The Leica Freedom Train was not a physical coal or steam engine, but the monumental effort of the Leitz family. This is how they and the Leica camera company saved hundreds of Jews from persecution at the hands of the Nazis.
As the Second World War entered its final year, “The Song of the War Correspondents” was released in the Soviet Union. It was a triumphant, rousing, deeply…
Nikon Unveils the Light and Compact 28mm f/2.8 Z-Mount Lens
November 18, 2021
Nikon has announced the new Nikkor Z 28mm f/2.8 lens for its Z-mount. Designed for both crop-sensor APS-C and full-frame mirrorless cameras, the lens promises to be fast as well as small and compact.
The 28mm f/2.8 is designed to be small and compact. It has a…
FeiyuTech releases the Scorp and Scorp Pro, new flagship 3-axis gimbals for DSLR and mirrorless cameras
November 18, 2021
Gimbal manufacturer FeiyuTech has announced a new series of stabilizers called Scorp that feature touch screen controls, electronic focus motors and physical memory buttons to make using advanced functions easier. The Scorp and Scorp Pro models also come with a detachable…
Nikon releases non-'SE' Nikkor Z 28mm F2.8
November 18, 2021
Nikon has officially released the Nikkor Z 28mm F2.8 – the non ‘SE’ version of a lens that we’ve been fans of for a while. Literally the only differences between this version and the previously released ‘SE’ are cosmetic. The new lens is housed in a more subdued, modern-styled matte black plastic barrel, in contrast to the retro-styled ‘SE’.
Official…
Fujifilm's new Instax Mini Evo Hybrid is an instant camera with 10 integrated lenses and 10 film effects
November 18, 2021
Fujifilm North America Corporation has announced the INSTAX MINI EVO Hybrid Instant Camera (Mini Evo). It’s a ‘hybrid’ camera because it combines traditional analog instant camera technology with digital capabilities, like the ability to select, share and…
Sony is Now the Exclusive Camera Provider for Gannett and USA Today
November 17, 2021
Gannett has announced that it has selected Sony as the exclusive camera provider for its more than 250 national and local media outlets, including USA Today.
The organization says that it will provide its team with access to a wide variety of Sony’s imaging products…
Fujifilm Unveils the Instax Mini Evo Hybrid Instant Camera
November 17, 2021
Fujifilm has announced the Instax Mini Evo Hybrid instant camera that combines instant camera functionality with digital image technology. It features 10 lens modes and 10 filter options to offer 100 different photo combinations.
The company says that the Mini Evo was designed to give photographers the flexibility to choose which images to instantly print, which to share, and which to store…
Snapchat’s Camera Can Suggest Recipes Based on the Food it Sees
November 17, 2021
Snapchat has introduced a new Food Scan feature that allows users to scan ingredients with their smartphone camera in the app and receive recipe suggestions matched from an online food platform.
As PetaPixel reported in August, Snapchat has shifted its direction towards…
Wildlife Photographer Takes Incredible Photos on His Lunch Breaks
November 17, 2021
Office worker by day but a passionate wildlife photographer in his spare time, Dave Newman has found himself surrounded by fans and media attention after sharing his shots of local wildlife, many of which were captured during his lunch breaks.
Based in Sleaford, a small…
Meyer Optik Görlitz Opens New Lens Factory in Hamburg, Germany
November 17, 2021
Meyer Optik Görlitz has announced that it has opened a new manufacturing facility in Hamburg, Germany. This new lens factory welcomes visitors, will expand to include a showroom, and will be used to produce new lenses for global distribution.
While the company name is more than 125 years old, the Meyer Optik Görlitz brand itself as a manufacturer of high-quality German optics has had a…
