The Daily PetaPixel for 08/13/2024

The top news from the world of photography. [View this email in your browser]( [PetaPixel Homepage]( Presented by MPB [✔️][MPB Approved]( Trade in and save on thousands of used cameras & lenses. [LEARN NOW]( [Nikon’s Imaging Division Delivers Strong Financial Performance]( By Jeremy Gray on Aug 12, 2024 04:26 pm [The image displays the Nikon logo, which consists of the word "Nikon" in bold black letters on a yellow background with three white diagonal stripes at the top left corner.]( A lot of financial results have been released recently. This time, the company under the microscope is Nikon, who had a solid showing in the first quarter of the fiscal year, continuing the company's remarkable recovery. [[Read More]( [This Lego Camera Is a Real, Working 35mm Film Camera]( By Jeremy Gray on Aug 12, 2024 03:34 pm [A detailed LEGO model of a vintage camera labeled "ZH1." The model is predominantly black and white, with a detachable lens cap featuring the LEGO logo placed next to the camera. The design includes intricate details mimicking those of a real camera.]( There are some fantastic camera-themed Lego projects out there, but the Lego ZH1 is much more than a toy. It is a fully functional 35mm film camera built using Lego bricks. [[Read More]( [Aputure’s Sidus Four Wireless Transmitter Offers Pro Lighting Control]( By Zack Morrison on Aug 12, 2024 02:48 pm [Close-up of a person’s hand plugging a cable into an Aputure Sidus Four device. The device displays a screen with various menu options and settings, and a large red dial is visible on the right side. The background is out of focus and lit with blue light.]( Aputure's new Sidus Four is an all-in-one device for control of up to eight lighting universes, designed for demanding lighting environments. [[Read More]( [What to Expect at Google’s Pixel Event Tomorrow]( By Zack Morrison on Aug 12, 2024 01:45 pm [Close-up of a smartphone's rear camera module. The phone features a sleek, light-colored design with a metallic frame. The camera module contains three lenses, a flash, and another sensor arranged horizontally in a black, oval-shaped enclosure.]( The Made By Google hardware event tomorrow, August 13th, will mark the debut of the Pixel 9 smartphone family. Here's what Pixel fans can expect. [[Read More]( [Website Turns Traffic Cameras Into Photobooths on the Street]( By Jeremy Gray on Aug 12, 2024 01:33 pm [Close-up of a security camera mounted on a pole, facing a busy street. The street, out of focus, shows the blurred motion of cars and the glow of brake lights, capturing a bustling urban scene during dusk or dawn.]( A new website lets New Yorkers use the Department of Transportation traffic camera network to capture unusual selfies on the streets. [[Read More]( [CA Gov Newsom Pays $200K Per Year for Famed Photographer to Tail Him]( By Jeremy Gray on Aug 12, 2024 12:48 pm [A man with gray hair and wearing sunglasses and a white shirt stands in front of a section of the Great Wall of China. The ancient structure stretches across rolling hills covered in autumn foliage under a clear blue sky.]( California Governor Gavin Newsom's administration hired a personal photographer earlier this year, raising eyebrows among California taxpayers. Officially called the governor's Director of Photography, the photographer reportedly earns a $200,000 annual salary, among the highest in Newsom's administration, and just $34,000 shy of Newsom's wages. [[Read More]( [The New Nikon Z6 III Soars to the Top of the Sales Charts in Japan]( By Jeremy Gray on Aug 12, 2024 10:56 am [A Nikon Z camera body is photographed against a background of glowing golden lights. The camera, with its textured black exterior, prominent grip, and various control dials, has its lens mount exposed, revealing the internal sensor.]( The Nikon Z6 III launched last month to significant popularity, taking the top spot on Japanese photography retailer Map Camera's sales rankings for July. [[Read More]( [Trump Wrongly Claims Photos of Harris Rally Crowds Are AI-Generated]( By Jeremy Gray on Aug 12, 2024 10:14 am [A large crowd gathers in an open hangar for a political rally. The stage displays a "Harris Wally" sign. Two large aircraft, including one with "United States of America" marked on it, are parked in the background against a clear sky. Many people are taking photos.]( Former President Donald Trump posted on his Truth Social platform that photos of large crowds at Kamala Harris' recent August 7, 2024, Michigan rally were fake and generated using artificial intelligence (AI). [[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! Products featured in this episode: [L60B Constant Light]( [NP-F Battery Grip]( Earlier Stories: [Photographer Captures Stark Portraits of German Underground Metal Fans]( [Google Makes Big Changes to Photos App Ahead of Gemini AI Integration]( [Photographer Carrie Mae Weems Unveils Kamala Harris Billboard]( [Olympics Was a ‘Dream’ Assignment for This Pro Surfing Photographer]( [ISS Astronaut Captures Gorgeous Green Aurora From Space]( [Website]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( Copyright © 2024 PetaPixel, All rights reserved. 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