The Daily PetaPixel for 04/03/2021

The top news from the world of photography. [View this email in your browser]( [PetaPixel Homepage]( [Sigma I-Series Lenses vs Sony G Compact Primes: No Losers Here]( By [David Crewe]( on Apr 02, 2021 05:20 pm After my testing of [the new Sony compact primes]( I was able to spend some time with the competing set of primes from Sigma that were arguably the reason Sony created its lenses in the first place. Both sets are fun, compact, and extremely portable optics… but which should you buy? … [[visit site to read more]( [FIMI Launches the X8 Mini Drone, Competes Directly with the DJI Mini 2]( By [Jaron Schneider]( on Apr 02, 2021 04:09 pm While DJI has not been particularly challenged in the drone space in recent years, that doesn’t mean others aren’t trying. [FIMI]( a Xiaomi brand, has announced the X8 Mini, a direct competitor to the [DJI Mini 2](. … [[visit site to read more]( [Finalists of the Bird Photographer of the Year 2021 Announced]( By [Jaron Schneider]( on Apr 02, 2021 03:34 pm The [Bird Photographer of the Year Awards]( (BPOTY) has announced the finalists for its 2021 competition, with the winner to be announced in September. This selection is a “sneak preview” of what to expect from the 6th-annual awards. … [[visit site to read more]( [Instagram Launches Remix for Reels, a Copy of TikTok’s Duets Feature]( By [Jaron Schneider]( on Apr 02, 2021 02:38 pm Facebook as a business is extremely fast to respond to competition, and it continues to do so with Instagram’s latest feature. Called Remix, it’s an add-on to the Reels feature that allows users to record new Reels videos alongside Reels from other users. … [[visit site to read more]( [OM Digital: “We Are On the Path of M43, We Will Not Go Full-Frame”]( By [Jaron Schneider]( on Apr 02, 2021 01:58 pm For some time there has been [repeated]( [speculation]( that OM Digital was going to (or should) join the L-mount alliance, but in answering questions in its “Four Thirds Day” presentation with Panasonic reconfirmed that it has no plans to produce full-frame cameras. … [[visit site to read more]( [Basic Guidelines: An Introduction to Aerial Photography]( By Tony Hewitt on Apr 02, 2021 01:33 pm I have always looked forward to the rush of excitement I feel when preparing to board an aircraft with the promise of a few hours gazing down at our beautiful planet. Viewing the world from another perspective has held an alluring attraction for me as long as I can remember. … [[visit site to read more]( [Drone Pilots Can Complete Remote ID Training Online Starting April 6]( By [Jaron Schneider]( on Apr 02, 2021 12:12 pm After two delays, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is gearing up to launch its [Remote ID training]( entirely online starting on April 6. The online program is designed to make it easier for Part 107-certified pilots to renew their status without needing to pay for in-person testing. … [[visit site to read more]( [To Kill the Selfie Stick, SnapMob Connects Photogs to Clients in Real-Time]( By [Jaron Schneider]( on Apr 02, 2021 11:34 am [Watch the Video]( SnapMob is a new service whose goal is to make the service of great photography available on-demand to everyone, everywhere. Using location-based search, those looking to have a photo taken can find a photographer who is nearby and instantly connect with them for a quick session. … [[visit site to read more]( Earlier Stories: [Make It Your Own: Why I Laser Engraved My Camera]( [Survey Details A Still-Struggling Photography Business Landscape]( [WildArt Photographer of the Year Unveils Winners of its ‘Wet’ Competition]( [The Best April Fools’ Day Photography Jokes of 2021]( [Snap It Bundles Disposable Cameras into a Subscription Model]( [Website]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( Copyright © 2021 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](.