The Daily PetaPixel for 08/16/2024

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]( [This is What’s Inside the New Pentax 17 Film Camera]( By Jeremy Gray on Aug 15, 2024 04:27 pm [Top-down view of a disassembled camera with various internal components, including the lens, circuitry, screws, and body parts, laid out on a blue background. The brand name "Pentax" is visible on some of the parts.]( Analog photographer, self-taught camera repairman, and engineer Evan Dorsky purchased the new Pentax 17 half-frame film camera, and, like any enthusiastic repairman, he took it apart to see what makes it tick. [[Read More]( [I Hope Adobe Can Overcome Some Photographers’ Vitriol]( By Jaron Schneider on Aug 15, 2024 04:01 pm [Black and white photo of a modern building with the Adobe logo prominently displayed on its facade. The building has large, square windows and the sleek design typical of corporate architecture. The Adobe logo consists of a stylized 'A' and the word "Adobe".]( This week, PetaPixel published a podcast where the entire premise was simply posing questions provided by photographers to Adobe. But just the act of publicizing those answers immediately turned some viewers off, showing a huge number need to see action, not words -- if anything at all will work at this point. [[Read More]( [TikTok Parent Company Launches Jimeng AI Text-to-Video App]( By Jeremy Gray on Aug 15, 2024 03:27 pm [A serene nighttime garden scene lit by a bright full moon. Various flowers in shades of blue, purple, and white bloom around a stone path leading to a pond. Tall trees and lush greenery frame the background, with soft moonlight casting a tranquil glow on the foliage.]( The parent company of TikTok, ByteDance, has debuted a new text-to-video AI app, Jimeng AI, in China, paving the way for a future where TikTok features a bevy of AI-generated videos. [[Read More]( [SmallRig Launches Affordable Wireless Follow Focus Kit]( By Zack Morrison on Aug 15, 2024 02:22 pm [A person is adjusting a camera lens while positioned next to a professional video camera mounted on a tripod. The setup includes a large lens and an external monitor.]( SmallRig's new wireless follow focus system is an affordable way for dedicated focus pullers to work separately from camera operators. [[Read More]( [‘Planet Earth’ Cinematographer Lived in the World’s Largest Cave for 17 Days]( By Jeremy Gray on Aug 15, 2024 02:10 pm [A split image showing two views of a cave. The left side shows a lush, green landscape visible through the cave's opening, with dim light inside. The right side depicts illuminated stalagmites and rock formations within the dark cave interior.]( To capture one of the most incredible parts of Planet Earth III, cinematographer Luke Nelson spent 17 days living 700 feet underground in a cave in Vietnam. [[Read More]( [Adobe Answers Your Questions on AI, Controversies, and Photography]( By Jaron Schneider on Aug 15, 2024 12:32 pm [A person with a beard and dark hair stands in front of a wall with a large red "Adobe" sign, raising their arms in excitement. The background features vertical wooden slats.]( Over the past few weeks, we've compiled the questions you want Adobe to answer related to its push into AI, recent controversies, and the state of photography in general. We had a chance to sit down with Maria Yap, Adobe's Vice President of Digital Imaging, to give the company a chance to respond. [[Read More]( [Homeland Security Plans to Scan Migrant Children’s Faces to Train AI]( By Jeremy Gray on Aug 15, 2024 12:24 pm [A close-up of a child's face with a digital facial recognition grid overlay. The grid highlights key points and lines across the face, including the eyes, nose, and mouth. The child has a neutral expression and is wearing a red top, with dark background.]( The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reportedly intends to photograph the faces of migrant children at the U.S. border to improve its facial recognition technology. [[Read More]( [Luminar Neo’s Upcoming Color Transfer Tool Uses AI to Match Colors]( By David Crewe on Aug 15, 2024 11:00 am [Luminar Neo software update]( Skylum has announced the next major update to its photo editing software, Luminar Neo. This October, the update will introduce several "cutting-edge" enhancements driven by improvements in generative AI technology. [[Read More]( [Insta360 App Update Promises Better AI and Easier 360-degree Video Editing]( By Jeremy Gray on Aug 15, 2024 10:40 am [A bright, illuminated circle is centered on a dark background with a purple gradient. Surrounding the circle are various smaller, dimly lit photos, primarily showcasing people engaged in outdoor activities and adventure sports like surfing, skiing, and motocross.]( A huge Insta360 app update has arrived, promising smarter artificial intelligence (AI) and significantly easier 360-degree video editing. [[Read More]( [Astronaut Captures Wondrous Photo of Red and Green Aurora From the ISS]( By Matt Growcoot on Aug 15, 2024 09:45 am [A stunning view from the International Space Station shows a vivid red and green aurora on Earth's horizon with stars in the background. Parts of the space station are visible in the foreground, silhouetted against the colorful lights.]( Astronaut and photographer-extraordinaire Matthew Dominick has captured an amazing image of red and green aurora lights from the International Space Station. [[Read More]( [Photography is The Most Lethal Activity at Grand Canyon National Park]( By Pesala Bandara on Aug 15, 2024 09:44 am [photographing-grand-canyon-national-park-dangerous-lethal-activity-selfie-death-photo-usa.jpg]( Photography is reportedly the most lethal recreational activity in the Grand Canyon National Park and accounts for many of the fatal falls at the celebrated U.S. natural landmark. [[Read More]( [Here’s Why There’s No Photos of the Entire Milky Way Galaxy]( By Matt Growcoot on Aug 15, 2024 09:12 am [A vibrant artistic depiction of a spiral galaxy. The galaxy features a bright, glowing core with extensive swirling arms, showcasing a gradient of blue, white, and hints of red, set against a dark background. The arms are filled with stars and cosmic dust.]( A former NASA analyst has taken to social media to explain why there are no photos of the entire Milky Way Galaxy and any pictures of it are illustrations. [[Read More]( [Google Pixel 9’s ‘Add Me’ Tool Lets the Photographer Be in the Photo]( By Pesala Bandara on Aug 15, 2024 08:06 am [A woman and a young girl stand outdoors, smiling, with greenery in the background. In the next frame, a man joins them, posing with his arm around the woman and gesturing enthusiastically. The setting appears to be a park on a sunny day.]( Photographers will never be left out of a group photo again with Google Pixel's new "Add Me" tool. [[Read More]( [Elon Musk’s AI Image Generator Will Make Pictures of Almost Anything]( By Matt Growcoot on Aug 15, 2024 07:20 am [A person wearing dark sunglasses and a suit smokes a cigarette with an intense expression, with the American flag blurred in the background.]( With concerns over AI being misused, most companies are putting guardrails in place to curb the technology's worst excesses. Not so at Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter). [[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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