There Are Now Cameras in Earbuds. Photographers Should Be Thinking About What That Means. Researchers at the University of Washington have embedded rice-grain-sized cameras into a pair of off-the-shelf Sony WF-1000XM3 wireless earbuds. The prototype, called VueBuds, captures low-resolution black-and-white images, transmits them over Bluetooth to a phone, and processes them through an on-device vision language model that can answer questions about whatever the... Published on 2026-06-13 As Seen On Fstoppers By Alex Cooke The Camera Market Is Shrinking. But That’s Not the Story. Every few months the same narrative comes back: "The camera industry is dying." It sounds clean, dramatic, and easy to share. But the camera industry isn't really dying. It already lost 90% of its market and learned how to call it "stability." The data from CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association)... Published on 2026-06-13 As Seen On Fstoppers By Alex Coghe Photography Is Not About Photography Photography, despite what the internet has spent the last fifteen years trying to convince you, is not about photography. It is about life. Photography is simply what happens when life collides with awareness. The camera is not the source. It is the witness. [Read More]... Published on 2026-06-13 As Seen On Fstoppers By Alex Coghe The $6,000 Canon Portrait Setup vs. the $1,000 One: Here's What the Images Actually Look Like Picking the right portrait kit gets expensive fast, and the gap between a budget Canon setup and a professional one can easily run into thousands of dollars. James Reader tested two real-world rigs against each other to find out whether that price difference shows up in actual portraits. [Read More]... Published on 2026-06-13 As Seen On Fstoppers By Alex Cooke The Minolta TC-1 Is Really Special but You’ve Probably Never Heard of It KEH is one of the largest pre-owned camera sales operations in the world, and the headquarters can be found in the Peach State. KEH is also the biggest and longest-standing supporter of the PetaPixel YouTube show, so we were excited to finally had an opportunity to visit the warehouse and... Published on 2026-06-13 As Seen On Peta Pixel By Chris Niccolls Nature in Miniature: Advanced Techniques for Macro Compositions Transform tiny subjects into striking works of art using advanced macro techniques that go far beyond simply getting close. In this guide, we’ll explore how experienced photographers build depth, control light, and craft intentional compositions that turn the smallest details in nature into powerful, visually compelling images. [Read More]... Published on 2026-06-13 As Seen On Peta Pixel By Kate Garibaldi The Panasonic Lumix LX10 Might Be the Perfect Journal Camera Picking a camera that's always with you is harder than it sounds, and most people get it wrong by chasing specs instead of asking what the camera is actually for. The concept of a "journal camera" reframes that question entirely, and it's one of the more useful ideas you'll encounter... Published on 2026-06-13 As Seen On Fstoppers By Alex Cooke The Panasonic Lumix L10 Might Be the Perfect Journal Camera Picking a camera that's always with you is harder than it sounds, and most people get it wrong by chasing specs instead of asking what the camera is actually for. The concept of a "journal camera" reframes that question entirely, and it's one of the more useful ideas you'll encounter... Published on 2026-06-13 As Seen On Fstoppers By Alex Cooke As an introvert, joining a local photography group felt daunting. It turned out to be exactly what I needed I was somewhere way back at the end of this line of photographers on a photowalk. Photo: Zach Sawyer Confession: I'm an introvert. I like – and often thrive on – my alone time. Putting myself in situations to meet people doesn't come naturally. That's especially true when it comes... Published on 2026-06-13 As Seen On DP Review Flowerscapes: Photographing Flowers From a Bug’s Eye Perspective I have wondered for many years what you would see if you were a tiny ant looking up when walking through a flower field, or a ladybug that has just landed on a flower stem. [Read More]... Published on 2026-06-13 As Seen On Peta Pixel By Theo Bosboom Christopher Frost Tokina 35-70mm f/2.8 (Vintage) lens review on the Sony A7rIII Sometimes it’s nice to use vintage lenses on our Sony cameras. Check out this reivew of the Tokina 35-70mm f/2.8 zoom lens on the Sony A7rIII. The post Christopher Frost Tokina 35-70mm f/2.8 (Vintage) lens review on the Sony A7rIII first appeared on sonyalpharumors.... Published on 2026-06-13 As Seen On Sony Camera By SonyAlpha Admin How to Build a Photography Career When You Have Almost No Money Photography gear costs more than most people can comfortably absorb right now, and the pressure to upgrade constantly is real. Knowing where to actually spend your money and time makes a meaningful difference in how far you get. [Read More]... Published on 2026-06-13 As Seen On Fstoppers By Alex Cooke 31 Otherworldly New Deep-Sea Species Photographed with Cutting-Edge Camera Technology Scientists discovered and photographed 31 new deep-sea species -- typically too delicate to document -- in a matter of days using cutting-edge camera technology. [Read More]... Published on 2026-06-13 As Seen On Peta Pixel By Pesala Bandara The 5 Best Macro Lenses You Can Buy Right Now, According to One Photographer Who's Tested Them All Macro lenses sit in a strange corner of the gear market: specialized enough that many skip them entirely, but capable of images that are hard to get any other way. The surge in macro photography during the COVID-19 lockdowns pushed manufacturers to release more options, and the category is now... Published on 2026-06-13 As Seen On Fstoppers By Alex Cooke DJI Tries to Block Luna Ultra in USA: Insta360 Countersues in US Court Insta360 has finally responded to DJI’s patent infringement lawsuits by filing two countersuits in the United States, claiming that DJI has infringed five of its utility patents. Why is this happening? Insta360 moved quickly here; the official information comes just two days after DJI filed lawsuits against Insta360 on June... Published on 2026-06-12 As Seen On The New Camera By admin Every Camera System's Best-Kept-Secret Lens Every lens catalog has a flagship tier. These are the lenses that dominate reviews, anchor marketing campaigns, and justify the system's reputation: the Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L, the Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II, the Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S. They deserve the attention. They are genuinely excellent. And... Published on 2026-06-12 As Seen On Fstoppers By Alex Cooke The Atlas ONE Is a Three-Pack System That’s a Camera Bag Only When You Need It Atlas Packs has launched the Atlas ONE, a system of three ultralight backpacks that work as a low-profile everyday pack and turn into a camera bag only when the day calls for one. [Read More]... Published on 2026-06-12 As Seen On Peta Pixel By Michael Bonocore Save Up to 50% On Peak Design Bags, Cases, and Accessories Looking to upgrade your camera carry setup? This week’s Peak Design deals offer deep discounts on backpacks, slings, totes, messengers, travel systems, and accessories, with savings spanning both everyday carry and professional travel kits. [Read More]... Published on 2026-06-12 As Seen On Peta Pixel By Kate Garibaldi Xtra Muse 2 Pro: When Is It Actually Launching? Xtra Muse Pro announcement at the corner, and we are so excited about that. They have been teasing the Muse 2 and Muse 2 Pro for a while now, but they still haven’t made an official launch announcement. However, if you look closely at what they’ve actually said and done... Published on 2026-06-12 As Seen On The New Camera By admin No Ego in Photography: Why Shooting for Yourself Changed Everything for Me The longer I spend around photography, the more I realize how easy it is to quietly lose sight of why we started taking photographs in the first place.It rarely happens all at once. Usually it happens gradually. At the beginning, photography often feels simple. You take photographs because you enjoy the... Published on 2026-06-12 As Seen On Fstoppers By Darren J. Spoonley Nikon’s Classic Lenses Are Revered: A ‘Heritage Series’ Makes Too Much Sense Earlier this week, I published a "review" of sorts of the Nikon S3 rangefinder, which I believe to be one of the most beautiful cameras ever made. Through that experience, though, I was reminded of Nikon's vintage glass, and once again baffled by how the company hasn't remade them. [Read... Published on 2026-06-12 As Seen On Peta Pixel By Jaron Schneider LK Samyang and Schneider-Kreuznach Tease the AF 60-180mm’s Full Reveal Samyang has teased a new Schneider-Kreuznach x LK Samyang lens on its Instagram, and it looks like the new AF 60-180mm f/2.8 zoom lens the companies debuted at CP+ in Japan in late February is getting its full reveal. [Read More]... Published on 2026-06-12 As Seen On Peta Pixel By Jeremy Gray Two of the biggest new camera companies are suing each other Product renderings: Insta360 and DJI DJI and Insta360 have filed patent infringement suits against each other in the U.S., just days after Insta360 launched its new Luna gimbal camera line and amid the buildup for the Osmo Pocket 4P. Indeed, the two devices are remarkably similar: they are both handheld... Published on 2026-06-12 As Seen On DP Review Panasonic Leica Summilux 15mm f/1.7 Review The Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 ASPH is a fast prime lens made for the Micro Four Thirds format. This lens is built to excel in low light and capture pleasing bokeh quality. Overall, the lens is adequately sharp, though struggles a bit with sharpness at close range and... Published on 2026-06-12 As Seen On Photography Life By Nicholas Hess Small APS-C Cameras, Big Results: Travel Photography Kits That Don’t Weigh You Down I was in Bilbao earlier this year, and a photographer appeared from around a narrow backstreet with a massive backpack and a huge full frame camera and zoom lens hanging from his neck. He carefully took the obviously heavy pack off and placed it on a chair outside a cafe.... Published on 2026-06-12 As Seen On Fstoppers By Simon Burn Remembering Duane Michals, the photographer who taught me to break all the rules This book has been one of my prized possessions since I bought it nearly two decades ago.Photo: Abby Ferguson Sitting on my bookshelf immediately behind my desk is a copy of Duane Michals' The House I Once Called Home, inscribed to me by the artist himself. I've had it for... Published on 2026-06-12 As Seen On DP Review Film Friday: Kodak Portra 800 Is High-Speed, Color Perfection If you were to ask us what the perfect color film is, we’d tell you it is Kodak Portra. Exactly which speed of Portra matters only a little as the whole family of films is pretty amazing. [Read More]... Published on 2026-06-12 As Seen On Peta Pixel By Zeb Andrews Divers Capture First Footage of a Great White Shark in the Mediterranean Divers working to dismantle and remove discarded fishing nets in the Mediterranean Sea had an incredible and historic close encounter with a great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias). It is believed to be the first time a great white shark has been caught on film underwater in the Mediterranean. [Read More]... Published on 2026-06-12 As Seen On Peta Pixel By Jeremy Gray We Review the Lexar Silver Plus MicroSD Memory Card Let's be honest, buying a memory card is probably the most boring part of picking up new gear. It's not a shiny new lens or a camera with a red badge. But if we're being real, it is arguably the most critical piece of the puzzle. Without a memory card,... Published on 2026-06-12 As Seen On Fstoppers By Zhen Siang Yang The Biggest Debates in Landscape Photography, Settled (Sort Of) Landscape photography is full of confident, contradictory advice. Two people can disagree completely on the same topic and both sound completely sure of themselves, which makes it hard to know what to actually believe, especially early on. [Read More]... Published on 2026-06-12 As Seen On Fstoppers By Alex Cooke Insta360 Countersues DJI, Asserting Five Patent Violations Insta360 has countersued DJI for what it asserts are violations of five utility patents covering technology used in gimbal and 360-degree cameras. Insta360 claims these technologies are incorporated into several major DJI products, including the Osmo Pocket, Ronin/RS, Osmo Mobile, and Osmo 360. [Read More]... Published on 2026-06-12 As Seen On Peta Pixel By Jaron Schneider Panasonic Suspends Extremely Buggy Lumix S9 Wireless Firmware Update Another firmware update has arrived with issues and warnings. This time, it's the Panasonic Lumix S9 with problems. [Read More]... Published on 2026-06-12 As Seen On Peta Pixel By Jeremy Gray Facebook and Instagram Were Down for Nearly Three Hours Today Meta's social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, are experiencing widespread issues today, with users reporting login failures, unexpected account logouts, and problems accessing both websites and mobile apps. The Meta Business Suite is also down as of the time of writing. [Read More]... Published on 2026-06-12 As Seen On Peta Pixel By Kate Garibaldi Macro Photographer’s $10K Specialist Camera Gear is Stolen from Locked Car Police have launched an investigation after a popular macro photographer had over $10,000 worth of his specialist camera gear stolen from his locked car. [Read More]... Published on 2026-06-12 As Seen On Peta Pixel By Pesala Bandara Nikon's SnapBridge app tested: How well does it actually work? Photo: Richard Butler Camera companion apps can unlock useful features such as remote camera control, wireless image transfers, GPS data and more, but that's only if they work well. Nikon's primary app, SnapBridge, has been around for roughly a decade, but that doesn't necessarily mean all the kinks are worked... Published on 2026-06-12 As Seen On DP Review 1 2 3 … Next Camera Manufacturers CanonNikonSonyFujifilmOlympusPanasonicPentaxLeica Camera Stores Abe’s of MaineAdoramaB&H PhotoCalumetHunt’s Photo and VideoKEH CameraNational Camera ExchangeRitz CameraSamy’s Camera Photographers Steve McCurryLee JeffriesJimmy NelssonRehahnEric LafforgueManny LibrodoLisa KristineDavid LazarDaniel NortonGavin HoeyVanessa JoyCanon Explorer’s of LightNikon Embassadors Rick Hamilton
