Canon R7 II Rumored to Feature Stacked Sensor
Speculation is circulating regarding potential upgrades for the Canon R7 II camera.
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Nikon is enforcing its legal rights to ban third-party lens makers, signaling a stricter control over its lens ecosystem. Separately, Tornyol has demonstrated an AI drone capable of autonomously eliminating mosquitoes, a significant step in pest control technology. Meanwhile, the Tamron-Link adapter adds smart features to existing Tamron lenses, and reviews cover the Browning Strike Force HD Pro X1080 trail camera and the ZWO Seestar S30 Pro smart telescope. Watch for how third-party manufacturers respond to Nikon's legal actions.
Gear
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Sony FX5 Camera and New FE Lens Details Emerge
The Sony FX5 camera has a confirmed price of 5399 Euro.
Is it the Most Underrated Camera of 2026?
In a video review, Thomas J McClure examines the Lumix S1iiE, posing the question of whether it is the most underrated camera available in 2026.
Nikon Z6 III Price Drop Makes it Top Value Mirrorless
The Nikon Z6 III is now available for $1,996.95, a $700 reduction that significantly enhances its value...
Canon TS-E 17mm f/4 L Tilt-Shift Lens in Action
A demonstration of the Canon TS-E 17mm f/4 L tilt-shift lens.
Nikon Bans Third-Party Lens Makers
Nikon has begun enforcing its legal rights to prevent third-party manufacturers from creating lenses...
Antigravity A1 Drone Offers 8K 360° Footage with Post-Flight Reframing
The Antigravity A1 drone features an 8K 360° camera, enabling users to reframe shots after flying, a...
Nature Photographer Lee Cooper's Sony Alpha 7 V Forest Kit
Nature photographer Lee Cooper shares his essential gear for capturing images in ancient woodlands,...
Reviews
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When Auto Mode Suffices
A case for not always relying on manual exposure settings.
Samyang Schneider-Kreuznach AF 60-180mm f/2.8 camera lens
This review by Christopher Frost provides an in-depth look at the Samyang Schneider-Kreuznach AF 60-180mm f/2.8 camera lens.
18 vs 23 vs 27 vs TT Artisan vs Viltrox
A group test of Fujifilm pancake lenses, specifically comparing the native 18mm, 23mm, and 27mm options.
David Bergman on Crafting Compelling Portraits
In this video, photographer David Bergman addresses the question of what constitutes a great portrait.
Sigma's New Lenses
PetaPixel YouTube provides an in-depth, practical review of Sigma's newest lens offerings.
DJI Pocket 4P D-Log2 Color Grading in DaVinci Resolve
This guide provides a practical demonstration of color grading footage captured with the DJI Pocket 4P using...
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Tamron-Link Adapter Adds Smart Features to Lenses
Tamron's new Tamron-Link Bluetooth adapter is a compact and lightweight accessory designed to enhance...
ZWO Seestar S30 Pro Eclipse Edition Telescope Reviewed
The ZWO Seestar S30 Pro Total Solar Eclipse Edition is a limited-edition version of the smart telescope,...
Reliable Trail Camera for Beginners
The Browning Strike Force HD Pro X1080 is a traditional trail camera that prioritizes speed and reliability...
Opinion
3 stories
FroKnowsPhoto Bids Farewell to a Camera
FroKnowsPhoto is reflecting on the experience of parting ways with a camera.
Beyond Dramatic Light in Photography
Adam Gibbs argues that while good light is important, it must suit the subject rather than just be dramatic.
Photographer Captures Dynamic Woodland Light at Dawn
Photographer Simon Booth rises before dawn to capture dynamic woodland light, a departure from advice favoring overcast conditions.
News
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2026 International Pet Photography Awards finalists have been announced
This entry is a roundup post rather than a single reported article.
AI Drone Achieves First Air-to-Air Mosquito Kill
Tornyol, a company co-founded by Alex Toussaint, has successfully tested its autonomous micro-drone designed to track and eliminate mosquitoes using sound and sonar.
Faint Exoplanet Discovered in Heavily Photographed Star System
Researchers have identified a new exoplanet, Beta Pictoris d, within the Beta Pictoris star system, which is frequently photographed.
But how on Earth did it fool the judges to begin
I know that AI tools are becoming better and better at producing lifelike imagery, but how on Earth this image, which was recently disqualified after winning a Chinese photography competition, even made it past the...
Drone Photographer Captures Unique Golden Gate Bridge Image
Polish photographer Marcin Zając has been recognized by the International Aerial Photographer of the Year...
Iconic Photographer Emphasizes Human Connection Over Technical Skill
Iconic photojournalist Alfred Eisenstaedt, known for the V-J Day Times Square kiss photo, emphasized that...
NYC Festival Champions Authentic Photography Against AI
The 5 Boro Foto Fest, a new one-day photography festival in New York City, aims to champion authentic human...
Photography Aids Humpback Whale Rescue Efforts
In early July, multiple humpback whales were sighted entangled in fishing gear on both sides of the Pacific,...
Industry
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YouTube's AI Spam System Terminates 130,000 Channels
Google researchers detailed their Scalable Cluster Termination System (S-CTS), a machine learning system used by YouTube to detect and terminate coordinated networks of AI-generated spam.