The Daily PetaPixel for 07/16/2024

The top news from the world of photography. [View this email in your browser]( [PetaPixel Homepage]( Presented by Wondershare [Wondershare Filmora Gets Powerful AI Upgrades]( The new Filmora uses AI technology to make video editing easier and more efficient by simplifying voiceovers, automating tedious tasks, and enhancing creative control. [Try for Free]( [NBC’s 2024 Summer Olympics Coverage Will Be Shot on Sony Cameras]( By Jaron Schneider on Jul 15, 2024 04:18 pm [A logo for the Paris 2024 Olympics is displayed, featuring the Olympic rings and the NBC peacock logo above the word "Paris." The Eiffel Tower and a view of Paris are visible in the background. The color scheme is predominantly blue.]( NBC announced that it selected Sony as its broadcast equipment partner for the production of the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic games in Paris. This includes cameras, monitors, lenses, and accessories across the entire NBC broadcast operation. [[Read More]( [A Leica SL3 Bug is Deleting People’s Photos – But a Fix is on the Way]( By Jeremy Gray on Jul 15, 2024 04:10 pm [A black Leica camera with a 24-90mm zoom lens sits on a dark surface. The camera is partially illuminated from the left, emphasizing its textured grip and the iconic red Leica logo near the viewfinder.]( The Leica SL3, released this spring, is a great high-resolution L-Mount camera. Unfortunately, some users are facing a significant problem: the camera can erase existing photos. [[Read More]( [Plan the Perfect Fall Photography Trip With This Interactive Foliage Map]( By Jeremy Gray on Jul 15, 2024 03:36 pm [A scenic autumn landscape features a forest of colorful trees in shades of red, yellow, and orange. Above the trees, a layer of fog extends across the horizon. In the background, tall mountains partially covered with clouds rise under a sky tinged with soft hues of pink and blue.]( A new interactive map will help American photographers plan the perfect fall foliage trip this year based on historical data, machine learning algorithms, and public reports. [[Read More]( [DJI Drone Ban Not Included in US Senate’s Version of Defense Act]( By Jaron Schneider on Jul 15, 2024 03:27 pm [DJI Drone]( The United States Senate Armed Services Committee has completed its revised version of the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and unlike the version of the bill passed by the House of Representatives last month, it doesn't contain any language that would ban DJI drones. [[Read More]( [The Panasonic GH7’s Dynamic Range Is Much Better Than the GH6’s]( By Jeremy Gray on Jul 15, 2024 02:03 pm [A black Panasonic LUMIX GH7 camera with a wide-angle lens is placed on a wooden surface, against a dark background. The camera has a textured grip, various buttons, and a large viewfinder. The brand name "LUMIX" is clearly visible above the lens.]( Expert testing shows that the Panasonic Lumix GH7 camera delivers significantly improved dynamic range performance at low ISOs compared to its predecessor, which is excellent news for Micro Four Thirds enthusiasts. [[Read More]( [Photographer’s Smart Glasses Catch First-Person-View of Trump Shooting]( By Matt Growcoot on Jul 15, 2024 01:30 pm [Two people are standing on a stage with one person raising a fist in the air. Several hands holding cameras are taking photos of them. It is a clear, sunny day with a blue sky in the background.]( A photographer at the Trump assassination attempt "somehow" remembered to turn on his Meta Ray-Ban sunglasses to capture POV footage of the dramatic event. [[Read More]( [Canon Lays Off Rudy Winston, the Beloved Perennial Camera Guru]( By Jaron Schneider on Jul 15, 2024 12:59 pm [A person with short hair and glasses stands behind a wooden table, wearing a black shirt with "Canon" embroidered on it. They have a relaxed smile and hands resting on the table. A Canon camera is placed on the table to their right against a dark red background.]( Last week, Canon USA initiated layoffs that affected multiple departments. While the exact number affected was not provided, it is not insignificant and included Rudy Winston, perhaps the most prominent face of Canon's US-based brand, PetaPixel has learned. [[Read More]( [Canon Ramps Up Hype for July 17: ‘Something Big is Coming’]( By Jaron Schneider on Jul 15, 2024 12:57 pm [A black background with a glowing red ring around the text "Something Big is Coming." Below, it says "Tune in Wednesday, July 7th at 6:00 AM EDT | 3:00 AM PDT.]( Last week, Canon Europe teased a new EOS R series announcement and now Canon USA has followed suit with a YouTube premiere for a launch scheduled for 6 AM EDT, 3 AM PDT on Wednesday July 17. [[Read More]( [Canon Is Developing New RF Lenses ‘No One Can Imagine Yet’]( By Jeremy Gray on Jul 15, 2024 12:56 pm [Image showing a collection of Canon cameras and lenses. The front row features several Canon camera bodies lined up side by side. Behind them, an array of Canon lenses of various sizes is displayed, gradually increasing in size from left to right. The background is black.]( Canon's RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z is an extremely impressive lens. It's also distinct, as it's the only 24-105mm f/2.8 lens on the market. Per a recent interview in Japan, Canon executives suggest Canon isn't done breaking the mold with its RF lenses. [[Read More]( [Photographer Explains How He Kept His Cool and Shot Iconic Trump Image]( By Matt Growcoot on Jul 15, 2024 11:27 am [A man in a suit with his fist raised stands among security personnel with earpieces and sunglasses. An American flag waves in the background against a clear blue sky. The scene appears to be outdoors.]( The Associated Press photographer Evan Vucci who captured the instantly iconic photo of Trump with his hand raised after surviving Saturday's assassination attempt has explained how he nailed the shot. [[Read More]( [Couple Posing for Photos on Railway Bridge Jump Into 90ft Gorge to Avoid Train]( By Matt Growcoot on Jul 15, 2024 09:48 am [Two people carrying backpacks walk along a narrow train track beside a moving red and white train. The track is elevated with a steep drop on one side, surrounded by dense green foliage. Another person is walking ahead of them on the tracks.]( A couple in India who were taking part in a photo shoot on a railway bridge have reportedly suffered severe injuries after a train approached and they were forced to jump into a 90-foot deep gorge. [[Read More]( Earlier Stories: [Wildlife on a Maine Pond: Adorable Loon Chicks Face an Uncertain Future]( [How an Award-Winning Photographer Captures the Passion of Soccer]( [Photographer Captures Bullet Whizzing Past Trump’s Head]( [Ricoh GR III HDF Review: Pocket-Sized, Diffused Nostalgia]( [How a Pro Photographer Uses Pixel Smartphones to Create Amazing Art]( [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](.