The Daily PetaPixel for 11/21/2023

The top news from the world of photography. [View this email in your browser]( [PetaPixel Homepage]( Presented by OM SYSTEM [OM SYSTEM DEVELOPS PRODUCTS FOR DISCOVERING AND SHARING THE BEAUTY OF NATURE]( Explore the core philosophy and heartbeat of the OM SYSTEM brand, discovering how their products inspire self-discovery by fostering a deep appreciation for the wonders of the natural world. [Learn More]( [The World’s First E-Waste Art Installation Focuses on Right to Repair]( By Jeremy Gray on Nov 20, 2023 04:20 pm [Benjamin Von Wong e-waste immersive art exhibit]( Multimedia artist and activist Benjamin Von Wong is back with another incredible project to confront an environmental disaster. Earlier this year, Von Wong artfully exposed bitcoin's negative impact on climate change, and now the artist is turning his creative energy toward electronic waste. [[Read More]( [‘Morels 2’ Combines Mushroom Hunting and Wildlife Photography into One Game]( By Jaron Schneider on Nov 20, 2023 03:59 pm [Morels The Hunt 2]( Morels: The Hunt 2 is an upcoming game from developer Abrams Studios that combines the joys of mushroom hunting and photography into one chill-as-hell experience. [[Read More]( [Webb’s Spectacular New Photo Reveals Mysteries in the Heart of Our Galaxy]( By Jeremy Gray on Nov 20, 2023 03:13 pm The latest image from the James Webb Space Telescope reveals an incredibly dense region of the center of the Milky Way galaxy in unprecedented detail, showing never-before-seen features of Earth's neighborhood that astronomers still cannot explain. [[Read More]( [This New Rig Lets You Attach Your Phone to Binoculars]( By Jeremy Gray on Nov 20, 2023 02:39 pm [Nocs Provisions Smartphone Rig Adapter]( Nocs Provisions has launched a new, updated smartphone rig that will enable mobile photographers to capture high-quality images on their phones using attached binoculars or monoculars. [[Read More]( [Children’s Toys With Cameras and Wi-Fi Cited as Spying Risk]( By Matt Growcoot on Nov 20, 2023 01:44 pm [A teddy bear that is hacking and spying]( With the holiday season just around just the corner, a consumer advocacy group has warned that advanced technological children's toys could be at risk of being hacked. [[Read More]( [You Can Now Edit HDR iPhone Photos in Photomator]( By Jaron Schneider on Nov 20, 2023 01:40 pm [Pixelmator 3.2]( The latest version of Photomator will introduce full HDR support, allowing photographers to import, edit, and export HDR photos including those captured by the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. [[Read More]( [TTArtisan’s New 35mm f/1.8 Autofocus Lens for APS-C Cameras is Only $149]( By Jaron Schneider on Nov 20, 2023 01:20 pm [TTArtisan 35mm f/1.8 af lens]( TTArtisan's latest release is compact, lightweight, and affordable autofocus-equipped 35mm f/1.8 lens for Sony E, Fujifilm X, and Nikon Z-mount APS-C cameras. [[Read More]( [Hubble Looks at a Galaxy’s Bombastic Origins and Shows the Power of Filters]( By Jeremy Gray on Nov 20, 2023 01:08 pm [Hubble]( The Hubble Space Telescope continues to amaze with its images of deep space. The European Space Agency (ESA) recently released a pair of new galaxy photos that are a true feast for the eyes. [[Read More]( [Photographer Inspires Discourse Using Gun Sculptures Made of Cameras]( By Jeremy Gray on Nov 20, 2023 12:57 pm Accomplished music, fashion, and lifestyle photographer Jason Siegel has released a new collection for his Shoot Portraits Not People (SPNP) project. [[Read More]( [Microsoft AI Image Generator Blocks ‘Disney’ After Viral Movie Poster Trend]( By Matt Growcoot on Nov 20, 2023 12:51 pm [AI-generated movie poster in the style of Disney Pixar]( After a viral social media trend saw people making AI-generated movie posters in the style of a Disney-Pixar with their dogs as the main character, Microsoft has tweaked its artificial intelligence image generator tool. [[Read More]( [Apple Wants to Take Camera Sensor Design In-House: Report]( By Jaron Schneider on Nov 20, 2023 12:10 pm [iPhone Cameras]( Apple is reportedly interested in building on the success of the M-series processors and bringing the design of multiple other components in-house, including camera sensors. [[Read More]( [Sirui Announces First Autofocus ‘Sniper Series’ f/1.2 APS-C Primes]( By David Crewe on Nov 20, 2023 10:14 am Sirui has announced its new budget-friendly trio of autofocus f/1.2 prime lenses for APS-C systems. The new Sniper Series 23mm, 33mm, and 56mm prime lenses are available for $299 each or $849 for the whole set. [[Read More]( [Fujifilm GFX 100 II Review: Pushing Medium Format Boundaries]( By Chris Niccolls on Nov 20, 2023 10:00 am [Fujifilm GFX 100 II]( Fujifilm has come to dominate the medium format market and for good reason. Combining the ergonomic controls and autofocusing capabilities of its APS-C cameras with the colossal image quality from the 100-megapixel sensor has paid dividends for the company. Although Fujifilm also uses a 50-megapixel sensor, it's the latest sensors in the GFX 100 line of cameras that steal the show. [[Read More]( [Astronaut With Persian Roots Takes Photos of Iran From Space: ‘This May Be The Closest I Will Ever Get’]( By Matt Growcoot on Nov 20, 2023 09:20 am [Jasmin Moghbeli and an aerial photo of Iran.]( A NASA astronaut whose parents are Iranian took a series of incredible photos of the West Asian country from space, poignantly adding that it "may be the closest I will ever get." [[Read More]( [Former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Hired by Microsoft]( By Matt Growcoot on Nov 20, 2023 08:08 am [OpenAI fires its CEO]( The former CEO of OpenAI Sam Altman who was sensationally fired by the company he co-founded on Friday afternoon has already got a new job. 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