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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.

Fujifilm’s Next Fujikina Events Are in Denmark and Poland

Fujifilm has two Fujikina events coming up in Europe, including one in May in Copenhagen, Denmark, and another in June in Warsaw, Poland. These events are designed to give photographers, regardless of the gear they use, a chance to gather, learn, and celebrate the art of photography.

Artemis II Commander Captures More Exceptional Earth Photos en Route to the Moon

Just a few hours after sharing the Artemis II crew's first photos of Earth, NASA shared two more photos captured by Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman, this time showing the dark side of the Earth and Earth's Terminator Line, the constantly moving boundary that separates day and night.

GoPro’s Latest Teaser Continues to Ramp Up the Hype for Its New Camera

GoPro has published a second look at its upcoming "new generation" of camera which features the new GP3 processor and is expected to launch sometime in the next few months.

Genki’s ShadowCast Turns Your Camera Into a Webcam and Your iPad Into a Monitor

Last September, Genki announced a Kickstarter for the ShadowCast 3 and the Covert Dock 3, pitched mainly as a way to play console games through a laptop computer. While that remains the primary function, it's a surprisingly versatile system.

Coachella Festival Will Stream Live in 4K on YouTube for the First Time

YouTube will stream Coachella live in 4K, allowing viewers to switch between multiple stages, and even follow a vertical feed shot on Google Pixel.

Social Media Users are Less Active on Platforms Due to Rise of Short-Form Video

A new study revealed that U.K. social media users are less active due to the dominance of short-form video on the most popular platforms -- in a trend that's likely reflected across the Western world.

Minnesota Close to Outright Ban on AI Nudification Apps

Minnesota lawmakers are reportedly close to outright banning AI nudification apps that create explicit images of people, mostly women, without consent.

Anamorphic Lenses Are Everywhere in Hollywood, Even Animated Movies

Anamorphic lenses are everywhere these days. From the small screen of television to the big screen of IMAX theaters, cinematographers often reach for anamorphics. These lenses not only deliver an ultra-wide, cinematic look but also feature distinct oval bokeh and exaggerated flare. The look is so prevalent in live-action filmmaking now that even animated movies, like the brand-new "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie," are following suit and simulating the "look" of anamorphic lenses.

Reeflex Pro Camera 3.0 Brings DSLR-Style Controls to iPhone

Reeflex has released Reeflex Pro Camera 3.0, a major update to its iOS photography app that introduces enhanced capture tools, improved performance, and a redesigned interface aimed at providing DSLR-style control on iPhone.

A Nikon Z9 Made it Aboard the Artemis II Moon Mission at the Last Minute

Although the plan had been for NASA Artemis II astronauts to bring just Nikon D5 DSLR cameras with them to space, last-minute requests by the crew helped get a Nikon Z9 aboard Artemis II before it launched into space yesterday.

Tokina Is Breaking Years of Silence to Build a ‘Lens Like No Other’

Tokina was a significant name in lenses during the DSLR era, but photographers could be forgiven for thinking the company had given up on photography due to its lack of new lenses in recent years. However, Tokina is not gone. In fact, the company is working on its next lens right now, promising that it will be "one lens like no other."

Photo of Pork Chop at the Center of Lawsuit Between Grocery Store and Image Library

A stock food photography company that sued a small grocery store for using an image of raw pork chops on Facebook won its case in court but was awarded just $200 in damages.

Camera Business Recovers $32K in Equipment After Suspected Uber Courier Theft

A camera rental business almost lost over $32,600 worth of film equipment after an Uber courier driver, who was meant to be delivering the gear, allegedly cancelled the job, and drove off with it.

FTC Says OkCupid Shared Three Million User Photos with Facial Recognition Firm

Dating app OkCupid shared nearly three million user photos with a facial recognition company without informing users, according to a settlement with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

Politician Denies Using AI to Enhance Official Candidate Photo

A politician in the Netherlands who won a council seat in a local election has denied that her publicity photograph was AI-generated.

Thypoch Announced an AI Camera and It Might Not Be a Joke

As expected, there have been a lot of April Fools' Day pranks in the photo industry today. Mixed in with the standard goofy and funny joke products, like ISO 0 film, a helium-filled camera backpack that weighs nothing, and a film roll with a different film emulsion for every frame, is Thypoch's camera idea that seems like it might not be a joke at all.

OM Digital Solutions’ Corporate Shakeup Is Mighty Interesting

Although it is April Fools' Day, OM Digital Solutions (OMDS) is not joking around. The company announced a significant change in its corporate shareholder structure today, which it says will "enable more agile and flexible decision-making."

Memory Card Shortage, DNG is the Standard, and the Return of the PEN?! | The PetaPixel Podcast

This week was a doozie, with Sony cutting its memory card business back in the wake of the flash memory shortage, OM System looks like they might bring back the PEN, and the DNG is now the officially recognized standard for RAW files.

Insta360 Announces a New Smartphone Selfie Monitor, But Only in Asia

Insta360 Japan announced a new Snap selfie monitor that magnetically attaches to the back of a smartphone and enables mobile users to capture higher quality selfies using the superior rear cameras on their device.

Students Are Using Smart Glasses to Cheat on Their Exams

Students in China are reportedly renting AI smart glasses for up to $12 per day to cheat on their exams.

NFL Cornerback Mike Sainristil Captured Some Great Photos at an NHL Game

Another professional athlete picked up a camera to try their hand at photography. This time it was NFL cornerback Mike Sainristil from the Washington Commanders, who used a Nikon DSLR to photograph the NHL's Washington Capitals faceoff against the Philadelphia Flyers.

Photographer Sues Pelé Soccer Brand Over His Iconic Bicycle Kick Image

A photographer who captured a defining image of late Brazilian soccer star Pelé performing a mid-air bicycle kick has filed a copyright lawsuit against the lifestyle brand Pelé Soccer.

Google Street View Captures Unfortunate Bicycle Accident

Google Street View can capture the weird and wonderful, and this week a bicycle accident from 2018 has been going viral on the internet.

This Camera Has a Vertical Sensor, Huge Flash, and a Tedious Purpose

Photographer James Warner, known for his excellent YouTube channel, snappiness, loves weird digital cameras. His latest acquisition is a bizarre but fun relic, the Sony C200X digital passport system camera. This chunky silver digicam from 2003 has a vertically oriented sensor, a huge on-camera flash, and is designed to permanently live in an administrative office. It exists solely to shoot passport or ID photos and works alongside an accompanying Sony thermal printer.

Meta’s Two New Smart Glasses are Made for Prescription Users

Meta has introduced two new Ray-Ban smart glasses designed for people who need prescription lenses.

Most Surveyed Photographers Use AI for Tedious Tasks, Not Creative Editing

AI in photography is a hot topic. It can range from a purely workflow tool to a portrait retoucher and even a full-blown creation tool. According to a survey of 363 photographers who either use AI as part of their workflow or are open to AI retouching tools, the vast majority believe AI should assist but not take over creative control.

Godox Introduces Budget-Friendly Monolight for Creators

Godox continues to expand its accessible lighting ecosystem with the release of the Litemons LE200D Daylight LED Monolight, a compact yet powerful fixture designed for creators who prioritize output, simplicity, and value. Positioned as a daylight-only alternative within the growing Litemons lineup, the LE200D delivers impressive brightness and modern control features at a notably aggressive $190 price point.

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