Solarcan Puck is a Limited-Time Palm-Sized Pinhole Solargraph Camera
4 HRS AGO - Solarcan has announced Puck, a smaller limited-time version of its soda-can-shaped Sun-catching Expand
4 HRS AGO - Solarcan has announced Puck, a smaller limited-time version of its soda-can-shaped Sun-catching camera. The new model comes shaped like a circle and produces round instead of more traditional rectangle images. Solarcan, created by photographer Sam Cornwell, specializes in producing solargraphy cameras that don’t require any DIY skills. Anyone can use them without knowing a single […] Collapse
The Kodak Reelz Digitizer Converts 8mm Film Strips into MP4 Files
2 DAYS AGO - C+A Global, a brand licensee of Eastman Kodak, has announced the Kodak Reelz Film Digitizer, a new Expand
2 DAYS AGO - C+A Global, a brand licensee of Eastman Kodak, has announced the Kodak Reelz Film Digitizer, a new 8mm and Super 8 film digital converter that turns old film strips into modern MP4 files. Just like was the case with the giant inflatable backyard projector screen that was launched by C&A Marketing earlier this fall, this […] Collapse
Nikon Z9 ‘Dual-Stream’ Tech Records and Displays Images with No Lag
2 DAYS AGO - Nikon has published a short video that further explains the “Dual-stream” technology Expand
2 DAYS AGO - Nikon has published a short video that further explains the “Dual-stream” technology in its upcoming Z9 flagship camera, which it says will always assure an accurate reality-to-viewfinder experience. The Dual-stream technology is part of Nikon’s technology for what it bills as a “real-live” viewfinder experience in the Z9. The company says that the tech is […] Collapse
Chinese Photographer Slammed for ‘Stereotypical’ Dior Photo
2 DAYS AGO - A photo of a woman holding a Dior bag by notable Chinese photographer Chen Man has sparked Expand
2 DAYS AGO - A photo of a woman holding a Dior bag by notable Chinese photographer Chen Man has sparked controversy in China, with netizens and multiple local publications claiming it furthers stereotypes common in the West. Man’s photo was on display as part of a fashion exhibition for Dior in Shanghai but was removed after it went […] Collapse
Donald Trump is Publishing a Photo Book About His Presidency
2 DAYS AGO - Donald J. Trump is publishing a photo book that covers his four years as President of the United Expand
2 DAYS AGO - Donald J. Trump is publishing a photo book that covers his four years as President of the United States. Titled, “Our Journey Together,” the book will include more than 300 photos along with captions written by Mr. Trump. The book is being published by Winning Team Publishing, which is a company co-founded by Donald Trump […] Collapse
OWC Launches the Mercury Elite Pro Mini: A Portable 4TB Storage Drive
3 DAYS AGO - Other World Computing (OWC) has announced the Mercury Elite Pro mini, a new bus-powered compact Expand
3 DAYS AGO - Other World Computing (OWC) has announced the Mercury Elite Pro mini, a new bus-powered compact and portable storage drive that emulates the design of its larger desktop storage solution. OWC touts the Mercury Elite Pro mini as a tiny powerhouse that offers creative professionals, including photographers, the benefits of speed and universal USB-C connectivity in […] Collapse
Pixelmator Pro Update Adds AI-Powered Automatic Background Removal
3 DAYS AGO - Pixelmator Pro has released a new update that adds several new features including an artificial Expand
3 DAYS AGO - Pixelmator Pro has released a new update that adds several new features including an artificial intelligence-powered automatic background removal feature, automatic subject selection, and a new select and mask tool. This update comes less than a month after the previous major update that added macOS Monterey support, M1 Max and Pro optimizaton, Split Comparison viewer, […] Collapse
K|Lens Unveils World’s First Light Field Lens That Works on Any Camera
4 DAYS AGO - A German-based startup named K|Lens is set to launch an ambitious new camera lens that the Expand
4 DAYS AGO - A German-based startup named K|Lens is set to launch an ambitious new camera lens that the company claims is the first to bring 3D light field depth mapping to any full-frame camera. K|Lens has been in contact with PetaPixel regarding its in-development lens system for several months. Since initial outreach, the physical design of the […] Collapse
Great Reads in Photography: November 21, 2021
5 DAYS AGO - Every Sunday, we bring together a collection of easy-reading articles from analytical to how-to to Expand
5 DAYS AGO - Every Sunday, we bring together a collection of easy-reading articles from analytical to how-to to photo features in no particular order that did not make our regular daily coverage. Enjoy! HBO Film Tells the Story of How Gordon Parks Changed Photography – The Guardian Gordon Parks, a groundbreaking photographer who died in 2006, is the […] Collapse
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‘Afghan Girl’ Escapes Taliban, Evacuated to Italy
6 HRS AGO - Sharbat Gulla, the Afghan woman made famous by photographer Steve McCurry’s iconic Afghan Expand
6 HRS AGO - Sharbat Gulla, the Afghan woman made famous by photographer Steve McCurry’s iconic Afghan Girl photo, has escaped the Taliban in Afghanistan and has been evacuated to Italy. The 49-year-old Gulla, also known as Sharbat Bibi, received international attention as a young girl after photojournalist Steve McCurry photographed her at the Nasir Bagh refugee camp in […] Collapse
1957 Leica MP Camera Sells for a Staggering $1.34 Million at Auction
2 DAYS AGO - The 39th Leitz Photographica Auction recently concluded and a rare 1957 Leica MP Black Paint Expand
2 DAYS AGO - The 39th Leitz Photographica Auction recently concluded and a rare 1957 Leica MP Black Paint edition camera went for the highest value by far, commanding a final price of 1,200,000 Euros (about $1,344,366). The Leica MP is one of only 412 ever produced, making it one of the rarest Leica models of all time. The […] Collapse
TIME Has Published its 100 Best Photos of the Year
2 DAYS AGO - TIME Magazine has published its annual selection of the 100 best photos of the year. The Expand
2 DAYS AGO - TIME Magazine has published its annual selection of the 100 best photos of the year. The publication’s selection of images paints a picture of a year of recovery after 2020 that may not quite be what many hoped for. The TIME photo department’s selection of images is an unranked list that doesn’t name one particular […] Collapse
Sony: Global Chip Shortage ‘More Serious’ Than Expected
2 DAYS AGO - Sony says that the effects of the semiconductor shortage are “more serious than Expand
2 DAYS AGO - Sony says that the effects of the semiconductor shortage are “more serious than expected” which has forced it to make decisions on what cameras and lenses it can continue to manufacture. Before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent chip shortage, Sony continued to manufacture and stock what many would consider to be […] Collapse
TourBox Elite is a Hyper-Customizable Bluetooth Editing Controller
3 DAYS AGO - Following a successful launch of the original TourBox in 2018, the company is back with its Expand
3 DAYS AGO - Following a successful launch of the original TourBox in 2018, the company is back with its follow-up: the TourBox Elite. This compact Bluetooth controller is designed to provide better control over editing tasks than can be done with a keyboard alone. The TourBox Elite is a dual-channel Bluetooth controller that features a pinpoint, lag-free, control […] Collapse
The World’s Largest Digital Camera is Almost Ready to Shoot the Stars
3 DAYS AGO - The world’s largest digital camera with a resolution of 3.2-gigapixels is being prepared for Expand
3 DAYS AGO - The world’s largest digital camera with a resolution of 3.2-gigapixels is being prepared for installation atop a Chilean mountain where it will scan the sky to help scientists gain knowledge about the Milky Way, dark matter, and other phenomena. Work on the giant camera, named “The Legacy Survey of Space and Time” (LSST), has been […] Collapse
The ‘Dronut’ is a Cylindrical Drone Straight Out of Science Fiction
4 DAYS AGO - The Cleo Robotics Dronut is the world’s first bi-rotor ducted drone that makes it look like Expand
4 DAYS AGO - The Cleo Robotics Dronut is the world’s first bi-rotor ducted drone that makes it look like something straight out of science fiction. The Boston-based company that specializes in unconventional robotic systems has released a drone that sports an unconventional design and capabilities which allow it to access spaces that ordinary drones can’t navigate, such as […] Collapse
Deal Alert: Save Up to 30% Off Peak Design Bags and Camera Gear
4 DAYS AGO - You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take. Your camera, your lenses, your drone—if they’re not by Expand
4 DAYS AGO - You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take. Your camera, your lenses, your drone—if they’re not by your side and at the ready, they’re multi-thousand-dollar paperweights. Peak Design has spent the last decade engineering brilliant, award-winning, sustainably-built accessories to help you better transport, protect, and access your creative gear so that you can do […] Collapse
DRC: Cash grants power dreams of peace for survivors of conflict
7 DAYS AGO - How a World Food Programme resilience project in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is helping Expand
7 DAYS AGO - How a World Food Programme resilience project in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is helping one family begin anew after their home was burned down Collapse
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Deal Alert: Save Big on Datacolor Color Workflow Tools
8 HRS AGO - Datacolor is famous for helping creatives bring out the best colors in their work. And right now, Expand
8 HRS AGO - Datacolor is famous for helping creatives bring out the best colors in their work. And right now, they’re giving you the opportunity to save up to $80 on the Datacolor Spyder and ColorReader range. But don’t wait around! This special is only on offer until December 3rd or while stocks last. Full disclosure: This sponsored […] Collapse
These Gloves Keep Photographers’ Hands Warm Yet Nimble
2 DAYS AGO - The Heat Company has developed a line of warm and functional gloves for photographers who travel Expand
2 DAYS AGO - The Heat Company has developed a line of warm and functional gloves for photographers who travel and shoot in extreme temperatures and for those who simply want to keep their hands warm during the colder seasons. With headquarters in Austria, the Heat Company originally developed its gloves for special forces and has continued to design […] Collapse
Film Studios are Struggling to Find Crews in Exploding European Market
2 DAYS AGO - As Hollywood made the most out of production companies in central Europe during the pandemic, the Expand
2 DAYS AGO - As Hollywood made the most out of production companies in central Europe during the pandemic, the industry in the region has now been left with large staff shortages and is struggling to keep up with the demand. Reuters reports that Hollywood picked central Europe for filming during the pandemic because the region kept its cameras […] Collapse
Deal Alert: Westcott Cyber Week Sale
2 DAYS AGO - It’s Cyber Week, and that means fantastic deals and a wonderful opportunity to stock up on Expand
2 DAYS AGO - It’s Cyber Week, and that means fantastic deals and a wonderful opportunity to stock up on photography equipment. Westcott is offering savings of up to $150 off some of its most impressive lighting gear and kits. These bargains are only available until December 3rd on the Westcott website, so you will need to get in […] Collapse
Dollar Tree to Stop Selling Things for $1
3 DAYS AGO - If you’re a photographer who often turns to Dollar Tree for cheap photo props or Expand
3 DAYS AGO - If you’re a photographer who often turns to Dollar Tree for cheap photo props or do-it-yourself materials, get ready to pay (a bit) more. After 35 years of selling most products for exactly $1, the retail chain announced today that it is hiking its price to $1.25. Founded in 1986 with the name Only $1.00, […] Collapse
NASA Has Revived Hubble’s Most Heavily Used Camera
3 DAYS AGO - NASA is making significant progress on reviving the Hubble Space Telescope, which has been in safe Expand
3 DAYS AGO - NASA is making significant progress on reviving the Hubble Space Telescope, which has been in safe mode since early November after the synchronization of messages that control its instruments were becoming lost. Hubble was brought offline on October 25 after NASA scientists and engineers detected a loff of specific data synchronization messages. The team was […] Collapse
Photo of Kim Kardashian with Egyptian Coffin Solves International Mystery
4 DAYS AGO - A seemingly ordinary photo of Kim Kardashian posing next to an ancient golden Egyptian coffin has Expand
4 DAYS AGO - A seemingly ordinary photo of Kim Kardashian posing next to an ancient golden Egyptian coffin has helped solve an international mystery involving looted antiquities. Although TV personality Kim Kardashian has been keen to follow in the legal career footsteps of her late father Robert Kardashian who was an attorney, it appears that she can unknowingly […] Collapse
NVIDIA’s AI Creates Realistic Photos Based Only on Text Descriptions
4 DAYS AGO - NVIDIA’s GauGAN2 artificial intelligence (AI) can now use simple written phrases to generate Expand
4 DAYS AGO - NVIDIA’s GauGAN2 artificial intelligence (AI) can now use simple written phrases to generate a fitting photorealistic image. The deep-learning model is able to craft different scenes in just three or for words. GauGAN is NVIDIA’s AI program that was used to turn simple doodles into photorealistic masterpieces in 2019, a technology that was eventually turned […] Collapse
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