The Daily PetaPixel for 09/14/2024

The top news from the world of photography. [View this email in your browser]( [PetaPixel Homepage]( [Sony’s Latest Firmware Update Borked Cameras Again]( By Jeremy Gray on Sep 13, 2024 04:30 pm [An image of a Sony α7R camera with an orange bug icon superimposed over it, symbolizing a potential issue or malfunction with the camera.]( In what feels like déjà vu, another Sony firmware update has been pulled after causing issues for some users. [[Read More]( [Why Oscar-Winning Actor Jeff Bridges Loves His ‘Fickle’ Panoramic Camera]( By Jaron Schneider on Sep 13, 2024 03:34 pm [A person with gray hair and a beard is holding an old-fashioned camera up to their face as if taking a photo. The background includes a window with city lights and an ornate patterned wall. The person is wearing glasses and a dark-colored shirt or jacket.]( As part of a media tour for the second season of FX's The Old Man, Jeff Bridges appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and the two talk at length about Bridges' love for the Widelux panoramic film camera, which he received as a wedding gift from his wife. [[Read More]( [LC-Tec Creates World’s First Electronic Variable Diffusion Filter]( By Jeremy Gray on Sep 13, 2024 03:16 pm [A dark background with two sets of candle holders. On the left, seven candles are lit in descending order from the center. An orange arrow points to the right, where all ten candles are brightly lit in a similar descending order from the center.]( Swedish company LC-Tec specializes in liquid-crystal optical technologies, including optical shutters and variable neutral density filters. Its latest innovation is the world's first -- an Electronic Variable Diffusion (EVD) filter system for cinema lenses. [[Read More]( [Lexar’s Impressive-Sounding 1,700 MB/s SD 8.0 Card Isn’t Compatible With Anything]( By Jaron Schneider on Sep 13, 2024 01:56 pm [A cartoon character removes a mask from an SD Express card, revealing a 1TB Lexar Professional SD card underneath. The background is a dark blue night sky, and the character wears a white shirt, blue collar, and orange neckerchief.]( Earlier this week, Lexar announced a new SD 8.0 card that promised read speeds up to 1,700 MB/s and write speeds up to 1,000 MB/s, which is leaps and bounds faster than the all-metal SDXC cards it announced alongside them. As great as that sounds, this card is not fully compatible with anything and that speed will never be fully realized. [[Read More]( [Taylor Swift is a Micro Four Nerd]( By Jeremy Gray on Sep 13, 2024 01:54 pm [A woman with wavy blonde hair, wearing layered gold necklaces and matching earrings, is on the left side. On the right side, there is a black Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV camera. The background features vibrant, colorful decorations.]( Billionaire Taylor Swift has overcome an affliction all too common for photographers: gear acquisition syndrome, or GAS. The pop superstar has been spotted out and about with boyfriend Travis Kelce, Super Bowl-winning tight end for the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs, with an Olympus E-M10 IV camera in hand. [[Read More]( [Instagram is Changing How It Labels AI Content, Again]( By Jaron Schneider on Sep 13, 2024 12:53 pm [Two screenshots of an Instagram interface. The left image shows a menu with options such as "Unfollow," "About this account," and "Why you're seeing this post.” The "All info" option is highlighted. The right image shows an "All info" page explaining the content's modifications.]( Earlier this year, Meta -- parent company of Facebook and Instagram -- said it would be adding a notification to images uploaded to its platforms that were made with AI. That rollout went poorly, and now the company is making another update to how it displays that notification, it's second in three months. [[Read More]( [Nikon’s New Limited Edition ‘Heralbony’ Zfc Cameras Are Adorned with Japanese Art]( By Jeremy Gray on Sep 13, 2024 12:17 pm [A Nikon Z fc camera is displayed with six interchangeable decorative covers in various patterns including colorful mosaic, yellow, and abstract designs. The lens is labeled "NIKKOR Z 28mm 1:2.8 SE." The background is light gray.]( The Nikon Zfc, announced in 2021, received a colorful facelift in the form of the Nikon | Heralbony Zfc. [[Read More]( [The Weeknd’s New Music Video is a 4.5-Minute Showcase of 4K 120FPS ProRes Log on iPhone 16 Pro]( By Jaron Schneider on Sep 13, 2024 12:15 pm [A person with short curly hair and a beard is wearing black sunglasses, a dark coat, a chain necklace, and black gloves. They have an expressive facial expression and are raising their hands. The lighting is moody with a hazy background.]( Earlier this week, Apple announced that the iPhone 16 Pro series of phones was getting upgraded with the ability to capture 4K at 120 frames per second (FPS). It also said The Weeknd's new music video was shot exclusively on iPhone to showcase this feature. [[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.. [[Watch Now]( [Westcott]( PetaPixel's preferred lighting partner! Product featured in this episode: [Collapsible 5-in-1 Reflector with Gold Surface (20")]( Earlier Stories: [Your First Look at Sigma’s First AF Cine Lens, the 28-45mm T2.0]( [Astronomy Photographer of the Year Winners Showcase Extraordinary Eclipses and Gorgeous Galaxies]( [Disney Sued Over Using Late Actor’s CGI Likeness in ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’]( [Blackmagic’s Large Format Ursa Cine 17K Camera Costs (Just) $30,000]( [Vivo X Fold 3 Pro Review: The Best Foldable Phone Right Now]( [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](.