The Daily PetaPixel for 11/25/2023

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]( [Patented Dual Aperture Design Offers Soft Bokeh and Pointy Sunstars]( By Jeremy Gray on Nov 24, 2023 04:10 pm [Dual aperture mechanism patent]( Hong Kong-based inventor Chan Yuk Sum has patented a clever dual aperture mechanism that allows photographers to achieve the beautiful bokeh effects of a circular aperture mechanism and the superior Sunstars of a polygonal opening, all in one lens. [[Read More]( [$190 Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 E-Mount Lens Promises Great Value]( By Jeremy Gray on Nov 24, 2023 03:31 pm [Viltrox 20mm f/2.8 AF lens]( Chinese lens maker Viltrox routinely releases high-quality lenses that far outpace their affordable price tags. For example, per PetaPixel's review by Ryan Mense, the Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 FE lens has "no business being this cheap." Viltrox has launched a new AF 20mm f/2.8 FE lens for full-frame Sony cameras for just $190 that appears to also be very good. [[Read More]( [Markus Hofstaetter Has a Fun and Entirely Analog Day of Photography]( By Jeremy Gray on Nov 24, 2023 02:58 pm [Markus Hofstaetter]( Photographer Markus Hofstaetter is well known for his excellent analog photography and fun do-it-yourself projects. The Austrian photographer is spoiled with opportunities to get new gear, including at Joe Geier's Mint and Rare Store, which organizes a biannual analog flea market called Wiener Fotoboersë. [[Read More]( [Photo of Vital Insect Food Experiment Wins Environmental Photo of the Year]( By Jeremy Gray on Nov 24, 2023 02:06 pm [Environmental Photographer of the Year 2023]( The Environmental Photographer of the Year 2023 (EPOTY) photo contest winners have been announced, including a pair of grand titles and four additional category winners. [[Read More]( [What the Sony a9 III Sounds Like When Shooting at 120 Frames per Second]( By Jeremy Gray on Nov 24, 2023 12:57 pm [Sony a9 III]( The Sony a9 III is not officially launching until next spring, but that doesn't mean there isn't more exciting information to discuss. [[Read More]( [Who is the Most Photographed Person in the World in 2023?]( By Lisa Marie Segarra on Nov 24, 2023 12:20 pm As 2023 comes to a close, it’s time to look back on the biggest events, moments in pop culture, and news over the last year. Of course, one way the year will be remembered for decades to come is through photographs. Here, we’ll look at the 10 most photographed of 2023. [[Read More]( [The Light L16 Camera Delivered Too Little, Too Late, for Too Much Money]( By Jeremy Gray on Nov 24, 2023 10:59 am [Light L16 video]( "Krazy" Ken at the YouTube channel Computer Clan has made an excellent, detailed video on the infamous Light L16 camera. [[Read More]( [Photographer Captures Timelapse of Sun During Intense Solar Storms]( By Matt Growcoot on Nov 24, 2023 09:00 am [Sun timelapse]( An astrophotographer captured a spectacular timelapse of the Sun at a time of greatly increased solar storm activity. [[Read More]( Earlier Stories: [Photographing Idaho’s Picturesque Sawtooth Mountains with Matt Suess]( [Rockstar ‘Roo Wins Comedy Wildlife Awards With Hilarious Air Guitar Skills]( [The Monogram Keyboard Promises to Speed Up Photo and Video Workflows]( [Save Pull-Apart Film From Extinction by Making Your Own With This DIY Kit]( [Weird Camera Rig Captures Volumetric Video That Can Be Manipulated in 3D]( [Website]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( Copyright © 2023 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](.