The Daily PetaPixel for 07/20/2024

The top news from the world of photography. [View this email in your browser]( [PetaPixel Homepage]( Presented by Wondershare [Wondershare Filmora Gets Powerful AI Upgrades]( The new Filmora uses AI technology to make video editing easier and more efficient by simplifying voiceovers, automating tedious tasks, and enhancing creative control. [Try for Free]( [Live Out Your Photo Store Dreams With This Custom B&H SuperStore Lego Set]( By Jeremy Gray on Jul 19, 2024 05:00 pm [A Lego model of a two-story building with green B&H signage on multiple sides. The building features orange walls, large windows, and a small overhang above the entrance. The base is gray, mimicking a sidewalk.]( B&H celebrated its 50th anniversary last year, and one of the coolest products associated with the celebration -- a special edition custom-made Lego set showing the iconic B&H SuperStore -- is now $50 off. [[Read More]( [Razer Blade 16 (2024) Review: A Beautiful Laptop Let Down by Inconsistent Performance]( By Ted Kritsonis on Jul 19, 2024 04:55 pm [A laptop with an illuminated keyboard is open on a dark surface. The screen displays a vivid image of a bridge over water during twilight. "PetaPixel Reviews" is written in a blue and white banner at the bottom right corner. .]( The Razer Blade 16 is a big laptop in size and capability, though it also comes with some compromises. However, Razer frames its Blade laptops, and they cater to gamers first, a subset of consumers notoriously fickle about performance. Creators aren't far behind with their demanding needs, which Razer knows. They've told me, "We believe gamers are creators, and creators are gamers." [[Read More]( [The Confusing Issues With the Razer Blade 16 Laptop and Lightroom]( By Jeremy Gray on Jul 19, 2024 04:55 pm [A gray surface features a bright green logo of three intertwined snakes forming a symmetrical design, commonly associated with the Razer brand. The overall appearance is sleek and modern.]( As with any laptop review at PetaPixel, we run through various benchmarks to gauge overall performance. The Razer Blade 16 (2024) and Lightroom Classic proved to be something of a mystery in the process, yielding unsatisfactory results that required further investigation. [[Read More]( [Canon Hopes New EOS R1 Will Help it Maintain a Tenuous Market Lead]( By Jeremy Gray on Jul 19, 2024 01:27 pm [A building featuring the Canon logo in large, red letters is shown against a bright blue sky. The structure has a modern glass facade, reflecting the surroundings. The Canon logo is prominently displayed at the top of the building.]( As many know, Canon announced two new cameras this week, the Canon EOS R1 and the R5 Mark II. Canon Vice President Tsuyoshi Tokura spoke to Nikkei about what a camera like the R1 means for Canon and opened up about competition within the industry. [[Read More]( [New York Mag Sparks Controversy With Front Cover of Biden and Trump]( By Matt Growcoot on Jul 19, 2024 01:15 pm [Magazine cover featuring two men standing on scales in their underwear, resembling politicians. The title reads "The Health Issue." The headline mentions "Democrats Lose Their Minds" and the subtext covers topics including 2020 forecasts, mammograms, and racial cancer prognosis.]( A half-naked image of the two presidential candidates Donald Trump and Joe Biden on weighing scales has proven controversial with many calling it "disturbing." [[Read More]( [The First Look at the Google Pixel 9 Pro’s Much Bigger Camera Bump]( By Jeremy Gray on Jul 19, 2024 12:40 pm [Close-up of a smartphone's rear camera module. The phone features a sleek, light-colored design with a metallic frame. The camera module contains three lenses, a flash, and another sensor arranged horizontally in a black, oval-shaped enclosure.]( Google is slated to hold a surprisingly early Pixel smartphone event on August 13. The company has released a teaser video for the occasion, showing what appears to be a big new camera bump on the Pixel 9 Pro. [[Read More]( [Photos From 1911 Show New York Struggling in Deadly Heatwave]( By Matt Growcoot on Jul 19, 2024 11:50 am [Two black and white photos: Left shows two men asleep on a bench, wearing suits. Right shows men, women, and children gathered around a public fountain, some children standing in the water. Crowd in the background appears intrigued or amused. Early 20th century setting.]( It is getting hot. Depending on where you are in the world, it could be as high as 100 degrees Fahrenheit -- the same temperature it got to in New York City in 1911. [[Read More]( [7Artisans Launches $299 85mm f/1.8 AF Lens for Full-Frame Sony Cameras]( By Jeremy Gray on Jul 19, 2024 10:51 am [A black 85mm F1.8 camera lens with a smooth exterior and various control rings, set against a white background. The lens features markings for focal length and aperture settings.]( The 7Artisans 85mm f/1.8 AF lens for full-frame E-mount cameras is available now for just $299, making it among the most affordable 85mm prime lenses for Sony mirrorless cameras. [[Read More]( [The Canon R3 Should Have Always Been the R1]( By Jaron Schneider on Jul 19, 2024 09:01 am [Two Canon DSLR cameras, the EOS R3 and EOS R1, placed side by side against a colorful cosmic background. Both cameras are shown without lenses, displaying their sensor openings. The R3 has a slightly bulkier design compared to the R1.]( In this industry, perception matters -- a lot. Side by side, spec for spec, the Canon R1 is obviously improved versus the R3 but not to the degree that feels like an entirely different camera line. [[Read More]( [The New 15.4-inch Ugee UE16 Display Tablet Costs Only $199]( Drawing monitors, sometimes known as display or pen tablets, are excellent tools for photographers, enabling convenient and precise photo editing. There's no shortage of good options, and Ugee's new 15.4-inch UE16 Drawing Monitor stands out thanks to its expansive color gamut, large display, lightweight design, and palatable $199 price. 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