The Daily PetaPixel for 12/07/2024

The top news from the world of photography. [View this email in your browser]( [PetaPixel Homepage]( Presented by TAMRON [Tamron Holiday Savings: Save up to $200 on select lenses]( Tamron lenses deliver unmatched performance and reliability. For a limited time, enjoy holiday savings of up to $200 on select lenses. Don't miss out—upgrade your gear today and capture every moment with precision and clarity. [SHOP NOW]( [Rode Creator of the Year Award Winners Include Photo and Tech YouTuber Becca Farsace]( By Jeremy Gray on Dec 06, 2024 04:18 pm [A person holding a vintage camera up to their face, taking a photo. The background features greenery with bushes and trees. The person's hair is windswept and they are wearing a beige shirt.]( In September, Rode announced the $250,000 Creator of the Year Awards. The competition awarded creators across 22 categories, including one overall winner, Gawx Art, taking home $20,000 in cash and $30,000 worth of prizes. Rode has announced winners, including a familiar face and friend of PetaPixel, Becca Farsace. [[Read More]( [The History of Leica vs Zeiss and the Battle of the Rangefinders]( By Matt Williams on Dec 06, 2024 03:45 pm [A comic-style image with two vintage cameras facing off against each other, separated by a "VS" in the center. The camera on the left has a speech bubble saying "Grr!" and the one on the right says "#@!". The background is bright red and yellow with black lines.]( For several decades, there were two big names -- both of which happened to be German -- in the 35mm camera world that stood like skyscrapers among all companies. You’ve undoubtedly heard of both of them: Carl Zeiss and Leitz Camera, more commonly known as Zeiss and Leica. [[Read More]( [The ‘Perfect’ Travel Camera Might Not Be One Camera, But Three]( By Nick Woodard on Dec 06, 2024 03:16 pm [Four action cameras, including DJI, Insta360, and GoPro models, are placed on a concrete surface with grass and a blurred background. A "PetaPixel Reviews" banner is in the bottom left corner.]( For years, my wife and I have been aimlessly stuck in a first-world conundrum. We enjoy traveling, and like most folks, we enjoy capturing photos and videos of our trips as keepsakes that remind us of the tremendous experiences we have been fortunate to have. But whenever we have considered buying a dedicated camera for our travels, we just haven’t been able to pull the trigger. [[Read More]( [What the Curious Case of the Pentax K-1 Tells Us About Photography (and Photographers)]( By Matty Graham on Dec 06, 2024 02:20 pm [A black Pentax K-1 Mark II DSLR camera with a large lens is displayed on a plain white background. The camera features a textured grip and several control buttons and dials.]( Despite being ahead of its time, the Pentax K-1 (and its Mark II upgrade) was a camera system that promised so much yet appears to have run out of road. Born seemingly from an R&D department whose chains had been freed, the engineers went wild, strayed off-script, and produced a camera full of innovation. Fast forward to 2024, and a lack of lens support paired with no upgraded models in over six years leaves Pentax owners in an unwanted state of limbo where even the most loyal customers are now compelled to look elsewhere. [[Read More]( [Lexar Rolls Out Two Affordable, High-Capacity, Portable SSDs]( By Jaron Schneider on Dec 06, 2024 01:16 pm [Two Lexar portable solid-state drives are shown. One is black with a curved top, and the other is silver with a flat design. Both have the Lexar logo on their surfaces.]( Lexar announced two new portable SSDs today, each with a maximum 2TB capacity and the promise of high-speed transfer speeds via USB 3.2 Gen 2. Both are also under $200, making them a compelling option for the traveling photographer or as an on-site backup option. [[Read More]( [US Appeals Court Upholds TikTok Ban Law]( By Jaron Schneider on Dec 06, 2024 12:01 pm [Smartphone displaying the tiktok logo centered on the screen, flanked by the us flag on the left and the chinese flag on the right, against a vibrant, blurred background.]( A US federal appeals court today upheld the law passed earlier this year that requires ByteDance, a China-based company, to sell TikTok or face a ban. [[Read More]( [Excire Foto 2025 Promises to Dramatically Speed Up Photo Culling and Organization]( By Jeremy Gray on Dec 06, 2024 11:58 am [A laptop displaying photo editing software is shown. The screen features an image of a person with a keyboard instrument. Various editing tools and color adjustments are visible on the interface.]( German artificial intelligence software company PRC announced the latest version of its AI-powered photo management program, Excire Foto 2025. The software promises to help photographers, even those with massive image libraries, keep their photos organized. The app also uses AI to help photographers with one of the most arduous tasks of all: culling. [[Read More]( [Missing Local News Photographer Found Dead Inside His Vehicle]( By Matt Growcoot on Dec 06, 2024 11:52 am [Close-up of a blue police car siren flashing brightly at night, with blurred colorful lights in the background, suggesting a busy urban street scene.]( A missing local news photographer has been found dead in his vehicle in Houston outside a Burger King. [[Read More]( [Bizarre Photos of Homemade Windmills in Nebraska From the 1800s]( By Matt Growcoot on Dec 06, 2024 11:06 am [A vintage black and white image featuring two separate scenes. Left: A farmhouse with a windmill on the roof. Right: A large wooden windmill structure stands alone on a grassy hill. Both images capture rural settings.]( A historic set of previously unseen photos showing homemade windmills in Nebraska have been digitized from the U.S. National Archive. [[Read More]( [Wedding Photographer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Thousands of Dollars From Brides]( By Pesala Bandara on Dec 06, 2024 10:05 am [sad bride]( A wedding photographer has pleaded guilty to stealing thousands of dollars from brides after she allegedly took their fees and failed to show on the big day. [[Read More]( [See How and What You Photographed in 2024 With Google Photos’ 2024 Recap]( By Jeremy Gray on Dec 06, 2024 10:04 am [Three digital photo slides are shown. The first slide reads "What a memorable 2023 it's been" with various photos. The second slide features the number 2023 with images inside. The third slide shows "6,719 photos this year" and "That's 186 rolls of film" with photos.]( With 2024 winding down, various apps and services are launching "year in review" recaps. Many people have first-hand experience with this feature with music streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music. Some photo-oriented platforms do it, too, including Google Photos, as of this year. [[Read More]( [Suspect Steals Trail Camera From Home and Then Takes Selfie With It]( By Pesala Bandara on Dec 06, 2024 09:08 am [A person sitting in a car, wearing a dark cap and green jacket, with a serious expression. The image is taken from a low angle with the car window slightly open and the sky visible outside.]( A suspect allegedly broke into a house, stole a homeowner's trail camera, and then foolishly took a selfie with it. 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