The Daily PetaPixel for 09/30/2020

The top news from the world of photography. [View this email in your browser]( [PetaPixel Homepage]( [14 Funny Finalists from the 2020 Comedy Pet Photo Awards]( By [Michael Zhang]( on Sep 29, 2020 02:14 pm The Comedy Pet Photography Awards has announced its finalists for this year’s photo contest. The contest aims to honor the funniest photos pet lovers capture of their furry friends. … [[visit site to read more]( [This SLR Camera Was Made for Wildlife Photography a Century Ago]( By [Michael Zhang]( on Sep 29, 2020 01:41 pm A rare SLR camera from a century ago has been put up for sale. The Goerz Reflex-Jagd-Ango was a camera specifically designed for wildlife and expedition photography over a century ago, and one can now be yours for $3,500. … [[visit site to read more]( [Portraits of Birds Photographed like Humans]( By [Michael Zhang]( on Sep 29, 2020 12:52 pm Australian fine art photographer [Leila Jeffreys]( has been shooting studio portraits of birds since 2008. In addition to capturing the beautiful plumage across various species, Jeffreys also shows how birds can have expressions that are strangely humanlike. … [[visit site to read more]( [How to Fix the Biggest Flaw in the Godox AD600/AD400 Pro]( By Sebastian Engert on Sep 29, 2020 12:05 pm Photography equipment has come a long way in recent years; staggering megapixel counts, blisteringly fast AF systems, and low-light performance that was unheard of not long ago. But in my opinion, one of the most useful and underrated advancements has been in off-camera lighting, notably portable, battery-powered strobes. … [[visit site to read more]( [Atomos Just Unveiled an HDMI-to-USB Capture Card that Costs Only $80]( By [DL Cade]( on Sep 29, 2020 12:01 pm Atomos—the purveyor of HDMI monitor/recorders like the popular [Ninja V]( just released a 4K HDMI-to-USB capture card that lets you turn your professional camera into an ultra-high quality webcam for streaming or video conferencing. The best part? [It costs just $80](. … [[visit site to read more]( [Belarus Protesters Use AI to ‘Unmask’ Riot Police Wearing Face Coverings]( By [DL Cade]( on Sep 29, 2020 11:18 am A Blarus-born digital artist named Andrew Maximov recently went viral after posting a video that shows how it is possible to “unmask” riot police who are violently cracking down on protesters in his home country, even if the only part of their face that is visible is their eyes. … [[visit site to read more]( [Photo of Shark Swimming in a ‘Heart’ of Salmon Wins 2020 Drone Awards]( By [DL Cade]( on Sep 29, 2020 10:31 am The prestigious Siena Awards Festival has officially unveiled the winners of [the 2020 Drone Photo Awards]( and while there is the occasional “stereotypical” drone shot sprinkled in, this year’s crop of winners include some truly stunning shots and fresh perspectives on the world from above. … [[visit site to read more]( [Nikon Confirms: Z6 II and Z7 II are Coming on October 14th]( By [DL Cade]( on Sep 29, 2020 09:33 am Nikon has officially confirmed the existence of the long-rumored full-frame mirrorless Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II in [a countdown page]( on its website. Other than the correct names and the release time (October 14th at 12:00am ET), Nikon didn’t share much; but we actually know quite a bit about what Nikon is about to release. … [[visit site to read more]( Earlier Stories: [Meyer Optik Görlitz Unveils the Trioplan 50mm f/2.8 II]( [Resetting The Rules: ‘Sorry, No Tripod’ and ‘Pro Cameras Not Allowed’]( [Sneak Peek: Lightroom is Getting Advanced Color Grading]( [3 Beginner Wide Angle Mistakes to Avoid in Landscape Photography]( [This Guy Hacked an Old Polaroid to Print Instant Photos on Thermal Paper]( [Website]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( Copyright © 2020 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](.