PetaPixel https://petapixel.com/ Photography and Camera News, Reviews, and Inspiration Sat, 26 Apr 2025 00:42:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 191656271 Nikon Wants 50 Nikkor Z Lenses By Next Spring, So What’s Missing? https://petapixel.com/2025/04/27/nikon-wants-50-nikkor-z-lenses-by-next-spring-so-whats-missing/ Sun, 27 Apr 2025 16:30:07 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=791827 A group of various camera lenses arranged in a semi-pyramid shape on a black background, with one tall lens prominently positioned at the center back.

Speaking to PetaPixel at the NAB Show in Las Vegas earlier this month, Nikon said it aims to have 50 Nikkor Z lenses on the market by next spring. This hope begs the question, what is Nikon's Z system missing now? What do photographers (and videographers) need and want next?

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]]> 791827 Testing the Canon EOS R50 V in India: A Vlogging Camera That Works for Travel Photography https://petapixel.com/2025/04/27/testing-the-canon-eos-r50-v-in-india-a-vlogging-camera-that-works-for-travel-photography/ Sun, 27 Apr 2025 13:00:08 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=791737 A man rides a motorized tricycle with a cart attached on a city street, carrying bags. The background and another biker are motion-blurred, emphasizing speed and movement.

As Canon Ambassador, I traveled to India with a pre-released Camera EOS R50 V. This is how it coped with busy streets, poor lighting, and breathtaking vistas.

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]]> 791737 Canon PowerShot V1 Review: Sony Better Watch Out https://petapixel.com/2025/04/26/canon-powershot-v1-review-sony-better-watch-out/ Sat, 26 Apr 2025 14:00:25 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=791273 A hand holds a compact Canon camera in front of a plain background. The bottom right corner features the "PetaPixel Reviews" logo.

The PowerShot name belonged to some of the best Canon compact digital cameras ever made but it has faded into obscurity of late. However, in the spirit of excellent cameras such as the Canon PowerShot G1X, we now see a return to the storied lineup. The $900 Canon PowerShot V1 has arrived and this latest vlogging camera has everything charming and powerful about its predecessors.

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]]> 791273 The Best Shortlisted Images From the World Food Photography Awards https://petapixel.com/2025/04/26/the-best-shortlisted-images-from-the-world-food-photography-awards/ Sat, 26 Apr 2025 11:00:35 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=791745 On the left, a person is nearly hidden by a huge load of grass they are carrying while pushing a bicycle; on the right, a chocolate cake with five tall, lit candles emits smoke in a dark setting.

The shortlist for World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi® has been revealed. The judges have poured through thousands of entries from over 70 counrties.

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]]> 791745 iPhone Camera App Pearla Now Features Pro Camera Log Profiles https://petapixel.com/2025/04/25/iphone-camera-app-pearla-now-features-pro-camera-log-profiles/ Fri, 25 Apr 2025 21:42:01 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=791848 A smartphone displaying a camera app interface, showing a video recording of a cityscape with buildings, a river, and boats, along with camera controls and a recording timer on screen.

iPhone camera app Pearla has been updated to version 2.2, adding powerful new video capabilities and features, including Log video recording to go along with the app's acclaimed Log still photography features.

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]]> 791848 Viltrox’s Retro-Inspired $50 Z1 Flash Promises Big Light in a Pocket Size https://petapixel.com/2025/04/25/viltroxs-retro-inspired-50-z1-flash-promises-big-light-in-a-pocket-size/ Fri, 25 Apr 2025 18:27:54 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=791765 A digital camera with a large external microphone mounted on top sits on a wooden surface, with a softly blurred background featuring various colorful objects.

Chinese camera equipment manufacturer Viltrox has just released its new Vintage Z1 on-camera flash.

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]]> 791765 30 Award-Winning Street Photos Make the Ordinary Truly Extraordinary https://petapixel.com/2025/04/25/30-award-winning-street-photos-make-the-ordinary-truly-extraordinary/ Fri, 25 Apr 2025 15:55:39 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=791680 A collage of four photos: a boy with sparks shooting from his head, a woman with a python around her legs, hands arranging cherries, and a person in a spotted covering at a fruit market.

International street photography platform Pure Street Photography (PSP) announced today the winners and finalists of the Pure Street Photography Grant 2025, showcasing and celebrating incredible photographic voices from around the world.

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]]> 791680 ‘Severance’ Cinematographer Jessica Lee Gagné on Cinematography and Directing | The PetaPixel Podcast https://petapixel.com/2025/04/25/severance-cinematographer-jessica-lee-gagne-on-cinematography-and-directing-the-petapixel-podcast/ Fri, 25 Apr 2025 15:37:24 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=791725 A surprised man stands in a bright, white hallway with his hands raised. Beside him is a portrait of a woman labeled "Jessica Lee Gagné, Severance, Director/Cinematographer" on a blue background.

On this week's episode of the PetaPixel Podcast, we sit down with the acclaimed cinematographer-turned-director behind Apple TV's hit series Severance, tackle tariffs, and discuss the biggest news in the photo space, including Fujifilm's newest teaser.

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]]> 791725 Selfie-Seeking Tourists Could be Contributing to Rise in Shark Attacks https://petapixel.com/2025/04/25/selfie-seeking-tourists-could-be-contributing-to-rise-in-shark-attacks/ Fri, 25 Apr 2025 15:07:41 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=791674 A large shark swims underwater in clear blue ocean, its body streamlined and gray with a white underside, sharp fins, and visible gills. Sunlight filters through the water above.

A new study suggests that tourists chasing selfies may be contributing to the rise in shark attacks.

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]]> 791674 How Cinematographer Jessica Lee Gagné Crafted the Look of ‘Severance’ https://petapixel.com/2025/04/25/how-cinematographer-jessica-lee-gagne-crafted-the-look-of-severance/ Fri, 25 Apr 2025 14:55:32 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=791202 A woman and a man run side by side down a long, narrow hallway with pale walls and red lights on the ceiling, creating a dramatic and urgent atmosphere.

Apple TV's hit series Severance is celebrated for its engaging story, incredible acting performances, and striking visuals. PetaPixel spoke with Severance cinematographer Jessica Lee Gagné, one of the masterminds behind the show's eye-catching aesthetic, clever camera shots (like the iconic elevator transition zoom dolly sequence), and, as of season two, direction as well.

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]]> 791202 Swiss Guard Soldiers Carry Anti-Drone Rifles Ahead of Pope Francis’ Funeral https://petapixel.com/2025/04/25/swiss-guard-soldiers-carry-anti-drone-rifles-ahead-of-pope-francis-funeral/ Fri, 25 Apr 2025 14:54:14 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=791628 A soldier in camouflage uniform and beret stands guard, holding a large black and white weapon, next to a black vehicle with a partially visible tire. An outdoor urban setting is in the background.

Swiss Guard soldiers have been spotted wielding huge anti-drone rifles ahead of Pope Francis’s funeral this weekend -- with a no-fly zone already in place around Vatican City.

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]]> 791628 Wild Chimps Caught on Camera Sharing Alcoholic Fruit https://petapixel.com/2025/04/25/wild-chimps-caught-on-camera-sharing-alcoholic-fruit/ Fri, 25 Apr 2025 14:53:19 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=791669 Three chimpanzees sit together in a forest clearing, eating from a large, cracked-open fruit on the ground surrounded by leaves and greenery.

A remote camera set up by a group of British researchers captured chimpanzees in West Africa consuming and sharing alcoholic fruit.

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]]> 791669 Weather Balloon Captures Airliner Whizzing Underneath It at 500 MPH https://petapixel.com/2025/04/25/weather-balloon-captures-airliner-whizzing-underneath-it-at-500-mph/ Fri, 25 Apr 2025 13:54:05 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=791640 A commercial airplane flies high above a patchwork landscape, leaving a visible contrail behind, with the Earth’s curvature and blue sky in the background.

A 360-degree camera attached to a weather balloon captured an airliner flying beneath it at an astonishing speed of 500 miles per hour (800 kilometers per hour).

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]]> 791640 The Three Moments That Brought Nikon Back From the Brink https://petapixel.com/2025/04/25/the-three-moments-that-brought-nikon-back-from-the-brink/ Fri, 25 Apr 2025 12:56:50 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=789939 Close-up of a hand adjusting the shutter dial on a Nikon Zf camera on the left; on the right, a man holds a Nikon camera with a large telephoto lens, aiming it outdoors.

PetaPixel has written at length about how impressive it is that Nikon was able to turn its business around. From teetering on the brink to its now soaring success, the last five years have been an incredible journey for the company. Speaking to PetaPixel, Nikon attributes its phoenix-like revival to three key moments.

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]]> 789939 This Photographer Shot 1970s New York From the Hip https://petapixel.com/2025/04/25/this-photographer-shot-1970s-new-york-from-the-hip/ Fri, 25 Apr 2025 12:34:32 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=791607 A woman in a light-colored dress stands on a city sidewalk, reaching into a large bag. She wears sunglasses and is surrounded by tall buildings, with two people walking away in the background.

In July 1973, Mark Cohen spent a month living in a dorm room at New York University (NYU) while taking part in a film production workshop. His daily classes were short so he used his free time to walk around the city with his camera.

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]]> 791607 Apple May Move US iPhone Production to India to Avoid Trump’s China Tariffs https://petapixel.com/2025/04/25/apple-may-move-us-iphone-production-to-india-to-avoid-trumps-china-tariffs/ Fri, 25 Apr 2025 12:29:05 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=791605 A gold iPhone with triple camera lenses is placed on a surface next to a shiny black Apple logo, both reflecting light and creating a sleek, modern appearance.

Apple is reportedly planning to switch assembly of all iPhones it sells in the U.S. to India as the company seeks to reduce its reliance on China amid President Trump’s trade war.

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]]> 791605 20 Award-Winning Photos From ’10 Years of Remembering Wildlife’ https://petapixel.com/2025/04/24/20-award-winning-photos-from-10-years-of-remembering-wildlife/ Thu, 24 Apr 2025 23:00:58 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=791524 A group of African wild dog pups sits on reddish earth, while on the right, a polar bear and her three cubs play together on snowy ground under soft light.

The 10th entry in the Remembering Wildlife photography book series features beautiful wildlife images aimed at raising awareness and funds to protect endangered species. It's a good cause and a stunning example of the positive impact photographers can make.

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]]> 791524 A Complete Guide to Deep-Sky Astrophotography https://petapixel.com/2025/04/24/a-complete-guide-to-deep-sky-astrophotography/ Thu, 24 Apr 2025 21:23:29 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=791485 A bright spiral galaxy with a glowing core is shown on the left, surrounded by stars and smaller galaxies. On the right, a colorful nebula displays red, white, and dark clouds in a star-filled black sky.

While photographing wide-angle nightscapes is a common occurrence for astrophotographers, not many capture the faint nebulae and distant galaxies hidden beyond the Milky Way. Trevor Jones, creator of AstroBackyard, turned his obsession with space into a dedicated passion, teaching himself astrophotography to share the deep-sky he first witnessed through a telescope. Now a successful YouTuber and respected voice in the community, Jones helps demystify the process.

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]]> 791485 Why Photographers Should Care About the New Content Authenticity App https://petapixel.com/2025/04/24/why-photographers-should-care-about-the-new-content-authenticity-app/ Thu, 24 Apr 2025 20:36:15 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=791483 A website page with the heading “Sign your work with Content Credentials” and a sample profile showing verified accounts. An abstract, colorful 3D background is on the right. A “Get started” button appears on the left.

Adobe just released the public beta of its free Content Authenticity app, and photographers should take notice.

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]]> 791483 NASA Lucy Spacecraft Snaps Asteroid Donaldjohanson from 600 Miles Away https://petapixel.com/2025/04/24/nasa-lucy-spacecraft-snaps-asteroid-donaldjohanson-from-600-miles-away/ Thu, 24 Apr 2025 19:09:28 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=791474 A close-up image of a gray, irregularly shaped asteroid in space, showing a rough, cratered surface with two distinct lobes connected at a narrow region against a black background.

NASA's Lucy spacecraft captured close-up images of an asteroid formed about 150 million years ago.

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