Protection or profit? The hidden truth behind Nikon’s dispute with Viltrox
It’s easy to assume that Nikon’s legal dispute with Viltrox is all about short-term financial gain.
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Saturday, June 6, 2026
The court ruled that the image – snapped shortly before Kennedy was killed – belonged to the official JFK museum in Dallas, despite claims from a private collector that he was the owner. Elsewhere, This story tracks a product, release, or product-related development from PetaPixel YouTube. This Lens Is Unique, Special, and FUN. Separately, The Viltrox 50mm f/2 Air Costs Half as Much. Can the Evo 55mm f/1.8 Justify the Price?
Gear
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This Lens Is Unique
This story tracks a product, release, or product-related development from PetaPixel YouTube.
Camera technology has come a long way in 96 years – but the subject
Camera technology has come a long way in 96 years – but the subject, moment and composition of these World Cup photographs haven’t aged a day
The Lumix L10 'compact camera' is anything but compact. What on earth was Panasonic thinking?
Panasonic is aiming for a viral hit with its latest fixed-lens camera.
Reviews
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A hands-on take, review, or practical guide from Christopher Frost
This piece focuses on a hands-on take, review, or practical guide from Christopher Frost.
A hands-on take, review, or practical guide from Thomas J McClure. My Experience
This piece focuses on a hands-on take, review, or practical guide from Thomas J McClure.
Shooting portraits in black and white is a genuine creative decision
Shooting portraits in black and white is a genuine creative decision, not just a stylistic default.
A hands-on take, review, or practical guide from Phil Thach Photography
This piece focuses on a hands-on take, review, or practical guide from Phil Thach Photography.
Viltrox 50mm f/2 Air Costs Half as Much. Can the Evo 55mm f/1.8 Justify the Price?
Choosing between the Viltrox 50mm f/2 Air and the newer Viltrox 55mm f/1.8 Evo isn't just a matter of budget.
Field Notes
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Feeling creatively stuck is one of the most common problems in photography
Feeling creatively stuck is one of the most common problems in photography, and the advice to "pick a genre and stick to it" might be making it worse.
News
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“24-hour photographic adventure” prioritizes speed and creativity
The “24-hour photographic adventure” prioritizes speed and creativity with participants capturing an array of images with a tight turnaround
Meet the tiny team making the world's only peel-apart instant film
Stills from videos: Abby Ferguson Being in my line of work means that I'm exposed to all sorts of products and companies.
unsung pioneer of photography who helped pave the way for portraiture
Constable was a 19th-century daguerreotype photographer who captured the first ever photo of British royalty
This rare lorikeet was discovered in 1920 and had only been photographed once
This rare lorikeet was discovered in 1920 and had only been photographed once, in 2014 – until conservationists spotted it again in April
Disputed historic Kodacolor photo of John F
The court ruled that the image – snapped shortly before Kennedy was killed – belonged to the official JFK...