The Daily PetaPixel for 09/26/2024

The top news from the world of photography. [View this email in your browser]( [PetaPixel Homepage]( Presented by Godox [Godox AD200Pro II: Twice as Nice]( Unlock your creativity with the Godox AD200Pro II. With advanced cooling, bi-color modeling, and accurate power control, this flash system delivers top performance and flexibility. [Learn More]( [Mark Zuckerberg Unveils ‘Orion’: Meta’s First Pair of AR Glasses]( By Pesala Bandara on Sep 26, 2024 07:02 am [A person with curly hair wearing a black T-shirt, jeans, and large black glasses stands against a blue and white background, smiling with hands touching the glasses.]( Meta unveiled its first real pair of augmented reality (AR) glasses "Orion" as well as updates to the company's Ray Ban smart glasses and Meta Quest headset at the company's developer event. [[Read More]( [Tamron Announced a 90mm f/2.8 Macro for Nikon Z and Sony E Cameras]( By Jaron Schneider on Sep 26, 2024 12:01 am [A close-up of a black Tamron 90mm f/2.8 Di III MACRO 1:1 lens. The lens barrel features a focus mode switch and branding details, emphasizing its compact and robust design. The background is plain white, ensuring the lens stands out prominently.]( In celebration of 45 years since the introduction of its first 90mm macro lens, Tamron announced that it will be bringing a mirrorless version to Nikon Z and Sony E-mount called the 90mm f/2.8 Di III Macro VXD (Model F072) in October. [[Read More]( [All 40 Photo Finalists for the 2024 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards]( By Jeremy Gray on Sep 25, 2024 07:01 pm [From left to right, the image shows: a close-up of a small, light-colored gecko on sandy terrain, a lemur jumping with one arm raised and tail extended, and the rear view of a red-brown squirrel climbing a tree with its hind legs and tail visible.]( The finalists for the 2024 edition of the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards are here. As always, the featured images are a fantastic blend of humor and photographic excellence. [[Read More]( [Efficiency Meets Creativity: How UPDF Empowers Photographers in PDF Editing]( By Superace on Sep 25, 2024 04:00 pm [A promotional image for a PDF Editor for Photographers by UPDF. The image showcases the software's interface on a laptop, tablet, and smartphone, with options like edit, annotate, convert, OCR, protect, and AI chat displayed. The background is gradient purple-to-pink.]( Like every other folk in this universe, photographers also need PDF editor software to boost their document productivity. It’s because PDFs are easy to share without disrupting image quality. When working with PDFs, photographers can also add watermarks to their creations or collaborate with other artists effectively. But that's not all! [[Read More]( [Mark Zuckerberg Showed New Tech That Uses AI to Fully Recreate People]( By Jaron Schneider on Sep 25, 2024 03:38 pm [A person with curly brown hair, light skin, and blue eyes is seen in a close-up portrait against a black background. They are wearing a dark-colored shirt and a subtle smile is visible on their face.]( Today at Meta Connect, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and Threads showed off a technology that is capable of fully recreating influencers as AI figures that can be spoken to as if they were the real person. [[Read More]( [The TTArtisan 75mm f/1.5 is a Swirly Bokeh Lens with Vintage Charm]( By Christine Eckard on Sep 25, 2024 03:00 pm [Close-up of a camera lens with a wide aperture, lying on a dark textured surface. The lens cap rests beside it, and a partial view of a vintage-style camera is visible in the background. The lens has clear markings for focal length and aperture settings.]( TTArtisan unveiled a new 75mm f/1.5 'swirly bokeh' lens in a vintage M42 camera mount, which is easily convertible to most contemporary mounts via an adapter for Fujifilm, Sony, Nikon, Canon, Hasselblad, Panasonic, and others. [[Read More]( [Exploring the World with Travel, Wildlife, and Humanitarian Photographer Colby Brown]( By Michael Bonocore on Sep 25, 2024 01:53 pm [A collage of three images: on the left, a tiger walking forward; in the center, a person on horseback holding a bird of prey with a rainbow and mountains in the background; on the right, a blue viper coiled on a branch with its tongue out.]( Colby Brown is a travel, wildlife, and humanitarian photographer who has traveled to over 120 countries in his 18-year career. Spending nearly six months a year traveling to the farthest corners of the globe, the Pennsylvania-based photographer uses his art to advocate for conservation, cultural preservation, and environmental awareness. [[Read More]( [The Lume Cube XL is a 60W RGB COB LED That Fits in the Palm of Your Hand]( By Jaron Schneider on Sep 25, 2024 01:53 pm [On the left, a woman in a long dress stands under teal light. On the right, a close-up of hands holding a compact and modern photography light with "Lume Cube" branding.]( Over the last few years, Lume Cube has evolved beyond the tiny LED cube that is its namesake and grown to encompass a wide variety of LED lighting solutions. The latest is the Lume Cube XL which, despite its name, is a compact, palm-sized 60W RGB COB LED. [[Read More]( [Talking Backpacks with Peak Design’s Founder Peter Dering | The PetaPixel Podcast]( By Jaron Schneider on Sep 25, 2024 12:58 pm [A man wearing a green shirt and a gray cap excitedly presents a large black backpack against a blue, pixelated background. He is holding the backpack with both hands and pointing towards it with an orange arrow.]( Peak Design is one of the most recognizable names in the photography industry and probably the most well-known accessory brand in the space. From the Capture Clip, to straps, to bags, tripods, and more, the company recently set its sights on the outdoor and adventure market after years in development. [[Read More]( [United Nations Wants AI to be Handled With Same Urgency as Climate Change]( By Pesala Bandara on Sep 25, 2024 12:24 pm [united nations headquarters]( The United Nations (UN) says it wants to treat AI with the same urgency as climate change and the organization plans to take a more active role in monitoring the technology. [[Read More]( [Photographer Captures Starlink Satellite Train Sailing Through the Night Sky]( By Matt Growcoot on Sep 25, 2024 12:23 pm [A person in a blue jacket stands on a grassy field at night, looking up at the starry sky with a bright light beam extending from their headlamp into the sky. Silhouetted trees are visible in the background.]( There are tens of thousands of satellites above us and they affect our daily lives, yet we rarely see them. But one photographer set out to record some of the best-known satellites: Elon Musk's Starlink. [[Read More]( [Phase One’s XC 40 Medium Format Travel Camera Addresses Criticisms, Has a Longer Fixed Lens]( By Jeremy Gray on Sep 25, 2024 11:52 am [A high-end digital camera with a wooden grip is shown against a white background. The camera features a large lens, labeled "Phase One" with "XT" prominently displayed at the top. The design is sleek with a combination of black and wooden elements.]( Last year, Phase One announced the XC, an unusual 150-megapixel medium-format camera with a built-in Rodenstock 23mm f/5.6 lens. The Danish camera company has returned to the well, launching the XC 40 camera sporting a longer built-in lens. [[Read More]( [Drone Photographer Seeks First Amendment Rights for His Aerial Images]( By Pesala Bandara on Sep 25, 2024 11:27 am [Drone Photographer Seeks First Amendment Rights for His Aerial Images]( A drone photographer is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to protect his aerial images with First Amendment Rights -- in the same way as free speech. [[Read More]( [Intrepid Makes Large Format Photography More Accessible With New Shutter and Lens]( By Jeremy Gray on Sep 25, 2024 09:58 am [A close-up of a wooden large format camera with bellows, mounted on a tripod against a blue background. A person is holding a remote control attached to the camera, preparing to take a photograph.]( British large format photography company Intrepid Camera, known for its handmade 4x5 cameras, has launched a new lens and electronic shutter system for large format cameras on Kickstarter. [[Read More]( [Sony Made a Custom Camera That Disconnects From its Sensor for ‘F1’ Movie]( By Matt Growcoot on Sep 25, 2024 09:21 am [Close-up of a race car driver in a helmet looking ahead, with the name "Brad Pitt" in bold text next to the "F1" logo. Below, it states "Only in Theaters Summer 2025 Filmed for IMAX" with small logos for Apple Original Films, Formula 1, and Jerry Bruckheimer Films.]( Sony Electronics developed a custom camera especially for the filming of the upcoming F1 movie which effectively untethers the body of the camera from the sensor. [[Read More]( [Saturn Peeks Out From Behind the Moon in Incredible Image Taken at the Top of a Volcano]( By Matt Growcoot on Sep 25, 2024 08:58 am [A detailed close-up of the lunar surface showing craters and color variations. In the background, the planet Saturn is visible, appearing small in the vastness of space. The dark sky contrasts with the illuminated surfaces of the Moon and Saturn.]( Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy recently traveled to the top of the Mauna Kea volcano in Hawaii so he could capture a rare image of Saturn being occulted by the Moon. [[Read More]( [James Cameron Joins Stability AI Board of Directors]( By Pesala Bandara on Sep 25, 2024 08:57 am [james cameron appointed stability ai board]( Legendary filmmaker James Cameron has joined the board of directors of Stability AI. [[Read More]( [Kate Winslet Narrates Fascinating Short Documentary on Lee Miller]( By Matt Growcoot on Sep 25, 2024 08:21 am [Black and white photo of a woman in a military uniform, including a peaked cap. She has a confident expression and is pictured from the waist up. The uniform features insignia and buttons, and she is posed with other partially visible, similarly attired individuals.]( The History Channel has released an absorbing video about the life and career of photographer Lee Miller that is narrated by Kate Winslet. [[Read More]( Earlier Stories: [The Emotion and Experience of Analog Is Creating a New Generation of Film Photographers]( [TerraMaster F8 SSD Plus NAS Review: Tiny, Fast, Quiet, and Impressive]( [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](.