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CRDBAG’s New Flexible Grid Divide Bends the Rules of Camera Storage

Swedish company CRDBAG, best known for its camera storage solutions and accessories, has launched the Grid Divide (stylized "GRID DIVIDE") ecosystem, which CRDBAG calls "the ultimate modular storage for hard cases." The new Grid Divide series is an internal divider system that enables photographers and filmmakers to better store, organize, and carry their precious camera gear.

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PicSee Solves the Problem of Friends Not Sending You Photos

How often do people go out with friends, take a bunch of photos, and then forget to share them? It's a common problem: many people have dozens, if not hundreds, of images of their friends and family on their phones that they just never sent. Others have to hound their friends to get the photos they want. A new photo-sharing app PicSee aims to solve this problem from both sides automatically.

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Honor’s ‘Robot Phone’ Has a Pop Out Gimbal Camera

Honor has announced that it is developing a smartphone with a camera that extends from the device using a robotic arm. For now, there's only a bizarre, mostly AI-generated video of the phone but the company says it will share additional details at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona next year.

The People Who Make Your Photography Dreams a Reality

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I recently returned from an incredible trip to Canon's Tokyo headquarters and Utsunomiya lens factory. While the sights and sounds of Tokyo and Utsunomiya are undoubtedly spectacular, and I will carry these memories with me for the rest of my life, it was the exceptionally rare peek behind the curtain of Canon -- one of the most popular and celebrated camera companies -- that made the most powerful impression.

How to Add PetaPixel as a Preferred Source on Google

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Google's search engine has undergone some major changes in recent times, from AI summaries that dominate search results to new algorithms that might bury the news sources you actually care about.

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Chris Niccolls Talks Gear, Reviews, and Almost 20 Years of YouTube

The PetaPixel Podcast crew is taking a break this week as they reconvene after weeks of travel, but that doesn't mean there isn't something to listen to. Chris Niccolls sat down with the folks from C.R. Kennedy for a discussion about his early roots at the Camera Store, career choices after DPReview, his current tenure at PetaPixel, and his ongoing journey as a photographer.

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Panasonic Brings Gorgeous Gold Lumix S9 to the US

Back in May, Panasonic announced a striking new "Titanium Gold" Lumix S9 full-frame camera. At the time, it was only available in Japan. Now the beautiful new mirrorless camera is coming to the United States. That's not all, Panasonic also announced new Lumix Adventure Kits for four of its high-end Lumix S full-frame cameras.

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Adorama and Sony Team Up for Free Photo Events

Sony and Adorama are inviting photographers to their highly anticipated Rooftop Photography Events at Sixth Floor Loft in New York City. Over two consecutive days, October 26 and 27, attendees will experience hands-on sessions with Sony cameras, expert guidance from industry professionals, and the chance to capture striking rooftop imagery.

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Apple Surprise Launches 14-inch Macbook Pro With New M5 Chip

Apple has introduced an updated version of its 14-inch MacBook Pro, now equipped with the new M5 chip. The company says that while the laptop’s design remains unchanged, it gains faster performance, upgraded storage options, and extended battery life -- up to 24 hours on a single charge.

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Apple’s New M5 Chip Offers Better AI and Faster Memory

Apple has announced the M5, the next-generation Apple Silicon chip. The M5, featured in a new MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and upgraded Vision Pro headset, promises improved performance across the board thanks to third-generation 3-nanometer technology.

Zeiss Otus ML 85mm f/1.4 Review: A Costly Decision

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Zeiss is a famous and prestigious name in the world of optics, and it is very willing to partner with other brands to bring the weight of its name to the table. So often we see the Zeiss name attached to Sony products, Vivo smartphones, Contax cameras, and Cosina optics, to name a few brands, both past and present.