GoPro Mission 1 Firmware: Raw Burst, Faster Shutter, Anamorphic
A free GoPro Mission 1 firmware update adds 50MP raw bursts, less shutter lag and anamorphic lens support on the ILS. What it changes for stills shooters.
Evoto 8.0 Brings Portrait Retouching Into DaVinci Resolve and Launches a $500K Creator Marketplace
Evoto 8.0 adds video portrait retouching as a DaVinci Resolve plugin, story-based culling, and an Asset Hub where approved creators keep 60%. Everything new.
ShiftCam Built Its ProRig for iPhone With Direct Apple Feedback — Launches on Kickstarter October 23
ShiftCam built its ProRig iPhone cage, lens, light, and mic system with direct Apple feedback. The Kickstarter on October 23 brings the first pricing.
BlackRAW Studio Brings Blackmagic Color Grading and ProRes RAW to iPhone
BlackRAW Studio brings ProRes RAW and Blackmagic RAW capture plus pro color grading, curves, and LUTs to iPhone. What mobile video shooters get.
The Nikon Z5 IIC Removes the Viewfinder to Hit $1,399 — Is That the Right Trade?
Nikon's Z5 IIC drops the EVF and a card slot to cost $450 less than the Z5 II, keeping full-width 4K, N-Log, and strong AF. Right for video-first creators?
Mac Studio M5 Max Review: Apple's Best Creator Machine Under $3K — Benchmark Results for Photo and Video
PetaPixel calls the $2,499 M5 Max Mac Studio the best Mac for photo and video at its price, with new Photoshop benchmarks and desktop thermal headroom.
GoPro Mission 1 Pro ILS Review: 8K Slow Motion, One Massive Catch
GoPro's first interchangeable-lens camera shoots 8K/60 and 4K/240 slow motion, but its unpowered mount limits it to manual cinema glass.
Moment T-Series II Lenses for iPhone: Good Glass, Honest Tradeoffs
Moment's T-Series II lenses produce genuinely cinematic imagery on iPhone—the anamorphic and 58mm are standouts. The plastic bayonet mount and wobble on the 240mm are real limits.
NEEWER CM26 MAX: Wireless Lav Specs That Punch Well Above $109
The NEEWER CM26 MAX packs 48kHz/24-bit audio, AI noise reduction up to -40dB, and a 394-foot range into a $109 wireless lav kit that competes with systems twice the price.
Testing the Best On-Camera Shotgun Microphones of 2026
Four on-camera shotgun mics tested under identical real-world conditions. The Saramonic VMic5 Pro and Audio-Technica ATV-SG1 lead for distance recording. Here's how the full field breaks down.
Fujinon GF 19-35mm and 32-90mm T3.5 Review: The Lenses the Eterna 55 Needed
Fujifilm's first GF-mount cinema zooms finally cover the Eterna 55's 44x33mm sensor. At about $6,000 each, they fill the gap, with caveats.
Insta360 X6: The 360 Camera That Finally Makes Sense for Serious Work
Bigger sensors, native 8K, Dolby Vision, and 51% more battery — the X6 isn't just an upgrade, it's a category argument for professional 360 content.
Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K Finally Gets Continuous AF — and It Changes the Value Equation
Firmware 10.2.2 unlocks phase detect autofocus and object tracking on the Cinema Camera 6K — features the sensor always had the hardware for. Here's what changed and who benefits.
OWC's New RAID Hits 6,622 MB/s — Faster Than Your SSD Can Use Alone
OWC's Express 4M2 Ultra pairs Thunderbolt 5 with pre-configured NVMe RAID, hitting 6,622 MB/s out of the box — built for 12K RAW and 8K multi-cam editing, not casual backup duty.
Sony FX5: New Sensor, Open Gate RAW, and the Catch
Sony's FX5 ships a 16.6MP stacked sensor, 5K open-gate recording, and internal RAW, but two headline features are firmware-locked until later this year.
Sigma's AF Cine Zooms: Autofocus Glass That Finally Feels Mechanical
Sigma's 28-45mm T2 and 28-105mm T3 cine zooms pair working autofocus with manual-focus feel that rivals mechanical primes. The catch: neither lens is parfocal.
Insta360 X5: How a 360 Camera Became a Shark Conservation Tool
Wildlife photographers and conservationists are deploying the Insta360 X5 on the ocean floor to let sharks photograph themselves — and the footage is changing how the public sees the species.
Leica SL3-P: The Fastest Full-Frame Camera Leica Has Ever Made
The Leica SL3-P pairs a 44MP sensor with 40fps burst shooting and 8K open-gate video — but the PetaPixel verdict is blunt: this is a camera you choose with your heart, not your head.
Insta360 Flow 2 Pro Review: The Best Small iPhone Gimbal Gets DockKit
The Flow 2 Pro adds Apple DockKit integration and Deep Track 4.0 to an already strong compact gimbal — giving iPhone users native subject tracking through 200+ iOS apps in a package that folds into a jacket pocket.
Insta360 Mic Pro Review: The Wireless Mic That Out-Cancels the DJI Mic 3
Insta360's Mic Pro brings 32-bit float internal recording, a 3-mic array with selectable polar patterns, and AI noise cancellation that outperforms DJI's equivalent in independent testing — at a competitive price.
Insta360 X5 Review: 8K 360° Finally Makes Sense for Solo Vloggers
The X5 upgrades to 1/1.28" sensors, a 185-minute battery, and 49ft waterproofing — the combination that makes it the most capable solo travel camera Insta360 has shipped.
DZOFilm Octopus II: PL Cinema Lenses on Mirrorless Just Got Practical
The DZOFilm Octopus II weighs 190g, costs $199, and supports over 1,100 PL-mount cinema lenses on Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, and L-mount cameras — making professional cinema glass accessible to mirrorless shooters.
Sony MDR-7506 in 2026: Why a 30-Year-Old Headphone Is Still the Default Reference Monitor
At $113, the Sony MDR-7506 remains the professional reference headphone standard for video editors, camera operators, and audio engineers—not because nothing better exists, but because nothing better exists at this price with this track record.
LRTimelapse Pro Timer 3.5: A Timelapse Photographer's Best Friend
The LRTimelapse Pro Timer 3.5 drops to $199 with a glass top, USB-C charging, and jitter-free millisecond intervals. Here's what changed and who needs it.
Canon EOS R6 V: The Creator Hybrid That Trades EVF for 7K RAW
Canon's new full-frame R6 V drops the EVF, adds an internal fan, and delivers 7K RAW at $2,499 — built specifically for content creators, not photographers.
DJI Osmo Pocket 4P: What Dual Cameras Change for Pocket Video
DJI unveiled the Osmo Pocket 4P at Cannes — dual-camera (wide + telephoto), 17 stops dynamic range, 10-bit D-Log2. Here's why the design shift matters.
Canon EOS R6 V: What Removing the Viewfinder Really Signals
Canon's R6 V drops the electronic viewfinder entirely and adds an internal cooling fan. A bold camera for video-first creators — and a deliberate market segmentation move.
Nikon ZR Review: RED Cinema Quality at $2,199
The Nikon ZR brings RED Color Science, 6K60 RAW recording, and 32-bit float audio to a $2,199 body. What the dpreview verdict means for cinematographers evaluating professional tools.
Insta360 Luna Series: Leica-Backed Gimbal Camera Takes Aim at DJI's Pocket Line
Insta360's Luna Pro and Luna Ultra are co-engineered with Leica and target DJI's Osmo Pocket 4P with Type 1 sensors, f/1.8 aperture, and a detachable modular gimbal design.
Canon Cine-Servo 40-1200mm: How 40 Extra Millimeters Change Everything
Canon's updated Cine-Servo pushes to 40-1200mm, adds RF mount with Dual Pixel AF, and reaches 1800mm with its built-in extender — in the same physical footprint as its predecessor.
DaVinci Resolve 21: Free RAW Editing That Changes the Lightroom Equation
DaVinci Resolve 21 adds a dedicated Photo page with RAW support, tethering for Sony and Canon, and AI masking — challenging Adobe Lightroom's core workflow at a fraction of the cost.
GoPro Mission 1 Pro: The Action Camera That Became a Cinema Camera
GoPro's Mission 1 Pro brings a 1-inch sensor, 8Kp60, 50MP RAW stills, and an interchangeable lens MFT model to action camera form factor. Here's what the architecture shift means.
DJI Avata 360: 8K Immersive FPV Takes On the Insta360 Antigravity
DJI's first 360-degree FPV drone shoots 8K/60fps HDR video from dual 1-inch sensors, reframes in post like any action camera, and targets the Insta360 Antigravity A1 directly.
Adobe AI Assistant for Photoshop: What It Can Actually Edit
Adobe AI Assistant for Photoshop accepts natural language commands in public beta on web and mobile. Remove objects, swap backgrounds, adjust lighting — but not yet on desktop.
The Mobile Lens Revolution: Vivo X300 Ultra and the Death of the Rigid Rig
How the Vivo X300 Ultra's robotic gimbal and revamped video system are dismantling the need for bulky traditional cinematography kits.