Ricoh Pentax in 2025: At Least the GR IV Is Incredible
I know the title says "Grading Ricoh Pentax," but spoiler alert, Pentax didn't release anything new this year, and even discontinued a camera in Japan. 2025 was all about Ricoh and the long-awaited GR IV premium compact camera.
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Big Brother Left the Door Open: Flock’s AI Surveillance Cameras Exposed to the Internet
A series of investigative reports sent shockwaves through the tech and privacy communities when it was revealed that dozens of Flock Safety’s AI‑powered surveillance cameras were left streaming live footage to the open internet, unprotected and accessible to anyone who knew where to look.
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Time Machines Exist — They Are Called Photographs
The concept of a time machine was first described by H.G. Wells in his book The Time Machine in the year 1895. That was 57 years after Louis Daguerre invented his photographic technique, the daguerreotype.
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Will Skyrocketing Silver Prices Make Photo Film Even More Expensive?
After hitting a record high of over $82 per ounce over the past few days, analog photographers may have cause to worry about the price of their film. Silver is an essential component of film production, and silver prices have more than doubled in 2025.
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PGYTech’s Rugged New Backpack Is Built for Adventurous Photographers
PGYTech is expanding its creator-focused gear lineup with the launch of the OneMo Tactical Backpack, a rugged camera and drone pack designed for photographers and filmmakers who work far beyond paved paths.
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Olympic Gymnasts Simone Biles and Suni Lee Photographed NFL Action
Olympic gold medal-winning gymnasts Suni Lee and Simone Biles traded uneven bars and balance beams for Sony Alpha cameras this past week to photograph NFL action, becoming the latest in a very long series of pro athletes who have picked up a camera to shoot sports.
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Brightin Star’s 35mm f/1.4 Full-Frame Prime Is Beautiful and Affordable
The new manual focus Brightin Star 35mm f/1.4 is the Chinese company's latest affordable lens for full-frame mirrorless photographers. Launching at just $159.99, the fast 35mm prime delivers high-end image quality and a robust build.
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AI-Generated Faces Fool Most People, But Photo Training Improves Detection
AI is now able to generate images of faces that many people mistake for real photographs, but new research suggests that five minutes of training can improve detection.
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Webcam Captures Muddy Eruption at Yellowstone’s Black Diamond Pool for First Time
An official webcam has captured clear footage of a muddy eruption at Black Diamond Pool -- one of the most active hydrothermal pools in Yellowstone National Park -- for the first time.
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X Users Have the Power to Edit Any Image Without Permission
Elon Musk has announced a controversial new feature on his X platform, one that allows any user to edit any image without asking permission.
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