The Daily PetaPixel for 06/11/2024

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]( [Photographer Claims Nike Stole Iconic Michael Jordan Logo in Documentary]( By Pesala Bandara on Jun 11, 2024 06:23 am [nike photographer lawsuit jumpman documentary jacobus rentmeester micheal jordan]( A photographer is claiming that Nike stole his original image of Michael Jordan to create the famous "Jumpman" logo in an upcoming documentary. [[Read More]( [The Blackmagic Ursa Cine Immersive Captures 8K Footage Per Eye for the Vision Pro]( By Jaron Schneider on Jun 10, 2024 07:04 pm [A high-tech, black electronic device resembling a large camera with an ergonomic handle on top. It has dual lenses on the front and a display screen with numerous buttons on the side. It is mounted on a robust, adjustable base.]( Blackmagic may have created the ultimate camera system for making immersive video for the Apple Vision Pro that promises to capture a resolution of 8,160 x 7,200 pixels for each eye -- that's greater than 8K UHD. [[Read More]( [Apple Intelligence Brings Generative AI to Photo Editing]( By Lisa Marie Segarra on Jun 10, 2024 05:38 pm [Three smartphone screens show an image editing app with a photo of a family standing on a rocky beach with cliffs in the background. The app's interface displays editing tools and highlights options to remove objects and people from the photo.]( At Monday's WWDC keynote, Apple unveiled new artificial intelligence (or as the company is referring to it, Apple Intelligence) updates, making good on the company's earlier hints. [[Read More]( [Adobe Revising Terms of Use to Clarify Content Licensing, AI, and Privacy]( By Jeremy Gray on Jun 10, 2024 05:18 pm [The image features the Adobe logo with "Adobe" written next to it in white. The background is a vibrant, multicolored abstract design with hues of red, yellow, orange, and blue.]( The confusion and anger surrounding an Adobe Terms of Use update last week caused Adobe to revisit its language and communications at large. Beyond a blog post late last week, Adobe today published another blog post, announcing plans for direct communications with customers and an updated Terms of Use. [[Read More]( [New Canon RF-S 3.9mm f/3.5 Dual Fisheye Lens Brings 3D VR to APS-C]( By Jeremy Gray on Jun 10, 2024 04:00 pm [A Canon EOS R7 camera with an attached dual fisheye lens. The camera has a black body with multiple control dials and buttons, and the lens consists of two large, protruding circular elements. The setup is displayed on a plain white background.]( In October 2021, Canon unveiled the RF 5.2mm f/2.8 L Dual Fisheye Lens for virtual reality (VR) productions. The distinct stereoscopic lens now has a wider sibling for APS-C cameras, the RF-S 3.9mm f/3.5 STM Dual Fisheye Lens. [[Read More]( [Apple’s iOS 18 Doubles Down on Widget Mania and User Customization]( By Lisa Marie Segarra on Jun 10, 2024 02:55 pm [Three iPhone screens displayed side-by-side. The left screen shows a home screen with widgets and apps, including a clock and weather widget. The middle screen displays a text conversation. The right screen showcases the Photos app, featuring recently taken pictures.]( Four years after Apple first launched widgets for iOS 14, the feature gets new customization upgrades and sees its effects felt throughout the operating system. [[Read More]( [Apple Intelligence Brings Private, Secure AI to Entire Apple Ecosystem]( By Jeremy Gray on Jun 10, 2024 02:24 pm [A graphic shows a central user icon surrounded by various app icons in concentric circles, including social media, messaging, calendar, maps, health, photos, email, and shopping. The background features a network of interconnected purple lines and nodes.]( Apple's 35th annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) keynote address, considered by industry analysts to be one of the most important ever, has focused heavily on artificial intelligence (AI). [[Read More]( [Apple Promoted a New Dual-Optic Canon RF Lens Coming This Year]( By Jaron Schneider on Jun 10, 2024 01:26 pm [A Canon EOS R7 camera with an RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM lens attached, displayed on a white background. The camera body is black and has a textured grip on the right side. The Canon logo is visible on the top of the camera.]( Today at WWDC, Apple announced Vision OS 2 for the Vision Pro headset which brings an update to Photos, updates to gesture controls, and a push for more immersive video content. Surprisingly, it also included a look at a new dual-lens Canon optic for APS-C cameras. [[Read More]( [Nikon to Consolidate Lens Manufacturing Into Two New Japan-Based Factories]( By Jaron Schneider on Jun 10, 2024 12:46 pm [The image features the Nikon logo prominently displayed in bold white letters against a background filled with close-up shots of various camera lenses, highlighting reflections of light on the glass surfaces.]( Nikon may have moved its camera manufacturing to Thailand but it still makes lenses in Japan. According to a new report, it's adjusting how it manufactures those optics by consolidating its resources into two new factories. [[Read More]( [Brazilian Children’s Photos and Personal Details Found in AI Training Data Set]( By Matt Growcoot on Jun 10, 2024 11:42 am [A child touches a digital padlock icon on a dark screen with a circuit board background, symbolizing cybersecurity. The lock icon emits a blue glow, illuminating the child's face.]( A disturbing report has revealed that personal photos of Brazilian children have been included in a major image library used to train AI image generators. [[Read More]( [YouTuber Arrested for Filming Video of Lamborghini Shot at With Fireworks]( By Pesala Bandara on Jun 10, 2024 11:20 am [A helicopter fires at a speeding sports car on a desert terrain during sunset, causing sparks and explosions around the vehicle. The scene is intense, with dramatic lighting and a backdrop of mountains and a cloudy sky.]( A U.S. YouTuber is facing a 10-year prison sentence after filming a video that showed a Lamborghini being shot at with fireworks from a helicopter. [[Read More]( [Thief Steals Multiple Cameras From Photographers in NYC’s Central Park]( By Pesala Bandara on Jun 10, 2024 10:49 am [NYPD thief multiple camera robberies central park new york city]( Police are searching for a man who allegedly robbed multiple cameras worth thousands of dollars over two days in New York City's Central Park last week. [[Read More]( [Cara App, an Anti-AI and Instagram Alternative, Explodes in Popularity]( By Matt Growcoot on Jun 10, 2024 10:38 am [A screenshot of a social media profile page for Cara, a verified user with the handle @zemotion. The page showcases a portfolio of various artistic photos and has options for viewing Cara's portfolio, timeline, friends, and likes. The top banner features a profile picture of a person and links to buy Cara a coffee and sign up. The bio reads: “Building Carai. Have questions? Ping us on Discord! .” The portfolio includes a variety of artistic images, with one prominently mentioning "300K on CARA.]( Cara, an Instagram-like app that has banned AI images from its platform has exploded in popularity going from 40,000 users to 700,000 in just a single week. [[Read More]( [Chinese App Kling Emerges as Rival to OpenAI’s Video Generator Sora]( By Matt Growcoot on Jun 10, 2024 08:59 am [A panda sitting by a calm lake is seen playing an acoustic guitar. The panda's surroundings include green grass and a rocky shore, with the lake reflecting the sky above. The scene is serene and whimsical, blending nature with a playful, musical element.]( Chinese app maker Kuaishou has released an AI video generator called Kling capable of producing impressive results that rival OpenAI's Sora. [[Read More]( [Nikon Will Announce the Z6 III Camera on June 17]( By Jaron Schneider on Jun 10, 2024 08:01 am [A man with graying hair and a beard intently looks through a large zoom lens camera, aiming it upward. He wears a black jacket, and the background features a green mesh fence. The camera is pixelated, obscuring its make and model.]( Nikon will announce its latest camera, the Z6 III, on June 17, 2024 at 8:01 EDT. PetaPixel has tested it, and its hands-on first impressions will be published at the same time. [[Read More]( Earlier Stories: [Astronaut Bill Anders Who Took Iconic ‘Earthrise’ Photo Dies in Plane Crash]( [Adobe Has Made It Too Easy to Hate Them]( [Insta360 Celebrates World Ocean Day By Testing if the X4 is Shark-Proof]( [Boudoir Photographer Wears Lingerie to Make Clients Feel Comfortable]( [Convert Your Contax 45mm f/2 Zeiss Lens Into an M-Mount Optic]( [Website]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( Copyright © 2024 PetaPixel, All rights reserved. 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