The Daily PetaPixel for 05/04/2022

The top news from the world of photography. [View this email in your browser]( [PetaPixel Homepage]( Presented by Nikon [Ep. 367: Photographers See the Daylight – and more]( By Sharky James on May 03, 2022 07:35 pm  Episode 367 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast. Download MP3 -  Subscribe via iTunes, Google Play, email or RSS! Featured: Photographer, Fred "Fuji Fred" Agho [[Read More]( [Veikk VK1060 Pen Tablet Review: Surprisingly Great for $50]( By David Crewe on May 03, 2022 04:46 pm [Veikk-VK1060-tablet-review]( When it comes to precision and professional image editing, nearly every working retoucher will tell you that a pen tablet is an absolute must-have tool, yet the entry cost of these tools can be a deterrent. Thankfully there are several entry-level tablets like the Veikk VK1060 that offer some professional-level features without breaking the bank. [[Read More]( [Timepiece Photographer Bucked Trends to Develop Her Unique Style]( By Anete Lusina on May 03, 2022 04:01 pm [Watch photography]( In addition to being the chief storyteller for Mojang Studios, makers of the popular video game Minecraft, Lydia Winters has also become known for her product photography where she specializes in watches and inspires others looking to break into underrepresented spaces. [[Read More]( [Delkin’s Black Series CFexpress Cards Make Lofty Speed Promises]( By Jaron Schneider on May 03, 2022 03:22 pm [Delkin Black CFexpress Type B card]( Delkin will launch its Black series CFexpress Type B memory cards later this month, and the new cards come in five capacities and promise blazing-fast peak and sustained transfer speeds. [[Read More]( [How to Convert HEIC to JPG]( By Alan Truly on May 03, 2022 02:27 pm Photographers have to deal with a variety of image types and new file formats appear from time to time, usually offering benefits that, while helpful, might not be immediately obvious. This can lead to frustration and hours lost when simply trying to complete a project. That's particularly true when a new camera or device saves images that can't be opened or edited in the normal workflow. [[Read More]( [Photographer Who Charges Plus-Sized Models More Sues for Defamation]( By Jaron Schneider on May 03, 2022 02:14 pm [Plus Sized Models]( The photographer who faced strong criticism for charging extra to take photos of plus-sized models has filed a $1.5 million lawsuit against the agent and model that publicized his test shoot rates. [[Read More]( [Razer’s New Blade 15 is the First Laptop with a 240Hz OLED Display]( By Jaron Schneider on May 03, 2022 12:58 pm [Razer Blade 15 240Hz OLED]( Razer has announced a new version of its Blade 15 laptop that features an OLED QHD 240Hz display that it promises is brighter and more vivid with solid resolution and speed in a combination that is better than any other laptop display on the market. [[Read More]( [How to Create a Photo Essay]( By Daniel O'Neil on May 03, 2022 12:58 pm The photographic essay, also called a photo essay or photo story, is a powerful way for photographers to tell a story with their images. If you are interested in creating your own photo essay, this article will guide you through the whole process, from finding a story to shoot to the basics of crafting your first visual narrative. [[Read More]( [Gravity Telescope to Use Sun as Giant Lens to Capture Distance Planets]( By Jaron Schneider on May 03, 2022 12:23 pm [using the sun as a gravitational lens]( A pair of Stanford University astrophysicists have proposed a new way to use gravitational lensing that would be up to 1,000 times more precise than current methods. The hope is to use the concept to take better photos of distant planets. [[Read More]( [Alligator Chomps on Camera, Films the Inside of Its Mouth]( By Matt Growcoot on May 03, 2022 11:48 am [Alligator Eats Camera]( Photographer Bobby Wummer captured the moment a gator took a nibble on his GoPro camera, which was fortunately on the end of a 12-foot extension pole, keeping Wummer far away from the predator’s teeth. [[Read More]( [Stereo Photography: A Look at the Origins of 3D Images]( By Jim Mathis on May 03, 2022 11:34 am Virtual reality, or VR, is not a new thing. The idea that our left eye and right eye see the same thing from slightly different angles and that our brains combine these two distinct images in such a way that we can see in three dimensions has existed since at least the early 19th century. It was first demonstrated by Sir Charles Wheatstone in 1838. [[Read More]( [Samsung’s New microSD Cards Can Be Written to for 16 Straight Years]( By Jaron Schneider on May 03, 2022 11:19 am [Samsung Endurance cards]( Samsung has announced a new durable and long-lasting microSD cards that it says will be able to deliver up to 140,160 hours -- 16 years -- of continuous recording time. [[Read More]( Earlier Stories: [Meta’s VR Headset Will Use Cameras to Mix Virtual with Reality: Report]( [Expert Says Apple’s Self Repair Service is Designed to Be Unapproachable]( [Drone Camera Captures Devastating Tornado From the Air]( [Photographer Captures a Full Moon Nestled Under the Arc de Triomphe]( [Viltrox is Making Limited Edition White or Red Fuji X-Mount Prime Lenses]( [Website]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( Copyright © 2022 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](.