Photography News

Drone maker DJI today launched a new model in its Phantom 4 series, the Phantom 4 Advanced. Compared to the original Phantom 4, the Advanced adds a 1" 20MP sensor and a mechanical shutter to its onboard-camera. It is also capable of shooting 4K video at 60 frames per second and supports H.264 4K video at 60 fps or H.265 4K at 30 fps.

In addition the new drone comes with a range of navigation and flight features that we've already seen on the original Phantom 4, such as... more

Nubrella is an innovative new umbrella that could come in handy for photographers shooting in the rain. It’s a hands-free, wind-resistant design that can keep you and your camera dry while you’re snapping... more

Marina Amaral is a 21-year-old Brazilian retoucher who is receiving... more

When shooting travel photos, it’s very tempting to direct your subject and stage your composition. A lot of people are very happy to be photographed and even happier to be able to make a few bucks being your subject.

But for me, directing is a big “no.” I do not stage photos and I’m actually against this practice. As staging photos is way too easy to do, it doesnt help one become a better photographer. Secondly, it is the best way you can spoil people... more

Photographer Andrius Burba is back again with another set of his trademark “... more

Edward Burtynsky is a legendary Canadian fine art photographer who specializes in chronicling the extraction and destruction of the earth and its minerals, mines and more. His images bring a painterly beauty to... more

Episode 167 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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D7500 vs D500

The launch of the D7500 presents an interesting quandary for camera buyers: should I buy the D500 or save some money and get the D7500?

Well look at the differences between the two, to help illuminate the question for you. Which one is best will be a choice for you, of course, since itll depend on what you shoot and what you need.

Image quality... more

Photography makes guest appearances on plenty of video games, but it has rarely been the entire point of a game. Pokmon Snap is a rare exception, and if you ask any child of the 90's who owned a Nintendo 64, it's a heck of a way to spend hours of your time.

Pokmon Snap debuted in North America in June 1999, and gameplay is extremely simple. You play as Todd Snap, a guy on a perpetual Pokmon safari armed... more

'Don't take photos on train tracks.'

If you feel like you've been hearing this message a lot lately, it's because you have. And it bears repeating because apparently, it hasn't gotten through. Not even a month after another tragic,... more

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