The Daily PetaPixel for 08/30/2023

The top news from the world of photography. [View this email in your browser]( ViewSonic's [2023 ColorPro Awards]( are officially open for submissions! [ENTER NOW]( [PetaPixel Homepage]( Presented by OM SYSTEM [UNLOCK BIG SAVINGS: TRADE-IN, TRADE-UP TO THE OM SYSTEM OM-1!]( Trade in any qualified interchangeable lens camera for credit towards the purchase of an OM-1. Receive a $200 instant rebate + $200 trade-up bonus + the value of your qualified camera exchange! Only available until October 1, 2023. [Act Fast!]( [LV’s HD24 is a Smaller and More Affordable Way to Live Off-The-Grid]( By Jaron Schneider on Aug 29, 2023 05:59 pm [Living Vehicle HD24]( Living Vehicle has launched the HD24 model trailer which brings all the capability and features of its flagship HD30 series but compresses it into a smaller, easier to move, and cheaper package. [[Read More]( [The Ulanzi 40W LED COB is an Affordable, Portable Video Light]( By David Crewe on Aug 29, 2023 05:28 pm [Ulanzi 40W LED COB]( The LT028 by Ulanzi Group is a 40 Watt portable COB LED Video Light that was designed to be a lightweight and versatile lighting solution for content creators, photographers, videographers, and even streamers who need an affordable lighting solution that can be repositioned with incredible ease. [[Read More]( [The SmokeNinja is a Slimmer and Cheaper Portable Fog Machine]( By Lisa Marie Segarra on Aug 29, 2023 05:16 pm [SmokeNinja]( PMI Gear has announced a new entry-level portable fog machine that, at $200, is a third of the price of its SmokeGenie model. [[Read More]( [Hikers Warned About Dangerous Selfies at Instagram-Famous Location]( By Lisa Marie Segarra on Aug 29, 2023 03:31 pm [The Trinnacle pilalr is seen before a sunset]( While taking a triumphant selfie during a hike might feel like a must-have souvenir from a wonderful day, park rangers in the United Kingdom warn hikers heading to The Trinnacle pillar to resist the temptation due to the area’s dangerous conditions. [[Read More]( [Google is First Tech Giant to Test Watermarks to Label AI Images]( By Lisa Marie Segarra on Aug 29, 2023 02:17 pm [Eight photos of the same butterfly have gone through various levels of editing.]( As images made by artificial intelligence (AI) become more advanced, companies are racing to find ways to combat misinformation. Tuesday, Google announced it is testing a watermark to detect whether an image was made using AI. [[Read More]( [Google Photos Locked Folders Now Available on iOS and Web]( By Matt Growcoot on Aug 29, 2023 02:13 pm iOS and web users of Google Photos can now access and set up locked folders -- a feature that was previously only available to Android users. [[Read More]( [Best Photography and Camera Insurance Providers in 2023]( By Jeremy Gray on Aug 29, 2023 01:24 pm [Camera insurance guide]( Photographers of all skill levels should strongly consider insuring their camera equipment. Whether you are an amateur who cannot afford to replace damaged to stolen gear or a working professional who cannot risk missing out on paying jobs, you should consider protecting your equipment. [[Read More]( [Laowa Expands Its ‘Most Compact’ Anamorphic Lens Series]( By Jeremy Gray on Aug 29, 2023 01:21 pm [Laowa Nanomorph 65mm and 80mm Lenses]( Venus Optics has launched a pair of new compact Laowa Nanomorph anamorphic lenses on Indiegogo. [[Read More]( [Apple to Host September 12 Event: iPhone 15 Announcement Expected]( By Jeremy Gray on Aug 29, 2023 12:47 pm [Apple Event]( Apple has announced that its annual fall event will take place on September 12 at 10 a.m. local time at the Steve Jobs Theater at Apple's headquarters in Cupertino, California. [[Read More]( [Content Creators Guild of America Launches and Photographers Can Join]( By Matt Growcoot on Aug 29, 2023 12:22 pm [Creators Guild of America logo]( A new creator's guild that aims to represent a spectrum of content makers, including photographers, has been launched. [[Read More]( [Samsung’s New Pro Ultimate Memory Cards Are Fast and Rugged]( By Lisa Marie Segarra on Aug 29, 2023 11:50 am [Four SD and three microSD cards from Samsung's new Pro Ultimate Line are seen.]( Samsung has announced a new series of UHS-I Pro Ultimate memory cards that are specifically made for professional photographers, videographers, and other content creators. [[Read More]( [Lost Photos Taken in 1845 of Doomed Arctic Explorers up for Auction]( By Matt Growcoot on Aug 29, 2023 11:17 am [Daguerreotypes of Sir John Franklin's crew]( Historic photos taken in 1845 of an ill-fated Artic explorer crew days before they set sail are to be sold via auction. [[Read More]( [Leica’s 4K Projector is Coming to the US in September Starting at $8,995]( By Jaron Schneider on Aug 29, 2023 10:55 am [Leica Cine 1]( Leica's first-ever home entertainment system, the Leica Cine 1, is coming to the U.S. market this September starting at $8,995. It is the first in a new product category that the company says it is committed to expanding. [[Read More]( [Street Photographer Records His Own Assault and Attempted Theft]( By Lisa Marie Segarra on Aug 29, 2023 10:46 am [A man is seen taking a photo outside.]( It is unfortunately not unheard of for street photographers to face attacks in public. However, German photographer Robin Schimko was able to record such an incident and speak about the experience. [[Read More]( [Sony a7C II and a7CR Hands-On: Entry-Level No Longer]( By Chris Niccolls on Aug 29, 2023 10:01 am [Sony a7C II and aC7R First Impressions Review]( The original Sony a7C was very much an entry-level camera. I really liked the minimalistic styling; a strong departure from the boxy DSLR look of the other Alpha cameras, and it was easy to navigate, but suffered from what many entry-level cameras suffer from: a lack of manual control dials, and a bargain basement viewfinder. But now we've got an upgrade. Or rather, upgrades. [[Read More]( [Sony 16-35mm f/2.8 G Master II Review: Easy to Recommend]( By Chris Niccolls on Aug 29, 2023 10:00 am [Sony 16-35mm f/2.8 G Master II]( The classic professional photographer's kit has for decades consisted of the holy trinity of f/2.8 zoom lenses: a 16-35mm, 24-70mm, and 70-200mm. Armed with these, a photographer can cover almost any shooting situation. When Sony first started its full-frame mirrorless camera line, it quickly made these professional zoom lenses under the G Master moniker. Unfortunately, these lenses were not able to deliver the high-grade results that many of the other brands could. [[Read More]( [Sony a7C II and a7CR Cameras are Compact, AI-Powered, and Affordable]( By Jeremy Gray on Aug 29, 2023 09:59 am [Sony a7C II and Sony a7CR]( Nearly three years after launching the Sony a7C, an ultra-compact full-frame mirrorless camera, Sony has returned to the series with two new cameras, the Sony a7C Mark II and the Sony a7CR. [[Read More]( [Sony’s Updated 16-35mm f/2.8 G Master II Completes the Zoom Trinity]( By Jaron Schneider on Aug 29, 2023 09:59 am [16-35mm f:2.8 G Master II]( Sony has announced the 16-35mm f/2.8 G Master II which joins the 24-70mm and 70-200mm G Master f/2.8 zooms that have also been recently updated to bring their performance in line with modern expectations. [[Read More]( [Copyright Claims Board Awards Photographer $3K After Defendant No Shows]( By Matt Growcoot on Aug 29, 2023 09:57 am [Photographer]( The newly-formed Copyright Claims Board (CCB) has ruled the owner of a website must pay a photographer $3,000 after it infringed upon his copyright. [[Read More]( [The MIOPS Spark is a MagSafe Connected Camera Grip for the iPhone]( By Jaron Schneider on Aug 08, 2023 10:53 am The MIOPS Spark is a new camera grip for the iPhone that connects via MagSafe and provides not only better purchase but also an array of buttons and controls akin to a full-size camera. 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