If you’ve ever been caught on a traffic camera, chances are you’ve received the letter notifying you that you need to pay a fine. This recently happened to a woman in Germany who got a photo of herself speeding in a tunnel in her husband’s car. The only problem was: that wasn’t her. In fact,… Continue reading Cheating husband busted after traffic camera photo was mailed to his wife
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Shutter Star Captures the Vibrant Notes of Life
The HP Indigo Shutter Star photo contest has received an astonishing number of entries from across the country. Here is a recap of the exciting judging process and a look at the winners. The Shutter Star contest, organised by HP Indigo, aims to award photographers who have captured the nuances of our culture, diversity, individuality,… Continue reading Shutter Star Captures the Vibrant Notes of Life
Nikon Announces 28-75mm f/2.8 Plus 800mm Telephoto Development
Nikon today introduced the NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8, a new standard zoom for its full-frame mirrorless Z cameras. The company also announced development of the NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S. NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8 The new zoom is an alternative to two existing zooms in the Nikon Z system—the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S… Continue reading Nikon Announces 28-75mm f/2.8 Plus 800mm Telephoto Development
Nikon Thinks Their New Nikon 28-75mm f2.8 Z Lens is Affordable. Is it?
If you look on the market, you’ll see that a few new zoom lenses have been popping up with constant f2.8 apertures. Sigma has a 28-70mm f2.8 that’s seriously lacking weather resistance. The new Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 G2 has a ton of weather resistance for under $1,000 — and received top marks from us. Now,… Continue reading Nikon Thinks Their New Nikon 28-75mm f2.8 Z Lens is Affordable. Is it?
Nikon Unveils 28-75mm f/2.8 Lens and is Developing an 800mm f/6.3
Nikon has announced the 28-75mm f/2.8 for full-frame Z-mount cameras, what it claims is a lightweight and versatile optic for all types of photographers. The company also announced it is developing an 800mm f/6.3 VR S super-telephoto prime lens. Nikon positions the 28-75mm f/2.8 as a value-rich optic for a host of possible photography applications… Continue reading Nikon Unveils 28-75mm f/2.8 Lens and is Developing an 800mm f/6.3
A Rare Soviet Spy Camera That Can Shoot Through Walls is for Sale
An unusual and rare vintage Russian spy camera has appeared for sale. The 35mm rangefinder film camera was designed to photograph through tiny holes drilled in walls and capture photos for blackmail or target manipulation. The Catawiki listing for the KMZ Krasnogorsk Zorki 4 “reflex” C166 (NIMFA-3) was spotted by Kosmo Foto and is described… Continue reading A Rare Soviet Spy Camera That Can Shoot Through Walls is for Sale
Explore a Photographer’s Ongoing 6-Year Timelapse of New York City
Photographer Joseph DiGiovanna is in the midst of a project to timelapse the New York City skyline continuously for 30 years. Six and a half years in, he has launched a website that allows visitors to pinpoint and explore any day since he started. PetaPixel featured DiGiovanna’s project in 2019 as part of photographer Emeric… Continue reading Explore a Photographer’s Ongoing 6-Year Timelapse of New York City
New Camera is First 2/3-Sensor System to Shoot 4K at 1,000 FPS
For-A has announced a new dual-sensor 2/3-inch 4K camera that allows for up to 1,000 frames per second with “no sacrifice on brightness” of the image that comes with traditional single-sensor cameras using broadcast lenses. For-A is a Japanese company that develops, manufactures, and sells professional video equipment for various applications. Its latest camera, the… Continue reading New Camera is First 2/3-Sensor System to Shoot 4K at 1,000 FPS
Speed Camera Photo Sent to Woman Exposes Husband’s Affair
Speed cameras have long raised concerns over privacy issues, but they remain a popular means for governments to promote road safety (and raise revenue) by automatically catching drivers who break traffic laws. It turns out the cameras can also inadvertently catch people who break their marriage vows. The German newspaper Bild reports that a 36-year-old… Continue reading Speed Camera Photo Sent to Woman Exposes Husband’s Affair
Photo of Massive Planet Orbiting Two Giant Stars Surprises Scientists
The European Southern Observatory’s (ESO) Very Large Telescope (VLT) has captured a photo of a planet orbiting b Centauri, which challenges many previous theories regarding massive stars and their ability to host planets. Located about 325 light-years away in the constellation Centaurus, b Centauri is a two-star system that is at least six times the… Continue reading Photo of Massive Planet Orbiting Two Giant Stars Surprises Scientists