The Daily PetaPixel for 08/10/2022

The top news from the world of photography. [View this email in your browser]( [PetaPixel Homepage]( Presented by Identity Digital [The Jollylook Pinhole is a DIY Bellows Camera That Takes Instax Film]( By James DeRuvo on Aug 09, 2022 04:16 pm The latest vintage pinhole camera from Jollylook is an Instant Print Pinhole Camera crafted out of recyclable wooden materials. [[Read More]( [Rare Photo Captures Noctilucent Clouds and Aurora Borealis Together]( By Matt Growcoot on Aug 09, 2022 03:56 pm [aurora and noctilucent]( Astrophotographer Göran Strand captured not one, but two rare celestial phenomenons in the same image yesterday. [[Read More]( [Breathtaking Film and Photos of Iceland’s Recent Volcanic Eruption]( By Pesala Bandara on Aug 09, 2022 03:01 pm [Volcanofeature]( A photographer has captured incredible images and footage of Iceland's most recent volcanic eruption. [[Read More]( [Laowa Argus 25mm f/0.95 APO Review: Excellent Lens with a Caveat]( By Matt Williams on Aug 09, 2022 01:50 pm [Laowa Argus 25mm Review]( Venus Optics has introduced yet another unique lens to the market: the Laowa Argus 25mm f/0.95 APO for Micro Four Thirds. As a long-time user of the Micro Four Thirds system, I jumped at the opportunity to test drive this lens after I heard “0.95” and “APO” in the same sentence. [[Read More]( [Play Inspired by Photos of Nazis Partying as Thousands Die Nearby]( By Matt Growcoot on Aug 09, 2022 01:38 pm [Nazis in Solahütte]( Photos of Nazis partying and relaxing as thousands of people died at nearby death camps have inspired a new play. [[Read More]( [Digital Artist Shows Why He Believes CGI Now Beats Beverage Photography]( By Jaron Schneider on Aug 09, 2022 12:58 pm [CGI beverage photography]( Sam Tato, a self-described 3D Generalist, says that computer graphics (CG) and computer-generated imagery (CGI) have reached the point that it has made practical beverage photography a thing of the past -- and he says he can prove it. [[Read More]( [Best Disposable Cameras in 2022]( By Matt Williams on Aug 09, 2022 12:42 pm Once a staple of photography for the general populace, disposable (or “single-use”) cameras have become something of a niche -- most people who never stopped shooting film or those younger audiences who are coming to it for the first time choose to use an affordable SLR or point and shoot camera. The image quality is quite superior and a single roll of film is less expensive (though typically not by much) than a disposable camera. [[Read More]( [Truck Smashes Through Photo Store Causing $100,000 in Damage]( By Matt Growcoot on Aug 09, 2022 12:07 pm [midwestphoto]( Midwest Photo has been burglarized in a big way for a second time in five years. Surveillance video caught a truck crashing into the store as the opening act to the crime. [[Read More]( [$1B Giant Magellan Telescope to Have 4x the Resolution of James Webb]( By Jaron Schneider on Aug 09, 2022 12:06 pm [Giant Magellan Telescope]( The Giant Magellan Telescope, the most powerful telescope ever engineered, has secured a new $205M funding infusion that will be used to accelerate its construction. When finished, it will be four times more powerful than the James Webb Space Telescope. [[Read More]( [What is a TIFF File? Everything You Need to Know]( By Alan Truly on Aug 09, 2022 11:14 am TIFF is a fairly common file type and is often requested by print agencies since it was made with printing in mind by a company that developed desktop publishing apps. TIFF has been around for a long time and is very versatile, handling black and white, various color spaces, such as CYMK, RGB, and even spot colors with ease. [[Read More]( [DJI Argues AeroScope is the Answer to Drone Tracking Regulation]( By Jaron Schneider on Aug 09, 2022 11:06 am [DJI Mini 3 Pro in flight.]( The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) seems set to roll out its plan for Remote ID, a system that provides in-flight identification of drones. DJI argues it already has a technology that's perfect for this: AeroScope. [[Read More]( [Giggster Helps Photographers and Filmmakers Find Locations for Shoots]( By Matt Growcoot on Aug 09, 2022 10:59 am [Giggster]( Giggster is an app that helps professional shooters find the perfect location for film and photographic productions. [[Read More]( [Snap’s ‘Family Center’ Lets Parents See Who Kids Are Sending Photos To]( By Pesala Bandara on Aug 09, 2022 10:55 am [Snap Family Center]( Snapchat has launched a new in-app safety tool that lets parents see who their teens have sent messages, photos, or videos to in the last week -- but keeps the content of the material hidden. [[Read More]( [Lexar’s New CFexpress Type A Card Tops Sony and ProGrade Speeds]( By Jaron Schneider on Aug 09, 2022 08:59 am [Lexar CFexpress Type A test]( Lexar has revealed the pricing of its new Gold Series CFexpress Type A cards and while it is more expensive than both Sony and ProGrade Digital equivalents, in testing the new card handily outperforms both. 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