OM System Is Surprisingly Eager to Talk About the Return of the Pen
For the last couple of years, PetaPixel has asked OM System executives about the company's plan for the beloved Pen series. Previously, the response has been tepid, so it didn't ask again this year. Surprisingly, OM System executives brought it up instead.
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Kodak’s Ektacolor Pro Film Is the New Name of the Beloved Portra
Alongside the new Kodak Ektapan 100, 400, and P3200 black and white films, Eastman Kodak also released Kodak Ektacolor Pro 160, 400, and 800 daylight-balanced color negative film. The new Ektacolor Pro films appear to be rebranded versions of Kodak's extremely popular Portra films, which have long been distributed by Kodak Alaris rather than Eastman Kodak itself.
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Kodak Revives the Ektapan Name for Three ‘New’ Black and White Films
Eastman Kodak has continued its torrid pace of film releases by announcing two new professional film lines, Ektacolor and Ektapan, comprising six films in total, five of which are available in both 135 and 120 formats. Kodak Ektapan is a continuous-tone panchromatic black-and-white film available in ISO 100, 400, and P3200 variants.
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My Microsoft Surface Book Looked Death in the Face and Said ‘Not Today’
In 2017, I picked up a Surface Book II to review. While, as a photographer, I didn't like it, I had to admit that it did tick a lot of boxes for the average user.
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Nature Photography Contest Winners Show Nature at its Most Beautiful and Vulnerable
The Nature Photography Contest announced the winners of its 2025 contest, showcasing powerful photos that capture nature's beauty and exemplify why protecting the environment is so important.
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Saramonic’s Tiny New Wireless Mics Are for Mobile Content Creators
Saramonic has introduced the Air SE, a dual-channel wireless microphone system designed for smartphones, tablets, and computers. The system emphasizes compact size, simplified operation, and a feature set that aligns with current expectations for mobile-first audio workflows.
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Photographer Questioned at Home by FBI Over His Images of Protesters
A photographer was questioned by the FBI at his own home about photos he took of anti-deportation protesters, including whether he could identify any of the individuals involved.
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Drone Captures First-Ever Footage of ‘Moby Dick’ Whales Headbutting Each Other
Scientists have captured the first-ever footage of sperm whales headbutting each other, documenting a behavior long described by sailors but never previously confirmed.
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News Photographer Finds Lost iPad That Disappeared in Snowstorm
A photographer has finally recovered his iPad months after losing it in a snowbank while covering a January winter storm, just as spring arrives.
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UGreen’s Two New Thunderbolt 5 Docks Power Pro Creative Workflows
UGreen has announced the Maxidok 17-in-1 and 10-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 docks, a significant expansion to the company's Thunderbolt 5 product portfolio. The pair of new docks promises to give professional creators the ports, performance, and multi-display support they require in demanding workflows.
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