The Daily PetaPixel for 07/06/2024

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]( [Noplace, The MySpace for Gen Z, Is Soaring In Popularity]( By Lisa Marie Segarra on Jul 05, 2024 04:04 pm [A vibrant smartphone screen displaying a colorful social media profile interface with user information such as age, gender, birthday, relationship status, and interests. The background shows a bright blue sky with clouds. Multiple phone screens are partially visible.]( What's old is new again, as seems to be the case for Noplace, a new social media app that feels reminiscent of MySpace and is becoming incredibly popular. [[Read More]( [Venerable Game Boy Camera Reborn As a Fun Lo-Fi Webcam]( By Jeremy Gray on Jul 05, 2024 02:52 pm [Two images side by side: The left shows a close-up of a blue and black device with a lens on a transparent base labeled "Epilogues". The right shows a grainy, black and white digital image of two people making peace signs, displayed on a computer screen.]( Of all the low-resolution digital cameras from the 1990s, none has had the lasting cultural impact of the monochromatic, 0.014-megapixel Nintendo Game Boy Camera. Romanian video game technology company, Epilogue, has turned the Game Boy Camera into a webcam, offering nostalgia-infused fun for teleconferences. [[Read More]( [The Nikon Z6 III’s Worse Dynamic Range (Mostly) Doesn’t Matter]( By Jeremy Gray on Jul 05, 2024 02:33 pm [A close-up of a Nikon Z series mirrorless camera with no lens attached. The camera body is black and features various labeled buttons, a textured grip on the left side, and a prominent electronic viewfinder at the top. The sensor is visible in the lens mount.]( The Nikon Z6 III's peak dynamic range can't keep pace with its predecessor, the Z6 II. The gap isn't minor, either. But how much does it matter, and does it mean photographers should opt for the older model? [[Read More]( [Fujifilm and Pentax Not Fulfilling Demand Doesn’t Build Hype, It Loses Sales]( By Jaron Schneider on Jul 05, 2024 01:13 pm [Two cameras are displayed. On the left is a Fujifilm X100V with a black body and labeled "Fujinon Aspherical Lens" around the lens. On the right is a vintage Pentax 17 film camera with a silver and black body, featuring "Auto Takumar" text around its lens.]( For the past several weeks, photographers have been expressing a recurring sentiment online: the lack of supply for highly sought-after cameras like the Fujifilm X100VI, Ricoh GR III, or Pentax 17 is actually a strategy to "build hype." That's absurd. [[Read More]( [Couple Spends $150 on Disposable Cameras for Wedding, Learn Hard Truth]( By Matt Growcoot on Jul 05, 2024 12:45 pm [A close-up image of a hand holding up two dark film negatives against a light source. The negatives show a faint outline of a room with some illuminated areas. The background is partially blurred with a blue and white surface visible.]( A couple has learned the hard way that giving out disposable cameras at weddings doesn't always go to plan. [[Read More]( [Sony Appears To Be Slowly Discontinuing the a9 II]( By Jeremy Gray on Jul 05, 2024 12:25 pm [A black Sony Alpha 9 camera with a lens mount visible in the center, showcasing its E-mount. The camera has a textured grip on the left side, and several buttons and dials are present on the top and front. The brand name "Sony" is prominent on the top front.]( In the wake of the a9 III's launch at the end of last year, Sony appears to have discontinued its predecessor, the a9 II. [[Read More]( [Ricoh is Considering Increasing Pentax 17 Production to Catch Up To Demand]( By Jaron Schneider on Jul 05, 2024 12:14 pm [A Pentax 17 film camera mounted on a tripod stands outdoors with a blurred waterfall in the background. The camera has a classic compact design with a black and silver body, and a 1:3.5 45mm Pentax lens. The scene is set in a natural environment with logs and rocks.]( The launch of the Pentax 17, a brand-new half-frame film camera, has been hugely successful for Ricoh. So much so that the company has been forced to stop accepting orders for it as it scrambles to catch up to demand. [[Read More]( [These Cameramen Risked Their Lives to Film the D-Day Landings]( By Matt Growcoot on Jul 05, 2024 11:51 am [A vintage photograph shows soldiers landing on a beach from military boats. Superimposed on the right is an image of a soldier holding a film camera. Bold white text at the bottom reads, "WHO FILMED D-DAY?.]( A fascinating documentary looking at the brave cameramen who accompanied Allied troops during the D-Day landings has been shared by the Imperial War Museum of London. [[Read More]( [The Mitakon Speedmaster 80mm f/1.6 is a New Lens for GFX and XCD Mounts]( By Jaron Schneider on Jul 05, 2024 11:49 am [Close-up view of a camera lens with visible details such as the brand name "ZHONGYI," 1.6/60mm, lens serial number "NO:00020," and filter size "Φ77." The glass reflects a purple hue, set against a dark background.]( Chinese lens manufacturer Zhong Yi Optics (ZY Optics) announced a new medium format 80mm f/1.6 prime lens. The manual focus optic is meant to pair affordability with exceptional performance and is available for Fujifilm GFX and Hasselblad XCD mirrorless mounts. [[Read More]( [NASA Images Hazardous Asteroids That Sailed Close to Earth]( By Matt Growcoot on Jul 05, 2024 09:48 am [A grid of 25 grayscale images shows different views of a rotating asteroid, revealing its uneven and irregular surface. The asteroid appears to tumble and turn as it floats in space, with varying shadows and contours visible in each frame.]( Scientists fret about the possibility of an asteroid hitting Earth with catastrophic consequences, just ask the dinosaurs. [[Read More]( [Photographer Found Guilty of Disturbing Extremely Rare Bird of Prey]( By Matt Growcoot on Jul 05, 2024 08:30 am [A hawk with outstretched wings soars against a clear blue sky. The bird displays a pattern of dark and light feathers along its wings and body, with its sharp eyes focused forward. The hawk's wings are spread wide, showcasing its full wingspan.]( A photographer from Wales has been fined $2,000 (£1,600) after he was found guilty of disturbing one of the U.K.'s rarest birds. [[Read More]( Earlier Stories: [Apple Considering Putting Cameras in AirPods: Report]( [Photographer Reunites With Rare White Loon After Years of Searching]( [Tamron Appears To Be Developing a 50-200mm f/2.8 Lens]( [How to Photograph Fireworks Like a Pro]( [Does Fujifilm Produce Too Few Cameras on Purpose?]( [Website]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( Copyright © 2024 PetaPixel, All rights reserved. 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