The Daily PetaPixel for 06/13/2024

The top news from the world of photography. [View this email in your browser]( [PetaPixel Homepage]( [DZOFilm’s Affordable New ‘Arles’ Cine Primes Promise Extreme Performance]( By Jeremy Gray on Jun 12, 2024 03:49 pm [A set of five black camera lenses with different focal lengths (3.5 mm, 5.0 mm, 7.5 mm, 10.0 mm, and 25 mm) are arranged on a black surface. Each lens has white and yellow text inscribed on the body, indicating their specifications and focal lengths.]( DZOFilm has announced Arles, a brand-new line of fast, high-quality cinema prime lenses for full-frame cameras. [[Read More]( [Why I’m Glad Apple Didn’t Change iPadOS, Using an Analogy Photographers Will Understand]( By Lisa Marie Segarra on Jun 12, 2024 03:07 pm [A visual comparison showing two tablets on the left and a camera on the right, connected by an equal sign. The tablets display vibrant screens, suggesting they are high-end models. The camera appears to be a black, compact digital camera with a classic design.]( It's clear the iPad has a bit of an identity crisis. Some users, especially some high-level creators, just don't get what it's for. But instead of lamenting how the iPad falls short of a traditional laptop, it's better to look at things another way. [[Read More]( [Insta360 Connect Is an AI-Equipped, Dual 4K Video Conference Camera]( By Jeremy Gray on Jun 12, 2024 03:05 pm [A sleek, modern soundbar-style video conferencing device with a grey fabric front, featuring a camera and sensors in the center. The device is predominantly black with a minimalist design, suitable for mounting under a monitor or on a conference room table.]( Insta360 has unveiled Insta360 Connect, an AI-equipped dual-camera video bar built for professional video conferencing. [[Read More]( [Canon’s Video-Only Aperture Ring Limitation Won’t Apply to Future Cameras]( By Jeremy Gray on Jun 12, 2024 02:34 pm [A Canon 35mm camera lens with a sleek black design. The lens features a red ring near the top, a focus adjustment ring, and a control ring. The brand name "Canon" and the number "35" are printed in white on the front. The background is plain white.]( Canon is aware of the complaints about the RF 35mm f/1.4 L VCM's dedicated iris ring not working for still photography, and a fix is on the way. Sort of. [[Read More]( [Skylum Brings AI-Powered Luminar Mobile Photo Editor to iPhone]( By David Crewe on Jun 12, 2024 01:29 pm [Skylum Releases Luminar Mobile for iOS]( Skylum has announced the release of its revamped and expanded Luminar for iPad (and now iPhone) with Luminar Mobile. As of today, the updated apps are available for the iPad, iPhone, and Apple Vision Pro devices. [[Read More]( [Photographer Disqualified From AI Image Contest After Winning With Real Photo]( By Matt Growcoot on Jun 12, 2024 01:03 pm [A flamingo stands on a beach with its head tucked away, making its body appear headless. The sand is white, and the pastel-colored ocean is calm in the background. The lighting is soft, creating a serene and minimalist scene.]( A photographer has been disqualified from a picture competition after his real photograph won in the AI image category. [[Read More]( [Adobe, What Is Going on With You Lately? | The PetaPixel Podcast]( By Jaron Schneider on Jun 12, 2024 12:56 pm [A man with a beard and gray streaked hair looks uneasy and frowns at a stylized, pixelated flame icon featuring the Adobe logo against a blue, pixelated background. He is wearing a black t-shirt with a pixelated character design.]( Adobe is having a hard time getting out of its own way. Last week, the company pushed an update to its terms of service that was widely viewed as an over-reach. The company plans to change them again, but is it too late? The PetaPixel Podcast team discusses. [[Read More]( [The Falcam TreeRoot is a Refined Version of Peak’s Travel Tripod]( By Jaron Schneider on Jun 12, 2024 12:33 pm [On the left, two black carbon fiber tripods are shown, one fully extended and the other folded. On the right, a man with long hair, dressed in a beanie and warm clothing, is adjusting a camera on a tripod outdoors in a rugged, dark mountainous area.]( Falcam, an Ulanzi brand, announced the TreeRoot Quick Lock Travel Tripod that is clearly based on Peak Design's Travel Tripod but is far more than just a design ripoff. It uses twist locks, has an interchangeable center column, improves on the low-profile ball head, and can easily accept additional accessories. [[Read More]( [AstrHori’s New Macro Probe Lens Shoots Close-Ups From All Directions]( By Jeremy Gray on Jun 12, 2024 12:01 pm [On the left, a camera setup with a vertical lens extension is shown. On the right, three white mushrooms with delicate gills are growing on a tree trunk, contrasting against a dark, blurred background. The fungi are illuminated, highlighting their intricate structure.]( AstrHori has released a redesigned 28mm f/13 2x Macro Probe Lens, promising full 360-degree rotation, ensuring photographers and videographers can get up close and personal with a diverse range of subjects. [[Read More]( [Shure’s New Lav Mics Are Shorter, Lighter, and Lower-Profile]( By Jaron Schneider on Jun 12, 2024 11:50 am [A person in a grey suit jacket, a white shirt with thin black stripes, and a red tie stands in front of a blue curtain. A small black lavalier microphone is clipped to the jacket's lapel. Only the torso and part of the face are visible.]( Shure upgraded its classic WL series of professional lavalier condenser microphones -- the cardioid WL185m, supercardioid WL184m, and omnidirectional WL183m -- to not only improve the sound quality but also make them shorter, lighter, and lower-profile. [[Read More]( [Lost Aerial Photos Hidden From the Nazis Provide Rare Good News About Climate Change]( By Matt Growcoot on Jun 12, 2024 10:55 am [Side-by-side comparison of a region in the Antarctic Ice Sheet from 1937 and 2023. The left image is labeled "1937" showing extensive sea ice and a floating ice tongue. The right image, labeled "2023," shows a 9 km-long iceberg that has broken off, surrounded by floating ice.]( A forgotten set of aerial photos taken of East Antarctica has provided some rare good news about climate change showing that the glaciers there have stayed the same size and have even increased in some places. [[Read More]( [Infrared Photos Capture the Quirkiness of the Australian Outback]( By Matt Growcoot on Jun 12, 2024 07:58 am [A surreal image in infrared colors shows two scenes: on the left, an Egyptian-style pyramid surrounded by trees and a fence; on the right, a giant watermelon slice sculpture with seeds, positioned near a road, set against a bright sky.]( Photographer Sean Paris tells PetaPixel that people have complimented him on his "Photoshopped pink series" which leads to a slightly awkward conversation explaining that his infrared photos look like that straight out of the camera. [[Read More]( [Improve Your Architectural and Interior Photography with These Top 5 Pro Tips]( By Brad Scott 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]( Earlier Stories: [‘Anti-Instagram’ Photo-Sharing App BeReal Purchased for $537 Million]( [Apple Considering Bringing Google Gemini AI to iPhone and Mac]( [Ultra-Rare Leica MP2 Black Paint Camera Sells For Nearly $1.7 Million]( [See Real-World Photos From MiNT’s Long-Awaited Rollei 35AF Film Camera]( [Apple Smartly Bets on Blackmagic and Canon in Vision Pro Content Gamble]( [Website]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( Copyright © 2024 PetaPixel, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. PetaPixel · 2944 N 44th St Ste 100 · Phoenix, AZ 85018-7258 · USA You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](.