Cat photos have always been popular on the Internet, but there is a new kitten stealing hearts on Instagram that looks different from all the rest. Meet Midas, a four-month-old kitten that has four ears. The kitten lives in Ankara, Turkey, with its owner, Canis Dosemeci, and it was born with a rare genetic mutation […]
Solarcan has announced Puck, a smaller limited-time version of its soda-can-shaped Sun-catching camera. The new model comes shaped like a circle and produces round instead of more traditional rectangle images. Solarcan, created by photographer Sam Cornwell, specializes in producing solargraphy cameras that don’t require any DIY skills. Anyone can use them without knowing a single […]
The 39th Leitz Photographica Auction recently concluded and a rare 1957 Leica MP Black Paint edition camera went for the highest value by far, commanding a final price of 1,200,000 Euros (about $1,344,366). The Leica MP is one of only 412 ever produced, making it one of the rarest Leica models of all time. The […]
C+A Global, a brand licensee of Eastman Kodak, has announced the Kodak Reelz Film Digitizer, a new 8mm and Super 8 film digital converter that turns old film strips into modern MP4 files. Just like was the case with the giant inflatable backyard projector screen that was launched by C&A Marketing earlier this fall, this […]
Following a successful launch of the original TourBox in 2018, the company is back with its follow-up: the TourBox Elite. This compact Bluetooth controller is designed to provide better control over editing tasks than can be done with a keyboard alone. The TourBox Elite is a dual-channel Bluetooth controller that features a pinpoint, lag-free, control […]
Just about a year ago Westcott expanded on its new wireless flash lineup that started with the FJ400 by offering new sizes and power outputs. After listening to user feedback, it launched the FJ200 as a more compact and travel-friendly light system… and it’s awesome. This portable strobe is available as part of a one-light […]
The longest partial lunar eclipse in 580 years occurred this week, and photographers around the world did their best to capture the once-in-a-lifetime event on camera. Photographer Andrew McCarthy went the extra mile by staying up until 4am and capturing thousands of photos to create an incredible composite of the eclipse. “I planned this shot […]
As a child during the 1980s, I grew up with a weekly diet of Time magazine and the evening news. The famine in Ethiopia during the decade generated an endless stream of news filled with images of Black bodies, so much so that my entire conception of the continent was built off the tragedy of […]
Every day, the PetaPixel Instagram account is sharing excellent photography from our readers and those who inspire us. Here’s a look at some of our recent favorite posts and the photographers behind the lens. Our @PetaPixel Instagram page has been posting all the great work that finds its way in front of our eyes. Want […]
Ricoh brought the GR IIIx into its lineup to largely address focal length, but to also cement the case that this compact camera shoots bolder than its size would otherwise indicate. The GR IIIx is a direct follow-up from the GR III, as the two share the same body and layout. Putting in a 40mm […]