The Daily PetaPixel for 06/30/2022

The top news from the world of photography. [View this email in your browser]( [PetaPixel Homepage]( Presented by Mylio Photos [The Story of the FPoleV: The ‘Not a Drone’ Action Photography Tool]( By Matt Growcoot on Jun 29, 2022 04:56 pm [FPoleV Imagery]( Action photographer Steven Donovan developed a unique way to capture aerial stunts. Called the FPoleV, the results have amazed online viewers and brought him a cult-like following. [[Read More]( [Documenting the Unique Stonehenge Summer Solstice Pagan Celebration]( By Anete Lusina on Jun 29, 2022 04:44 pm [Stonehenge Pagan Celebration]( Photographer Matt Badenoch attended the Summer Solstice celebrations at Stonehenge and captured the unique cultural experience from start to finish. [[Read More]( [The Xiaomi 12S Ultra Smartphone Will Use a Full Sony 1-Inch Sensor]( By Jaron Schneider on Jun 29, 2022 04:17 pm [The Xiaomi 12S Ultra]( Xiaomi has announced that it's upcoming 12S Ultra will use the full size of Sony's IMX989 1-inch sensor. The phone, which is also co-developed with Leica, will be announced on July 4. [[Read More]( [Engineer Creates AI That Identifies Photos of Unknown Holocaust Victims]( By Pesala Bandara on Jun 29, 2022 02:57 pm [Numbers to Names]( An engineer has created software that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to identify anonymous Holocaust victims in World War II photos. [[Read More]( [Shutterstock is Pulling its Over 30 Million Pond5 Assets from Adobe Stock]( By Jaron Schneider on Jun 29, 2022 02:46 pm [Shutterstock buys Pond5]( In May, Shutterstock acquired the world's largest video-centric stock agency Pond5 for $210 million. While greatly bolstering its own library, the acquisition also gave it the benefit of taking that footage away from rival Adobe Stock. [[Read More]( [Detailed Photos of Mars Captured by China’s Tianwen-1 Probe]( By Matt Growcoot on Jun 29, 2022 02:19 pm [Mars, taken by Tianwen-1]( China’s National Space Administration (CNSA) has published a series of detailed images taken by its Tianwen-1 Mars probe that cover the entire surface of Mars. [[Read More]( [DIY-er Turns a Smartphone into a Multispectral Camera for Art Analysis]( By James DeRuvo on Jun 29, 2022 01:42 pm [DIY Multispectral smartphone]( DIY-er Sean Billups has transformed his old Google Pixel 3A into a multispectral camera that can view in Ultraviolet (UV) and Infrared (IR) wavelengths that are not normally visible to the human eye. [[Read More]( [The Profoto A2 is a Soda Can-Sized Off-Camera Strobe]( By James DeRuvo on Jun 29, 2022 12:48 pm [Profoto A2]( Profoto has announced the A2 monolight off-camera flash that is about the size of a 12-ounce can of soda. The small and portable strobe is billed as ideal for supporting location shoots like weddings, awards ceremonies, or other events. [[Read More]( [FCC Commissioner Urges Apple and Google to Ban TikTok]( By Pesala Bandara on Jun 29, 2022 12:20 pm FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr has urged Google and Apple to ban TikTok from app stores for “its pattern of surreptitious data practices." [[Read More]( [The Nothing Phone Has Over 175,000 Pre-Orders Despite No Details]( By Jaron Schneider on Jun 29, 2022 12:11 pm [The Nothing Phone]( In what can only be described as a miraculous feat of marketing, the Nothing Phone has secured more than 175,000 pre-orders (and climbing) despite the company releasing next to no hardware details nor even showing the front of the smartphone. [[Read More]( [Photographers Seek to Revive Lawsuit Against Instagram Over Embedding]( By Pesala Bandara on Jun 29, 2022 11:48 am [The embed and instagram logo]( Two photographers will seek to revive a class-action lawsuit against Instagram that claims it contributes to copyright infringement by letting outside websites embed images. [[Read More]( [How to Work With Your Spouse in a Photography Business]( By Brenda Bergreen on Jun 29, 2022 11:34 am Working with your spouse in a photography business can have huge advantages as long as you’re ready and able to overcome the challenges. While there are many benefits of self-employment, one of the main drawbacks is that a photographer has to wear many hats. However, if you are part of a team then you can divide those responsibilities between you and your partner. [[Read More]( [Magnum Has Launched its First NFT Collection]( By Jaron Schneider on Jun 29, 2022 11:34 am [Magnum's first NFT collection]( As part of the celebration of its 75th anniversary this year, Magnum Photos is launching its first collection of NFTs. The agency will start with three selections and will slowly release the full 75 image lot through the year. [[Read More]( [The Xaver 1000 ‘Sees Through Walls’ and is Made for the Israeli Army]( By Matt Growcoot on Jun 29, 2022 10:50 am [The Xaver 1000]( Camero-Tech, a military technology manufacturer, has announced its latest artificial intelligence-powered (AI) powered detection system that allows soldiers to see through walls before attacking. [[Read More]( [Pentax Lenses: Gotta Catch ’em All?]( By Jaron Schneider on Jun 29, 2022 10:17 am [Pentax gotta catch em all]( Pentax, which is no stranger to unusual strategies when it comes to cameras, announced that it was releasing season-themed photo profiles for a set of its DSLRs that would be locked behind specific lenses. Gotta catch 'em all, I guess? For more, read this week's Clipped Highlights! [[Read More]( [CreativeLive Has Acquired Online Photography Course Provider Wildist]( By Jaron Schneider on Jun 29, 2022 09:00 am [Widlist and CreativeLive]( CreativeLive has announced that it has acquired the website and content of Wildist.co, a provider of online courses for outdoor and adventure photography. [[Read More]( [Nanlite’s New Forza 150B is a Compact Bi-Color LED Spotlight]( By James DeRuvo on Jun 29, 2022 08:00 am [Nanlite Forza 150B]( Nanlite has introduced a new bi-color LED spotlight called the Forza 150B. It offers flexible color temperature adjustments in a compact form factor and precise fan control to keep the light cool and quiet during all-day shoots. [[Read More]( Earlier Stories: [The New Nikon Z30 is a Vlogger-Focused 20MP APS-C Camera]( [The New Nikon 400mm f/4.5 VR S is the Lightest Lens in its Class]( [Skylum Launches Humanitarian Fund to Bring Medical Aid to Ukraine]( [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](.