The Daily PetaPixel for 09/09/2022

The top news from the world of photography. [View this email in your browser]( Enter PetaPixel's Wildlife Photo Contest: [Wild Personalities]( Grand Prize Winner receives an OM SYSTEM OM-1 Camera Kit and a Trip to the Galapagos with Lindblad Expeditions! [PetaPixel Homepage]( Presented by OM SYSTEM [EXPERIENCE THE OUTDOORS WITH OM-1]( Whether you are out for a walk, or on a full-blown expedition, fully experience the outdoors with the OM SYSTEM OM-1 - the ultimate outdoor imaging companion. Lightweight and compact, big on demand, always reliable and blazing fast. [Grab Yours]( [Clueless US Tourist Asked Queen to Take Photo of Him With Bodyguard]( By Matt Growcoot on Sep 09, 2022 06:59 am [funny story queen]( A funny story, told by former Royal Protection Officer Richard Griffin, about how an oblivious American tourist failed to recognize the Queen and asked her to take a photo of him with her security officer is being shared across the internet after the monarch's passing yesterday. [[Read More]( [Dreamlike Photos Examine Mental Health and Perceptions of Reality]( By Sonya Harris on Sep 08, 2022 03:04 pm [Fares-Micue]( The exploration of dreams, thoughts, and possibilities are hallmark traits of conceptual self-portrait photographer Fares Micue. The mesmeric and otherworldly concepts presented in each of her shots not only captivate the eyes but stir a kind of whimsical intrigue into the story behind the images. [[Read More]( [The Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR Promises ‘Stunning’ Bokeh]( By Jaron Schneider on Sep 08, 2022 03:00 pm [Fujifilm XF 56mm f1.2]( Fujifilm has announced a new addition to its X Series lens lineup, the Fujinon XF56mm f/1.2 R WR mid-telephoto lens. The company says this weather-resistant lens provides "outstanding" image resolving performance and "stunning" bokeh. [[Read More]( [The Fujifilm X-H2 the First APS-C Camera That Can Shoot 8K]( By Jaron Schneider on Sep 08, 2022 03:00 pm [Fujifilm X-H2]( Fujifilm has announced the X-H2 mirrorless camera which features a 40.2-megapixel APS-C sensor, the highest resolution of any X Series camera. It is also the world's first APS-C camera that is capable of 8K 30p Apple ProRes internal recording. [[Read More]( [Fujifilm Expands its GFX System Lens Support with the GF20-35mm f/4]( By Jaron Schneider on Sep 08, 2022 03:00 pm [Fujifilm GF20-35mm f/4]( Fujifilm has announced a new lens for the GFX medium format camera system, the Fujinon GF20-35mm f/4 R WR lens, which is billed as a compact and lightweight ultra-wide lens option. [[Read More]( [What is a Mirrorless Camera?]( By Justin Hein on Sep 08, 2022 02:35 pm There is a constant push for faster and lighter technology across different industries, including laptops, smartphones, drones, cameras, and more. In the photography world specifically, mirrorless cameras have appeared on top of the race to overtake DSLR cameras as the industry standard camera for still photography. [[Read More]( [Queen Elizabeth II Has Died: A Look Back on Her Life in Photos]( By Matt Growcoot on Sep 08, 2022 01:40 pm [queen]( Queen Elizabeth II has died today at the age of 96. She was born in 1926, the same year the very first SLR film camera, the Ermanox Reflect, was introduced to the market and found herself in front of one type of camera or another for most of her life. [[Read More]( [New Super-Powerful Solar Telescope Captures Detailed Photos of the Sun]( By Jaron Schneider on Sep 08, 2022 01:19 pm [Inouye Solar Telescope]( The United States National Science Foundation (NSF) is celebrating the successful inauguration of the world's most powerful solar telescope, the Inouye Solar Telescope, through a pair of extremely detailed photos of the Sun's chromosphere. [[Read More]( [Canon, What Are You Doing?]( By Jaron Schneider on Sep 08, 2022 11:55 am [canon]( Canon has said the quiet part out loud: it doesn't want you to spend any of your money on anything other than Canon products. This is a huge mistake, and I'm pleading that the company rethink this strategy. [[Read More]( [Apollo Moon Photos Painstakingly Remastered in Stunning High Definition]( By Matt Growcoot on Sep 08, 2022 11:44 am [apollofeature]( These incredible high-definition Apollo moon photos were remastered by stacking 16mm film frames to reveal details that were previously unseen. [[Read More]( [OM Digital Developing a 90mm f/3.5 Macro Lens for Micro Four Thirds]( By Jaron Schneider on Sep 08, 2022 10:33 am [OM Digital Solutions Logo]( OM Digital Solutions has announced that it is developing the M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS Pro (35mm Equivalent: 180mm), which will be the first high-performance telemacro lens in the M.Zuiko Pro series. [[Read More]( [The Insta360 X3 Takes 5.7K 360-Degree Video and 72MP Photos]( By Jaron Schneider on Sep 08, 2022 09:00 am [Insta360 X3]( Insta360 has announced the X3, a 360-degree camera that features a larger sensor and bigger touchscreen than its predecessor as well as the ability to capture 5.7K 360-degree video and 72-megapixel photos. [[Read More]( [Datacolor’s New Spyder Checkr Photo Helps You to Get Color Right]( By David Crewe on Sep 08, 2022 09:00 am [Datacolor-Launches-New-Spyder-Checkr-Photo]( Datacolor has announced an expansion to its Spyder Checkr product line with the addition of the new Spyder Checkr Photo, a color reference tool that provides a fast, easy way to ensure accurate and consistent color from the first shot captured. [[Read More]( [Redwood is a Board Game About Wildlife Photography]( By Matt Growcoot on Sep 08, 2022 08:32 am Redwood is an upcoming wildlife photography-themed board game where players compete to compose the most beautiful panorama. [[Read More]( [Teen Car Photographer with Autism is Gifted RV by Retired Cameraman]( By Matt Growcoot on Sep 08, 2022 08:29 am [Schmidt and Christienson]( A kindhearted photographer has gifted his recreational vehicle (RV) to a 14-year-old car photographer who has autism. [[Read More]( Show us the wild personalities you've captured, and win BIG! [Enter Now]( Earlier Stories: [Samyang Reveals the ‘World’s First’ V-AF Cine Autofocus E-Mount Lenses]( [The Sony Alpha 7R IV Has the Highest Number of Fake Reviews]( [Apple’s iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus Bring Enhanced Cameras]( [The iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max Ditch the Notch, Upgrade Main Camera]( [Panasonic Adds a New 18mm f/1.8 to its L-Mount Lens Lineup]( [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](.