The Daily PetaPixel for 08/14/2024

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]( [Ulanzi Unveils Revolutionary VlogPod TT38 Tripod: ‘One-Click to Vlog’]( By Ulanzi on Aug 14, 2024 01:33 am [Two images side-by-side: on the left, a camera with a gimbal mounted on a tripod on a table; on the right, a woman using a similar camera and gimbal setup as a handheld device, filming herself. The background shows an outdoor urban setting.]( The popular camera accessory brand Ulanzi has announced the VlogPod TT38, a revolutionary new tripod with "one-click to vlog" functionality that's the perfect companion for the modern content creator. [[Read More]( [Fujifilm Instax Mini Link 3 Personalizes Your Smartphone Photo Printing]( By Jeremy Gray on Aug 13, 2024 09:00 pm [The image shows a wireless portable photo printer producing an instant photo. To the right, a smartphone is connected, displaying a photo being sent for printing. There are two printers - one white and one pink, with the pink printer actively printing a photo.]( Fujifilm has announced the launch of its Instax Mini Link 3 smartphone printer. Photographers can use the Mini Link 3 to print photos wirelessly from their smartphones, and an accompanying free app offers creative editing tools. [[Read More]( [Google’s Pixel 9 Pro May Have Finally Made AI Useful]( By Jaron Schneider on Aug 13, 2024 08:55 pm [A person with a beard and wearing a red plaid shirt holds up a gray Google smartphone, showing its back with the Google "G" logo. The blurred background features colorful, abstract shapes. The image includes text: "PetaPixel Hands-On.]( We have been extremely skeptical of AI tools, especially as they relate to photography. But today during the launch of the Pixel 9 Pro, Google said its latest round of Gemini-powered AI would be actually helpful and after seeing some of what it can do, we might agree. [[Read More]( [Canon Says It’s Not Blocking Third-Party Batteries In the R5 II]( By Jeremy Gray on Aug 13, 2024 04:56 pm [A Canon EOS R5 Mark II camera body against a red and black striped background. The camera is shown without a lens attached, and the sensor is visible. It has a textured grip on the right side and several buttons and dials on the top and back.]( Some reports have started to arrive that the new Canon EOS R5 Mark II doesn't work with third-party batteries. However, Canon says the camera does not require photographers to use official, first-party Canon batteries, even though some features require the new LP-E6P battery. [[Read More]( [The New Google Pixel 9 Series’ Biggest Photography Features]( By Jeremy Gray on Aug 13, 2024 04:04 pm [Image of three smartphones against a colorful gradient background. On the left is a light green phone, in the center is a foldable phone with a partially folded screen showing abstract visuals, and on the right is a beige phone. All phones feature the Google "G" logo.]( Google's new Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro/Pro XL, and 9 Fold Pro smartphones have a lot of compelling new features, including numerous hardware and software improvements for mobile photographers. [[Read More]( [Google’s Goal to Make Gemini AI ‘Helpful for Everyone’ Is Ambitious]( By Zack Morrison on Aug 13, 2024 02:22 pm [A mysterious, partially visible smartphone with a sleek design is cast in shadows against a black background. Above it, the word "Gemini" is displayed in gradient blue and pink text next to a stylized blue star.]( At today's Made By Google Event, Google unveiled new AI integration to Android OS that lets users accomplish tasks just by talking. [[Read More]( [Photographer Captures Perseid Meteor Shower Raining Down on Stonehenge]( By Matt Growcoot on Aug 13, 2024 01:43 pm [A stunning night sky photograph featuring the Milky Way galaxy stretching vertically above the ancient stone circle of Stonehenge. Streaks of meteors and stars accentuate the clear, dark sky, creating a breathtaking celestial scene.]( A photographer took advantage of last weekend's Perseid meteor shower to capture an astonishing photo of fireballs raining down on Stonehenge. [[Read More]( [Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Hands-on: A New Face With the Same Soul]( By Ted Kritsonis on Aug 13, 2024 01:00 pm [A modern smartphone with a sleek design is displayed on a reflective surface. The back of the phone has a camera module with three lenses shaped like a rectangle. In the background, a blurred image of two people can be seen. The text overlay reads "PetaPixel Hands-On.]( Google is giving it another go with a foldable phone but also choosing to extend its flagship lineup at the same time. The Pixel 9 series comprises four models, with the Pixel 9 Pro Fold being the most unique of the new quartet. The regular Pixel 9, on the other hand, is the modest entry-level choice. [[Read More]( [Google Pixel 9 Pro Features Improved Cameras and a Bold New Look]( By Jeremy Gray on Aug 13, 2024 01:00 pm [A sleek, black smartphone with a metallic frame is shown. Its front display showcases a vibrant, abstract blue and purple wallpaper. The back features a camera module with dual lenses and an LED flash. The phone displays the letter "G" logo on the back.]( Google teased the new Pixel 9 Pro ahead of its Made by Google launch event, showing off a redesigned camera bar. As it turns out, there's more to the changes than meets the eye, and the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL promise Pixel's best camera system yet. [[Read More]( [The Redesigned Google Pixel 9 Has a New Ultrawide Camera]( By Jeremy Gray on Aug 13, 2024 12:59 pm [A pink smartphone is displayed with both front and back views visible. The back of the phone shows a dual-camera setup and a logo in the center. The front screen displays a vibrant, abstract red and pink floral pattern. The background is blurred shades of pink and red.]( While much of the attention today is rightly focused on the Google Pixel 9 Pro and Pro XL, as they offer the best photography features, the standard Pixel 9 is no slouch. It promises a compelling blend of design, performance, and value. [[Read More]( [Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Is a Sleek Foldable With Compromised Cameras]( By Jeremy Gray on Aug 13, 2024 12:59 pm [A Google-branded foldable smartphone is displayed against a blue and purple blurred background. The phone has a matte black finish, with its dual rear cameras visible on the left side and the unfolded screen showing a colorful abstract pattern on the right.]( After the Pixel Fold landed to mixed reception last year, Google is taking another swing at a folding phone. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold doubles down on the productivity benefits of a large inner display and features Google's newest and best AI features. However, the latest expensive Pixel phone still lacks the photo features of the Pixel 9 Pro series. [[Read More]( [Tilta Introduces Affordable New Tabletop and Travel Video Tripods]( By Zack Morrison on Aug 13, 2024 12:46 pm [Two cameras mounted on tripods stand in a desert landscape with sand dunes in the background. The cameras are set up at different distances, capturing the arid scenery under a clear sky.]( Tilta is releasing two new tripods designed for photographers and videographers on the go. [[Read More]( [The 16,000th Animal in Epic Photo Project is a Santa Cruz Salamander]( By Matt Growcoot on Aug 13, 2024 09:51 am [A close-up view of a spotted salamander against a black background. The salamander has a shiny, dark body with distinct yellow spots arranged along its back and tail. Its legs are spread out, and its tail is curved upward.]( The National Geographic Photo Ark project has marked 18 years of capturing living species under human care by photographing its 16,000th species: the Santa Cruz long-toed salamander. [[Read More]( [ChatGPT Free Users Can Now Generate Two AI Images Per Day on DALL-E]( By Matt Growcoot on Aug 13, 2024 08:40 am [A 3d-rendered image of the openai logo, which consists of interlocking circles and letters, mounted on the exterior of a modern glass building under a clear blue sky.]( Free users of ChatGPT can now generate up to two images per day with DALL-E 3 after the AI image generator was previously exclusive to ChatGPT Plus subscribers. [[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: [Nikon’s Imaging Division Delivers Strong Financial Performance]( [This Lego Camera Is a Real, Working 35mm Film Camera]( [Aputure’s Sidus Four Wireless Transmitter Offers Pro Lighting Control]( [What to Expect at Google’s Pixel Event Tomorrow]( [Website Turns Traffic Cameras Into Photobooths on the Street]( [Website]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( Copyright © 2024 PetaPixel, All rights reserved. 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