This week on the PetaPixel Podcast, the team is joined by Chelsea Mercado Northrup⁩ to discuss the RX10 V (and why no one seems to agree with our less-than-sparkling review) and Tamron’s new design shift, as well as take part in the highly-requested Lens Draft! PetaPixel ‘s Jeremy Gray also joins in for this extra-long episode!

Excire Foto 2027 is HERE! The latest version of Excire’s award-winning image-management software uses

Photographer Alan Schaller’s first book, Metropolis , explored the isolation of living in the big city, a somber subject. His second book, however, should bring out a few more smiles.

Street Safari , produced by Irys Publishing, is full of pictures that still boast Schaller’s signature black and white, contrasty style. However, the subject matter is about critters he encounters on the street.

“I didn’t set out to make a

Hasselblad has announced that Phocus Mobile V1.0.0 for Android is now available and supports the the X2D II 100C, X2D 100C and 907X, and CFV 100C.

Phocus has been available for Apple iOS devices for several years and was elevated to version 2 way back in August 2020. Six years later, and Android users finally get similar support, although not every feature available on iOS can be found on Android

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Stranger Things , a transformative original series for Netflix and its first true global hit, the streaming platform is releasing a commemorative “VHS special edition” of the show’s first season.

“Rewatch Season 1 like it’s 1983. This special VHS version comes packed with visual and audio effects that seem to come straight from a video store rental,” Netflix says .

“If Stranger Things existed in Hawkins, sitting on a shelf at Family Video, it

If you’re a pigeon, there is one bird you really want to avoid: falcons. Why? Because an urban falcon’s diet almost entirely consists of pigeons.

But pigeons, bless their hearts, are curious, loving creatures. Case in point is this remarkable trail camera video showing a dopy wood pigeon casually strolling into a falcon’s nest.

The video has been lighting up Reddit this week, and while the falcon is initially stunned at the sheer audacity of the pigeon walking into her home, the

After days of rumors and reports, Android smartphone maker OnePlus has officially announced that it is, in fact, leaving North America and Europe and will no longer release new phones in those markets.

The company describes the decision as the result of very careful, long-term thinking, and not an urgent or fast-paced move.

As Android Authority reports , the move is part of Oppo’s, OnePlus’ parent company, global product strategy to serve the right market with the right product, the companies say.

Elon Musk’s startup xAI is suing a man for allegedly misusing the company’s AI image generator Grok to create child sexual abuse material.

Terry Harwood from South Carolina was arrested earlier this year on charges of creating sexually explicit images of minors. xAI filed its lawsuit in Texas on Tuesday, which is one of the first instances of an AI company suing one of its users for misuse.

In August 2025, xAI introduced spicy mode for Grok , which was capable of generating photorealistic nudity. Afterwards,

Photographer Kristi Odom recently joined the PetaPixel Podcast to talk all things wildlife photography, including what photographers and others can learn about nature. What photographers learn from nature can undoubtedly make them better, more creative photographers.

Connecting to Nature Through a Camera

“I love using my camera to connect deeply with nature,” Odom tells PetaPixel . “Whether I’m discovering patterns in the macro world or trying to understand how a snake slithers, I’m constantly learning. When I ask myself, ‘What am I feeling?

The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed rule changes to restrict drone operations over critical infrastructure sites, citing “safety and security.” The National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) filed a new set of comments on the proposed rule changes, raising concerns about potential impact on First Amendment-protected newsgathering.

“NPPA recognizes and supports the FAA’s responsibility to protect critical infrastructure, national security assets, and other sensitive facilities from legitimate threats posed by uncrewed aircraft systems (‘UAS’), more commonly