orders opened, delivery estimates have slipped to the very end of January 2027, a three-month delay.