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Today — 29 October 2025Main stream

Hollyland Vcore Turns Your Phone Into a Pro Camera Monitor and Much More

28 October 2025 at 23:07

A smartphone mounted on a camera records a skateboarder mid-jump against a blue sky with clouds and distant buildings, with camera interface icons visible on the phone's screen.

Hollyland's new Vcore is a compact camera accessory that promises to turn an iPhone or Android smartphone into a professional on-camera monitor, wireless video transmitter, and media management solution.

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The Most Interesting Items in the 44th Tamarkin Rare Camera Auction

28 October 2025 at 21:22

A vintage Leica camera with a lens cap beside it sits in front of a red Leica-branded case on a white surface.

The influential Leica I 35mm camera turns 100 years old this year, and Chicago-based Tamarkin Camera, a premier Leica specialist, is celebrating Leica's centenary in style with a Leica-heavy Rare Camera Auction on November 15. Bidding is open now, so here are 10 of the most interesting lots Tamarkin has up for grabs, some of which are expected to sell for as much as $35,000.

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Yesterday — 28 October 2025Main stream

Moment Launches New Line of Ultra-Light Camera Bags and Brings Back the Photo Vest

28 October 2025 at 20:00

A variety of bags and packs in neutral colors, including a large beige backpack, a black vest-style pack, a green crossbody bag, and two smaller pouches in beige and black, arranged on a plain light background.

Moment has introduced a wide range of new carrying solutions for photographers today, including a 23-liter camera backpack, small and lightweight slings, and the glorious return of the photographer's vest.

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How a Ladder Company Turned Louvre Heist Photo Into a Viral Ad Campaign

27 October 2025 at 22:50

A Böcker cargo lift is positioned against a historic stone building, reaching an upper window. Two police cars and orange cones block the street. Text overlay promotes the lift’s speed and electric motor.

As the saying attributed to P.T. Barnum goes, "There is no such thing as bad publicity." German company Böcker certainly subscribes to the view after turning a press photo of one of its ladders used in the daring Louvre Museum heist into a viral marketing campaign.

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Four Photographers Narrowly Avoid Disaster in Violent Motorsports Crash

27 October 2025 at 19:51

A white and orange race car crashes into a barrier on a race track, sending up smoke and debris near a fence and tire wall.

Four photographers were taken to the hospital but seemingly avoided disaster following a violent crash during the Gold Coast 500 Supercars race in Australia over the weekend.

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City Fines Homeowner $300,000 After Using Drone to Spot Illegal Fireworks

27 October 2025 at 18:09

Aerial view of a residential neighborhood at night with fireworks shooting up from the street, illuminating houses and trees while city lights glow in the background.

A week after Fourth of July celebrations, PetaPixel reported that multiple California police departments had used drones to surveil and spot people illegally shooting off fireworks. Promised fines have been rolling out since, including a new $300,000 one levied against an Orange County homeowner who claims they were not even home on July 4.

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US Will Soon Begin Photographing All Non-Americans When They Enter and Exit Country

27 October 2025 at 17:37

A man stands in front of a biometric scanner at an airport security checkpoint. Several people and staff are visible in the background of the brightly lit terminal.

As part of its expanding crackdown on immigration, the United States government says it will soon begin photographing every non-citizen, including all legal ones with green cards and visas, as they enter and leave the U.S. The government claims that improved facial recognition and more photos will prevent immigration violations and catch criminals.

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Peakto for Premiere Pro Will Organize All Your Video Clips Using AI

25 October 2025 at 00:32

A screenshot shows Peakto software displaying concert photos and Adobe Premiere Pro with a video editing timeline featuring a band performing live on stage.

Cyme, the makers of macOS AI-powered photo management app Peakto, announced today that it is bringing a significant new version of Peakto to Adobe MAX 2025 in Los Angeles next week, including a public beta version of its new Peakto plugin for Adobe's video editor, Adobe Premiere Pro.

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European Wildlife Photographer of the Year Winners Capture Nature’s Tragic Beauty

24 October 2025 at 22:36

A split image: a sea turtle glows with green bioluminescence underwater; an owl holds a small rodent in its talons in a moody black-and-white scene; two eagles feed on a carcass on snowy ground while a raven watches.

The German Society for Nature Photography (GDT) has announced the winners of its annual European Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, one of the world's most prestigious nature photography competitions. This year's winning photos are jaw-dropping, and in some cases, heartbreaking. Nature can be as brutal as it is beautiful.

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Pixii Is Teasing Its First Redesigned Digital Rangefinder Camera

24 October 2025 at 20:58

A close-up view of a black camera in low light, highlighting the top dials and a faintly glowing orange ring, with the lens and viewfinder partially visible.

French camera company Pixii is teasing a brand new camera. It will be the company's fourth model, following the Pixii, Pixii+, and Pixii Max, all of which shared the same basic form factor. The new camera looks much different.

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Viltrox Opens Up About Zooms, L-Mount Alliance, and Bogus Rumors

24 October 2025 at 19:44

The image features the word "VILTROX" in bold, black, uppercase letters centered on a white background with soft, flowing wave-like patterns.

Hot on the heels of releasing a pair of new lenses in the past week, including the Viltrox 50mm f/1.4 Pro and the Viltrox AF 85mm f/2 Evo, the prolific Chinese lens maker took to Reddit to host an "Ask Me Anything," or AMA.

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Innovative Realme GT8 Pro Smartphone Has Ricoh GR DNA

24 October 2025 at 02:39

A black compact camera and a white smartphone with triple rear cameras are displayed side by side on a textured gray surface against a minimalist background.

Earlier this month, Chinese smartphone maker Realme (stylized "realme") announced a strategic partnership with Ricoh Imaging, promising the mobile industry's "deepest imaging collaboration in street photography." The fruits of the partnership were revealed this week with the Realme GT8 Pro, which sports a customizable camera island and significant Ricoh GR influence throughout.

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Photographer Sues Realtor.com for Using Her Real Estate Photos of Taylor Swift Engagement Location

23 October 2025 at 22:41

A wooden judge’s gavel rests on a sound block in front of a blurred brass balance scale, symbolizing law and justice on a wooden table.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement photos broke Instagram records in August and set into motion new photography trends. A photographer alleges that, capitalizing on the buzz, Realtor.com stole her photos of Kelce's mansion, where he proposed to Swift.

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Thief Steals Nearly $100,000 of Photo Gear From The Camera Store

23 October 2025 at 20:31

A person wearing a hooded jacket and gloves is smashing a glass display case inside a store, surrounded by shelves of electronics. The scene is captured in black and white, likely from a security camera at night.

The Camera Store (TCS), one of the largest and most popular photography retailers in Western Canada, experienced another devastating break-in early this morning, October 23.

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Ring CEO Claims AI-Powered Cameras Can Eliminate Most Crime

23 October 2025 at 18:45

Close-up of a white Ring security camera showing the lens and the "ring" logo at the top. The background is blurred.

Ring's founder, Jamie Siminoff, has returned to the company, determined to "Make neighborhoods safer." To that end, Siminoff thinks that artificial intelligence could help Ring not only achieve its original mission but also eliminate most crime.

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