The Daily PetaPixel for 09/12/2024

The top news from the world of photography. [View this email in your browser]( [PetaPixel Homepage]( [Nikon and RED Launch New Creative LUTs for Nikon N-Log Video]( By Jeremy Gray on Sep 12, 2024 12:01 am [The image displays a promotional graphic with the text "Nikon RED LUTs" in bold, white letters. The background is blurred with dark, wavy patterns, focusing attention on the text.]( Nikon released four types of Creative LUTs and one Technical LUT, all created with RED. The LUTs, available for free, can be used when grading video footage recorded using N-Log on compatible Nikon mirrorless cameras. [[Read More]( [Canon’s New Lightweight RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Lens Costs $1,099]( By Jeremy Gray on Sep 12, 2024 12:00 am [A black camera lens with a wide, clear front element, labeled "28-70" and "Canon Lens." The lens has textured grip rings, control switches, and various markings and text in white. The background is plain white, highlighting the lens's details.]( Canon announced a new standard zoom lens for full-frame EOS R System cameras, the RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM. The compact lens aims to be a compelling and affordable step-up option for photographers and videographers. [[Read More]( [Canon’s Cute New Wireless Selphy QX20 Printer Makes Prints Using Heat]( By Jeremy Gray on Sep 11, 2024 11:59 pm [A compact Canon photo printer with polygonal pattern on top is printing an image of dessert with strawberries and cream. The small printer is designed for printing high-quality photos and features a minimalistic design in a dark grey color.]( Canon unveiled a new compact photo printer, the Selphy QX20. The wireless printer promises high-quality printing and connects wirelessly to a user's smartphone. [[Read More]( [Camera Trap Captures Rare Meeting Between Wombat and Echidna]( By Zack Morrison on Sep 11, 2024 03:30 pm [A wombat with a dusty nose stands at the entrance of a burrow, peering out. The animal's fur is slightly matted with dirt, and it appears curious or cautious as it surveys its surroundings. The burrow is dug into reddish-brown, earthy soil.]( A camera trap at an Australian nature preserve captured an endangered species of wombat having a boisterous encounter with an echidna. [[Read More]( [How an Award-Winning Aerial Cinematographer Tells Stories from the Skies]( By Jeremy Gray on Sep 11, 2024 02:16 pm [A serene mountain range at sunset, with layers of dark hills in the foreground fading into the distance. The sky is gradient tones of yellow and orange, with the highest peaks silhouetted against the horizon, creating a tranquil and picturesque landscape.]( National Parks: USA premiered last weekend on Nat Geo and features breathtaking photography of some of America's most beautiful parks, including Zion, Yellowstone, Olympic, and more. [[Read More]( [Cooke Widens Full-Frame SP3 Series With 18mm T2.4 Cine Prime]( By Zack Morrison on Sep 11, 2024 02:05 pm [Two black camera lenses displayed on a dark surface with a black background. One lens is standing upright, while the other is positioned horizontally, showing the golden interior of the lens. Both lenses feature various markings and numbers.]( Cooke Optics, a legendary name in cinema lenses, announced a six-lens set for its full-frame SP3 cinema primes that includes a new 18mm T2.4 lens, promising to deliver a vintage look on modern mirrorless camera bodies. [[Read More]( [Apple’s iPhone 16 Launch Debrief | The PetaPixel Podcast]( By Jaron Schneider on Sep 11, 2024 01:23 pm [A smiling man with short gray hair and a beard holds up an Apple logo ID badge on a lanyard. He is wearing a checkered shirt and stands in front of a modern glass building with trees in the background under a clear blue sky.]( This week, Apple announced the new iPhone 16 series of smartphones, updated its headphones, and launched a new Apple Watch. Chris Niccolls, Jordan Drake, and I were on site and we share our opinions on what we saw on the second-ever PetaPixel Carcast. [[Read More]( [Adobe Firefly Turns Text or Images Into Realistic AI-Generated Video]( By Jeremy Gray on Sep 11, 2024 01:16 pm [A collage of eight images surrounds a red square with a white "A" logo. The images include a fox, cocktails, a person's eyes behind glasses, flowers, a butterfly, police car lights, a dog, and a scenic river with a bridge.]( Adobe previewed its generative video tools earlier this year, but details were relatively scarce. Today, Adobe shared much more information, including actual videos created in its Adobe Firefly Video Model. [[Read More]( [Citing Generative AI Concerns, Taylor Swift Endorses Kamala Harris]( By Jeremy Gray on Sep 11, 2024 12:27 pm [Split image of two women speaking into microphones. On the left, a woman with shoulder-length dark hair, wearing a white blouse, is animated and smiling while speaking outdoors. On the right, a woman with blonde hair in a ponytail, wearing a blue outfit, sings on stage.]( Pop megastar Taylor Swift endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for President immediately following last night's Presidential Debate on ABC, citing Donald Trump using AI-generated images to falsely claim that Swift had endorsed the former President. [[Read More]( [The Yashica Explorer Is a Full-Color Night Vision Device With f/1 Lenses]( By David Crewe on Sep 11, 2024 12:00 pm [A pair of black binoculars rests on moss-covered rocks and surrounded by small plants. The binoculars have a sleek design with various buttons and a central hinge, situated in a lush, green outdoor environment.]( Yashica has announced its new Explorer device, a full-color night vision goggle/viewfinder with a 4K OLED screen that allows users to switch between different viewing angles. [[Read More]( [US Senators Argue Generative AI Harms Content Creators and Violates Antitrust Laws]( By Jeremy Gray on Sep 11, 2024 11:18 am [The image shows the United States Capitol building in Washington D.C. illuminated against a deep blue twilight sky. The dome and facade are lit, highlighting the architecture. A statue stands prominently in the foreground, surrounded by trees and a well-maintained lawn.]( Governments worldwide are grappling with generative artificial intelligence (AI) and how to deal with it. In the United States, movement has been generally slow and limited. A group of Senators have joined to urge the Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate generative AI products for antitrust violations. [[Read More]( [Meta Scraped Every Australian Adult’s Public Photos to Train AI]( By Jeremy Gray on Sep 11, 2024 10:41 am [A smartphone displaying the Facebook logo is held in front of a blurred Meta logo background.]( Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, has admitted to scraping the public photos and text of every Australian adult Facebook or Instagram user dating back nearly 20 years. [[Read More]( [DJI Drone Ban Bill Passes House and Is Headed to the Senate]( By Jeremy Gray on Sep 11, 2024 10:07 am [A close-up shot of the DJI Mini 3 Pro drone in flight, showing its front-facing camera, gimbal, and propellers. The background is a blurred, light brown landscape, highlighting the drone's details. The model name "MINI 3 PRO" is visible on one of its arms.]( Although much of the political news this week has been on the much-anticipated Presidential Debate, which finally took place last night, there have been other happenings, including movement on the Countering CCP Drones Act, which would move to ban DJI drones in the United States. [[Read More]( [Zhiyun Weebill 3E Cinepeer Gimbal Review: A Great Starting Point for Content Creators]( By David Crewe on Sep 11, 2024 09:00 am [A professional camera is mounted on a stabilizing gimbal, which is placed on a wooden surface. In the background is a wooden console with a television. The photo has overlapping text that reads "PetaPixel Reviews" in the lower right corner.]( Gimbals have become an essential tool for filmmakers and content creators who demand smooth, professional-quality footage while on the move. With the Weebill 3E Cinepeer, Zhiyun continues its legacy of affordable, compact, and surprisingly useful stabilizers that offer high-end performance at a mid-range price. But how does it hold up in real-world scenarios? [[Read More]( [A LEGENDARY Leica Lens Reborn: Light Lens Lab 50mm f/1.2 (1966) Review]( Light Lens Lab recreates classic optics with a passion for sharing the experience of vintage glass with the masses. There is a previous review of the 50mm f/1.2 "1966" on PetaPixel I encourage you to read, but I wanted to speak about my own experience using it.. [[Watch Now]( [Westcott]( PetaPixel's preferred lighting partner! 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