The Daily PetaPixel for 08/08/2024

The top news from the world of photography. [View this email in your browser]( [PetaPixel Homepage]( Presented by K&F CONCEPT [Transform Ordinary to Extraordinary]( Use K&F CONCEPT gear to turn everyday scenes into extraordinary photos. Capture magic in every shot. [LEARN NOW]( [Instagram Makes ‘Views’ The Primary Metric for Photos]( By Pesala Bandara on Aug 08, 2024 06:24 am [adam mosseri no reach followers instagram posts this is why]( Instagram is making "views" the primary metric for Reels, Stories, photos, and carousels. [[Read More]( [Ricoh’s G900 II and G900SE II Cameras Promise Heavy-Duty Durability]( By Jaron Schneider on Aug 07, 2024 06:01 pm [A black and white digital camera partially covered in light brown dirt or soil. The camera, labeled "Ricoh G900 II," is designed for rugged use, appearing sturdy and durable, and is set on a background of loose, granular earth.]( Ricoh today announced the G900 II and G900SE II, two new heavy-duty "industrial" cameras equipped with 20-megapixel BSI sensors that are highly resistant to water, dust, shock, and chemicals. [[Read More]( [Apple iPad Pro (2024) Review: The Best Tablet Still Has Room to Improve]( By Jeremy Gray on Aug 07, 2024 05:02 pm [A sleek tablet with a keyboard attachment displays a vibrant, colorful aurora on the screen. Light trails surround the device, adding a dynamic effect. The Petapixel logo and the word "Reviews" are visible in the bottom right corner.]( Apple's new, redesigned, M4-powered iPad Pro is an incredible tablet. Across many applications and use cases, it is one of the best products Apple has ever made. However, there are times when the iPad Pro feels like it falls short of its promise and potential. Which side of the scale tips farther -- the good or the bad -- depends on the user. [[Read More]( [How the Influential Canon EOS 10D DSLR Holds Up 21 Years Later]( By Zack Morrison on Aug 07, 2024 02:46 pm [A Canon EOS 10D digital camera is held by two hands against a blurred brick wall background. The lens is removed, revealing the camera’s sensor and internal components. The camera's brand name and model are clearly visible on the front of the body.]( Gordon Laing of CameraLabs is back with another installment of his Retro Review series, rewinding the clock a couple of decades with a look at the Canon EOS 10D. [[Read More]( [How Photography Helps Protect the Beauty of Yellowstone]( By Jeremy Gray on Aug 07, 2024 02:22 pm [The image shows two sections: on the left, an adult bison walking closely with a bison calf in a misty meadow with another bison in the background; on the right, a large bear standing on green grass beside a tree branch.]( Canon U.S.A. has been involved with the beautiful, iconic Yellowstone National Park since the 1990s, providing vital financial support to Yellowstone Forever and Eyes on Yellowstone. Canon's support of programs helps scientific research and conservation. [[Read More]( [Despite Reports, Canon Not Likely to Incur $7M Tax Penalty for Its Layoffs]( By Jaron Schneider on Aug 07, 2024 01:21 pm [A modern office building with multiple floors, featuring a glass entrance and flags of the state, the United States, and a corporate logo above the main entrance. There are well-maintained green bushes and a clear driveway leading to the entrance, set against a blue sky with scattered clouds.]( Earlier this week, photo rumor sites ran with a story that alleged Canon would face tax penalties due to a recent round of layoffs. That is unlikely to happen. [[Read More]( [Making YouTube Videos With a Film Camera is Hard! | The PetaPixel Podcast]( By Jaron Schneider on Aug 07, 2024 12:28 pm [Two men are interacting with film equipment in front of a blue background. The man on the left holds a strip of film, examining it closely, while the man on the right, with a surprised expression, holds a large film camera aimed at the film strip.]( Chris Niccolls and Jordan Drake have been trying to finish a review of the Kodak Super8 camera but have found one unassailable truth in doing so: shooting on film for YouTube is very, very hard. [[Read More]( [Remembering My Father Part II: Repairing His Beloved Cameras]( By Jaron Schneider on Aug 07, 2024 12:12 pm [Three vintage Nikon F cameras with attached lenses are displayed on a blue surface. Various camera maintenance tools and equipment are situated in the background, including a soldering iron and a few small bottles labeled with text. The setting appears to be a camera repair workshop.]( This past March, my dad Thomas Schneider passed away. He left behind a few things including a silver money clip, an Omega Speedmaster, and two cameras: a Nikon F and a Nikon FTN. [[Read More]( [Kodak Alaris Bought By Private Equity Firm Kingswood Capital Managment]( By Jaron Schneider on Aug 07, 2024 10:56 am [A background filled with various rolled films, predominantly Kodak branded, with the words "Kodak alaris" in bold red and black font overlaid.]( Kodak Alaris, a spinoff company of the original Eastman Kodak business, was purchased by Kingswood Capital Management, a private equity firm. [[Read More]( [San Francisco Police Unveils Sizzle Reel of Drones Fighting Crime]( By Matt Growcoot on Aug 07, 2024 10:40 am [Aerial view of a parking lot with a person wearing a hoodie standing between two parked black cars. The individual is facing one of the cars with its front door open. Text in the bottom left corner reads "July 27th, 2024," and there is a police department logo in the bottom right corner.]( The San Francisco Police Department has revealed it is using drones to combat crime in the city and that it is working. [[Read More]( [Vivo’s New V40 and V40 Pro Smartphones Promise Big Photo Features at a Small Price]( By Jeremy Gray on Aug 07, 2024 10:21 am [Close-up of the back of a modern smartphone with a sleek design, featuring three camera lenses arranged in a vertical module. The smartphone body is a light mint color, and the background is a gradient of teal shades.]( Smartphone maker Vivo, celebrated for incorporating high-end photography features into mid-range handhelds, has announced the V40 and V40 Pro. The two new phones include Zeiss photo technology and various camera upgrades. [[Read More]( [Rare Colorful Lightning Captured Shooting Up Miles From Earth]( By Matt Growcoot on Aug 07, 2024 10:01 am [A nighttime view from space showing the curvature of Earth, a brilliant display of stars, and a red sprite lightning phenomenon circled in red near the horizon. The image captures the contrast between the planet's darkness and the outer atmosphere's glow.]( Lightning sprites are a rare phenomenon that is very difficult to capture. However, one decent method is taking a timelapse while onboard the International Space Station (ISS). [[Read More]( [Scientists Attached Cameras to Sea Lions to Help Them Map Seabeds]( By Pesala Bandara on Aug 07, 2024 09:31 am [Scientists Attached Cameras to Sea Lions to Help Them Map Seabeds]( Scientists attached cameras to endangered sea lions so that they could help them map unexplored seabeds and learn more about the animals' behavior. [[Read More]( [This Instagram Filter Tells Photographers When They’re Too Close to Wild Animals]( By Pesala Bandara on Aug 07, 2024 09:29 am [A group of people, some with cameras, stand at a distance on the side of a road while two bears cross it. One bear is in the middle of the road, and the other is near the edge. Vehicles are parked on the roadside, and a person with a tripod is in the foreground.]( A new Instagram filter warns visitors in the U.S. when they are getting too close to wild animals while taking a photo. [[Read More]( [NYC Videographer Who Filmed Vandalism is Arrested on Hate Crime Charges]( By Pesala Bandara on Aug 07, 2024 07:50 am [NYPD millions settlement lawsuit mugshot hijab muslim women]( A New York City videographer was arrested on felony hate charges after reportedly filming the vandalism of homes by a group of pro-Palestinian protestors. [[Read More]( [Russia Releases 18-Year-Old Accused of Spy Photography Alongside Evan Gershkovic]( By Matt Growcoot on Aug 07, 2024 07:42 am [A person with wavy hair and eyeglasses is standing outside in front of an ornate building. They are wearing a dark jacket and holding up their right hand, pointing with their index finger. The building features detailed architectural designs and a partly cloudy sky.]( A teenager convicted of taking clandestine photos of military sites has landed back in Germany as part of the prisoner exchange between Russia and the West. [[Read More]( [Nikon Z6 III Review: A Little Rough Around the Edges]( The Nikon Z6 III with its partially stacked full frame sensor is easily one of the most exciting cameras in years! We finally got our hands on a full production model to do some extensive tests of image quality, autofocus, video quality, and more! [[Watch Now]( Westcott, PetaPixel's preferred lighting partner! 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