• New iPad Pro Features Breakthrough OLED, New Chip, and Thinner Chassis

    After much anticipation and rumors, Apple has finally unveiled its redesigned iPad Pro tablets. These tablets feature the largest OLED display Apple has ever used, the company's newest silicon chips, and a sleek new form factor. There's a lot to like here for photographers and videographers on the go. [Read More]

  • iPad Air Gets M2 and Size Upgrade

    Apple announced an overhaul to the iPad Air, giving it the powerful M2 chip and a new larger size option. [Read More]

  • Hasselblad XCD 25mm f/2.5 V Review: Bright and Wide

    Hasselblad has introduced a new 25mm prime lens to add to its already crowded wide-angle assortment. I've reviewed the 30mm f/3.5, and Hasselblad also has 28mm f/4 and 21mm f/4 lenses. However, this new wide prime splits the difference and has an even brighter f/2.5 aperture. [Read More]

  • Hasselblad's New 25mm f/2.5 V Lens is for Medium Format Star Photos

    Hasselblad announced the 25mm f/2.5V (which it writes as 2,5/25V), its widest V-series lens for the XCD system. The wide-angle prime is designed for photographing cityscapes, starry skies, and indoor portraits. [Read More]

  • Viltrox Brings Its AF 16mm f/1.8 Full-Frame Lens to Nikon Z-Mount

    Viltrox is bringing its full-frame, autofocus-equipped, 16mm f/1.8 DF lens to Nikon Z-mount cameras, promising "ultimate image quality" and exceptional performance for both video and photo applications. [Read More]

  • For Many Photographers, the Experience Matters More Than Features and Specs

    I've always been fascinated by the latest and greatest technology, and that obsession has carried over to photography ever since I picked up my first camera. However, as cameras have improved, I've begun prioritizing how a camera makes me feel rather than what the camera offers regarding specs and features. Given the most popular cameras these days, I'm not alone in seeking joy over performance. [Read More]

  • Hasselblad XCD 90mm f/2.5 V Review: Lighter, Brighter, Better

    I love short telephoto lenses because of how versatile they can be for anything from portraits to landscapes. [Read More]

  • AI Finds Nearly 30,000 Unknown Asteroids in Existing Telescope Photos

    Artificial intelligence is used for a lot more generating fake images, scientists also use it to locate patterns in data that would otherwise have been impossible to see. Astronomers also use AI to improve image quality and analyze space photos. Some AI may even help save Earth from a catastrophic asteroid. [Read More]

  • Adobe Throws Photographers Under the Bus Again: 'Skip the Photoshoot'

    There has been a decades-long relationship between photographers and Adobe. However, the company's recent public discourse and marketing have made some photographers feel uneasy and, in some cases, furious. [Read More]

  • See Portraits Shot With Leica's $2 Million 1600mm f/5.6 Lens

    Leica is no stranger to expensive cameras and lenses. For example, last October, a Leica 0-series camera from 1923 sold at auction for about $3.7 million. However, not all Leica equipment worth millions is anywhere near that old. Enter the Leica Apo-Telyt-R 1600mm f/5.6 super-telephoto (or super-super-telephoto) prime lens worth $2 million. [Read More]

  • Looking Back on an Amazing Year with Chris Niccolls and Jordan Drake

    A year ago, PetaPixel brought long-time camera experts Chris Niccolls and Jordan Drake on to lead a new YouTube initiative. Looking back, it's the best decision we've ever made. [Read More]

  • The Best Tripod Heads for Photos and Videos in 2024

    A tripod head is one of the most important pieces of equipment a photographer can own. Most photographers start with cheap, shoddily built tripods with integrated heads, sometimes bought as part of a kit. While they don’t know it, these tripods aren’t worth their weight in plastic, which is a fancy way of saying they’re worthless. [Read More]