The Daily PetaPixel for 10/02/2024

The top news from the world of photography. [View this email in your browser]( [PetaPixel Homepage]( Presented by Superace Software [UPDF - Powerful AI PDF Editor for 50% Off - Try it free today!]( [UPDF]( the AI-powered PDF editor, is the top alternative to Adobe Acrobat for editing, annotating, converting, and signing your PDFs. 1 license can work on 4 devices simultaneously across Windows, Mac, iOS and Android. [Get up to 50% Off Today]( More]( [Artra Lab’s Nocty-Nonikkor 50mm f/1.2 is a Not Subtle Nikkor Knockoff]( By Zack Morrison on Oct 01, 2024 05:47 pm [A camera lens labeled "Nocty-NONIKKOR 5" with a large reflective front element. The lens features a focus ring with ridged texture for grip and an aperture ring marked with f-stops from f/1.2 to f/16. The lens is shown on a plain white background.]( The “Nocty-Nonikkor” 50mm f/1.2 lens from Artra Lab is an extremely not-subtle imitation for photographers who want a Nikon Noct-like experience on a budget. [[Read More]( [TTArtisan’s Compact and Cheap ‘Film Canister’ Light Gets Colorful Upgrade]( By Zack Morrison on Oct 01, 2024 03:32 pm [A person is holding a black DSLR camera with an attached external flash that is emitting blue light. The camera lens and part of the person's hands are in focus, while the background is blurred.]( A new version of TTArtisan’s film canister magnetic LED light features full RGB spectrum functionality. [[Read More]( [Halide Camera App Puts the iPhone 16’s New Camera Control to Good Use]( By Jeremy Gray on Oct 01, 2024 03:17 pm [A smartphone with a sleek black frame is displayed against a black background. The screen shows a photography interface with an image of sand dunes. The interface includes various camera settings and icons, with a large shutter button at the bottom.]( Popular iPhone camera app Halide Mark II, which just two weeks ago was updated with the release of iOS 18 to add direct access to Halide on the iPhone's lock screen, has been updated again with native support for the new Camera Control button on the iPhone 16 family of devices, including the powerful iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max. [[Read More]( [Politician Raises Eyebrows After Borrowing His Friend’s Family for Campaign Photos]( By Pesala Bandara on Oct 01, 2024 01:54 pm [A family of five stands outside their home, smiling at the camera. The group includes a man, a woman, two older girls, and a younger girl. They are dressed in casual clothing and are positioned in front of suburban houses with a lawn in the background.]( A congressional candidate has come under fire for borrowing his friend's wife and kids to pose for campaign photos. [[Read More]( [Drone Photo Awards 2024 Winners Showcase Allure of Aerial Photography]( By Jeremy Gray on Oct 01, 2024 01:41 pm [Left: Eight people in bright orange suits float among large ice chunks in dark, icy water. Right: Landscape view of a rugged, barren, and textured terrain under a purple sky with distant mountains.]( Following yesterday's feature highlighting the 2024 Siena International Photo Awards (SIPA) winners, it's time to showcase the winners of the Siena Drone Photo Awards 2024. [[Read More]( [Adobe Cuts Perpetual License for Elements Down to Just Three Years]( By Jeremy Gray on Oct 01, 2024 12:30 pm [The image is divided into two parts. The top section shows a person kayaking on a calm ocean with a large sun setting or rising in the background. The bottom section captures a skateboarder mid-action against a vibrant wall of graffiti art.]( Adobe announced the latest version of its "Elements" creative software, Photoshop Elements 2025 and Premiere Elements 2025. The newest annual releases continue to add new artificial intelligence-powered features and more Guided Edits to enable users of all experience levels to edit their photos and videos. [[Read More]( [Microsoft Paint Gets AI-Powered Generative Fill and Erase Features]( By Matt Growcoot on Oct 01, 2024 11:45 am [A green iguana with spiny scales along its back is perched on a rough tree branch. The background is a blurred natural setting, enhancing the iguana's textured skin and vibrant colors. A subtle blue streak is visible to the side.]( Despite being declared dead in 2017, Microsoft Paint has defied the odds. It continues to receive Adobe Photoshop-style AI features the latest being Generative Fill and Generative Erase. [[Read More]( [UnifyDrive UT2 Hands-On: Good Ideas Marred by a Messy User Experience]( By Jaron Schneider on Oct 01, 2024 11:35 am [The image shows a tech device with a logo on its metallic surface, housed in a durable, dark grey protective case. The background is a wood texture. The text "PetaPixel Hands-On" is overlaid at the bottom left corner.]( The UnifyDrive UT2 is a portable and expandable NAS storage solution -- the first of its kind -- that looks like a bigger, better, and more customizable version of the now-defunct Gnarbox. Unfortunately, despite its many good ideas, the UT2 is plagued by poor design and a bad user experience. [[Read More]( [California Governor Signs AI Bills to Protect Children From Deepfake Nudes]( By Pesala Bandara on Oct 01, 2024 07:29 am [california-laws]( California governor Gavin Newsom has signed two bills that will make it illegal for people to possess or distribute AI-generated deepfake nudes of children. [[Read More]( [The ‘Poopcopter’ Uses an AI Camera to Pick Up Dog Mess]( By Matt Growcoot on Oct 01, 2024 07:26 am [A drone hovers slightly above a well-manicured grassy lawn. Its propellers are visible, showing it in mid-flight. The grass is bright green and evenly cut, suggesting a maintained outdoor setting. The scene is brightly lit, likely indicating daytime.]( Dog owners know that picking up mess is the least pleasant aspect of daily pet ownership. But what if an automated drone using real-time computer vision and machine-learning algorithms could do the chore instead? [[Read More]( [Drone Footage Shows Orcas Hunting and Eating Dusky Dolphins for First Time]( By Pesala Bandara on Oct 01, 2024 07:26 am [A group of orcas swims near the ocean surface. One orca appears to be breaching while another seems to be feeding on a large piece of prey. The water is calm and dark, highlighting the distinctive black and white patterns of the orcas.]( Scientists have captured world-first drone footage of a pod of orcas hunting and feeding on dusky dolphins. [[Read More]( [Court Rules Against Photographer Who Sued AI Dataset for Copyright Theft]( By Matt Growcoot on Oct 01, 2024 07:23 am [Robert Kneschke and LAION]( A German court has ruled against a photographer who sued the AI image dataset company LAION in a case that could have big implications. [[Read More]( [Starlink Satellites Are Increasingly Blocking Our View of the Universe]( By Matt Growcoot on Oct 01, 2024 07:21 am [A stunning night sky filled with countless stars over a mountain range with snow-capped peaks. A bright streak, likely a meteor or satellite trail, crosses diagonally, adding a dynamic element to the serene and starry scene.]( A new study has found that the increasing number of Elon Musk-owned Starlink satellites in orbit is blocking scientists' ability to view the Universe. 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