The Daily PetaPixel for 06/04/2024

The top news from the world of photography. [View this email in your browser]( [PetaPixel Homepage]( Presented by Bay Photo [Visualize]( Prints, with Wall Previews]( Whether the home or gallery, you can accurately preview your work in its custom final display, before even clicking "Add to Cart". Save 25% Off Wall Displays with promo code PETAPIXEL25 and create your next masterpiece today. [Shop Now]( [Klarna CEO Says He is Spending Less on Photographers Thanks to AI]( By Matt Growcoot on Jun 04, 2024 06:30 am [A person with short hair stands confidently with arms crossed. They are wearing a blue button-up shirt and smiling slightly. The background features neon lights with various colors, creating a modern and artistic ambiance.]( The CEO of Klarna, a "buy now, pay later" finance company, has boasted that his business will save $10 million this year at the expense of photographers and the photo industry thanks to generative AI. [[Read More]( [Don Pettit, The Best Photographer to Ever Visit Space, Will Return to the ISS]( By Matt Growcoot on Jun 04, 2024 05:12 am [On the left, a time-lapse image shows a spacecraft docked at a space station with streaks of light from Earth below. On the right, a person in a spacesuit is smiling in a formal portrait, with an American flag and NASA logo in the background.]( Not only will Don Pettit become the second-oldest NASA astronaut ever to visit space when he returns for his fourth mission in September, but arguably the best photographer to ever blast off into orbit will return to the International Space Station (ISS). [[Read More]( [Instagram is Testing Unskippable Ads]( By Lisa Marie Segarra on Jun 03, 2024 05:18 pm [Meta adds AI chatbot to Instagram]( In a move almost certain to anger users, Instagram is reportedly testing a feature that makes ads "unskippable." [[Read More]( [Maingear MG-1 Ultimate Review: The Most Powerful PC We’ve Ever Tested]( By Jeremy Gray on Jun 03, 2024 04:12 pm [A desktop computer setup includes a monitor displaying "MAINGEAR" with the Petapixel logo above. Beside the monitor are a camera, a mug, and a keyboard on a wooden desk. A PC tower with blue gradient design and "Petapixel" branding is also present.]( Maingear has been a big name in custom PCs for over 20 years and has earned a sterling reputation for its high-end PCs, especially for gaming, and strong customer support. While its flagship MG-1 line, ranging from just over $1,100 to the $4,000 machine I tested, has plenty of features for hardcore gamers to drool over, the MG-1 can also be an outstanding option for creatives. [[Read More]( [Wedding Photographers Praised for Their Stunning, Alternative Images]( By Pesala Bandara on Jun 03, 2024 04:05 pm [photographers-praised-non-traditional-wedding-pictures.jpg]( A pair of wedding photographers have been applauded for their incredible, non-traditional pictures of a couple's big day. [[Read More]( [$4 Billion Offer for Getty Images Was an Illegal ‘Pump and Dump’ Scheme]( By Jeremy Gray on Jun 03, 2024 02:43 pm [Illustration of people running off a cliff chasing a dollar symbol tied to a string hanging from Pinocchio's nose. The background is blue, and the "Getty Images" watermark is present on the left side.]( In April 2023, Getty rejected a $4 billion takeover bid from Massachusetts-based investment firm Trillium Capital, categorizing the acquisition attempt as insufficiently credible. Now, federal investigators describe the failed takeover as a "pump and dump" scheme and have charged Trillium and its CEO with securities fraud. [[Read More]( [Why You Should Sell Your Gear to a Reseller]( By Abby Ferguson on Jun 03, 2024 02:30 pm [A Nikon camera with an attached lens is placed on top of a Nikon Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D AF lens box. The background includes a blurred view of plants and a shelf, adding a touch of greenery to the setup.]( Selling the gear you no longer use can be a great way to earn money back, whether you are putting that money towards new gear or simply trying to make a buck. Plus, there's no sense in unused gear sitting on a shelf collecting dust when someone else could enjoy it. [[Read More]( [8 of the Most Unusual Old-School Cameras Ever Made]( By Matt Williams on Jun 03, 2024 02:23 pm [A black and white historical photograph shows several men standing around and on a giant camera, mounted on a large wooden platform. Some men are posing on ladders and support beams, while others sit on the ground in the background.]( As a huge nerd for the history of photography, I've spent a lot of time reading about and studying products of the past. And there have been a lot, to say the least. [[Read More]( [TTArtisan’s $300 250mm f/5.6 Reflex Lens Delivers Donut-Shaped Bokeh]( By Jeremy Gray on Jun 03, 2024 01:53 pm [The image is divided into two sides. The left side shows a close-up of a TTArtisan camera lens on a gray background. The right side shows a toy black cat with colorful bokeh light circles in the background. The cat has a red collar and white eyes.]( TTArtisan announced a compact and affordable 250mm f/5.6 telephoto reflex lens for full-frame cameras. [[Read More]( [Disappearing Ink on a Tattooed Man: A Photographer’s Story]( By Lance Nixon on Jun 03, 2024 01:44 pm [A side-by-side comparison of a bald man with a gray beard and extensive face tattoos. The left image is in color, revealing the vivid tattoos, while the right image is a black-and-white rendition of the same person, highlighting facial features in contrast.]( The tattooed man arrived at the photographer’s right on time, a walking gallery of living art in vibrant blues, greens, and reds imprinted all over his face and neck. He sat for a portrait in the studio as scheduled. [[Read More]( [Scientists Have Made the Thinnest Lens Ever at Just 3 Atoms Thick]( By Jaron Schneider on Jun 03, 2024 01:18 pm [A scientific diagram shows a nanophotonic structure emitting a red light. Insets display spectra and efficiency curves at 13K and 294K, illustrating differences in performance at various temperatures, with wavelength (nm) on the x-axis and intensity/efficiency on the y-axis.]( Scientists have created the thinnest optical lens ever made for camera systems. At just three atoms thick, the researchers believe it will be especially useful for future wearables like the now defunct Google Glass or Meta's RayBan smart glasses. [[Read More]( [Pet Photographer’s Portraits Show Why Animals Mean So Much To Us]( By Jeremy Gray on Jun 03, 2024 11:51 am [Left side: A happy dog with a wrinkled face lies upside down on a grey carpet with a brick wall behind, giving a wide, joyful smile. Right side: A golden retriever sits in a blue kiddie pool filled with colorful toys, smiling and appearing content.]( People love cats, dogs, and other pets. They are cute and lovable and make our lives so much better. Few capture the personalities of furry, four-legged friends quite like professional photographer Grace Chon, who has carved out a strong niche in the animal photography space. [[Read More]( [DJI Seems to Believe That It Is Very Possible Its Drones Will Be Banned]( By Jaron Schneider on Jun 03, 2024 11:49 am [A close-up shot of the DJI Mini 3 Pro drone in flight, showing its front-facing camera, gimbal, and propellers. The background is a blurred, light brown landscape, highlighting the drone's details. The model name "MINI 3 PRO" is visible on one of its arms.]( DJI is in the crosshairs of U.S. legislators who are riding high after the success of the bill that will see TikTok banned unless it divests from Chinese Ownership. [[Read More]( [Photographer Who Captured Reagan Assassination Attempt Dies Age 77]( By Matt Growcoot on Jun 03, 2024 11:29 am [A black and white photo shows several men in suits rushing out of a building with a covered entrance. A prominent figure in the center is being assisted into a waiting car, as others appear to protect him. The scene is urgent and seems to involve security personnel.]( Pulitzer prize-winning photographer Ron Edmonds has died at age 77. Edmonds was the senior White House photographer for The Associated Press (AP) and captured the Ronald Reagan assassination attempt in 1981. [[Read More]( [Sony’s Impressive Wireless Camera Monitoring App Gets Major Update]( By Jeremy Gray on Jun 03, 2024 11:26 am [A woman holding a tablet stands next to a professional video camera in a modern, industrial-style room. She is wearing a dark jacket and appears focused, possibly preparing for a video shoot or production task.]( Sony announced a significant update to its Monitor and Control (M&C) app, bringing the mobile platform to version 2.0 and adding powerful new features for content creators. [[Read More]( [Oppenheimer Cinematographer Clashes with Netflix CEO on Movie Screen Size]( By Matt Growcoot on Jun 03, 2024 10:59 am [A woman with long brown hair smiles while looking at her smartphone. She is wearing a white shirt and has white earphones in her ears. The background is blurred, focusing attention on her joyful expression.]( After Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos claimed that both Barbie and Oppenheimer would have done just as well on Netflix last summer and boasted his son watched Lawrence of Arabia on his phone, cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema clapped back at him. [[Read More]( [Adobe Removes AI Images in the ‘Style of Ansel Adams’ After Complaint]( By Matt Growcoot on Jun 03, 2024 09:45 am [A black-and-white landscape photo depicts a misty lake surrounded by tall pine trees and dramatic mountain peaks with low-hanging clouds. The serene and atmospheric scene captures the rugged beauty of nature.]( Adobe Stock has removed a collection of AI-generated images in the style of Ansel Adams' landscape photography after the late photographer's estate slammed Adobe for its conduct. [[Read More]( [Sigma 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art Review: Limited Zoom, Maximum Light]( By Chris Niccolls on Jun 03, 2024 08:01 am [A person with a beard and gray hair smiles while holding a Sony camera with a large lens. The background features colorful geometric shapes, and there is a "PetaPixel Reviews" label in the lower left corner of the image.]( Sigma introduced the world's first full-frame, mirrorless, f/1.8 lens: the 28-45mm f/1.8 Art. But if no one has ever made a lens like this before, do we even need it? Let's look at the facts with this rather odd entry and see if it's a hidden gem or a mad science experiment. [[Read More]( [Sigma’s 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art is the First f/1.8 Zoom Lens for Full-Frame Mirrorless]( By Jaron Schneider on Jun 03, 2024 07:59 am [A person is holding a Sony camera in their right hand and a detached Sigma lens in their left hand. The background appears to be an outdoor setting with greenery.]( Sigma announced the 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art for Sony E and Leica L-mount cameras. Carrying on the spirit of the now legendary 18-35mm f/1.8 for APS-C DSLR cameras, this new zoom is the world's first with a constant f/1.8 aperture for full-frame mirrorless camera systems. [[Read More]( Earlier Stories: [Canon’s Lack of RF-Mount Cinema EOS Support is Genuinely Shocking]( [Website]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( Copyright © 2024 PetaPixel, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. PetaPixel · 2944 N 44th St Ste 100 · Phoenix, AZ 85018-7258 · USA You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](.