The Daily PetaPixel for 06/29/2021

The top news from the world of photography. [View this email in your browser]( [PetaPixel Homepage]( [Nikon Announces Three New Lenses For its Z-Mount System]( By [David Crewe]( on Jun 29, 2021 12:21 am Nikon is doing its best to keep its promise of a rapidly expanding Z-mount lens family and has announced three small FX and DX-format lenses: the Nikkor Z DC 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR, Nikkor Z 28mm f/2.8 (SE), and Nikkor Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR. … [[visit site to read more]( [Canon Unveils the RF 14-35mm f/4L IS USM Lens]( By [Jaron Schneider]( on Jun 29, 2021 12:14 am Canon has announced the [RF 14-35mm f/4L IS USM lens]( a slower but lighter, more compact, and more affordable version of the f/2.8 iteration of the lens [it launched in 2019](. … [[visit site to read more]( [Nikon Launches the Retro-Inspired Z fc 20.9MP Crop-Sensor Camera]( By [David Crewe]( on Jun 29, 2021 12:00 am Nikon has announced the Z fc, a DX-format (crop sensor) camera that combines the latest mirrorless technology with a vintage design and “manual” functionality. The new camera is compact and lightweight that Nikon argues makes it a fantastic “everyday” system. … [[visit site to read more]( [Apple ‘Exploring’ the Development of Larger iPads: Report]( By [Jaron Schneider]( on Jun 28, 2021 05:17 pm Apple’s iPads aren’t small, but some believe they’re not big enough either. A new report alleges that Apple engineers are “exploring larger iPads” for future development beyond 2022. … [[visit site to read more]( [Render of Samsung Galaxy S22 Renews Olympus Partnership Speculation]( By [Jaron Schneider]( on Jun 28, 2021 04:24 pm Samsung made waves with its Galaxy S21 smartphone launched last year thanks to notable improvements to its camera system. Multiple rumors have speculated the smartphone manufacturer would partner with Olympus in the S22 Ultra, and a new render of what that might look like has renewed that speculation. … [[visit site to read more]( [Historic Australian Photo Print Archive to be Auctioned Along with NFTs]( By [Anete Lusina]( on Jun 28, 2021 03:26 pm Advertised as a world’s first, an Australian auction house has announced the sale of “Australia’s most significant photographic collection,” which will be accompanied by NFTs that will provide proof of ownership alongside the physical negatives. … [[visit site to read more]( [Venmo Will Let Personal Users Sell Goods and Services… For a Price]( By [Michael Zhang]( on Jun 28, 2021 03:13 pm If you’ve been using your personal Venmo account to receive payments for your goods or services, you’ve been violating the apps policies. That’ll soon change, though: Venmo will soon allow personal accounts to do business… for a fee. … [[visit site to read more]( [iPhone 13 Pro to Feature Ultra-Wide Camera with Autofocus: Report]( By [Anete Lusina]( on Jun 28, 2021 02:48 pm More supposed details have emerged about the upcoming iPhone 13 lineup. A new report suggests that the high-end models of the lineup are likely to feature an upgraded ultra-wide camera with autofocus, unlike the fixed-focus ultra-wide camera on iPhone 12 models. … [[visit site to read more]( [This Wrist Camera Feeds 35mm Film Through the Strap]( By [Michael Zhang]( on Jun 28, 2021 02:08 pm Iranian photographer and camera tinkerer [Alireza Rostami]( has created a new homemade wrist camera that operates in a neat way: two 35mm film cassettes are attached to the strap under the wrist, and 35mm film travels through the camera inside the straps. … [[visit site to read more]( [How To Snap Spectacular Fourth of July Fireworks This Summer]( By Katrin Eismann on Jun 28, 2021 02:00 pm After a year indoors, this year’s Fourth of July fireworks are sure to be one of the highlights of summer. As most photographers know, the bright flash from fireworks against the dark night sky can make it tricky for both novice and experienced photographers to get a crystal-clear image of the spectacle. … [[visit site to read more]( [No, The Canon EOS R3 Won’t Be Announced This Week]( By [Jaron Schneider]( on Jun 28, 2021 01:28 pm A recent rumor stating that the highly-anticipated Canon EOS R3 will be announced tonight — or at least more information on the camera will be released — has spread through multiple media outlets. But don’t get your hopes up, the actual launch is still months away. … [[visit site to read more]( [Error Causes Mass of Light Show Drones to Tumble Out of the Sky]( By [Jaron Schneider]( on Jun 28, 2021 12:48 pm Drones have been used as an accompaniment to fireworks or as wholesale replacements for several years and most have started and concluded without issue. But during a show in Shanghai on June 14, something went terribly awry and caused a mass of drones to unexpectedly tumble out of the sky. … [[visit site to read more]( [Fan Posing for Camera Causes Huge Wreck at Tour de France]( By [Michael Zhang]( on Jun 28, 2021 11:55 am [Watch the Video]( The Tour de France was thrown into chaos on Saturday after a careless fan posing for the camera with a cardboard sign caused the entire peloton to crash at the world’s most prestigious bicycle race. … [[visit site to read more]( [China Shares More Photos, Video, and Audio from its Mars Zhurong Rover]( By [Jaron Schneider]( on Jun 28, 2021 11:25 am While [NASA’s Mars Perseverance Rover]( has been [largely stealing the global spotlight]( China’s Zhurong rover has been making waves of its own. China has recently shared more photos, video, and audio of its Mars rover, and at least one clip has a rather unique perspective. … [[visit site to read more]( [The Best Places to Buy Used Cameras and Lenses in 2021]( By [Matt Williams]( on Jun 28, 2021 10:51 am Ever since I became a photographer, most of the cameras and lenses I have purchased have been used. Most cameras and lenses only come with one-year warranties (though there are exceptions), and since some used gear sellers offer 6-month warranties, that extra half-year is often not worth the difference (to me). And, of course, some items — like vintage or discontinued cameras and lenses — are only available used. … [[visit site to read more]( Earlier Stories: [Great Reads in Photography: June 27, 2021]( [S**t Leica Photographers Say…]( [The Fragmentation of Photojournalism]( [Goecha La: The Himalayan Trek in India to the Third Highest Peak]( [Photo App Turns Users Into Unwitting Spies for US Military]( [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](.