Hacked Hasselblad X2D II 100C Shoots Video, Has ChatGPT, and Runs Linux A few weeks ago, PetaPixel posted a Snap about someone who got Doom running on a Hasselblad X2D II 100C. At the time, creator Radium Wang said they were working on more open-source projects for the X2D II 100C. Well, that's certainly proved true. [Read More]... Published on 2026-10-30 As Seen On Peta Pixel By Jeremy Gray He Shot an Iconic Photo—and Lost the Copyright Lester LaRue shot 44 frames on the morning of April 19, 1995, with his employer's camera, his employer's film, and his employer's car to get him there. One of those frames ran on the cover of Newsweek's May 1 issue. A federal court later ruled the copyrights had never been... Published on 2026-10-30 As Seen On Fstoppers By Alex Cooke The best cameras under $2000 in 2026 What’s the best camera for around $2000? These midrange cameras should have capable autofocus systems, lots of direct controls and the latest sensors offering great image quality. We recommend our favorite options. Updated: October 30, 2026 $2000 or the equivalent in your local currency is a lot to spend on... Published on 2026-10-30 As Seen On DP Review By heyitscgs Canon May Raise Camera Prices Due To Increased Memory Costs In August, Fujifilm mentioned the impact of rising raw materials prices in its routine financial reporting, and PetaPixel speculated that Fujifilm would be far from the only camera maker affected. It was the first domino to fall. Sure enough, Canon mentioned it during a Q&A on its FY2026 Q3 financial... Published on 2026-10-30 As Seen On Peta Pixel By Jeremy Gray Nikon Accidentally Confirms the Nikon Z70 Nikon Accidentally Confirms the Z70 in Official NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 Promo MaterialsFinally, we got confirmation from Nikon about the Z70 camera that we were waiting for. Nikon has accidentally confirmed the existence of the Nikon Z70 in its lineup of cameras. This was specifically spotted in promotional material where... Published on 2026-10-30 As Seen On The New Camera By admin Controlled Chaos: Getting Creative with Psychedelic Blues Films This Film Friday brings you a whole family of fun films with Psychedelic Blues. A great tagline for these experimental films could certainly be “expect the unexpected.” It could also be, “loosen up and have some fun!” [Read More]... Published on 2026-10-30 As Seen On Peta Pixel By Zeb Andrews An All-Around Durable Bag That Carries Everything You Need: The Lowepro Fastpack IV Review Most camera bags in recent years have been made to be dedicated travel bags, everyday bags, or work bags. But Lowepro's Fastpack backpack line has always offered bags that can be used for almost anything without compromising the experience. [Read More]... Published on 2026-10-30 As Seen On Fstoppers By Nicco Valenzuela Photographer Syncs Camera With Fan and Freezes the Blades A YouTuber's playful photography experiment has already racked up over one million views in just a few days. [Read More]... Published on 2026-10-30 As Seen On Peta Pixel By Matt Growcoot Why a Tiny Subject Can Still Carry a Whole Photo A perfectly symmetrical frame can still feel wrong, while a frame with a speck of a subject tucked off to one side can feel completely settled. Balance in a photograph covers much more than equal weight on both sides, and how you handle it decides whether a viewer believes what... Published on 2026-10-30 As Seen On Fstoppers By Alex Cooke How to Choose a Compact Camera for Wildlife Photography in 2026 Wildlife photography often requires patience, quick reactions and the ability to photograph animals from a distance. Whether you're watching birds in your garden, photographing deer on a nature trail or visiting a national park, the right camera can make a significant difference. A compact camera is an appealing option because... Published on 2026-10-30 As Seen On Canon Rumours By Craig Blair Best used camera deals on MPB this week: X-T3, Nikon Z6, Leica Q3 and more MPB has quietly dropped prices on some of its most popular used bodies and lenses. Here are 14 cameras and primes that clear the bar on condition rating, warranty and price. MPB Used gear on MPB moves fast, and the platform’s catalog runs to more than 20,000 items. To save... Published on 2026-10-30 As Seen On DP Review By bsmith0100 Sony officially announced the $80,000 RIALTO 65 Medium Format Camera! The camera is now officially listed for $80,000 at BHphoto (Click here). It will be available tentatively in the first half of 2027. This is the first Sony true “IMAX” sensor camera. The area is 123% larger than Full Frame and 33.5% larger than the sensor in use by the... Published on 2026-10-30 As Seen On Sony Camera By SonyAlpha Admin Goodwill Seemingly Has No Clue It’s Selling a Previously Unknown Leica Prototype Lens An exceedingly rare Leica prototype lens is up for auction right now. No, it's not at Leitz Photographica or Wetzlar Camera Auctions. It's at Goodwill. [Read More]... Published on 2026-10-30 As Seen On Peta Pixel By Jeremy Gray These 15 Great Cameras Are All at Least $300 Off Right Now There are some screaming deals on a wide range of digital cameras right now, including both mirrorless and DSLR models with various sensor sizes. Here are 15 great cameras that are currently at least $300 off. [Read More]... Published on 2026-10-30 As Seen On Peta Pixel By Jeremy Gray Norway Shares Photos of Its Stunning Toilets After Trump’s Insult Norway is one of the most picturesque countries in the world, but that didn't stop President Trump from calling the Nordic nation a "S***house" this week. Now, Norway's tourist board has responded by publishing a series of photos showcasing some of the country's prettiest toilets. [Read More]... Published on 2026-10-30 As Seen On Peta Pixel By Matt Growcoot How to Get Good Photos When the Light Is Bad Most advice about natural light boils down to two instructions: shoot at golden hour and avoid midday. Both hold some truth, yet most of your shooting happens in the hours between, and knowing what the sun is doing at each stage decides whether a frame has depth or falls flat. ... Published on 2026-10-30 As Seen On Fstoppers By Alex Cooke How The Only Known Daguerreotype of New York’s First Black Attorney was Discovered The only known daguerreotype of New York’s First African American attorney George Boyer Vashon was recently discovered. [Read More]... Published on 2026-10-30 As Seen On Peta Pixel By Pesala Bandara Just announced: New Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.4 Pro Lens Viltrox announced the new 35mm f/1.4 Pro you can preorder now at BHphoto, Viltrox store, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, Calumet, Clifton, WexUK The post Just announced: New Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.4 Pro Lens first appeared on sonyalpharumors.... Published on 2026-10-30 As Seen On Sony Camera By SonyAlpha Admin Photographer Discovers Stranger Left Him Money in Her Will After His Work Moved Her A photographer has revealed how a woman he had never met left him an inheritance after being moved by his work. [Read More]... Published on 2026-10-30 As Seen On Peta Pixel By Pesala Bandara Instagram Offers YouTube Creators Up to $500,000 to Join New Long-Form Video Platform Instagram is trying to lure YouTubers to join its new long-form video platform, reportedly offering some creators up to $500,000. [Read More]... Published on 2026-10-30 As Seen On Peta Pixel By Pesala Bandara Is Nikon's $14,000 120-300mm f/2.8 Zoom Worth Its Size? Nikon's NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S costs almost $14,000 and weighs more than 6 pounds, which puts it much closer to a big telephoto prime than a handy second zoom. With an f/2.8 aperture and a built-in 1.4x teleconverter, it's built to cover low-light wildlife, sports, and safaris... Published on 2026-10-30 As Seen On Fstoppers By Alex Cooke Reddit Will Force Users to Log In to Crack Down on Bots Reddit plans to introduce a login requirement that will restrict access to much of its website and app for users who aren't signed in. [Read More]... Published on 2026-10-30 As Seen On Peta Pixel By Matt Growcoot Senators Launch Investigation into Meta’s Smart Glasses Over Nonconsensual Filming Two Senate Democrats are launching an inquiry into Meta’s smart glasses, widely nicknamed “pervert glasses,” amid growing concerns about their use to film people without their consent. [Read More]... Published on 2026-10-30 As Seen On Peta Pixel By Pesala Bandara Sony’s Jaw-Dropping $80,000 Rialto 65 Extension System Requires a $60,000 Camera Sony has announced that its Rialto 65 Camera Extension System for the Venice 2 CineAlta camera will launch in the first half of 2027 for a cool $80,000, about the same price as a brand-new, luxurious BMW M3 or, to keep things camera-related, over 16 Sony FX5 bodies. [Read More]... Published on 2026-10-30 As Seen On Peta Pixel By Jeremy Gray Is the $829 Viltrox 35mm f/1.4 Pro Worth It? Viltrox's new AF 35mm f/1.4 Pro costs $829 for Sony E and Nikon Z, which puts it below Sony's own 35mm f/1.4 GM and above Nikon's NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4. It's big and heavy for a 35mm f/1.4, with a metal body, weather-sealing, and an aperture ring that switches between... Published on 2026-10-30 As Seen On Fstoppers By Alex Cooke Leaked images of the new Sirui 20mm f/2.4 and 40mm f/2.2 FE lenses! Sirui leaked these images of their new Full Frame Autofocus lenses on Facebook: The new 20mm f/2.4 and 40mm f/2.2. Both lenses will be priced at $149 only! Key Features Budget-Friendly Full-Frame Autofocus Lens Compact & Lightweight for Everyday Shooting Fast, Accurate & Quiet STM Autofocus All-Glass Optics with Low... Published on 2026-10-30 As Seen On Sony Camera By SonyAlpha Admin Canon says camera prices could rise in 2027 if memory costs stay high, and it’s not the only camera maker feeling the squeeze Canon no longer expects memory prices to ease next year as AI demand strains supply, and says it will look to pass higher costs on to buyers. Photo illustration by Dale Baskin/Malte Mueller/fStop via Getty Images. If you’ve been holding off on buying a new Canon camera, the company’s latest... Published on 2026-10-29 As Seen On DP Review By Dale Baskin Viltrox Completes Its f/1.4 Pro Trio With a 35mm for Sony E and Nikon Z Viltrox has announced the AF 35mm f/1.4 Pro, a weather-sealed full frame prime for Sony E and Nikon Z with a 16-element optical design and voice coil autofocus. It costs $829 and joins the 50mm and 85mm f/1.4 Pro lenses, which gives Viltrox a set of three fast primes that... Published on 2026-10-29 As Seen On Fstoppers By Alex Cooke To Survive, Photography Life Is Changing These past few years haven’t been kind to photography blogs. Many of the old classic websites have gone offline, and others have changed almost to the point of being unrecognizable. You could blame AI for that, but frankly, the trend was already moving in this direction for years. If anything,... Published on 2026-10-29 As Seen On Photography Life By Spencer Cox Nikon Z 50mm f/1.4 Review The Nikon Z 50mm f/1.4 is a fast alternative to Nikon's 50mm f/1.8 S, with a similar price, size, and weight - but without the "S" designation. Did Nikon strike the right balance of performance, or does it have too many compromises? I'll answer all your questions in today’s hands-on... Published on 2026-10-29 As Seen On Photography Life By Spencer Cox How Two Fluke Photos Revealed a Humpback Had Crossed the World On July 10, 2013, Natalia Botero-Acosta photographed a humpback whale's tail going down in the Gulf of Tribugá, on Colombia's Pacific coast. On August 22, 2022, Ekaterina Kalashnikova photographed a fluke off Fumba, in the Zanzibar channel, on the far side of the planet. The two frames belong to the... Published on 2026-10-29 As Seen On Fstoppers By Alex Cooke These Creepy Halloween Photos Date Back to the Mid-20th Century These unsettling mid-20th century photos of kids in Halloween costumes are bound to bring a few memories -- or nightmares -- for viewers. [Read More]... Published on 2026-10-29 As Seen On Peta Pixel By Matt Growcoot Japan Is Getting Its First DJI x Hasselblad Retail Store DJI and its Japanese domestic distributor, Sekido Co., Ltd., are opening Japan's first DJI and Hasselblad Dual-Concept Flagship Store this weekend in Tokyo. [Read More]... Published on 2026-10-29 As Seen On Peta Pixel By Jeremy Gray Sony fully unveils its massive, $80,000 Rialto 65 cinema sensor The things I’d do for a chance to shoot with this… Sony Earlier this year, Sony announced it was working on the Rialto 65, a module for the Venice 2 cinema camera that replaces the camera’s standard full-frame (840mm²) sensor with a massive 53.75 × 35.83mm (1926mm²) one that offers... Published on 2026-10-29 As Seen On DP Review By Mitchell Clark Sirui’s First Swift Series Full-Frame Lenses Are Just $149 Sirui has announced a new series of compact full-frame autofocus lenses: Swift. The series kicks off with two primes: the Sirui Swift 20mm f/2.4 and the Swift 40mm f/2.2. [Read More]... 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