PetaPixel https://petapixel.com/ Photography and Camera News, Reviews, and Inspiration Thu, 12 Mar 2026 23:15:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 191656271 Adobe’s Shantanu Narayen Is Stepping Down After 18 Years as CEO https://petapixel.com/2026/03/12/adobes-shantanu-narayen-is-stepping-down-after-18-years-as-ceo/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 23:12:01 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=843823 A man with glasses and a beard is shown in front of a background filled with repeated Adobe logos. The image has a red and white outline effect around the man.

Shantanu Narayen, who has sat in the position of CEO at Adobe for 18 years, is stepping down, he announced today on Adobe's blog. He will transition the role to a not-yet-determined successor but will retain his position as Chair of the Board of Directors.

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]]> 843823 I Hate Alphy, Sony Alpha India’s AI-Generated Photographer Rodent https://petapixel.com/2026/03/12/i-hate-alphy-sony-alpha-indias-ai-generated-photographer-rodent/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:53:30 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=843803 A cartoon squirrel holding a camera stands on a tropical beach in a Hawaiian shirt (left) and in snowy mountains by a tent under northern lights wearing a hoodie (right).

Meet Alphy, Sony Alpha India's new AI-generated rodent mascot. Alphy loves his Sony Alpha camera, traveling the world, capturing beautiful photos, and being an affront to human creativity.

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]]> 843803 Sigma’s New Rice Company Is Less About Rice and More About Aizu https://petapixel.com/2026/03/12/sigmas-new-rice-company-is-less-about-rice-and-more-about-aizu/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:43:30 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=843788 A cultivated field at sunrise with misty trees and mountains in the background. Large white text reading "SIGMA" is centered over the landscape.

Last month, Sigma announced that it had established a new rice farming company that will operate in Aizu, the region of Japan where its factory is based. After speaking to Sigma CEO Kazuto Yamaki, the "why" behind this choice is anchored in a deep love of family and community.

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]]> 843788 Telesin iPhone and Samsung Grip Makes Smartphones More Like Real Cameras https://petapixel.com/2026/03/12/telesin-iphone-and-samsung-grip-makes-smartphones-more-like-real-cameras/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:35:57 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=843699 A smartphone with a large camera and ergonomic grip attachment rests on a rocky surface with a desert landscape in the background during sunset.

Telesin has introduced its Master Grip series, a new lineup of smartphone camera grips designed to transform modern flagship Apple and Samsung phones into more capable handheld photography and video tools.

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]]> 843699 Panasonic’s Big Firmware Updates for Lumix Cameras, Lenses, and Apps https://petapixel.com/2026/03/12/panasonics-big-firmware-updates-for-lumix-cameras-lenses-and-apps/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:23:41 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=843727 Three black Panasonic Lumix digital cameras are arranged on a green surface, with two mirrorless models and one compact model, all facing upward, displaying their prominent lenses.

Panasonic has released a new round of firmware updates for several cameras, lenses, and companion apps in its Lumix S Series ecosystem. The updates introduce new accessory support, expanded lens customization options, and improvements to the company’s mobile workflow apps.

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]]> 843727 Freewell’s $280 Real Multi Tripod Is Actually Five Supports in One https://petapixel.com/2026/03/12/freewells-280-real-multi-tripod-is-actually-five-supports-in-one/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:03:40 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=843774 A camera mounted on a tripod stands in a sunlit field with rolling hills and trees blurred in the background, under a clear sky.

Freewell has announced the Real Multi Tripod 5-in-1, a camera support system that can quickly switch between a Tripod Mode, two different Monopod Modes, a Desktop Mode, and Trekking Pole Mode.

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]]> 843774 Sony’s Camera Verify Website Now Supports Authenticated Video Sharing https://petapixel.com/2026/03/12/sonys-camera-verify-website-now-supports-authenticated-video-sharing/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:43:01 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=843769 The image shows the Sony logo in silver letters placed on a textured, dark, glittery surface. The letters stand out against the sparkling, black background.

Sony's Camera Verify (beta) software now supports video files in addition to still photos, representing a significant step forward for content authenticity.

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]]> 843769 I’m Back Teases APS-C Digital ‘Film’ Roll That Entirely Fits in a 35mm Camera https://petapixel.com/2026/03/12/im-back-teases-aps-c-digital-film-roll-that-entirely-fits-in-a-35mm-camera/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:46:00 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=843758 A close-up of a hand holding an exposed digital camera sensor with connectors and a pink-tinted square surface in the center, illuminated by soft light.

Living up to its name, I'm Back has returned. The company is teasing its latest product, a new "film" roll with a new, bigger APS-C image sensor that photographers put inside their 35mm film camera to capture digital images, aiming to breathe new life into old, vintage analog camera bodies.

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]]> 843758 Caira Camera Reins In Its Built-In Generative AI After Blowback https://petapixel.com/2026/03/12/caira-camera-reins-in-its-built-in-generative-ai-after-blowback/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:17:45 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=843733 A smartphone with a Leica camera attachment and lens sits upright on a stone surface outdoors, with a blurred background of water fountains.

Caira Camera by Camera Intelligence, which is formerly Alice Camera, made headlines last year when it announced that it would be integrating Google Nano Banana directly into its imaging pipeline, allowing users to make wholesale changes to photos and alter reality. After blowback, Caira is dialing its generative editing way back.

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]]> 843733 Dubai Influencers Told to Delete Posts Containing Images of War https://petapixel.com/2026/03/12/dubai-influencers-told-to-delete-posts-containing-images-of-war/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:34:23 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=843701 Panoramic view of a modern city skyline at dusk, with tall skyscrapers brightly lit, a prominent tower in the center, and a vibrant purple and blue sky in the background.

After Iranian missiles began striking parts of the United Arab Emirates -- including popular influencer destination Dubai -- videos and photos of the carnage began emerging online.

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]]> 843701 Google Pixel 10a Review: Imitation Without the Flattery https://petapixel.com/2026/03/12/google-pixel-10a-review-imitation-without-the-flattery/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:30:15 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=843657 Two light purple Google Pixel smartphones are shown side by side, displaying their rear cameras. The "G" logo is visible on both phones. The Petapixel Reviews logo appears at the bottom right corner.

Should Google have even bothered to make the Pixel 10a? I asked myself this question multiple times while using it because I couldn’t always tell where the distinctions lay with its predecessor.

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]]> 843657 Harry Styles Banned Phones From His Concert and Handed Out 20,000 Disposable Cameras https://petapixel.com/2026/03/12/harry-styles-banned-phones-from-his-concert-and-handed-out-20000-disposable-cameras/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:49:43 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=843655 A young white man with wavy dark brown hair, green eyes, and light stubble wearing a black top, posed in front of a blue backdrop.

For his Netflix special live concert, One Night in Manchester, singer Harry Styles banned phones and instead handed out 20,000 analog disposable cameras.

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]]> 843655 We Bought Black and White Film on Temu So You Don’t Have To https://petapixel.com/2026/03/12/we-bought-black-and-white-film-on-temu-so-you-dont-have-to/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:01:51 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=843330 A surprised man holds camera film rolls in both hands. The words "TEMU" and "AliExpress" with arrows point to the film rolls, suggesting a comparison. The background has a film strip design.

While browsing online shopping, I have often come across unusual and unheard-of 35mm film stocks. My curiosity won out because black and white photography is artistic alchemy, and the film plays a big role in how the final images turn out. So, was this Temu film any good?

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]]> 843330 Laowa Launches Groundbreaking 15-24mm T8 and 15-35mm T12 Macro Probe Zoom Lenses https://petapixel.com/2026/03/12/laowa-launches-groundbreaking-15-24mm-t8-and-15-35mm-t12-macro-probe-zoom-lenses/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:00:20 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=843631 Two long, black camera lenses with extended barrels are shown on a blue background. One lens has a straight end, while the other has an angled tip, both featuring adjustment rings and metallic elements.

Venus Optics has announced a pair of macro probe zoom lenses, the Laowa 15-24mm T8 and the Laowa 15-35mm T12. Both lenses feature an extremely wide 15mm focal length and uniquely angled modules. The 15-35mm T12 lens, though, is also the world's widest macro probe lens with the most expansive zoom range.

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]]> 843631 Getty Acquires Landmark ‘Cuzco’ Photographs by Irving Penn https://petapixel.com/2026/03/12/getty-acquires-landmark-cuzco-photographs-by-irving-penn/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:53:23 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=843390 Two children in old-fashioned clothes pose by a small table in a studio. Beside them, a wider shot shows the same children and a photographer’s vintage camera in a sunlit room. The scene has a historical, early-photography feel.

The J. Paul Getty Museum has acquired a major set of photographs from Irving Penn’s Cuzco series, a body of work that marked a turning point in the photographer’s career.

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]]> 843390 Council’s Decision to Sell Influential British Photographer’s Archive Roundly Criticized https://petapixel.com/2026/03/12/councils-decision-to-sell-influential-british-photographers-archive-roundly-criticized/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:56:57 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=843404 A black and white photo shows several people indoors, each holding a leash attached to a Bedlington Terrier dog. The people, mostly women in coats, stand and watch the dogs. The scene appears to be a dog show or competition.

A U.K. council is facing criticism for selling a significant archive of photos by influential post-war photographer Tony Ray-Jones, who is often cited as the biggest inspiration of Martin Parr.

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]]> 843404 How Spy Photography Helps Formula 1 Teams Win Races https://petapixel.com/2026/03/12/how-spy-photography-helps-formula-1-teams-win-races/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:48:01 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=843609 Black and white image of a Formula 1 car viewed from behind on a racetrack, with the large text “F1 SPY PHOTOGRAPHY” at the top.

The new Formula 1 season is underway and teams are searching for every possible competitive edge. One little-known tool in their arsenal: photographers.

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]]> 843609 AI-Generated Tilly Norwood Drops Dreadful Music Video https://petapixel.com/2026/03/12/ai-generated-tilly-norwood-drops-awful-music-video/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:59:09 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=843601 A woman with long dark hair, wearing a sparkly light blue dress with sheer ruffled sleeves, sings passionately with her eyes closed and hands raised against a softly blurred background.

Tilly Norwood, an AI-generated actress, has just dropped a music video -- and the song won't be winning any awards.

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]]> 843601 YoloLiv Is Making a Unique 18mm f/1.4 Micro Four Thirds Lens https://petapixel.com/2026/03/11/yololiv-is-making-a-unique-18mm-f-1-4-micro-four-thirds-lens/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:41:56 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=843570 A close-up of a black camera lens labeled "YoloLiv" next to a YoloCam camera with a mounted lens, both displayed against a white background.

YoloLiv, best known for its streamer-friendly Micro Four Thirds cameras like the YoloCam S7, has announced a brand-new Micro Four Thirds lens, the YoloLiv Lens. It is an 18mm f/1.4 prime lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras, promising high image quality and swift, smooth autofocus for video.

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]]> 843570 Canva’s New AI Tool Turns Flat Images Into Editable Layers https://petapixel.com/2026/03/11/canvas-new-ai-tool-turns-flat-images-into-editable-layers/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:03:30 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=843539 A digital collage with a perfume bottle on a rock, wildflowers, a butterfly, and the words “SO FRESH” in yellow text. The background is a gradient blue sky, and a small orange label says "Bruno.

Canva has announced Magic Layers, a new artificial intelligence feature that transforms flat images into fully editable, layered designs within the Canva editor.

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