The Daily PetaPixel for 06/07/2024

The top news from the world of photography. [View this email in your browser]( [PetaPixel Homepage]( Presented by Bay Photo [Visualize]( Prints, with Wall Previews]( Whether the home or gallery, you can accurately preview your work in its custom final display, before even clicking "Add to Cart". Save 25% Off Wall Displays with promo code PETAPIXEL25 and create your next masterpiece today. [Shop Now]( [This Tiny Waterproof Camera Shoots 50,000 Photos on a Single Charge]( By Jeremy Gray on Jun 06, 2024 05:15 pm [A compact, dark gray camera hovers against a space-themed background with streaks resembling stars. The camera has the word "photon" inscribed on the front, with a prominent lens and a small green light above it. A soft glow emanates from behind.]( At first glance, the Photon camera looks a bit like an action camera. However, the tiny camera is better suited to being placed somewhere and left alone. [[Read More]( [Revolog Launches Echo, a Mesmerizing Special Effects Film]( By Lisa Marie Segarra on Jun 06, 2024 05:00 pm [A nighttime cityscape features a skyline of tall buildings with illuminated windows. The sky is filled with streaks of green, red, and yellow lights, creating an abstract and vibrant effect above the city.]( Austrian film company Revolog just launched Echo, a new special effects film that effortlessly creates stunning results. [[Read More]( [AstrHori Redesigns Its Compact and Affordable Light Meter]( By Jeremy Gray on Jun 06, 2024 03:53 pm [Two images of a camera accessory are shown. The left image shows a close-up view of the accessory, which is black with a circular feature and a small display screen. The right image shows the accessory mounted on a vintage camera, displaying settings on its screen.]( Light meters remain essential for many film photographers, and AstrHori's offerings have long been a popular choice. The Chinese company is back with a new model, the XH-2, which sports a revised appearance and promises improved photometric measurements. [[Read More]( [Vivo X Fold3 Pro Smartphone Features Impressive Zeiss Camera Tech]( By Jeremy Gray on Jun 06, 2024 02:50 pm [A hand holds a sleek, black Vivo smartphone, showcasing a prominent circular rear camera module with multiple lenses. The camera is branded with "ZEISS" indicating advanced optics. The background is black, emphasizing the phone's design.]( Vivo has announced the international debut of its X Fold3 Pro smartphone after an initial launch in China in March. The smartphone promises pro-level imaging thanks to Vivo's longstanding Zeiss collaboration. [[Read More]( [An Enormous Photography Museum is Opening in China]( By Matt Growcoot on Jun 06, 2024 01:13 pm [Aerial view of a modern architectural structure with flowing curves and green roofs, set in a lush park area. Surrounding roads, trees, and a tall building are visible. Pathways and landscaped areas wind around the building, integrating it into the natural environment.]( Later this year the city of Lishui in China will become the proud host of an enormous museum dedicated to photography -- possibly the world's largest. [[Read More]( [Why Would You Buy a $2,000 Micro Four Thirds Camera in 2024? | The PetaPixel Podcast]( By Jaron Schneider on Jun 06, 2024 01:01 pm [Two men are holding cameras towards the viewer, smiling and standing against a blue pixelated background. The man on the left holds an Olympus camera, and the man on the right holds a Lumix camera. Both are wearing black t-shirts.]( Yesterday, Panasonic announced the GH7, a video-packed powerhouse of a camera that looks to be almost perfect. The only compromise? The Micro Four Thirds sensor. So we knew there would be a lot of folks asking: why would you spend $2,000 for the GH7 when the S5IIX exists? [[Read More]( [Photographers Outraged by Adobe’s New Privacy and Content Terms]( By Jeremy Gray on Jun 06, 2024 12:55 pm [An image featuring five people close together, each with a look of intense emotion while shouting. The Adobe logo, in bright red text with the "A" symbol, overlays the center, partially obscuring the faces. The background and faces appear gritty and textured.]( Adobe, no stranger to controversy, finds itself in hot water yet again. People have taken note of updated terms of use for using Adobe software and are outraged, fearing that Adobe has complete access to a user's content. [[Read More]( [Improve Your Architectural and Interior Photography with These Top 5 Pro Tips]( By Brad Scott on Jun 06, 2024 11:16 am [Blurry image of a modern kitchen and living area, with white text overlay reading "TOP 5 ARCHITECTURAL & INTERIOR PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS." The room features a mix of wood and white elements, large windows, and contemporary furnishings.]( If you're an aspiring architectural and interior photographer this one's for you. Have you ever found yourself frustrated with spending hours on-site photographing commercial or residential spaces, then staying up until 2 am in the editing dungeon, only to get lackluster results? Trust me, I’ve been there. [[Read More]( [Kansas City Chiefs Capture Championship Season on Super 8 Film]( By Matt Growcoot on Jun 06, 2024 10:41 am [Patrick Mahomes wearing a red jersey with the number 15, and a red headband, looks joyful with his hands on his head amid a crowd in a stadium. The scoreboard in the background shows the 49ers 22 and Chiefs 25, suggesting a victory celebration.]( The Kansas City Chiefs have released a Super 8 video documenting the NFL team's championship-winning season recorded on the classic home movie film format which was popular in the 1970s and 1980s. [[Read More]( [This Unbelievable Optical Illusion is Just One Photo]( By Matt Growcoot on Jun 06, 2024 09:30 am [A scenic road runs alongside a canal, bordered by tall trees on the left and a guardrail with wildflowers on the right. The sky above is bright blue with scattered clouds, creating a serene and inviting atmosphere.]( An iPhone photographer snapped an incredible optical illusion photo that looks like different environments spliced together but is in fact a single picture. [[Read More]( [Leica LUX Is an iPhone Camera App With Leica Style and Lens Simulations]( By Jeremy Gray on Jun 06, 2024 09:00 am [Two smartphones display different screens. The left phone shows a camera app capturing a man wearing a purple cap. The right phone displays a Leica advertisement for Leica LUX lenses and Leica Looks, with a red "Next" button at the bottom and the Leica logo at the top.]( Leica Camera AG announced Leica LUX, a new iPhone camera app. Leica LUX features a Leica-inspired user interface, unique Leica Looks, and meticulously crafted simulations of legendary Leica lenses. [[Read More]( [Leica Acquires App Dev and iPhone Camera Grip Case Maker Fjorden]( By Jaron Schneider on Jun 06, 2024 08:59 am [A logo with a red circle containing the word "Leica" in white cursive text on the left, and the word "FJORDEN" in black capital letters on the right. The two elements are separated by a black "x". The background is white.]( Leica announced that it acquired smartphone app startup Fjorden Electra to lead the development of the newly-announced Leica LUX app. While the acquisition is only being announced today, it closed in December 2023. 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