The Daily PetaPixel for 11/30/2023

The top news from the world of photography. [View this email in your browser]( [PetaPixel Homepage]( Presented by Skylum [Catch Cyber Week Deals on Luminar Neo]( Save 85% on Luminar Neo, including generative AI features, pro-level Extensions, and the Creative Assets Collection, with a variety of incredible items to enhance your photos with ease. [Get the Offer]( [Formula One Has Long Been at the Cutting Edge of Camera Technology]( By Jeremy Gray on Nov 29, 2023 05:27 pm [Formula One cameras]( Formula One has been the pinnacle of motorsport since its inaugural season in 1950 and has has been at the forefront of imaging technology throughout its history. [[Read More]( [Meike’s New E-Mount 85mm f/1.4 AF Lens Costs Just $470]( By Jaron Schneider on Nov 29, 2023 05:15 pm [Meike 85mm]( Meike's promised 85mm f/1.4 autofocus lens that it announced in April is finally shipping for a very reasonable $470. But the promised RF support is, as most probably predicted, probably not coming. [[Read More]( [The Godox Lux Cadet Retro Flash Offers Vintage Style for Under $100]( By Jeremy Gray on Nov 29, 2023 04:02 pm [Lux Cadet]( Godox's new Lux Cadet Retro Camera Flash embraces old-school style, following up on last year's Lux Junior and Senior on-camera flashes. [[Read More]( [‘Titan’ is Amazon’s Debut AI-Powered Text-to-Image Generator]( By Lisa Marie Segarra on Nov 29, 2023 03:51 pm [The Amazon Web Services logo]( Amazon finally entered the image generation fray with the debut of its own model on Wednesday. [[Read More]( [Who Should Count as a ‘Student’ in Photo Contests?]( By Jeremy Gray on Nov 29, 2023 03:30 pm [Sony World Photography Awards]( The Sony World Photography Awards is arguably the most prestigious and largest photo contest. The 2024 edition is open to entries and some of its rules are under fire. [[Read More]( [The RigWheels Kraken is an All-in-One Car Mount for Pro Video Production]( By Jeremy Gray on Nov 29, 2023 03:06 pm [Kraken car mount]( RigWheels announced the Kraken Camera Mount, a new device designed to rig professional-grade, heavy cameras onto cars. [[Read More]( [DJI Mini 4 Pro Review: Ultra-Light Without Compromises]( By Alex Coleman on Nov 29, 2023 02:54 pm The DJI Mini 4 Pro is a drone I’ve been looking forward to flying for a while. Weighing in at under 250g, while still featuring a powerful and capable camera, the Mini 4 Pro packs a lot of features into a tiny body. But can a drone that only weighs a few ounces really deliver quality photos and videos? [[Read More]( [Panasonic is Now Leasing Out Its Cameras Like They’re Cars]( By Jaron Schneider on Nov 29, 2023 02:25 pm [Lumix]( Panasonic Japan has started a new service that lets photographers lease out camera kits that is an extension of the company's Tokyo-based rental service. [[Read More]( [Photographer Made a Working Instant Film Camera Out of Gingerbread]( By Matt Growcoot on Nov 29, 2023 01:35 pm [Gingerbread instant film camera]( A film photographer made an edible, Polaroid-style instant film camera out of gingerbread and candy that can take photos. [[Read More]( [Chris and Jordan Dig Through a Mountain of Your Questions! | The PetaPixel Podcast]( By Jaron Schneider on Nov 29, 2023 01:07 pm [Chris digging out of a hole]( You asked, we answered! We got buried behind weeks of your outstanding questions and now we're digging ourselves out. Get ready for a heavy dose of camera education! [[Read More]( [NFL Strips Photographer’s Credentials for Helping Film Backflip Celebration Selfie]( By Matt Growcoot on Nov 29, 2023 12:10 pm [Cameraman passes NFL player his phone for celebration]( An NFL photographer and content creator had his media credentials suspended for his part in the Tyreek Hill backflip selfie celebration video. [[Read More]( [8 Great Gifts for Photographers in the 2023 Holiday Season]( By Sponsored on Nov 29, 2023 12:03 pm While it might not yet look like a winter wonderland outside your home, the festive season's excitement is undoubtedly approaching fast. Mixing a bit of eggnog into your coffee could be the energizing secret to efficiently tackling holiday preparations like present wrapping and festive meal planning. As we welcome this season of heartfelt giving and cozy gatherings, our goal is to make your gift-shopping experience as effortless as can be. [[Read More]( [Tech Conference Collapses After Reports of AI-Generated Speakers]( By Lisa Marie Segarra on Nov 29, 2023 11:57 am [A woman speaking to a crowd is seen from behind.]( The organizer of an online conference for women in tech canceled the event this week after it was revealed that at least one of the speakers was AI-generated. [[Read More]( [The 25 Shortlisted People’s Choice Photos of Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2023]( By Jeremy Gray on Nov 29, 2023 10:46 am [2023 Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice]( The Natural History Museum in London has revealed its Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice Award shortlist, and voting is now open. [[Read More]( [NFL Reveals Ultra-Rare Lens it Uses to Capture Stunning Cinema-Style Shots]( By Matt Growcoot on Nov 29, 2023 08:34 am [Optex 33 to 1 lens]( NFL Films has dropped a short documentary about an amazing and rare lens that it uses to capture the jaw-dropping shots regularly seen by fans. [[Read More]( [Photo Technician Who Made Secret Copy of JFK Assassination Film Says He Was Afraid]( By Matt Growcoot on Nov 29, 2023 08:29 am [Zapruda film]( The photo technician who made a secret copy of the Zapruder film -- the clearest video footage of President Kennedy's assassination -- says he was "scared out of his wits." 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