The Daily PetaPixel for 09/13/2024

The top news from the world of photography. [View this email in your browser]( [PetaPixel Homepage]( [Your First Look at Sigma’s First AF Cine Lens, the 28-45mm T2.0]( By Jeremy Gray on Sep 13, 2024 04:30 am [A black camera lens with markings for 28-45mm focal length and T2.0 aperture. The lens features several rings with white detailing for focus, zoom, and aperture adjustments. The background is plain white.]( In early August, Sigma announced it was making a cinema version of its 28-45mm f/1.8 Art lens, the company's first autofocus cinema lens. Sigma also teased a reveal at IBC in Amsterdam. IBC is here, and so is the impressive new Sigma cine lens. [[Read More]( [Astronomy Photographer of the Year Winners Showcase Extraordinary Eclipses and Gorgeous Galaxies]( By Jeremy Gray on Sep 12, 2024 02:30 pm [Left side: Vivid starry night sky with red and green hues above mountain range and grassy plain, featuring the Milky Way and Magellanic Clouds. Right side: Detailed, fiery surface of the Sun, displaying intricate swirls and sunspots.]( The Royal Observatory Greenwich, in partnership with BBC Sky at Night Magazine, announced the beautiful winners of its 16th annual Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition. The images show some of the most incredible cosmic objects and events in the Universe. [[Read More]( [Disney Sued Over Using Late Actor’s CGI Likeness in ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’]( By Jeremy Gray on Sep 12, 2024 02:29 pm [An older man in military-style attire stands sternly in the foreground, with a shadowy figure in a black helmet and cape standing behind him, partially obscured by darkness. The background is dimly lit, creating a serious atmosphere.]( Image rights over a person's likeness are at the center of a legal battle between a production company and Disney-owned Lucasfilm and Lunak Heavy Industries. [[Read More]( [Blackmagic’s Large Format Ursa Cine 17K Camera Costs (Just) $30,000]( By Jaron Schneider on Sep 12, 2024 01:39 pm [A black cinema camera body with no lens attached, showing the sensor and various ports on the left side labeled "SDI" and "IN." The camera has a rugged, angular design and displays the word "VENICE" near the top left corner. The background is plain white.]( Blackmagic announced that its new Ursa Cine 17K 65 camera costs $29,995. It features a new large format 65mm RGBW 17,520 by 8,040 sensor with bigger photo-sites for 16 stops of dynamic range as well as interchangeable PL, LPL, and Hasselblad lens mounts. [[Read More]( [Vivo X Fold 3 Pro Review: The Best Foldable Phone Right Now]( By Ted Kritsonis on Sep 12, 2024 01:35 pm [A close-up shot of a Vivo smartphone placed on a table, highlighting its back camera module at night. The text "PetaPixel Reviews" appears at the bottom right corner of the image.]( The Vivo X Fold 3 Pro feels like an outlier. Most foldable phones compromise on camera performance to reduce the price and make the internal components fit better under the hood. No manufacturer admits it, but it’s clear to anyone using them. [[Read More]( [Man Used Fake Rock Camera to Film 1,000 Women Bathing in Hot Springs]( By Jaron Schneider on Sep 12, 2024 01:10 pm [A dark, porous rock with embedded light-colored fragments is placed against a backdrop of a steaming hot spring surrounded by lush greenery. The rock appears to be a focal point, highlighting its texture and composite materials.]( A Japanese man is facing two years in prison for secretly filming more than 1,000 women at a hot spring through a homemade rock camera made from clay and plastic. [[Read More]( [Iconic Churchill Portrait Stolen in Canada Recovered in Italy]( By Jeremy Gray on Sep 12, 2024 12:31 pm [A monochrome photograph of an elderly man in formal attire, including a black suit, white shirt, and bow tie. He has a serious expression and is positioned against a wooden panel background.]( An original print of a famous portrait of Winston Churchill has been recovered in Italy after it was stolen from an Ottawa, Canada hotel more than two years ago. [[Read More]( [White House News Photographers Criticize Harris Over ‘Unprecedented Reduction in Access’]( By Jaron Schneider on Sep 12, 2024 12:24 pm [A woman in a tan suit and a man in a blue suit hold hands and raise them high in celebration on a stage, with an enthusiastic crowd in the background. One person holds a sign partially displaying the name "KAMA.]( The White House News Photographers Association (WHNPA) submitted a letter to the Kamala Harris presidential campaign to complain of what it calls an "unprecedented reduction in access" as its four photographer seats have been reduced to one. [[Read More]( [News Photographers Can’t Just Be Photographers Anymore]( By Ken Klein on Sep 12, 2024 12:02 pm [A scuba diver underwater in a wetsuit and diving gear interacts with a gannet bird. The bird is swimming just below the surface, its webbed feet visible and wings tucked in as it moves through the water, reflecting light from above.]( Miami-based photojournalist Alie Skowronski knew there was a news story in the Galápagos Islands. She dove in, literally, to produce a science story that she successfully pitched to The Associated Press about the impact of invasive species and climate change. [[Read More]( [Argentina’s Goalkeeper Martínez Accused of Hitting Cameraman]( By Jeremy Gray on Sep 12, 2024 11:46 am [A soccer player in a teal uniform with logos including "Cazoo" on the front and the Aston Villa crest, is standing on the field. The player appears focused, with a blurred stadium backdrop behind him.]( Argentine professional soccer goalie Emiliano "Dibu" Martínez has been accused of slapping a television cameraman during Argentina's defeat in Colombia earlier this week during World Cup qualifying. [[Read More]( [Aiarty Image Enhancer Upscales Images by 800% with Real Details]( By Aiarty on Sep 12, 2024 11:27 am [Image of a colorful bird's head, showing a close-up view with intricate feather details. The left side is less detailed with visible noise, while the right side is enhanced and smoothly detailed. Text on the image indicates options for "More Details," "Deblur," "Denoise," and toggles for "Enhance & Upscale," and "Close Up.]( Even with the most advanced camera sensors, photographers often encounter scenarios where image upscaling is necessary. A photo may be deemed too small for specific purposes, such as website uploads, prints, or online photo services. Or you may need to upscale micro or long-range wildlife photography to magnify minute details. [[Read More]( [Leica M11-D Digital Rangefinder Embraces the Analog Experience by Ditching the Screen]( By Jeremy Gray on Sep 12, 2024 09:00 am [A black digital Leica camera with a lens, positioned on a white shelf next to a grey mirror. The camera has a sleek, modern design with a textured grip. Behind the camera, its reflection is visible in the mirror. The background is minimalistic.]( Leica revealed the M11-D, a screen-less version of 2022's M11, a 60-megapixel M-mount digital rangefinder camera. [[Read More]( [A LEGENDARY Leica Lens Reborn: Light Lens Lab 50mm f/1.2 (1966) Review]( Light Lens Lab recreates classic optics with a passion for sharing the experience of vintage glass with the masses. There is a previous review of the 50mm f/1.2 "1966" on PetaPixel I encourage you to read, but I wanted to speak about my own experience using it.. 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