The Daily PetaPixel for 09/06/2024

The top news from the world of photography. [View this email in your browser]( [PetaPixel Homepage]( Presented by Digiarty Software [Use AI to Upscale Images to 32K and Enhance Image Quality In Bulk]( Struggling with small digital images? [Aiarty Image Enhancer]( uses advanced AI to upscale your images up to 8x, reaching 32K resolution. Its 4-in-1 process also enhances image quality, adds realistic details, and ensures crystal-clear pixels. [Explore More]( [Nikon Sold More Z9 Cameras in Its First Year Than Any Flagship in Past 15 Years]( By Jaron Schneider on Sep 05, 2024 04:42 pm [The image shows a Nikon DSLR camera with a large lens against a vibrant yellow and orange abstract background. The camera features multiple buttons and dials, and the brand name "Nikon" is visible on the upper portion near the viewfinder.]( The Nikon Z9 is widely considered a runaway success for Nikon, which used the flagship camera to springboard itself out of the financial doldrums when it launched in 2021. Its success was never doubted, but the company elaborated just how successful it was: it outsold every other Nikon flagship dating back 15 years. [[Read More]( [New iPhone App Aims to Recreate the Charm of the Hasselblad XPAN]( By Jeremy Gray on Sep 05, 2024 04:37 pm [A smartphone displaying a panoramic photo of an outdoor scene on its screen. The photo features graffiti-covered walls, greenery, and a “No Parking” sign. The phone is resting on a white surface, with the camera interface and controls visible.]( App developer Bram Bos has become fascinated with the look of the Hasselblad XPAN's photos. However, given the camera's high cost, Bos wanted to figure out how to capture some of the magic on a smartphone. [[Read More]( [Unistellar Vivid Vision Lets Its Telescopes Better Detect ‘Authentic’ Colors of Space]( By Jaron Schneider on Sep 05, 2024 02:02 pm [Two images of a star-filled sky side by side, showing the same nebula. The left image displays a darker, less detailed nebula, while the right image features a brighter, more vivid nebula with pink and blue colors, highlighted stars, and more intricate details.]( In October, Unistellar will push an over-the-air update to all of its telescopes with Vivid Vision, a "pioneering" technology that can detect the authentic colors of space. [[Read More]( [Venus Optics Unveils Slew of New Laowa Cinema Lenses]( By Jeremy Gray on Sep 05, 2024 01:27 pm [A group of four camera lenses by Sirui are displayed against a dark background. The lenses are labeled with various specifications: 15mm, 35mm, 50mm, and 100mm. They feature a sleek black design with blue accents and white, orange text detailing their specs.]( Although the IBC Expo 2024 is still more than a week away, Venus Optics has shared new details on various Laowa lenses, including an Ultima 12-120mm T4 8K S35 Broadcast Zoom lens, the Nanomorph LF 1.5x Anamorphic Series, Sword Macro lenses for full-frame cinema cameras, and the Nanomorph 60mm Macro 1.5x Anamorphic for Super35. [[Read More]( [Searching Through Your Google Photos Library Just Got a Lot Better]( By Jaron Schneider on Sep 05, 2024 12:00 pm [A collage of photos and text. Two women laughing with drinks, two women posing outdoors, a bowl of food, a conversation with "Hi Elisa, What can I help you with?", and a search bar with “Alice and me laughing”. Buttons for "Ask Photos" and search are also visible.]( Google is bringing improved search to Google Photos so that navigating the piles of photos is a lot more like using the company's "classic search" which supports the use of everyday language. [[Read More]( [Shure’s MV6 is a $149 Plug-and-Play USB-C Mic Made for Streamers]( By Jaron Schneider on Sep 05, 2024 11:59 am [A black Shure microphone with a stand is positioned on a circular platform against a sleek, dark background. Bright green lines accent the scene, adding a modern touch. The microphone appears to be a dynamic or podcasting model.]( Shure announced the MV6 USB-C desktop microphone and while it is positioning it as a "gaming" and streaming device, the low price, plug-and-play ease of use, and feature-rich design very likely make it a very good choice for most people who need a good quality microphone at their desk. [[Read More]( [Honor Launches Thinnest Foldable Phone Yet With the Magic V3]( By Ted Kritsonis on Sep 05, 2024 11:51 am [Close-up of a modern smartphone with a textured brown leather back and a large, circular, multi-lens camera module with gold accents. The device is shown from the back and side, highlighting its slim profile and elegant design.]( Honor is looking to take on the best foldables in the market by launching the Magic V3 beyond China. During a keynote on the eve of IFA in Berlin, Honor outlined plans to infuse the device with AI-driven features to augment the software experience and camera output. [[Read More]( [DJI’s Tiny $199 Neo Selfie Drone Is Its Impressive Response to HoverAir]( By Jeremy Gray on Sep 05, 2024 10:21 am [A person's hand is reaching up as a small, white drone with four enclosed propellers hovers above it against a clear blue sky. The drone appears to be equipped with a camera on its front.]( With its $199 DJI Neo selfie drone, DJI is coming for the largest segment of nearly any technology market: entry-level users. [[Read More]( [Tourists Ignore Yellowstone Park Ranger’s Warnings to Take Photos of Grizzly Bear]( By Pesala Bandara on Sep 05, 2024 09:07 am [Tourists Ignore Yellowstone Park Ranger’s Warnings to Take Photos of Grizzly Bear]( Tourists were filmed actively ignoring a Yellowstone National Park ranger's instructions to keep away from a roadside grizzly bear so that they could take photos of the animal. [[Read More]( [Leica Completes SL f/2.8 Zoom Trio With $3,295 Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 Lens]( By Jeremy Gray on Sep 05, 2024 09:00 am [A high-resolution digital camera with and a telephoto lens on display. The camera has a sleek black design and the lens is large with prominent ridges, both placed on a minimalist white surface. The background features a soft, blurred out window light.]( Leica announced the Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH, the final lens in Leica's trio of f/2.8 professional zooms for the full-frame SL-System. [[Read More]( [UNESCO Says ‘Selfie-Tourism’ is Destroying Historical and Cultural Landmarks]( By Pesala Bandara on Sep 05, 2024 08:12 am [UNESCO Says ‘Selfie-Tourism’ is Destroying Historical and Cultural Landmarks]( The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) says that historical landmarks are at risk of being destroyed as a result of "selfie-tourism." [[Read More]( [The Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN is Coming to Canon RF Mount]( By Jaron Schneider on Sep 05, 2024 08:01 am [A black digital camera with a wide-angle lens sits on a reddish-brown rock surface. To the left is the leg of a tripod, and above the camera is a partially visible black camera bag. The camera controls and lens details are visible.]( Following the announcement that Canon would allow Sigma and Tamron to release lenses for its APS-C cameras, Sigma is bringing the 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary lens to Canon's mirrorless system on September 26, 2024. [[Read More]( [Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8 DG DN Art Review: Versatility Without (Much) Compromise]( By Chris Niccolls on Sep 05, 2024 08:01 am [A man with gray-streaked hair and a beard smiles while holding up a DSLR camera with a large lens against a gray background. A banner at the bottom reads "PetaPixel Reviews.]( Versatility is always desirable when it comes to optics. Having a lens that can cover a wide range of focal lengths while collecting a decent amount of light is a supremely useful tool, but it is a challenging game for lens designers to play. [[Read More]( [Sigma’s 28-105mm f/2.8 Art Combines Fast Aperture and Long Reach]( By Jaron Schneider on Sep 05, 2024 07:59 am [A person is holding a Sigma camera lens above an open camera bag with a red interior. The lens is black with various markings and a lens hood attached. The scene takes place outdoors, as indicated by the background.]( Sigma announced the 28-105mm f/2.8 DG DN Art lens for Sony E and Leica L mount systems. It combines the speed of the much loved 24-70mm f/2.8 lens type with the more versatile focal range of the 24-105mm f/4 in one, sacrificing a bit of range at the wide end to maintain the f/2.8 aperture. [[Read More]( [FAA Targets Unsafe Drone Pilots With Over $340,000 in Fines]( By Pesala Bandara on Sep 05, 2024 07:09 am [FAA Targets Unsafe Drone Pilots With Over $340,000 in Fines]( The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says that it cracked down on unsafe drone pilots with over $340,000 worth of fines in the last two years. 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