The Daily PetaPixel for 11/09/2024

The top news from the world of photography. [View this email in your browser]( [PetaPixel Homepage]( Presented by ProMaster [Save Up to $50 on the New Key Grip Tripods or Monopod Kits]( From the integrated tool storage to the lightweight frame, the Key Grip series is designed for creators to make quality video content anywhere. Save up to $50 off the Key Grip video tripod kits and monopod kit before the sale ends on 12/1/24. [Shop Now]( [Spiral Galaxy 50 Million Light-Years Away Delivers Stellar Light Show]( By Jeremy Gray on Nov 08, 2024 04:13 pm [A vivid spiral galaxy with glowing arms extends outward, showcasing bright stars and clusters of pinkish-red nebulas against a dark space backdrop. The galaxy's spiral structure is prominent and intricate.]( The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope continues to churn out fantastic space images. The latest captured by the 34-year-old telescope shows barred spiral galaxy NGC 1672 in all its luminous glory. [[Read More]( [The Flashback Camera Secures a $330K Investment on Australian ‘Shark Tank’]( By Jeremy Gray on Nov 08, 2024 02:44 pm [Two retro-style cameras are displayed on split backgrounds. The left camera is white with teal accents, and the right camera is black with orange accents. Both have the brand name "Flashback" visible on the side, set against teal and orange backgrounds.]( The tech startup behind the Flashback ONE35, a "non-disposable digital disposable camera," pitched its affordable camera to the business gurus on the Australian version of Shark Tank this week and received a huge investment of 500,000 AUD, about $330,000. [[Read More]( [Benro’s Self-Leveling Theta Tripod Kickstarter Hasn’t Gone as Planned]( By Jaron Schneider on Nov 08, 2024 02:06 pm [An image of four tripods on a cracked white background, overlaid with excerpts of frustrated customer comments about refunds and delivery issues concerning the Theta Max auto-leveling tripod.]( In January 2023, Benro shared that it was developing the world's first self-leveling tripod called the Theta. The following March, the company announced its Kickstarter to bring that tripod to life. Today, many backers report that they still have not received their tripod and some even claim Benro is not willingly or quickly processing refunds. [[Read More]( [The Likely Future of Apple Photos Is What Photomator Is Now]( By Jaron Schneider on Nov 08, 2024 12:13 pm [An image showing the icon for Apple's Photos app on the left, followed by a red arrow pointing to a new icon on the right that features a colorful gradient circle.]( Early this week, I pulled a colleague into a video chat and shared my screen with him, asking if he was familiar with Apple Photos. He said yes, and proceeded to let me continue. That was when I told him what he was looking at wasn't Apple Photos. [[Read More]( [Photographer Recreates Famous Artworks Using Everyday Household Objects]( By Matt Growcoot on Nov 08, 2024 11:41 am [A split image: the left side shows a splash in a swimming pool by a diving board with a modern house and palm trees in the background. The right side shows a splash in a kitchen sink, with sponges, utensils, and a tiled blue wall.]( A photographer used everyday domestic scenes to recreate some of the world's most famous artworks by artists such as Andy Warhol and Vincent Van Gogh. [[Read More]( [Fujifilm, Nikon, and Sony’s Strong Financial Results Reflect Stable Camera Market]( By Jeremy Gray on Nov 08, 2024 11:37 am [A collage with three cameras: a mint green Fujifilm instant camera, a Sony digital camera with a flip screen and microphone, and a Nikon Z series mirrorless camera with no lens, set against a textured green background.]( Fujifilm, Nikon, and Sony all released second-quarter financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, offering a look at the overall health of the imaging industry. [[Read More]( [Satellite Takes Selfie to Show it Was Hit by Space Debris]( By Matt Growcoot on Nov 08, 2024 09:25 am [A satellite in orbit over the Earth with a backdrop of desert and mountains, indicated as the US West Coast. The satellite has a cube shape with solar panels, and part of its structural arm is visible.]( A satellite has taken a selfie revealing a small hole in it -- highlighting the dangers of space junk. [[Read More]( [Wildlife Photographer Missing at Sea Found in Different Country]( By Matt Growcoot on Nov 08, 2024 08:06 am [A split image: Left side shows a person in a small inflatable boat on a lake, taking a photo with a large camera. Right side shows the same person outdoors on a grassy hillside, wearing a backpack and jacket. Mountains are visible in the background.]( A photographer is lucky to be alive after suffering a boat engine failure while out at sea and washed up 60 miles away in a different country. 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