Rare Weather Phenomena Captured on Camera
This article details ten of the rarest atmospheric phenomena ever photographed, ranging from the elusive red sprite, first accidentally captured on video in 1989, to nacreous clouds.
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Thursday, August 13, 2026
Capture One CEO Rafael Orta stated that the company identifies as a photography company, not an AI company, despite the increasing role of AI in photo editing. Elsewhere, While high-resolution cameras offer the allure of immense detail, they present practical difficulties that can overshadow their advantages. Separately, Adobe Lightroom has introduced significant updates to its masking capabilities, allowing users to automatically select subjects and skies within their images.
Gear
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Honor Robot Phone Integrates ARRI Cinema Camera Tech
Honor has unveiled the Robot Phone, a smartphone developed in partnership with cinema camera maker ARRI.
Thypoch Eureka 28mm Lens Enhances Documentary Photography
The Thypoch Eureka 28mm lens, when paired with a compact camera like the Leica MP, enables photographers to adopt a less conspicuous presence, referred to as becoming the 'gray man.' This approach is particularly...
Apple May Have Leaked Details of a New Nikon Camera
The PetaPixel Podcast discussed a potential leak concerning a new Nikon camera.
Cost vs. Performance Tradeoffs
Steve Perry evaluates the Sony 100-400mm f/5.6-f/8 lens, priced at $850, comparing it to its f/4.5 sibling.
DIY Leica Camera Servicing Tools Now Affordable
Aftermarket tool kits for servicing mechanical Leica cameras, including models like the M2 through MP, are now...
Honor and ARRI Collaborate on Smartphone with Gimbal Camera
The collaboration between Honor and ARRI has resulted in a new smartphone that integrates a gimbal camera...
Canon Creator Nicole Laeno Shares Dance Stories with One Camera
Canon Creator Nicole Laeno showcases how one camera can capture a multitude of stories, specifically focusing...
Sony A7RVI and 200-600mm Lens for Bird Photography
This video from Phil Thach Photography demonstrates the capabilities of the Sony A7RVI camera when used for...
Travel Photographer's Minimalist Sony Gear Setup
Travel photographer Natalia Dabek offers a look inside her minimalist gear setup, focusing on lightweight Sony...
Reviews
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NASA's Curiosity Rover Captures Mars Landscapes with Mastcam
NASA's Curiosity rover captures Martian landscapes using its Mastcam system, which comprises two fixed-focal-length cameras: a 34mm wide-angle and a 100mm telephoto.
Portable Power for Outdoor Creators
The BLUETTI Elite 300 is a portable power station designed for outdoor creators, offering 3,014 Wh of capacity in a compact form factor.
Daniel Norton Demonstrates Advanced Softbox Techniques
Photographer and videographer Daniel Norton, in a demonstration for Adorama, explores sophisticated softbox lighting techniques.
Roku Launches 24/7 AI-Generated Content Channel
Roku has launched Fairground AI Creator TV, a new free channel that exclusively streams AI-generated movies, shows, and shorts around the clock, interspersed with AI-generated advertisements.
Lightroom Adds New Masking and Editing Features
Adobe Lightroom has introduced significant updates to its masking capabilities, allowing users to...
Insta360 X6 is detailed in a practical guide
The Insta360 X6 is the subject of a comprehensive overview, providing an in-depth look at its capabilities.
Fujifilm X-E5 Camera
Thomas J McClure provides a hands-on review of the Fujifilm X-E5 camera.
Fun Uses for 360 Cameras
Camera Conspiracies provides a hands-on look at the Insta360 X6, focusing on how to use 360 cameras for...
Canon R5 II, considering its value and potential future camera advancements
The Canon R5 II is evaluated in this hands-on review, which also speculates on future camera technology.
Mads Peter Iversen Explores Alpine Beauty
Photographer Mads Peter Iversen presents a visual exploration of what he considers one of the most beautiful...
Julia Trotti's Top Sony Portrait Lenses and Alternatives
Photographer Julia Trotti presents her preferred portrait lenses for Sony cameras.
Insta360 X6 - The Upgrade We've Been Waiting For!
David Manning provides a hands-on review of the Insta360 X6, describing it as the upgrade that users have been...
Insta360 introduces the X6
The Insta360 X6 is presented as a new camera aimed at sparking user inspiration.
Insta360 X6 Captures Hyperlapse Journey Through Turkey
This content features a hyperlapse video created using the Insta360 X6 camera, documenting a journey across...
Tutorials
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Understanding and Hacking CCT Mode in Photography
Gavin Hoey's tutorial from Adorama delves into Correlated Color Temperature (CCT) mode, a feature relevant to both photography and videography.
Opinion
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New Typeface Confuses AI Scrapers
A new open-source typeface named ShieldFont aims to protect web content from AI scrapers by presenting different text to humans and bots.
Thomas Heaton Questions Photographer Ethics
In this commentary piece, photographer Thomas Heaton explores the ethical boundaries within the photography community.
High-Resolution Cameras
While high-resolution cameras offer the allure of immense detail, they present practical difficulties that can overshadow their advantages.
News
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Forced Perspective Creates Large Eclipse Illusion in Photos
Stunning solar eclipse photos from the 2026 event appear unreal due to a photography technique called forced perspective, not AI.
Photographer Captures Wingsuit Eclipse Shot After Extensive Planning
Photographer Noah Wetzel captured a challenging image of a Red Bull wingsuit athlete, Mike Brewer, flying in front of the solar eclipse.
Royal Scottish Academy Celebrates 200 Years of Photography
The Royal Scottish Academy (RSA) is celebrating its 200th anniversary with a photography exhibition titled PhotoDalkeith RSA 200, held at Dalkeith Castle.
Leica Oskar Barnack Award Faces Scrutiny Over Russian Photographer's Exclusion
Leica has removed Russian documentary photographer Valery Melnikov from the Oskar Barnack Award shortlist after facing pressure from Ukrainian critics.
Photographer Details Two-Year Preparation for Solar Eclipse Shoot
Switzerland-based Nikon photographer Angel Fux prepared for over two years to capture the recent total solar...
Automated License Plate Camera Errors Lead to Gunpoint Stops
A Wisconsin woman experienced two gunpoint traffic stops within a week due to an automated license plate...
Ocean Photographer of the Year 2026 Finalists Announced
The 2026 finalists for the Ocean Photographer of the Year competition have been announced, featuring 84...
Industry
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Fujifilm GFX100 RF Wins Third Major Design Award
The Fujifilm GFX100 RF, recognized as the world's highest-resolution compact camera, has earned a prestigious Red Dot Design Award 'Best of the Best'.
Capture One CEO
Capture One CEO Rafael Orta stated that the company identifies as a photography company, not an AI company, despite the increasing role of AI in photo editing.