The PetaPixel Awards: The Best Photography Products of 2021

We are proud to announce the first-ever PetaPixel Awards which praise a number of new photography products that our staff has voted on as the best in their respective categories. In this, our first year, the PetaPixel staff was asked to vote on their picks for the best products released in 2021 and are currently… Continue reading The PetaPixel Awards: The Best Photography Products of 2021

The Secret to High Contrast in Portrait Photography

If you shoot portraits often, you can fall into various camps. Some folks like a lot of contrast in the portraits. And indeed, high-contrast portrait photos can look pretty wonderful and natural. But other folks like as little contrast as possible. That way, with a flatter image, they can work on it a lot in… Continue reading The Secret to High Contrast in Portrait Photography

The Sony Alpha 1 Was the Most Rented Camera of 2021

Lensrentals has published its end-of-the-year data that reveals the most popular equipment that has been rented in 2021. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the Sony Alpha 1 was the most popular stills camera, with Nikon’s Z7 II in second place. Lensrentals says that it believes its data is a great tool to measure industry metrics to determine where… Continue reading The Sony Alpha 1 Was the Most Rented Camera of 2021

A Remarkable AF, Low Light Jackpot: Canon EOS R3 Review

Photographers now can take their pick of cameras that can shoot stills fast enough to actually be movies. But Canon’s approach to a speedy flagship is arguably the most different from Sony’s and Nikon’s. Instead of creating a camera that can both shoot fast and shoot high resolution, the Canon EOS R3 uses a less-headline-worthy… Continue reading A Remarkable AF, Low Light Jackpot: Canon EOS R3 Review

Digital Camera Demand Booms in China as ‘Live Commerce’ Explodes

Buying a new camera is about to get even harder, as exploding demand in China led by “live commerce” has led to increased supply issues on a system that already cannot meet demand. Exports out of China have slowed due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic and, as a result, domestic sales through what is called… Continue reading Digital Camera Demand Booms in China as ‘Live Commerce’ Explodes

The best late Black Friday deals for photographers

Amazon It’s Black Friday and that means the gear after which you have been lusting all year is probably on-sale. And while the equipment doesn’t make the photographer, you’ll have a hard time taking pictures without it. This year’s deals span a wide range or product categories, from cameras and lenses, to storage and memory… Continue reading The best late Black Friday deals for photographers

The best camera and photography Cyber Monday deals

Amazon Black Friday is over, but there are still tons of great camera and photography deals happening for Cyber Monday. This is always one of the biggest weeks of the year for internet purchases. We’re going to be keeping track of all the biggest discounts on the most desirable products all day, so if you’re… Continue reading The best camera and photography Cyber Monday deals

Best camera for beginners: Find gear that clicks

Miha Jan Strehovec, Unsplash Best point-and-shoot Sony RX100 VII Premium Compact Camera Check Price This compact pick has easy-to-maneuver functions that help you to get a crisp image every time. Best DSLR for beginners Nikon D3500 24.2MP DSLR Camera Check Price Simple controls let you easily take rich, detailed photos. Best mirrorless camera for beginners… Continue reading Best camera for beginners: Find gear that clicks

The best Black Friday deals for photographers

Amazon Gear doesn’t make the photographer, but try taking photos without it and you won’t have much luck. As with just about every other consumer product, Black Friday typically brings heavy discounts on cameras, lenses, and just about every other type of photography gear you could want in your bag. Even if you don’t need… Continue reading The best Black Friday deals for photographers