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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.

Now that Generative AI Is the Villain, Luminar Is Spinning Its Messaging

Skylum, best known for its AI-powered photo editing software Luminar, is grappling with today's increasingly negative attitude toward artificial intelligence by changing its messaging to double-down on human creativity.

Nikon Lost Its Viltrox Lawsuit and Sony to Buy Tamron? | The PetaPixel Podcast

This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, Chris and Jordan phone in from the beach to talk about the ramifications of Nikon's loss to Viltrox in Chinese court as well as Sony's bid to buy Tamron. Plus, the two name what they think are every camera brand's greatest accomplishment... and their deepest shame!

Canon Is Developing a Lens Coating Without PFAS-Laden Fluorine

Canon is working on a fluorine-free optical coating that offers the same water-repelling qualities and durability of fluorine, but without the PFAS problems.

Astronomers Capture ‘Exceptionally Rare’ Star Explosion for Only the Second Time in 20 Years

In March, the Einstein Probe, a satellite made by the Chinese Academy of Sciences in partnership with the European Space Agency, detected a very brief flash of "soft X-rays" emitted by a galaxy about 500 million light-years away. Within an hour, ground-based telescopes, including several at National Science Foundation (NSF) NOIRLab facilities, began investigating the region, getting a front-row seat to bombastic and very special star death.

Concert Videographer Says Camera Gear was Damaged After Singer Dragged Him Onstage

A concert videographer says his professional camera gear was damaged after a Dancehall musician dragged him onstage in a widely publicized incident.

7Artisans’ $159 AF 40mm f/2.5 Comes to Full-Frame L and Z-Mount Cameras

7Artisans is bringing the compact AF 40mm f/2.5 full-frame prime lens it announced in February to L-Mount and Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras.

Bruce Gilden Describes the People He Photographs as His ‘Family’

Bruce Gilden is known for his confrontational street photography, using a close-up flash technique to capture striking portraits of people many would simply walk past. He's proven to be controversial, but Gilden says he had a deep empathy for his subjects.

Wildlife Photographer Captures First-Ever Aerial Footage of Humpback Whale Giving Birth

A drone photographer has captured what is believed to be the first-known aerial footage of a humpback whale giving birth in the ocean.

Car Photography Company Sues Midjourney for Allegedly Copying Thousands of Its Photos

A car photography company has sued AI image generator Midjourney, accusing it of copying tens of thousands of its copyrighted vehicle photos without permission.

DuckDuckGo’s Smart Glasses Have No Camera, No AI, and No Electronics

DuckDuckGo, the privacy-focused search engine, has entered the smart glasses industry with a pair of sunglasses that are not smart at all.

Light Lens Lab Unveils 35mm f/2 Apochromatic, Its First ‘High Performance Series’ Lens

Light Lens Lab has announced its next lens, the 35mm f/2 "Apochromatic." It is the company's first new lens designed as part of its High-Performance Optical Research Project and the first in a series of new High Performance Series lenses.

Saramonic’s New K9 XTX Wireless Transmitter Has Huge Range

Saramonic has announced the K9 XTX, a wireless digital plug-on transmitter for filmmakers.

Leica Sells ‘Twice as Much or Even More’ Q Cameras Than M Rangefinders

While celebrating the launch of its brand-new Leica SL3-P in Wetzlar, Germany, Leica delivered a series of presentations about its latest SL-Series model and the rest of its lineup, revealing some fascinating information about its cameras. Leica's best-selling series is not its iconic, beloved M-System rangefinders, but rather its premium compact Q cameras.

AirPods With Cameras Could Be Released This Year

Apple's camera-equipped AirPods could be released before the end of 2026, earlier than previously expected.

Sony’s New FE 100-400mm f/5.6-8 OSS Is an $850 Zoom for the Masses

In stark contrast to its recent FE 100-400mm f/4.5 G Master lens, Sony has announced the 100-400mm f/5.6-8 OSS, the most affordable full-frame 100-400mm lens on E-mount.

Ariana Grande Sues Hackers Who Impersonated Her Photographer and Sold Unreleased Photos

Ariana Grande has filed a lawsuit against hackers she claims targeted several of her photographers before stealing and leaking unreleased photos.

Expert Warns Parents Against Taking Babies Up Mountains for Summit Photos

An expert has urged parents to stop carrying their babies up one of the world's busiest mountains in the hope of capturing a selfie.

Wescott’s New FJ100 Strobe and Speedlight Are its Most Compact Wireless Lights Yet

Westcott announced a pair of new FJ100-series lights today, the FJ100 Touchscreen AC/DC Strobe and the FJ100 Touchscreen Speedlight. These are the most compact lights yet in Westcott's FJ Wireless System.

Meta Smart Glasses Face Calls for Bans Across Europe Over Privacy Concerns

Several European countries -- including France, Germany, and the Netherlands -- are considering banning Meta’s smart glasses as regulators examine whether the devices comply with privacy laws.

The Mic Mini 2S Adds Internal Recording to DJI’s Smallest Lav System

DJI has announced the Mic Mini 2S, which expands on the Mic Mini 2 with the ability for each transmitter to record 32-bit float internally.

Apple Faces $32.5 Billion Lawsuit Over Facial Recognition in iPhone Photos App

Apple is facing a lawsuit seeking up to $32.5 billion over claims its iPhone Photos app illegally collected users' biometric information.

Camera Traps Reveal Secret Life of World’s Oldest Sunda Clouded Leopard

Newly released camera trap footage from a recent study captures the oldest wild Sunda clouded leopard ever recorded, an eight-and-a-half-year-old female in Borneo's rainforests, offering a glimpse into the life of one of the world's most elusive wild cats.

Peak Design’s City Line Features Six ‘Everyday Life’ Bags and Backpacks

Peak Design has announced the City Line, a series of six new bags that it says are built around lightweight construction, intuitive organization, and "clean aesthetics."

These Custom Camera Caps Turn Your Gear Into a Branding Opportunity

3D Film Parts has expanded its SignatureCap lineup from a single product into a three-mount series, bringing its custom-printed body and rear lens cap sets to Canon RF, Sony E, and Nikon Z camera systems.

Body Camera Footage Shows Cop Handling Photographer’s ‘Stolen’ Camera Bag at Delaney Hall Protest

Officials have released body camera footage that may show a police officer handling a photographer's "stolen" bag, after pressure from a lawsuit seeking the publication of the recording.

Nantucket Antique Store’s ‘No Influencers’ Sign Angers Content Creators

An antique store on Nantucket has caused a stir after erecting a "no influencer" sign in its cozy island boutique.

Prominent Photographer is Shot Dead by Iranian Authorities

A prominent photographer -- who documented Iran for over two decades and mentored hundreds of other photographers -- was shot dead by the country's authorities.

Canon Patents Three-Group Lens Designs That Promise Faster Focus

Canon's latest lens patent is interesting mostly because of what it represents than the specific lenses detailed. The patent features an interesting three-group lens design that Canon says delivers faster autofocus performance, all else equal.

Photography Gallery’s Decision to Exhibit AI Images Sparks Anger

A photography gallery in Belfast has come under fire for hosting an exhibition that featured one artist who submitted a series of AI images.

Police Investigate TikToker Accused of Secretly Filming Strangers With Meta Smart Glasses

A content creator who used Meta smart glasses to secretly film hundreds of videos for his TikTok account is being investigated by police.

SG-image AF 35mm f/2.2 Pancake Lens Promises Something Unique

Earlier this year, SG-image unveiled the AF 35mm f/2.2, an affordable full-frame standard prime lens for Sony E and Nikon Z cameras. It's now available for L-Mount ones, too, and still available for just under $150.

Google Earth Pulls AI Image Generator After Users Created Misleading Images

The virtual ink had barely dried on PetaPixel's article last week covering the news that Google Earth had added the Nano Banana AI image generator before the company quickly pulled the feature.

Videographer is Facing One Year in Jail for Flying Drone to Film Church During World Cup

A professional videographer was arrested by the FBI after flying a drone for two minutes to film a church in Houston, Texas, during the 2026 World Cup, despite no matches being held in the city that day.

Pergear’s Small Manual Focus 50mm f/1.4 Lens Is Absurdly Affordable

Pergear has announced a new ultra-affordable and very compact 50mm f/1.4 prime lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras. The catch? It's manual focus only.

3.2-Gigapixel LSST Camera Captures Over Half a Million Galaxies

A new image from the NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory's 3200-megapixel LSST camera features hundreds of thousands of distant galaxies across its many pixels, delivering a spectacular view of one of the most observed patches of the Universe.

The Rise Of The Diversified Photographer

If you ask a photographer what they specialize in, they may pause before answering. That pause is worth paying attention to.

Intimate Photographs of Family Life in Small-Town Virginia Published for the First Time

A legendary American photographer's intimate pictures of his wife's family in a small Virginia town have been published for the first time in a new book.