Posts

PGYTech’s RetroVa is for the Serious Smartphone Photographer

Image
PGYTech is crowdfunding the RetroVa Vintage Imaging Kit, which makes the iPhone "feel like a real camera" and gives it a 235mm focal length. [ Read More ] from PetaPixel

Japanese Companies Shipped 10.6 Million Lenses in 2025

Image
Alongside data on digital camera shipments in 2025, which increased for consecutive years for the first time in nearly 20 years, the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) also shared its data on lens manufacturing and shipments in 2025, which also showed overall growth. [ Read More ] from PetaPixel

Godox’s New $179 V1mid Flash Balances Affordability and Pro Performance

Image
Godox has introduced the V1mid, a new round-head on-camera flash positioned between entry-level speedlights and the company’s flagship V1 models. Priced at $179, the V1mid expands Godox’s TTL Li-ion flash lineup with a more compact design while retaining professional features aimed at photographers who prioritize mobility and consistent light quality. [ Read More ] from PetaPixel

Apple’s Chinese New Year Film Blends Live Action and Stop-Motion on iPhone 17 Pro

Image
Apple continues to show off the iPhone 17 Pro's impressive filmmaking capabilities with the release of 'Glad I Met You', a short that marks Chinese New Year. [ Read More ] from PetaPixel

Darren Aronofsky Debuts AI-Generated Series on the American Revolution

Image
Acclaimed director Darren Aronofsky has raised eyebrows by releasing a series of AI-generated short films called 'On This Day… 1776' that mark the semiquincentennial anniversary of the American Revolution. [ Read More ] from PetaPixel

How The Car Chase in ‘One Battle After Another’ was Filmed on VistaVision

Image
The cinematographer behind One Battle After Another revealed how he filmed the movie's breathtaking car chase scene and how he pushed the VistaVision format to its limits. [ Read More ] from PetaPixel