The Daily PetaPixel for 07/04/2024

The top news from the world of photography. [View this email in your browser]( [PetaPixel Homepage]( Presented by Anker [Anker’s Fastest Multi-Device Power Bank]( With charging bandwidth up to 250W, the rectangular prism can speedily power everything from cameras to laptops. [Shop Now]( [Apple Considering Putting Cameras in AirPods: Report]( By Lisa Marie Segarra on Jul 03, 2024 05:08 pm [A pair of AirPods lie next to their white charging case on a gray surface. Beside them is a smartphone with a black case, featuring multiple camera lenses on the back.]( According to a new report, Apple is considering putting infrared cameras into future models of its popular AirPods wireless earbuds. [[Read More]( [Photographer Reunites With Rare White Loon After Years of Searching]( By Lisa Marie Segarra on Jul 03, 2024 04:58 pm [A white bird with a black and white checkered pattern on its back, resembling a loon, swims peacefully in calm greenish water. The bird has a sleek, elegant appearance with a pale head and neck. The background is blurred, emphasizing the bird.]( Canadian photographer Chris Whitty captured a rare white loon after spending years searching for it. [[Read More]( [Tamron Appears To Be Developing a 50-200mm f/2.8 Lens]( By Jaron Schneider on Jul 03, 2024 03:47 pm [A lens diagram is shown with two sections labeled "Wide INF" and "Tele INF." Each section contains multiple lens elements arranged in groups, indicated by G1(+), G2(-), etc. The light path is delineated, ending at "IMG." Additional labels include Fa, La, P, S, and CG.]( According to patent documents filed in Japan, Tamron is working on a fast lens with a huge zoom range. The proposed 50-200mm f/2.8 would be the first of its kind, offering a massive range with no cost to light gathering capability pro-level 70-200mm lenses provide. [[Read More]( [How to Photograph Fireworks Like a Pro]( By Jaron Schneider on Jul 03, 2024 02:47 pm [A vibrant fireworks display in a city skyline. On the left, multicolored fireworks illuminate a bridge and buildings with emphasis on red trails. On the right, blue and white fireworks burst against the night sky, reflected on a wet surface below.]( With the Fourth of July quickly approaching in the United States, photographers are getting ready to capture the magic of fireworks shows. If you want to nail some spectacular shots, you'll want to pay attention to a few key tips. [[Read More]( [Does Fujifilm Produce Too Few Cameras on Purpose?]( By Jeremy Gray on Jul 03, 2024 02:02 pm [A glowing red background with the bold, uppercase text "FUJIFILM" displayed prominently in black with white outlines. A stylized design in white and red is used for the "J" in "FUJIFILM". Radiating lines give a dynamic effect to the background.]( In early May, Fujifilm released its latest financial results, which PetaPixel covered at the time. However, while an addendum Q&A segment didn't warrant focus then, it has gotten considerable attention online in the last few days. [[Read More]( [Grading Every Camera Maker: 2024 Mid-Year Review | The PetaPixel Podcast]( By Jaron Schneider on Jul 03, 2024 01:39 pm [Two people are posing with various camera equipment. The person on the left, wearing glasses and a beige t-shirt, points at a large camera lens. The person on the right, wearing a black t-shirt, holds another lens. Multiple cameras and lenses float in the blue background.]( Even though we're only halfway through 2024, it has felt like a very busy year for the camera industry. This week, the PetaPixel Podcast team is joined by Camera Labs' Gordon Laing to give a midterm grade to every camera maker. [[Read More]( [Photographer Captures the Suffering Endured by Professional Cyclists]( By Matt Growcoot on Jul 03, 2024 01:22 pm [A cyclist in racing gear sits on the ground, head in hands with visible tears, surrounded by people and bikes. On the right, a grayscale image shows a shirtless man leaning against a wall, eyes closed, appearing exhausted and possibly emotional.]( Road cycling is a brutal sport where the physical demands are relentless. Athletes must endure harsh weather, reckless fans, all the while the risk of a massive accident constantly lurks. [[Read More]( [The Pixii Max is a New M-Mount, Full-Frame, Digital Rangefinder]( By Jaron Schneider on Jul 03, 2024 01:05 pm [A modern black digital camera viewed from the front. The lens is removed, revealing the camera's sensor inside the mount. The camera has a rectangular design with rounded edges and a viewfinder on the top right. The background is plain white.]( French camera startup Pixii today announced the Pixii Max, a new 24.5-megapixel full-frame digital rangefinder camera that promises to be a "seamless upgrade" for current Pixii owners. [[Read More]( [The ‘Sepia Tone Bride’ Drama is a Valuable Lesson for Photographers]( By Matt Growcoot on Jul 03, 2024 12:52 pm [A bride in a voluminous, elegant white gown stands facing a bright window with sheer curtains billowing on either side. The soft lighting creates a warm and ethereal atmosphere, highlighting the layers of her dress which flow to the floor.]( When I first reported on Alexandra Conder, AKA the sepia tone bride, the situation was largely contained to a discussion on TikTok and Threads. Since then, however, The New York Times and a host of other publications have taken up the story. [[Read More]( [Panasonic Photo Contest Restricts Entries to Lumix S9, 26mm f/8, and In-Camera JPEG]( By Jaron Schneider on Jul 03, 2024 12:36 pm [A collage of various photos with centerpiece text reading "S9 PHOTO CONTEST '24" and a subtext "26mmで切り取るあなたの世界." The images depict flowers, a cat statue, abstract art, architectural elements, a bowl of green treats, ceramics, and a hand holding a phone.]( Panasonic is holding a Japanese photo competition over the next few months with a very specific set of rules: images must be captured only with the Lumix S9 and the 26mm f/8 lens and images have to be shot in JPEG in-camera; no RAW processing is allowed. [[Read More]( [The Canon EOS Digital Rebel DSLR Changed Photography Forever in 2003]( By Jeremy Gray on Jul 03, 2024 12:24 pm [A silver DSLR camera with a black lens is laid on its side against a colorful background of horizontal stripes in blue, teal, and red. The focus dial and flash mount are visible, and the ground is slightly blurred in the foreground.]( For photographers who were around during the emergence of the DSLR, few cameras are as influential or recognizable as early Canon EOS Digital Rebel models. Gordon Laing of Cameralabs has turned back the clock to look at the very first Rebel DSLR in his latest Retro Review. [[Read More]( [The Nikon Z6 III’s Peak Dynamic Range Lags Far Behind its Predecessor’s]( By Jeremy Gray on Jul 03, 2024 11:31 am [A Nikon camera with a large lens is displayed against a glittering gold background. The camera has a prominent Nikon logo and a Z series mark, indicating it is part of Nikon's Z series lineup. The lens reads "NIKKOR 24-70mm.]( The Nikon Z6 III is an incredible camera with some novel features and pro-level performance. Among these new features is a "partially stacked" image sensor, which Nikon describes as the first of its kind. Early lab testing suggests that while this sensor may offer many benefits, it also incurs a dynamic range cost compared to the Z6 II. [[Read More]( [New Video Finally Proves That Leeches Can Jump]( By Matt Growcoot on Jul 03, 2024 08:31 am [A slender brown stick insect with a long body and legs, camouflaged on a shiny, wet green leaf amidst an earthy backdrop of other leaves and stems. The insect's body blends seamlessly with the slender stem it clings to.]( Keen observers and students of leeches will no doubt have heard about the "great debate": Can leeches jump? [[Read More]( [National Portrait Gallery Buys Earliest Photo of US First Lady for $456K]( By Matt Growcoot on Jul 03, 2024 07:28 am [A framed, black and white photograph of an elderly woman wearing a headscarf, displayed in an antique case with a purple velvet lining and red trim. The case is open, showcasing the portrait.]( The National Portrait Gallery, part of the Smithsonian Institution, has purchased a daguerreotype of Dolley Madison for $456,000 -- the early known photograph of a First Lady. [[Read More]( Earlier Stories: [Meta’s New Text-to-3D Generator Creates 3D Models in Under a Minute]( [Incredible New Camera Mimics the Continual Movements of Human Eyes]( [Worldwide Digital Camera Market Hits a Three-Year High]( [Panasonic’s ‘New’ Lumix FZ80D is a $480 60x Superzoom Camera]( [The E-M1 Mark III Astro Perfectly Sees Hα Radiation for Vivid Celestial Photos]( [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](.