The Daily PetaPixel for 11/30/2024

The top news from the world of photography. [View this email in your browser]( [PetaPixel Homepage]( Presented by Imagen [Black Friday Special Offer: Transform your workflow with Imagen]( Slash your editing time by 96% while maintaining your unique editing style with Imagen's AI-powered culling, editing and backup. Subscribe today and save 35% on your first month with code Blackfriday24. [Get It Now]( [The Best Budget Medium Format Cameras in 2024]( By Matt Williams on Nov 29, 2024 01:30 pm [A collage of five cameras, including digital and vintage designs. The cameras vary in size and style, featuring displays, lenses, and intricate details, showcasing the evolution of photographic technology.]( Medium format cameras have long been cherished by photographers for their ability to produce images with exceptional detail, rich tones, and a unique aesthetic that’s difficult to replicate in smaller formats. While these cameras were historically the tools of professional studios and well-funded enthusiasts, the growing interest in film photography has created a vibrant market for medium format options that cater to a range of budgets. This guide is here to help you navigate the world of budget-friendly medium-format film cameras and find the perfect model to match your creative ambitions without breaking the bank. [[Read More]( [Photographers Stunned by Orcas Wearing Dead Salmon as ‘Hats’]( By Pesala Bandara on Nov 29, 2024 11:59 am [Overhead view of an orca swimming in dark green water. The orca's distinctive black and white markings are visible, and its dorsal fin is partially submerged.]( Photographers and researchers have been left stunned by orcas wearing dead salmon as hats for the first time in 37 years. [[Read More]( [The Story of Roger Fenton: The World’s First War Photographer]( By Matt Growcoot on Nov 29, 2024 11:57 am [A sepia-toned image shows an old photography van with a man seated on it, and a barren landscape with cannonballs scattered on a dirt road, evoking a historic wartime scene.]( Roger Fenton is best known for Valley of the Shadow of Death, one of the oldest-known photos depicting war. His relatively short 10-year photography career sparked accusations that he was a government propagandist while simultaneously being praised as one of the medium's pioneers. [[Read More]( [Company Develops AI Tech That Spots a Fake Designer Product From Single Photo]( By Pesala Bandara on Nov 29, 2024 11:05 am [An embroidered green crocodile emblem with an open red mouth is sewn onto a textured dark blue fabric background.]( A company has developed an AI image-recognition model that can identify a fake designer product from a single photo -- with luxury fashion brand Lacoste becoming its first customer. [[Read More]( [Streamline Your Workflow with AI: Aftershoot’s Game-Changing Photo Culling, Editing & Retouching Tool]( By Jaron Schneider on Nov 29, 2024 11:01 am [A laptop screen displays a grid of photos being edited. The text on the left reads "A Complete AI Workflow. Get Unlimited Culling, Editing, and Retouching." The Aftershoot logo is visible in the top left corner on a dark background.]( As photographers, we thrive on creativity, but the post-processing grind can often feel overwhelming. Not only can it impact our work life, but it can take a toll on our personal life as well. [[Read More]( [‘Gladiator II’ Cinematographer Accuses Ridley Scott of Being a ‘Really Lazy’ Filmmaker]( By Pesala Bandara on Nov 29, 2024 10:11 am [Gladiator ii]( The Gladiator II cinematographer has accused the movie's director Ridley Scott of becoming "lazy" and adopting a "rush, rush, rush" approach to filmmaking. [[Read More]( [DJI Adds Power Capacity With Release of Expansion Battery 2000]( By Matty Graham on Nov 29, 2024 09:23 am [Stacked portable power stations against a dark background. The top unit displays a digital screen with numbers, and various ports are visible on its front side. A cable connects the two units, emphasizing their functionality for power supply.]( DJI has released the Power Expansion Battery 2000, a modular extension option to the brand’s Power 1000 portable charging solution that sees the system greatly increase its power capacity and potential to photographers who are working remotely in locations where mains power isn’t available or those who may need to frequently recharge power-hungry equipment, such as drones. [[Read More]( [The Best Black Friday 2024 Photography Deals]( By Chris Monlux on Nov 29, 2024 08:00 am [A colorful, abstract background features two digital cameras, a Sony on the left and a Nikon on the right. In the center is a monitor displaying abstract art. Below are a Lexar memory drive and a Polaroid camera with a flash attachment.]( The photography world collides with holiday shopping as Black Friday deals open up new creative possibilities for every budget. 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