The Daily PetaPixel for 09/27/2024

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]( [ProMaster’s Key Grip Monopod and Tripod Are for Traveling Videographers]( By Jaron Schneider on Sep 26, 2024 04:32 pm [Split image: Left side shows close-up of a camera with an attached monitor on a tripod placed on rocky ground by a lake. Right side depicts a person in an orange jacket using a camera on a tripod, capturing a scenic mountain and lake view from an elevated vantage point.]( This week, ProMaster announced a set of new tripods and monopods for mobile videographers called the Key Grip series which includes a new video head, tripod kits in carbon fiber and aluminum, and a monopod kit. [[Read More]( [Canon PowerShot G2 Retro Review: Some Sequels Are Amazing]( By Jeremy Gray on Sep 26, 2024 04:08 pm [A silver Canon PowerShot G2 digital camera mounted on a tripod in front of a colorful background with red, blue, yellow, and green abstract shapes. The camera's lens and various buttons are visible.]( In the latest episode of his Retro Review series, Gordon Laing of Cameralabs looks back at 2001's Canon PowerShot G2. How does the 23-year-old compact digital camera hold up today? [[Read More]( [Madman Solders Massive Copper Heat Sink to Insta360 Camera: ‘I Dare You to Overheat Now’]( By Jeremy Gray on Sep 26, 2024 02:12 pm [A close-up of a custom rig showcasing a camera setup with metal heatsinks and connected cables, illuminated by blue and purple lighting in a dim environment. The rig appears to be suspended or placed on a dark background.]( Overheating cameras are nothing new, especially as cameras get more powerful and offer more demanding, higher-quality video features. However, how each camera maker deals with this issue varies dramatically. And sometimes, customers themselves need to step up and develop a solution. [[Read More]( [Moment’s Smartphone SuperCage Has Integrated Power, Mic / Headphone Jacks, and More]( By Jaron Schneider on Sep 26, 2024 01:59 pm [A person holds a professional video rig with a mounted smartphone and microphone setup, possibly for filming. In the background, there is a tall building and some greenery, indicating an outdoor urban setting.]( Moment announced a new all-in-one smartphone camera cage called the SuperCage. It features an integrated power-delivery-capable USB-C hub, microphone jack, headphone jack, SD card reader, extra ports, and the ability to add onto the cage to make filming on iPhone feel more like using a "real" camera. [[Read More]( [YouTuber Has His Voice AI-Cloned and Used by a Company Without Consent]( By Matt Growcoot on Sep 26, 2024 12:15 pm [A person with short dark hair and a beard stands in a workshop-like setting. They are wearing a light gray T-shirt with green and orange text that reads "Macintosh & Performa & Centris & Quadra." Various tools, cables, and supplies are organized on shelves and pegboards behind them.]( A YouTuber had his voice cloned via AI technology by a company which then used it to narrate videos on its channel. [[Read More]( [Hands-On with Xiaomi’s New Leica-Equipped 14T and Mix Flip Smartphones]( By Ted Kritsonis on Sep 26, 2024 11:47 am [An image displays two smartphones: one unfolded on the left and another folded on the right, showing home screens with various app icons. The unfolded phone shows the time 11:00 and date Thursday, September 28. The image includes the "PetaPixel" and "Hands-On" logos.]( Xiaomi is bringing two new mid-range phones to a global launch in the 14T and 14T Pro, along with its first folding phone in the Mix Flip at an event in Berlin. [[Read More]( [Skylum’s New AI-Powered Aperty App Is Built Specifically for Portraits]( By David Crewe on Sep 26, 2024 11:00 am [A close-up image of a person using a photo editing software with the retouch panel open. The screen shows a "Before" box highlighting the person's cheek with acne blemishes. Editing options such as blemish removal and skin smoothing are visible on the right.]( Skylum has officially announced its newest desktop software Aperty, formerly known as Project "Barcelona", designed for professional portrait editors who value time and quality. [[Read More]( [Google Earth Adds Historical Imagery to Track Location Changes Over Time]( By Matt Growcoot on Sep 26, 2024 10:43 am [A side-by-side comparison of an aerial view of a city near a waterfront from two different time periods. The left side shows a black and white image with fewer buildings and more open spaces, while the right side shows a modern, densely built urban landscape.]( Google Earth is getting new historical imagery added to it with some pictures dating back to the 1930s. [[Read More]( [Canon Listened, Will Update R5 II to Capture 24p Video with Older Batteries]( By Jaron Schneider on Sep 26, 2024 10:37 am [A Canon EOS R5 Mark II camera body against a red and black striped background. The camera is shown without a lens attached, and the sensor is visible. It has a textured grip on the right side and several buttons and dials on the top and back.]( When the R5 II launched, Canon said that while it was not recommended to use older batteries in it, they would work with some limitations. However, in August, PetaPixel reported that there were limitations with using these older batteries beyond what Canon stated. [[Read More]( [Satellite Spots ‘Star Trek’ Starfleet Logo Among Dirty Sea Ice]( By Matt Growcoot on Sep 26, 2024 09:32 am [Aerial view of a barren, rocky landscape with a central elongated, white ice formation surrounded by darker terrain. The rugged surface is dotted with various-sized rocks and patches of black, creating a stark contrast with the icy feature.]( A photo taken by NASA's Earth Observing-1 satellite in 2012 has resurfaced thanks to a bright white patch of sea ice that resembles the iconic Star Trek Starfleet logo. [[Read More]( [New Beetle Species is Named After Photographer Behind ‘The Photo Ark’]( By Pesala Bandara on Sep 26, 2024 09:31 am [A detailed illustration of a beetle against a plain background. The beetle has a shiny, brownish exoskeleton, prominent legs with small hairs, and curved antennae. The texture and details show reflections on its shell, emphasizing its realistic appearance.]( Scientists have named a new beetle species after National Geographic photographer and founder of The Photo Ark Joel Sartore for his contribution to wildlife conservation. [[Read More]( [Xiaomi’s Three New Smartphones All Feature Leica Summilux Lenses]( By Jeremy Gray on Sep 26, 2024 09:30 am [Close-up image of a hand holding a sleek, modern smartphone with a quad-camera setup on the back. The metal finish of the phone is highlighted against a black background, showcasing the sophisticated design and prominent camera lenses.]( Smartphone maker Xiaomi and legendary camera brand Leica teamed up yet again on the co-engineered Xiaomi 14T series smartphones. The two models, the 14T and 14T Pro, sport a triple camera system developed in collaboration with Leica. There's also a third phone, a Leica-powered flip phone, the Xiaomi Mix Flip. [[Read More]( [Photographer Stephen Shore Walks Out of Lecture Over Audience’s Use of Smartphones]( By Pesala Bandara on Sep 26, 2024 09:13 am [A man with gray, slightly disheveled hair and glasses is looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression. He is wearing a checkered shirt and a dark jacket. Shelves filled with books are visible in the background.]( Renowned photographer Stephen Shore walked out of a lecture after he saw several audience members using their smartphones. [[Read More]( [Leica Q3 43 Review: It’s All About The New Lens]( By Chris Niccolls on Sep 26, 2024 09:00 am [A person holding a camera close to the lens, slightly out of focus. The background is blurred greenery. There's a logo for PetaPixel Reviews in the lower right corner.]( Photographers love fixed-focal-length cameras since a single lens forces you to think carefully about the composition and move within the scene to capture the shot. There is a simplicity and a meditative experience to be had, wandering the streets with a compact camera on your shoulder. Make no mistake though, the Leica Q3 43 is a pricey piece of bling at $6,895. [[Read More]( [The Leica Q3 43 Puts a New Lens on the Popular Street Camera]( By Jaron Schneider on Sep 26, 2024 08:59 am [A black Leica camera with a textured body is suspended by its strap against a neutral background. The camera features a large lens with visible markings. It is positioned above abstract, geometric shapes in shades of beige and gold.]( Leica announced the Q3 43 which puts a new APO-Summicron 43mm f/2 ASPH lens in front of the same full-frame Q3 that became incredibly popular when it launched with a fixed 28mm lens last year. [[Read More]( [AI Versions of Yourself Might Start Appearing in Your Instagram Feed]( By Matt Growcoot on Sep 26, 2024 07:52 am [A smartphone screen displays a social media post creation interface. The post shows a photo of a man dressed in royal attire, sitting on a throne. Thumbnails of similar regal photos are in a collage on the left, with the text "me as royalty" at the bottom.]( At the Meta Connect event yesterday (Wednesday), Mark Zuckerberg's company announced that AI images might start appearing in people's Facebook and Instagram feeds. While some may react in horror to that news, what's even creepier is the AI images may be representations of the users themselves. 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