The Daily PetaPixel for 09/20/2024

The top news from the world of photography. [View this email in your browser]( [PetaPixel Homepage]( Presented by ProMaster [Introducing Jasper 2.0 Bags from ProMaster]( Jasper 2.0 introduces three Satchels and a new Medium Rolltop Backpack. They’re packed with features, look great, and their removable camera inserts let you instantly convert them from camera bags to practical all-purpose bags when needed. [SHOP NOW]( [This Landscape Photo Competition Values ‘Realism and Authenticity’]( By Matt Growcoot on Sep 20, 2024 06:48 am [A composite image with a black-and-white photo of a lone tree illuminated by dramatic sunlight on the left, and a color photo of a volcano erupting under the Milky Way in the night sky on the right.]( A landscape photography competition that prioritizes the "integrity of the subject" and eschews deceptive digital editing techniques and artificial intelligence has announced its winners. [[Read More]( [Two-Legged Bear Caught on Trail Camera]( By Matt Growcoot on Sep 20, 2024 05:15 am [A black bear is standing upright on its hind legs on a forest trail surrounded by trees and foliage. The bear appears alert and attentive, with its front legs slightly elevated, as if in mid-motion. The ground is covered in fallen leaves.]( An outdoorsman has captured footage of a two-legged bear walking around on its hind legs in West Virginia. [[Read More]( [Apple’s Lips Are Sealed but iPhone 16 Models Have Bigger Batteries]( By Jeremy Gray on Sep 19, 2024 05:03 pm [A lineup of four Apple iPhone 15 Pro models is shown against a black background. The phones are in various colors including black, silver, gold, and titanium. The screens display apps and widgets, showing the phone's home interface.]( The iPhone 16 series smartphones, including the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max, will arrive to customers and store shelves starting tomorrow. Although reviewers have gone hands-on with the smartphones, and Apple has shared a lot of information, some details remained a mystery, including the precise size of the new phones' batteries. [[Read More]( [These Are the Year’s Best Videos Showcasing the Microscopic World]( By Jeremy Gray on Sep 19, 2024 03:53 pm [Close-up image of a vividly colored, oblong object with a textured surface. It features a deep purple hue with scattered bright yellowish-orange spots throughout the surface, creating a gradient effect. The object is set against a solid black background.]( Nikon's 14th annual Small World in Motion video competition features incredible microscopic science videos that offer beautiful visual insights into the unseen inner workings of the world. [[Read More]( [If You Care About Photography, Apple’s Approach Should Have You Cheering]( By Jaron Schneider on Sep 19, 2024 03:18 pm [A smartphone display shows a camera app interface capturing a woman who is sitting on a couch with her arms crossed. The woman has long hair and is dressed in a white top and green pants. Various camera settings are visible on the screen.]( At PetaPixel, we've been covering generative AI advancements pretty heavily over the last two years for two major reasons. One, the technology is becoming inextricably linked to the software we use to edit photos, and two, it simultaneously represents an existential threat to the art of photography. [[Read More]( [Not All Megapixels Are Equal (and Nikon RED LUTs Review) | The PetaPixel Podcast]( By Jaron Schneider on Sep 19, 2024 01:09 pm [A bearded man wearing a black cap and a black shirt is holding a camera in his left hand and a smartphone in his right hand. A white "not equal to" symbol is overlaid between the camera and the smartphone. The background is a blue gradient with a pixelated pattern.]( It's been a busy week! Apple launched a new iPhone which started a lot of conversation about "fake" megapixels, Sigma finally showed its autofocus cine lens, Canon announced a new affordable zoom, and Nikon released RED LUTs for its Nikon Log profile -- and that's just the tip of the iceberg! [[Read More]( [Scathing FTC Report Says Social Media Companies Engage in ‘Vast Surveillance’]( By Zack Morrison on Sep 19, 2024 12:56 pm [social media icons deposit]( A report from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has found that major social media and video streaming have been engaged in ‘vast surveillance,’ including of children. [[Read More]( [This Neat RGB LED Light Uses MagSafe to Attach to Your iPhone]( By Zack Morrison on Sep 19, 2024 12:26 pm [A hand holding a smartphone with a glowing rectangular light on its back. The light emits a spectrum of neon colors, including green, blue, and purple, adding a vibrant and futuristic effect to the scene.]( Moonside’s new MagLight combines a bright LED light, a power bank, and a phone stand in one and is made for mobile photographers and content creators on the go. [[Read More]( [Muhammad Ali’s Photographer Claims Agency Used His Photos of Boxer After Contract Expired]( By Pesala Bandara on Sep 19, 2024 12:15 pm [muhammad ali]( Muhammad Ali's personal photographer is suing an agency for allegedly using his iconic photos of the late boxer after his contract expired. [[Read More]( [AI Video Generator Runway Partners With Major Hollywood Studio]( By Matt Growcoot on Sep 19, 2024 12:12 pm [EU AI Act illustration, cyborg face with electronic-style lines and markings]( AI video company Runwway has announced a partnership with Lionsgate that will see a custom video model trained on the Hollywood studio's extensive catalog. [[Read More]( [Jeff Bridges is Making a New Widelux Panoramic Film Camera]( By Jaron Schneider on Sep 19, 2024 11:55 am [A black Widelux panoramic film camera with silver accents, featuring multiple dials and controls on the top. The camera has a distinctive cylindrical lens in the center for wide-angle photography, set against a black background.]( Jeff Bridges, who has multiple times espoused his love of the panoramic Widelux film camera, is planning to make it easier for more people to find a love of photography the same way he did by remaking the classic camera next year and calling it the WideluxX. [[Read More]( [Photographer Films Yellowstone Park Tourists Blocking Grizzly Bear’s Path]( By Pesala Bandara on Sep 19, 2024 11:05 am [A group of people stand outdoors, taking photos and videos of a bear close by in a grassy area. The bear is walking near some trees and bushes. The people appear excited while observing the animal, with some holding up their phones to capture the moment.]( A photographer filmed a crowd of Yellowstone Park tourists blocking a grizzly bear from crossing a road so that they could take photos of the animal. [[Read More]( [Panasonic Debuts Two New Box Cameras for Versatile Filmmaking]( By Jeremy Gray on Sep 19, 2024 10:37 am [A black, box-shaped Panasonic camera body with a lens mount, numerous buttons, and ports. The camera has a rugged, slightly textured surface and is angled towards the right, showcasing its compact design and professional build.]( Panasonic announced two new video-oriented “box” cameras. The Panasonic AW-UB10 and AW-UB50 models have different image sensor sizes and lens mounts, but both are compact and highly versatile for high-end video workflows. [[Read More]( [California Governor Signs Law to Protect Actors From AI Clones]( By Pesala Bandara on Sep 19, 2024 09:35 am [Deepfakes of Margot Robbie]( California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed two bills into law that will protect actors and performers from unauthorized AI clones. [[Read More]( [TerraMaster Launches Nine New NAS Systems Including Two 8-Bay SSDs]( By David Crewe on Sep 19, 2024 09:15 am [The image depicts various server equipment arranged in a row. There are large silver server racks, two rack-mounted servers on a platform, several black network-attached storage (NAS) units, and two black external hard drives, all on a gray surface against a dark background.]( Following the success of its F4-424 Pro NAS, Terramaster announced the launch of nine new "Powerful, Speedy, and Quiet" NAS devices including the eight-bay SSD high-speed silent-system F8 SSD Plus. [[Read More]( [Hasselblad’s Tundra-Inspired ‘Earth Explorer’ X2D 100C Kit is Beautiful]( By Jeremy Gray on Sep 19, 2024 09:00 am [A Hasselblad camera is positioned on a moss-covered rock outdoors against a foggy, mountainous backdrop. The camera's design is sleek and modern, featuring a large lens and branding that reads "Hasselblad." The setting gives a rugged and natural feel.]( Hasselblad's new X2D 100C Earth Explorer Limited Edition kit gives the Swedish company's 100-megapixel medium-format camera an adventure-ready facelift inspired by Nordic landscapes. [[Read More]( [DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro Promises ‘Pro’ Performance in a Small, Rugged Body]( By Jeremy Gray on Sep 19, 2024 09:00 am [A rugged black action camera labeled "ACTION" with a lens and display is suspended mid-air above a rocky surface, illuminated by a directed light from above. Dust particles float around it, highlighting its robust and adventure-ready design.]( DJI announced the Osmo Action 5 Pro action camera, promising an array of industry-first features and improved image quality. [[Read More]( [Photo Competition Celebrating Nature in Australia Reveals its Winners]( By Matt Growcoot on Sep 19, 2024 08:25 am [Left: Aerial view of large marine animal creating a spiral of bubbles in deep blue water. Right: Four seals with heads above water, surrounded by lush, dense green forest. © Scott Portelli © Richard Robinson.]( The winners of the 2024 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year competition have been announced with an image taken from a drone of two humpback whales cooperating to hunt a school of fish taking home the $6,800 (10,000 AUD) prize. [[Read More]( [School Picture Photographer Allegedly Asked Students ‘Can I Eat Your Soul?’]( By Pesala Bandara on Sep 19, 2024 08:25 am [photographer kicked off elementary school picture day students inappropriate comments]( A hired photographer was removed from an elementary school after allegedly making inappropriate comments to students during picture day. [[Read More]( Earlier Stories: [Astrophysicist Decodes the Science Behind Webb’s Cosmic Question Mark Image]( [Website]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( Copyright © 2024 PetaPixel, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. PetaPixel · 2944 N 44th St Ste 100 · Phoenix, AZ 85018-7258 · USA You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](.