The Daily PetaPixel for 09/23/2023

The top news from the world of photography. [View this email in your browser]( FINAL CALL: Get your entries in for the [ColorPro Awards]( by SEP 24th 11:59 pm (PDT)! [ENTER NOW]( [PetaPixel Homepage]( Presented by Fujifilm [FUJIFILM GFX100 II]( Combining incredible power and cutting-edge technologies, FUJIFILM GFX100 II features a new, 102-megapixel sensor, AI-driven autofocus, and professional video functionality in a remarkably compact body. [LEARN MORE]( [Crafting Your Aerial Magic with ND Filter]( Why professional drone photographers swear by ND filters? [Learn the Secret]( [Neurapix ‘Kickstart’ Can AI Edit Photos in Minutes with Just 20 Training Images]( By Jaron Schneider on Sep 22, 2023 03:49 pm [Neurapix]( Neurapix is a Germany-based startup that has created an AI editing platform that learns a photographer's style and applies it to batch edits. Now, what used to take a batch of 500 training photos is being reduced to 20. [[Read More]( [‘DUALITY’ Series Showcases Stunning Light Painting and an Artist’s Growth]( By Jeremy Gray on Sep 22, 2023 03:19 pm [Denis Smith "Duality"]( Australia-based photographer Denis Smith uses light painting techniques to create incredible, dynamic works of art. His latest project, DUALITY, is still built upon light painting but it represents a marked stylistic departure for Smith. [[Read More]( [Panasonic’s 2x Teleconverter Isn’t New, But What it Can Do Is]( By Jaron Schneider on Sep 22, 2023 02:46 pm [panasonic 2x tele]( This week, Panasonic Japan quietly listed a 2x teleconverter on its website as "new," which resulted in some reports that it had announced a new lens accessory without much fanfare. The teleconverter isn't actually new, but what it can do is. [[Read More]( [Photographer Preserves the Colorful Charm of Russian ‘Dacha’ Cottages]( By Lisa Marie Segarra on Sep 22, 2023 02:33 pm [Two photos of dacha homes next to each other.]( In his book Dacha, published by Fuel this year, photographer Fyodor Savintsev captures the beauty of dachas, country homes in Russian with deep cultural and historic legacies. The idea of the dacha stretches back to before the Russian Revolution, and though many of the structures have been lost to time, some still stand. Savintsev documents remaining dachas with a mission to preserve their future. [[Read More]( [Wacom One 13 Touch Display Tablet Review: Designed For Beginners but a Hidden Gem For Pros]( By David Crewe on Sep 22, 2023 02:00 pm [Wacom One 13 Touch Review]( Wacom recently expanded its lineup of entry-level pen tablets, adding the $600 Wacom One 13 Touch Tablet, the first pen display in its category to feature 10-finger multi-touch gestures. [[Read More]( [The Melting Giants: A Somber Photo Series of Wandering, Doomed Icebergs]( By Cole Thompson on Sep 22, 2023 01:44 pm [The Melting Giants]( The Melting Giants project came about by happenstance. I overheard two men talking about the icebergs that come along the Newfoundland coast. That was enough to pique my interest, so off I went. [[Read More]( [These 35mm Film Cameras are a Collab with Santa Cruz’s Killer Acid]( By Jaron Schneider on Sep 22, 2023 01:35 pm [Killer Acid x Retrospekt]( Retrospekt, a Milwaukee-based company that refurbishes retro products including cameras, released three new versions of its FC-11 35mm film cameras that are emblazoned with the trippy artwork of Santa Cruz brand Killer Acid. [[Read More]( [Frenetic Photos of New York Nightlife in the 1970s]( By Matt Growcoot on Sep 22, 2023 11:54 am [Meryl Meisler photography]( 1970s New York is a unique time in the city's history; blackouts, crime, financial problems -- the Big Apple was at a relatively low ebb. But for photographers, it was a rich resource. [[Read More]( [Unistellar eQuinox 2 Review: An Expensive But Easy Telescope Camera]( By David Crewe on Sep 22, 2023 11:43 am [Unistellar eQuinox 2]( Most "serious" astrophotographers will balk at the idea of a smart telescope. While it may miss some of the professional level tools, resolution, and precision, the $2,499 eQuinox 2 from Unistellar does provide easy access to the cosmos for up to 10 viewers at a time, making it a great (albeit expensive) tool for beginners and casual stargazers to enjoy viewing interstellar objects in minutes. [[Read More]( [Two Men Get Into a Fight Over a Photo at Famous Tourist Spot]( By Matt Growcoot on Sep 22, 2023 11:17 am [Fight at selfie spot]( Two men got into a fight at one of the world's most famous photo spots, as the pair endangered themselves on a cliff edge. [[Read More]( [TTArtisan’s New 500mm f/6.3 Full-Frame Mirrorless Lens is Just $329]( By Jeremy Gray on Sep 22, 2023 10:35 am [TTArtisan 500mm f/6.3 lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras]( TTArtisan has announced a 500mm f/6.3 telephoto lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras, including E, L, RF, and Z-mount. [[Read More]( [Photographer Shoots Sports on Film Cameras, Other Pros Think He’s Crazy]( By Matt Growcoot on Sep 22, 2023 10:23 am [Sports on film]( A photographer with a passion for film photography has been turning his cameras on live sports -- a subject ill-suited to analog. [[Read More]( [Nikon Teases a New ‘Plena’ Lens That Channels the ‘Noct’ Spirit]( By Jeremy Gray on Sep 22, 2023 07:59 am [Plena]( Nikon is no stranger to teasers, having released bits and pieces of information about many of its products ahead of their full reveals. The company's latest peak reveals a lens sporting a brand-new name: "Plena." However, does not reveal key details about the lens. [[Read More]( [Anonymous Iranian Photographers Have Their Work Exhibited]( By Matt Growcoot on Sep 22, 2023 07:28 am [Iran uprising]( When 22-year-old Iranian woman Mahsa Amini died at the hands of morality police who deemed she was wearing her head covering improperly, it sparked a wave of unrest in the country -- A country that is difficult to document. 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