The Daily PetaPixel for 06/18/2024

The top news from the world of photography. [View this email in your browser]( [PetaPixel Homepage]( [Fujifilm’s Instax Wide 400 is a Big Camera for Large Instant Prints]( By Jaron Schneider on Jun 17, 2024 10:01 pm [A person wearing an orange and white tie-dye shirt holds a gray Fujifilm Instax Mini 90 instant camera. They have a green scrunchie on their finger and several bracelets on their wrist, standing against a yellow background.]( Fujifilm announced the Instax Wide 400, the latest in the Wide series that captures large, 3.4 x 4.25-inch instant prints. [[Read More]( [Pentax 17 Review: A Brand-New Film Experience Worth Having]( By Chris Niccolls on Jun 17, 2024 04:25 pm [A close-up shot of a vintage Pentax camera on a tripod with a waterfall in the blurred background. The camera's branding and lens details are clearly visible. Overlaid at the bottom right is the "PetaPixel Reviews" logo.]( I’ve been in the camera review business for over 15 years and in that time I’ve been fortunate enough to have tested and taken photographs with countless cameras, spanning a wide variety of designs and intentions. Curiously, as I prepared to review the Pentax 17 it occurred to me that I had never once reviewed a new production 35mm film camera in all that time. [[Read More]( [The Pentax 17 is a New Half-Frame Film Camera Two Years in the Making]( By Jaron Schneider on Jun 17, 2024 03:59 pm [A vintage Pentax 17 camera sits on a rock with a waterfall and lush greenery in the background. The camera is positioned slightly to the right, highlighting its lens and intricate design amidst the natural setting.]( The brand-new film camera from Pentax that has been in development since 2022 is finally here. Called the Pentax 17 and teased last month, it is a half-frame, vertically oriented, fixed-lens camera that captures two 17mm x 24mm pictures within a single 35mm-format frame. [[Read More]( [Aputure’s New Infinibar Lights Are Colorful, Powerful, and Built for Pros]( By David Crewe on Jun 17, 2024 03:49 pm [Three LED light bars of varying heights are displayed against a black background. Each bar emits a colorful gradient light, showcasing shades of pink, blue, and green, and has a minimalist, modern design with tripod-like bases.]( Following the initial product release launched last March, Aputure has announced the refresh of the Infinibar product family with the addition of new four-light kits and accessories adding even more functionality to the lineup. [[Read More]( [The Alice Camera is Finally Shipping After Three Years in Development]( By Jeremy Gray on Jun 17, 2024 02:52 pm [A person holds a smartphone attached to a Lumix camera with their hand, which has rings. The background shows an outdoor setting with blurred trees and buildings, suggesting a sunny day. The person appears to be focusing on capturing an image.]( Photogram's Alice Camera has been a long time coming. Unveiled in early 2021 as an AI-assisted Micro Four Thirds camera, the camera was supposed to finally release in October 2022. That target came and went, but Alice isn't dead -- it is arriving to initial pre-order customers next month. [[Read More]( [Surgeon General Wants to Put Warning Labels on Social Media]( By Lisa Marie Segarra on Jun 17, 2024 02:13 pm [Four people stand side by side against a wall, all focused on their smartphones. They are casually dressed: the first person wears a white T-shirt and headphones, the second a flannel shirt over a beige top, the third a white T-shirt and denim shorts, and the fourth a blue polo shirt.]( United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy called on Congress to implement warning labels on social media in a guest op-ed in The New York Times Monday. [[Read More]( [ON1 Photo RAW 2024.5 Released: Better AI Masking and Performance]( By Jeremy Gray on Jun 17, 2024 01:12 pm [A screenshot of photo editing software ON1 Photo RAW displayed on a desktop. The interface shows editing tools on the right and a landscape photo of a forest and mountains in the main viewing area, overlaid with the ON1 logo.]( ON1 Photo RAW 2024 launched last November, quickly followed by version 2024.1 in December and 2024.3 a couple of months ago. In typical fashion, ON1 has released a significant overhaul about half a year later, bringing version 2024.5 to photographers later this month. [[Read More]( [Justice Department Sues Adobe for Hidden Fees and Difficult Cancellations]( By Jeremy Gray on Jun 17, 2024 12:31 pm [Image featuring the logos of the U.S. Department of Justice and Adobe next to a gavel symbolizing legal action or a court case involving the two entities. The Department of Justice seal includes an eagle, and Adobe's logo is depicted in red and black.]( The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit against Adobe in the United States District Court, Northern District of California, alleging that the software company obscures fees and makes it illegally tricky for users to cancel software subscriptions. [[Read More]( [Runway Gen-3 Can Make AI Videos of ‘Photorealistic Humans’]( By Matt Growcoot on Jun 17, 2024 11:13 am [A bald man with a short beard is shown from the shoulders up against a neutral background. He has his mouth open wide as if he is speaking or singing. He is wearing a light-colored shirt.]( The race for AI video is really beginning to heat up with a slew of models suddenly being released and Runway, which has been releasing models longer than most, has just dropped its latest model Gen-3 Alpha. [[Read More]( [Photo Print Sale is Raising Money to Benefit Ocean Conservation Groups]( By Matt Growcoot on Jun 17, 2024 10:21 am [Close-up of the eye of a whale submerged in water, giving a detailed view of its textured skin with a bluish-gray hue. The image captures the wrinkles and natural markings around the eye, conveying a sense of calm and majesty.]( 100 photographers have donated prints for a limited-time sale to raise money for ocean conservation groups. [[Read More]( [Sirui Expands ‘Sniper’ APS-C Series With 16mm and 75mm f/1.2 Lenses]( By David Crewe on Jun 17, 2024 10:10 am [Two silver camera lenses from the brand Sirui are placed side by side on a dark surface against a warm, blurred background. The lens on the left is labeled 16mm F1.2, and the one on the right is labeled 75mm F1.2.]( Sirui has announced the expansion of two new autofocus lenses for its budget-friendly f/1.2 Sniper series. The addition of the $399 16mm wide-angle and 75mm telephoto lenses for the APS-C system complements existing 23mm, 33mm, and 56mm lenses, offering creatives a much more comprehensive set of tools to capture whatever life throws at them. [[Read More]( [TikTok’s Commercial Music Library is Now Available on Adobe Express]( By Lisa Marie Segarra on Jun 17, 2024 08:59 am [A person wearing headphones, surrounded by music notes, a sound wave, and a flower, looking thoughtfully into the distance. Below them are three play buttons suggesting music or audio tracks. The image conveys a musical and contemplative atmosphere.]( During Monday's Cannes Lions International Festival for Creativity, Adobe and TikTok announced a new collaboration that would integrate the social media app's commercial music library into Adobe Express. [[Read More]( [The Nikon Z6 III Does What the Sony a7 IV and Canon R6 II Can’t: Be More Than a Compromise]( By Jeremy Gray on Jun 17, 2024 08:30 am [Three digital cameras are displayed against a white background. From left to right, they are a Sony Alpha model, a Nikon Z model, and a Canon EOS model. Each camera has a prominent lens mount or attached lens, showing part of their front designs.]( Arguably, the Sony a7 IV has been the top dog in the mid-range camera space since it released in late 2021. And it's an excellent camera, as is 2023's Canon EOS R6 II. However, the Nikon Z6 III does something those cameras haven't: be more than a compromise. [[Read More]( [US Congressman Loses Copyright Lawsuit Over ‘Success Kid’ Meme Photo]( By Pesala Bandara on Jun 17, 2024 08:24 am [success kid meme A Facebook post by Steve King features a popular meme of a determined-looking toddler with a clenched fist. The text above the meme reads, "FUND OUR MEMES!!!" The post asks followers to donate to continue creating memes.]( The mother who took the photo behind the "Success Kid" internet meme has won a copyright infringement lawsuit against former U.S. congressman Steve King who claimed that he made "fair use" of the image in campaign ads. [[Read More]( [Nikon Z6 III Initial Review: A Middleweight Fighter With Heavyweight Dreams]( By Chris Niccolls on Jun 17, 2024 08:01 am [Two men are standing outdoors near a flowing stream, and one of them is pointing at a camera placed on a stone surface. The overlay text reads "PetaPixel Hands-On." Both men are wearing jackets, and greenery is visible in the background.]( Nikon's Z6 III brings a lot of technologies to the table and packages them into a camera that seems purpose-built to win the $2,500, mid-range, full-frame camera fight. It may be priced to compete with the middle of the camera pack, but it's swinging punches like a flagship. [[Read More]( [The Nikon Z6 III Aims to Set a New Standard for Mid-Range Cameras]( By Jeremy Gray on Jun 17, 2024 08:00 am [A Nikon Z series mirrorless camera body is shown against a white background. The camera, featuring a textured grip and numerous buttons, is pictured without a lens attached, revealing the sensor inside the mount. The Nikon logo is visible at the top.]( After much anticipation and rumors, the long-awaited Nikon Z6 III has finally arrived. Based on its features and performance, it appears that people's patience has been rewarded in a big way. 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