Aptolux wants to create video lights ‘for videographers, by videographers.’ The company’s first product in pursuit of that goal is the Aptolux MP-1. The MP-1 is a modular lighting system that can change its size and shape based on a videographer’s or photographer’s needs.
Photographer and filmmaker Alvis Rozenbergs started Aptolux and has spent the last couple of…
Viltrox launches $400 85mm F1.8 AF lens for Canon RF mount cameras
November 10, 2021
Viltrox has announced its new 85mm F1.8 AF lens for Canon RF lenses, marking the company’s first AF lens for Canon’s mirrorless camera mount.
The autofocus lens is constructed of ten elements in seven groups, including four short-wavelength elements and one extra-low…
Yongnuo has a new $310 50mm F1.8 AF full-frame lens for Sony E mount cameras on the way
November 10, 2021
Yongnuo has announced the YN 50mm F1.8S DF DSM, a new lens for full-frame Sony E mount camera systems.
While the name and basic specifications are nearly identical to the APS-C 50mm F1.8 Sony E mount lens Yongnuo released early last year, the lens itself appears to be an…
Just a year after Nikon posted the largest loss in its history, financials are looking strong. Nikon increased its expected revenue for the next quarter and is building a massive new headquarters in Japan, slated to be completed in 2024.
Nikon recently released its financial results that estimate earnings through March of 2022, as reported by Nikon Rumors. In comparison to the dismal report from…
Panasonic has announced a new large-aperture wide prime lens, the Lumix S 35mm f/1.8. This is the fourth of four promised lenses in the f/1.8 fixed focal series that also features an 85mm, 50mm, and 24mm, all announced in the last year.
The 35mm f/1.8 shares a center of…
Lensii to Take on Instagram as a ‘Better’ Photo Sharing App
November 9, 2021
Lensii, originally an artificial intelligence-assisted photo cloud platform that looked to challenge Google Photos, has announced that it’s adding another target to its sights: Instagram.
The company’s founder and CEO Sunghoon Park spoke to PetaPixel in July about the…
The fundraising photography organization Remembering Wildlife has released the latest in its book series focused on what it calls the most misunderstood subject to date: African wild dogs.
Since the first themed photobook was published in 2016, the Remembering Wildlife organization has worked with almost 200 photographers and sold more than 32,000 copies, with numerous famous supporters, such as…
Zhong Yi Optics announces Turbo adapters for DX Nikon Z cameras that reduces crop factor
November 9, 2021
Zhong Yi Optics has announced the launch of three new Mitakon Lens Turbo adapters designed for DX-format Nikon Z cameras, such as the Nikon Z50 and the Nikon Z fc. The trio of adapters allow users to mount M42, Canon EF and Nikon F lenses for use on APS-C Z system…
Just after the Christmas of 1904, a group of lucky children nestled into their seats at the Duke of York’s Theatre in London for a night of whimsy and wonder. There, they witnessed the first adventure of a boy who could never grow up, clad in autumn leaves and cobwebs.
As he prepared to end his stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS), photographer and astronaut Thomas Pesquet decided to point his camera towards the vastness of space, revealing a stunning view of the stars with Earth in the foreground.
For the last six months, Pesquet has regularly shared incredible photos of Earth from his unique vantage point. These photos range from a rare blue…
