The Daily PetaPixel for 09/11/2024

The top news from the world of photography. [View this email in your browser]( [PetaPixel Homepage]( Presented by Digiarty Software [Use AI to Upscale Images to 32K and Enhance Image Quality In Bulk]( Struggling with small digital images? [Aiarty Image Enhancer]( uses advanced AI to upscale your images up to 8x, reaching 32K resolution. Its 4-in-1 process also enhances image quality, adds realistic details, and ensures crystal-clear pixels. [Explore More]( [Lexar Launches World’s First Stainless Steel SD Card and Much More]( By Jeremy Gray on Sep 10, 2024 05:20 pm [The image shows two Lexar SD cards. The one on the left is a 1TB Gold card with read speeds of 280 MB/s and write speeds of 205 MB/s, while the one on the right is a 1TB Silver Pro card with read speeds of 280 MB/s and write speeds of 160 MB/s.]( Lexar unveiled a suite of new memory cards and storage products at IFA 2024 in Germany, including CFexpress 4.0 cards, stainless steel SD cards, and an SD 8.0-equipped SDXC Express card boasting tremendous speeds. [[Read More]( [You Can Now Order Mint’s Long-Awaited Rollei 35AF Film Camera for a Limited Time]( By Jeremy Gray on Sep 10, 2024 03:47 pm [Side-by-side images of a vintage Rollei 35AF camera. The camera features a compact, silver body with black textured grips and a prominent lens. The brand name "Rollei" and model "35AF" are clearly visible on the camera's front.]( Mint's long-awaited Rollei 35AF film camera is finally available for preorder. However, due to high demand, the preorder window is slated to close in just two days, so analog photography enthusiasts don't have long to pull the trigger. [[Read More]( [Aputure Releases More Accurate Storm 1200x Light for Pro Filmmakers]( By Zack Morrison on Sep 10, 2024 01:08 pm [Close-up of an Aputure STORM 1200x light fixture with a bright, illuminated circular front. The light is mounted on a stand against a warm, softly blurred background, highlighting the sleek design and branding on the equipment.]( Aputure's new Storm 1200x light features a brand new design and a BLAIR color engine -- the first in a new series for Aputure. [[Read More]( [Adobe Stock Updates and Adobe’s Promises to Creators in the Age of AI]( By Jeremy Gray on Sep 10, 2024 12:55 pm [A serene landscape at sunrise with a lake surrounded by trees and mountains in the background. A photographer is capturing the scene with a camera on a tripod. In the foreground, the Adobe Stock logo (a black square with "St" in white) is prominently displayed.]( Earlier this summer, Adobe made some sweeping changes to Adobe Stock, primarily aimed at protecting real artists from AI-generated harm on the platform. PetaPixel got a preview of some other new features, which have now arrived to Stock. [[Read More]( [Collateral Damage: On Namibia’s Plans to Kill Wildlife for Drought Relief]( By Amish Chhagan on Sep 10, 2024 12:22 pm [Zebras and wildebeests crossing a river amidst a cloud of dust, with rocky terrain and dense foliage in the backdrop. The animals create ripples in the water as they move, emphasizing the dynamic nature of the scene.]( Namibia is planning to kill more than 700 wild animals, including elephants, zebras, and hippos, and distribute the meat to the people struggling with food insecurity as the country grapples with its worst drought in 100 years. [[Read More]( [Godox Unveils Improved and More Versatile AD200Pro II Pocket Flash]( By Jeremy Gray on Sep 10, 2024 11:37 am [Two Godox AD200Pro portable flash units are displayed on a dark surface. One unit is shown with a bare bulb head, while the other features a rectangular LED head. Both flashes are prominent and accompanied by "AD200Pro" and "Godox" branding on their bodies.]( Godox unveiled the AD200Pro II Pocket Flash, a versatile 200Ws flash with two different flash heads and numerous feature and workflow improvements over its popular predecessor. [[Read More]( [Palestinian Photographer Wins Visa d’Or News Prize for Images of Gaza Conflict]( By Pesala Bandara on Sep 10, 2024 10:46 am [A man wearing a press vest and holding a camera looks to his left while standing on rubble. The background shows a chaotic scene with destroyed buildings and people searching through the debris. The atmosphere is dusty and tense.]( AFP photojournalist Mahmud Hams was awarded the Visa d’Or News prize for his coverage of the conflict in Gaza. [[Read More]( [These 65mm Motion Picture Film Cameras Can Shoot 720 Frames Per Second]( By Matt Growcoot on Sep 10, 2024 10:37 am [Two men stand beside two vintage red movie cameras on tripods. The man on the left wears a black shirt with logos, while the man on the right wears a yellow polo shirt. Both smile and look into the camera, with a dark backdrop behind them.]( A pair of motion picture film enthusiasts have created the world's fastest, large format 65mm cameras by converting old recording technology that was used by the military to film atomic bomb tests. [[Read More]( [You’ve Never Seen Anything Like Huawei’s $2,800 Tri-Fold Phone]( By Jeremy Gray on Sep 10, 2024 10:23 am [A close-up of a luxury smartphone with a foldable design. The rear side shows a red leather finish with gold edges and a multi-lens camera module in a striking octagonal shape. The phone is partially unfolded, displaying its detailed build and premium materials.]( Chinese smartphone maker Huawei unveiled the Mate XT Ultimate Design, the world's first dual-hinged, triple-display folding smartphone. It is as expensive as it is novel. [[Read More]( [Hasselblad XCD 20-35mm f/3.2-4.5 Review: It’s Good and It Better Be]( By Chris Niccolls on Sep 10, 2024 09:01 am [A camera with a large lens is perched on a rock outdoors. In the background, a person with a beard and mustache is slightly out of focus, smiling and looking at the camera. The text "PetaPixel Reviews" is displayed in the upper left corner.]( Most photographers probably don't think Hasselblad makes zoom lenses. In a sea of primes, the company makes the general-purpose 35-75mm lens and even the older H-mount system only has a couple. But Hasselblad has finally branched out into the wide-angle realm with a new 20-35mm f/3.2-4.5 zoom lens. It is very good -- and it better be with this asking price. [[Read More]( [Hasselblad’s XCD 20-35mm f/3.2-4.5 E is Its First Ultra-Wide-Angle Zoom]( By Jeremy Gray on Sep 10, 2024 09:00 am [A black Hasselblad camera with a large lens rests on a moss-covered rock in an outdoor setting. The background is blurred, emphasizing the camera's details, including the textured grip and labels on the lens and body.]( Hasselblad announced the XCD 20-35mm f/3.2-4.5 E lens, the Swedish company's first ultra-wide-angle zoom XCD lens. It is also Hasselblad's debut "E" lens, which stands for "Exclusive," promising the best optical quality yet. [[Read More]( [Adobe Premiere Pro Gets Serious About Color Management and Editing]( By Jeremy Gray on Sep 10, 2024 09:00 am [A bold purple "Pr" logo is centered on a dark blue square against a vibrant, colorful explosion background, featuring hues of green, yellow, blue, red, and orange blending together.]( Timeline-based non-linear video editor Adobe Premiere Pro's lineage goes back to the original Premiere editor launched in 1991. Over that time, a lot has changed, not only about video capture and editing but also about what a "video editor" does. Premiere Pro is changing with the times in some significant ways. [[Read More]( [A Robotic Fish Camera Filmed Herring By Following Their Farts]( By Matt Growcoot on Sep 10, 2024 08:37 am [A close-up underwater photo of a fish with a wide-open mouth, revealing circular rows of teeth. The background shows a rocky underwater environment.]( A robotic fish filmed millions of herring by following the sounds of the shoals' farts. [[Read More]( [Martin Parr Reveals His Ten Rules for Emerging Photographers]( By Matt Growcoot on Sep 10, 2024 07:45 am [An elderly person with white hair, glasses, and a green jacket smiles while sitting. The background features a blurry yellow and white pattern.]( Famed documentary photographer Martin Parr has published a manifesto which reveals his "ten rules of photography for emerging photographers". [[Read More]( [Sony 85mm f/1.4 GM II Review: Smaller, Sharper, Speedier]( Every manufacturer should have a good, fast 85mm lens, and the fact is, Sony already makes one. Sony has been on a real kick lately to update some of its earlier -- and questionable -- lenses that were released near the beginning of the E-mount system. I liked the original G-Master 85mm f/1.4 but it had some flaws and is showing its age. [[Watch Now]( [Westcott]( PetaPixel's preferred lighting partner! 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