Spring is a busy time for photographers, and with World Backup Day coming up on March 31, there’s no better moment to stock up on memory cards. Prices have risen recently, but today’s deals give you a chance to grab top-quality SD, microSD, and CFexpress cards at meaningful discounts. [Read More]
The global shortage of solid state memory has claimed its first photographic victim, as Sony has announced that it is suspending fulfillment of all orders for nearly its entire SD and CFexpress memory card product lines. [Read More]
Is there room for a new full-frame 35mm film camera? When the Pentax 17 half-frame camera came out, it represented a serious risk to see if beginner photographers would be willing to buy a new camera. When you consider the saturated used camera market with all of the options that are still available, it’s hard […]
Tamron has announced a significant price hike for three of its lenses in Japan, but Tamron Americas tells PetaPixel there is no accompanying price increase to announce in other markets. [Read More]
LK Samyang kicked off its “Prima” series of lightweight, affordable prime lenses in late 2024 with the AF 35mm f/1.4 P. After launching the Prima AF 16mm f/2.8 and AF 85mm f/1.8 lenses last year, LK Samyang is revisiting the 35mm focal length with a smaller, lighter, and more affordable AF 35mm f/1.8 Prima prime […]
DJI has announced the Avata 360, an 8K immersive drone that is equipped with dual Type 1 sensors and all of DJI’s top-end sensors and transmission technology. With the promise of “exquisite clarity” in video and up to 120 megapixel photos, DJI is clearly aiming to take down Insta360’s Antigravity. [Read More]
Photographers would be forgiven for thinking that Panasonic is no longer committed or interested in developing new Micro Four Thirds products, but as the company told PetaPixel at CP+ 2026 in Japan, it is still very much interested in developing new MFT products that capitalize on the format’s core strengths. [Read More]
Harlowe has introduced an expanded lineup of Max Bi-Color LED monolight kits, built around a 120W fixture with Bluetooth-based wireless control, an included Fresnel zoom lens, and a magnetic accessory mounting system. The range includes Creator and Master kits with both AC-powered and battery-powered options, addressing different production needs from studio setups to on-location production. […]
Photographers often feel like certain camera technology has plateaued. Sure, sensors get a little better, autofocus improves with each generation, and cameras are faster than ever. However, camera tech rarely improves by leaps and bounds like it once did. Canon believes AI may fuel many of the biggest camera tech breakthroughs in the coming years. […]
For the last couple of years, PetaPixel has asked OM System executives about the company’s plan for the beloved Pen series. Previously, the response has been tepid, so it didn’t ask again this year. Surprisingly, OM System executives brought it up instead. [Read More]
