The Daily PetaPixel for 10/22/2024

The top news from the world of photography. [View this email in your browser]( [PetaPixel Homepage]( Presented by MacPaw [Maintain your device with CleanMyMac]( It's time to take control of your digital life! With a single button of CleanMyMac, you can maximize the performance, declutter and protect your Mac. [Get tidy your way!]( [Photographer Falls to His Death From 630-Foot Bridge While Filming Video]( By Pesala Bandara on Oct 22, 2024 06:52 am [A person standing on the edge of a rooftop at sunset, overlooking a river, with their hand pointing at the camera. On the right, a modern cable-stayed bridge against a clear blue sky.]( A photographer plunged to his death after falling from Spain's tallest bridge while trying to film a video. [[Read More]( [Lexar’s New $1,000 CFexpress 4.0 Type B Diamond Card Is Its Fastest Yet]( By Jeremy Gray on Oct 21, 2024 06:44 pm [A Lexar Professional 1TB memory card is centered on a dark, reflective surface, illuminated by a prism effect of light below. The card displays specifications like 3700 MB/s read speed and 3400 MB/s write speed.]( After showing off the 1TB CFexpress 4.0 Type B Diamond series memory card at NAB 2024 in April and IFA 2024 in Germany last month, the blazing-fast new memory card is finally available to order for $999.99. [[Read More]( [Underwater Camera Catches Octopuses Punching Fish Out of Spite]( By Jeremy Gray on Oct 21, 2024 05:42 pm [Underwater scene showcasing a vibrant coral reef, with a variety of fish swimming among the corals. A colorful sergeant major fish, a spotted fish, and an octopus are visible amidst the rich marine life and clear blue water.]( Octopuses are among the world's most fascinating creatures. The highly complex eight-limbed mollusks are generally very intelligent, exhibiting sophisticated behaviors rarely seen in nonhuman animals. As new video evidence shows, octopuses are also occasionally violent ocean leaders. [[Read More]( [Wildlife Footage Shows Fire Ants Building a Living Raft to Stick Together]( By Jeremy Gray on Oct 21, 2024 04:52 pm [Close-up of two images showing ants on water. The left image focuses on a single ant reflecting on the surface, while the right image displays a dense mass of ants, some submerged, demonstrating social behavior and teamwork.]( BBC Earth is routinely on the cutting-edge of nature documentaries and imaging technology, capturing the hidden world of plants, recording remarkable footage in the world's largest cave, and shooting high-resolution footage in pitch dark conditions. One of BBC Earth's latest videos shows a macro view of fire ants building a living raft of their comrades to survive flooding. [[Read More]( [Leica’s New Frame.io Camera to Cloud Integration Won’t Stop With the SL3]( By Jeremy Gray on Oct 21, 2024 02:31 pm [Close-up of a Leica camera displaying the brand logo prominently. The camera has a textured grip and a large lens attached, with the Leica emblem in red on the body. The image highlights the camera's design and brand identity.]( At Adobe MAX last week, Adobe, Frame.io, and Leica announced new Camera to Cloud (C2C) capabilities for the Leica SL3 full-frame L-mount camera. Alongside this news, Leica announced that Camera to Cloud integration won't stop with the SL3 -- C2C is coming to additional Leica models. [[Read More]( [SmokeNinja Pro Makes Creating On-Set Foggy Ambiance a Breeze]( By Zack Morrison on Oct 21, 2024 01:37 pm [A moody, black and white image showcasing vaping equipment. Central focus is on a vape device emitting vapor. Surrounding it are various vape components, bottles, and accessories. Soft light highlights the misty atmosphere against a dark background.]( Practical Magic and Innovation’s new SmokeNinja Pro updates the company's popular handheld fog machine system for photographers and videographers. [[Read More]( [A Guide to Nikon’s Lens Abbreviations]( By Jonathan Jacoby on Oct 21, 2024 01:34 pm [Close-up of a Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR camera lens, showing the zoom ring with focal length markings and part of the VR label. The texture of the grip and the gold Nikon branding are visible.]( Few lens makers can claim a lineup as huge and diverse as Nikon's. Its legendary F-mount for film-based and digital SLRs has been in continuous production since 1959, along with the newer Z-mount specifically for mirrorless cameras that launched in 2018. [[Read More]( [DJI Is Pulling Away from Rivals in the Video Camera Market]( By Jeremy Gray on Oct 21, 2024 01:06 pm [A hand holds a compact camera with a built-in screen, capturing an upward trend symbolized by a teal arrow. The background is a gradient of a spotlight effect, emphasizing growth and innovation.]( A new report from Japanese retail analysts BCN Retail (BCN+R) shows that DJI dominates Japan's video camera market. [[Read More]( [Clever Supply’s New Sidekick Pro Is a Compact Bag for Photographers On-the-Go]( By Jeremy Gray on Oct 21, 2024 11:41 am [A black, vintage-style camera with a strap is placed on a white surface. Next to it is a black rectangular camera bag. Sunlight and shadows create a contrasting background.]( Clever Supply, makers of bags and straps built for photographers, launched the Sidekick Pro on Kickstarter, promising photographers a portable sling for their camera gear or a safe way to store gear in a large backpack or bag. [[Read More]( [Photographer Buys 113-Year-Old Stereo Camera and Develops the Ancient Film It Came With]( By Jeremy Gray on Oct 21, 2024 10:32 am [A hand holding a pink vintage film canister next to an old camera on a blue grid surface. A red arrow points from the canister towards the camera, indicating the film is related to or used in the camera.]( Austrian photographer Markus Hofstaetter has added a fascinating new camera to his collection. Even by his lofty standards, his latest purchase is exceptionally unusual. [[Read More]( [DJI Sues US Department of Defense Over ‘Chinese Military Company’ Label]( By Jeremy Gray on Oct 21, 2024 10:11 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.]( DJI filed a lawsuit against the United States Department of Defense (DoD) concerning the department's declaring the Chinese drone company a "Chinese military company." [[Read More]( Earlier Stories: [Echoes of Life: Stories of Galapagos]( [Hands-On With Fujifilm’s XF 16-55 f/2.8 II and XF 500mm f/5.6]( [Fujifilm Says it Owns 40% of the Non-Full Frame Camera Market]( [Photographer Shoots NFL on 35mm Film, Shares Photos Before Game is Over]( [What to Do When it Gets Dark: Night Wedding Photography Tips]( [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](.