China Uses AI Camera to Capture Jaywalkers and Publicly Shame Them

A Chinese video surveillance system is publicly shaming people who jaywalk in the street.

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2023-6-15 21:06

Rare Leica 35mm Camera That Holds 250 Photos Sells for Nearly $1M

A rare 1936 Leica 250 GG Reporter with the unusual ability to hold 10 meters of film (or 250 consecutive 35mm shots) has sold for a whopping €900,000, or about $976,500 at the 2023 Leitz Photographica Auction. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-6-15 19:11

The Best Hybrid Camera on the Market Has a Discount

The Panasonic S5 II is the camera that so many photographers and YouTubers are reaching for right now. “The Panasonic S5 II is embodying the nature of a true hybrid, perhaps more than any other full-frame camera in a body meant for photographers,” we said in our review. “It’s taking many of the video features … thephoblographer.com »

2023-6-15 19:00

Camera Traps Reveal Wolves Go Fishing A Lot

Camera traps have revealed that wolves go fishing more than researchers have ever realized.

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2023-6-14 00:00

Huge Nikon Z9 Update Turns it Into an Intelligent Camera Trap

Nikon's flagship mirrorless camera, the Nikon Z9, has been continuously improved via free firmware updates since its launch in December 2021. About 18 months after its release, firmware version 4. petapixel.com »

2023-6-13 07:01

Sphere Studios’ Big Sky Cinema Camera Features an Insane 18K Sensor

Sphere Studios has developed a brand new type of cinema camera called The Big Sky. It features a single 316-megapixel HDR image sensor that the company says is a 40x resolution increase over existing 4K cameras and PetaPixel was given an exclusive look at the incredible technology. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-6-13 18:59

Dear Camera Manufacturers: Please Give Us Beautiful Camera Straps

I'm one of those photographers that opens up a camera box, goes through the contents, and will almost 100% of the time ignore the camera strap. There are tons of photographers that care about camera straps. thephoblographer.com »

2023-6-12 13:00

GoPro MAX 360 Action Camera $399 (Reg $499)

You can save $100 on the GoPro MAX 360 Action Camera at B&H Photo for a limited time. GoPro MAX 360 Key Features GoPro MAX 360 Action Camera $399 (Reg $499) Go to discussion... The post GoPro MAX 360 Action Camera $399 (Reg $499) appeared first on Canon Rumors - Your best source for Canon rumors, leaks and gossip. canonrumors.com »

2023-6-12 13:09

Bear Captured ‘Living His Best Life’ on Trail Camera

A bear was caught on trail camera taking a private bath away from everyone seemingly having a great time.

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2023-6-9 21:17

New Canon 360 and 180 VR Camera Spotted at Photo Fair in Japan

A new 360 and 180 3D VR camera made by Canon has been spotted on display at Photo Next 2023, a photo fair in Yokohama, Japan. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-6-9 20:39

New Smartphone Camera Lens to Help Easily Diagnose Skin Cancer

A new smartphone camera lens that takes detailed photos of moles or skin lesions could be used to diagnose tens of thousands of skin cancer patients faster. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-6-9 17:51

Yes folks, we got a new $17,995 E-mount camera ;)

I bet you forgot about this E-mount camera from Freefly that is available for preorder for an affordable $17,995 at BHphoto (Click here). If you want to learn what’s so special with this one check out the video from CineD: Suddenly the Sony A1 feels like a “cheap” camera :) sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-6-9 14:04

Has the Point and Shoot Camera Finally Returned?

Many of us have been asking manufacturers to bring back the point and shoot camera -- and we're more or less met with brands who turn their noses up to us. Granted, the Fujifilm X100V continues to receive support, Ricoh continues to do special variants on the GR, and Leica never ceases to amaze us with the Q3. thephoblographer.com »

2023-6-9 13:00

Remote-Controlled Pill Camera Can Help Diagnose Digestive Issues

Scientists have developed a pill-shaped, swallowable camera that can be controlled by physicians once ingested to help doctors diagnose digestive issues. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-6-9 19:10

Stockcam is a Camera Cage That Takes ‘Shooting’ Pretty Literally

A new gun-shaped camera cage called Stockcam is designed for photographers who love shooting of all kinds.

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2023-6-8 21:01

Stockcam will soon launch this weird gun-style camera cage on Indiegogo!

Stockcam will soon launch this gun-style camera cage on Indiegogo. Check out their Indiegogo project descriptio and let me know if you believe this is something fun or something that is terribly stupid :) sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-6-8 17:37

Spy Octopus Camera Gets Hug From Real Octopus in Wildlife Documentary

BBC wildlife documentary Spy in the Ocean used a camera cunningly disguised an animatronic octopus to communicate with a real octopus in the ocean -- even getting a tentacled cuddle from the creature in the process. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-6-7 14:58

This Cheap Digital Camera has the Soul of Disposable Film — and Requires “Developing”

As Gen Z snatches up 20-year-old point-and-shoots to get crappy photos without the distraction of a smartphone, an Australia-based start-up has a different approach. The Flashback ONE35 is a cheap digital point-and-shoot with the soul of a disposable film camera. thephoblographer.com »

2023-6-7 14:57

Sleepy Bear Falls Asleep in Front of Trail Camera

A black bear fell asleep directly in front of a trail camera in Arizona, with the lucky wildlife documenter capturing adorable footage. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-6-7 23:15

Couple Claims Bear Fitted With Camera Illegally Spied on Them

A couple has claimed that the state of Connecticut put a camera on a wandering bear to illegally film their property.

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2023-6-6 22:20

Apple Vision Pro is a Revolutionary AR/VR Headset and 3D Camera

Apple has announced the Vision Pro, a groundbreaking mixed-reality headset that combines virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR). [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-6-6 21:27

Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 $1495 (Reg $1995)

B&H Photo has the Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 in their Deal Zone for $1495 (Reg $1995). Key Features Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 $1495 (Reg $1995) Go to discussion. canonrumors.com »

2023-6-6 10:43

Robert Irwin: Continuing a Wildlife Conservation Legacy with a Camera

Robert Irwin is a published wildlife photographer, conservationist, Australian television personality, actor, and zookeeper at age 19. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-6-6 16:48

Russian ‘Spy Whale’ That Wore GoPro Camera Spotted in Sweden

An alleged former Russian spy whale -- who first appeared four years ago with a GoPro camera mount and clips bearing the inscription "Equipment of St Petersburg" -- has been spotted again off the coast of Sweden. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-6-2 23:33

Mixbook’s App Uses AI to Make Sense of Your Disorganized Camera Roll

Mixbook, an online photo book service, has updated its app with the ability to organize photos in a camera roll "based on the story they tell" using machine learning. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-6-1 21:11

Apple’s New ProRes RAW Plug-Ins Let Camera Makers Specify Processing

This month, Apple announced ProRes RAW plug-ins that lets camera makers provide their own ProRes RAW processing pipeline to take advantage of the unique properties of their cameras, sensors, lenses, and more. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-6-1 19:38

Roll is an iPhone App that Uses AI to Simulate Camera Movement

Roll is a new company that aims to use intelligent artificial intelligence to revolutionize how people use iPhones within video production, specifically talking head videos and remote interviews. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-6-1 17:06

Jollylook Square Pinhole is a DIY Camera that Uses Instax Square Film

Jollylook, a Ukrainian team of instant photography enthusiasts, has announced a Kickstarter campaign for its Jollylook Square Pinhole camera, an instant film camera do-it-yourself (DIY) kit. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-5-31 00:03

World’s Only All-White Albino Panda Caught on Camera

The world's only all-white panda has been recorded on an infrared camera at the Wolong National Nature Reserve in Sichuan, China. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-5-31 22:54

Start-Up Develops ‘Non-Disposable Digital Disposable Camera’

A tech start-up has developed a "non-disposable digital disposable camera" to bring some of the romance of film photography to the modern world. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-5-31 19:14

This Fuji Camera Apparently Has the Best Colors

The Fujifilm XH2 is one of the best cameras if you’re looking for great colors, according to our review — and will be until June 25th. “The Fujifilm XH2 feels like the first Fuji camera in a while that I really want to shoot RAWs with because of how much extra depth you can pull … thephoblographer.com »

2023-5-29 19:00

How to Record Electrical Discharges with a Digital Camera

The recording of the patterns made by static electricity date back to the invention of the technique in 1777 by Georg Lichtenberg. Since he was the first to observe the patterns they are referred to as Lichtenberg figures. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-5-28 19:00

(Re)designing the Perfect Camera: Concept Ideas for a Fujifilm X-ProF

What is perfect? I don’t think there is a camera in existence that is perfect for everyone. But there are certainly cameras that, over the years, have demonstrated outstanding industrial and user interface design. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-5-28 18:00

Sony ZV-1 vs ZV-1M2: An Upgrade Of Compromises And Diminishing Returns

Sony’s ZV-1 “vlog” centric camera arrived in 2020 and was met with some divided opinions about the direction Sony was taking with this new video-first camera. At its launch, I was the Vice President at the public relations company working with Sony’s camera division, and I recall how some of the briefings were met with more enthusiasm than others. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-5-27 22:32

Pigeon Hilariously Photobombs Live Camera During Weather Report

In a funny on-air moment, a meteorologist got a huge fright after a pigeon flew directly at a live outdoor weather camera.

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2023-5-27 16:40

Birth of World’s Rarest Fruit Bat Captured on Camera for the First Time

Livingstone’s Flying Foxes are the world's rarest species of fruit bat and are categorized as critically endangered as there is only an estimated 1,000 living in the wild. petapixel.com »

2023-5-26 21:25

3D Body Mapping ‘Naked Lens’ Camera is Small, Powerful, and Pricey

The Naked Lens is a new camera system from Prism Labs that promises to deliver extremely accurate 3D body maps of an individual without the need for specialized clothing. petapixel.com »

2023-5-26 20:11

Airport Camera Captures Huge Meteor Explosion

An airport camera perfectly captured a meteor exploding on Saturday ngiht, with the brilliant light illuminating the night sky for miles around. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-5-26 17:10

Photographer Freezes His Camera Overnight For Stunning Timelapse

A photographer froze his camera overnight to capture a stunning timelapse video of the night sky in winter.

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2023-5-25 00:34

F-Zero Camera ‘Breaks the Laws of Physics’ by Shooting f/0.3 to f/0.6

While there are physical limitations to lens apertures, through the use of adapters, photographers can seemingly bypass the laws of physics and make very, very fast glass. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-5-25 19:40

Photographer Captures Rare ‘Spirit Moose’ on Trail Camera

A photographer captured a rare "spirit moose" on a trail camera he set up after a long fascination with the elusive white moose. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-5-25 17:16

The New Fujifilm X-S20 Camera is Faster and More Powerful for $1,299

Fujifilm has announced the X-S20, a much more powerful camera than its predecessor that gets significant performance boosts thanks to a new processor. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-5-25 12:59

Officially announced: new Sony ZV-1 II vlogger camera

ZV1II preorders at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, FotoErhardt, WexUk. Reviews and hands-on: Explora. sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-5-24 17:16

Press text: Sony Electronics Announces Newest Ultra Wide-Angle Zoom Vlogging Camera, the ZV-1 II

ZV1II preorders at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, FotoErhardt, WexUk. Press text: Sony Electronics Announces Newest Ultra Wide-Angle Zoom Vlogging Camera, the ZV-1 II The Integrated Lens and Compact Camera in the Vlog Camera ZV-Series Opens the Door for a Wider Audience of Content Creators SAN DIEGO, CA – May 23, 2023. Sony Electronics launches the all-new… sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-5-24 16:54

This Robot Camera Can Film ‘How-To’ Tutorial Videos

Researchers from the University of Toronto have created an intuitive robot camera designed to film "How-To" tutorial videos for YouTubers and video creators. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-5-23 22:03

You Should Adapt This Lens to Your Mirrorless Camera

Back in 2017, we reviewed the Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 G2 lens. “When I really, really like with the Tamron SP 70-200mm F2.8 Di VC USD G2 is skin tones,” we said in our review. “Certain colors such as greens are pretty saturated but skin tones aren’t much so…It’s the difference between Portra and Ektar here pretty … thephoblographer.com »

2023-5-22 19:00

Buying The Best Polaroid Camera: What to Know

There's a lot to know about buying the best Polaroid camera. First off, did you know that more than one brand makes them? And did you also know that more than one brand makes the film? Polaroid is both a brand and our common vernacular for instant film prints. thephoblographer.com »

2023-5-20 13:00

Animal Shelter’s ‘Camera Broke’ So It Used Drawings to Inspire Adoption

Animal shelters, human societies, and pet adoption centers typically use photos to showcase their available animals, and studies have shown how important images are to prospective pet adopters. petapixel.com »

2023-5-20 23:34

‘Big Brother’ is Using Advanced Camera Tech and AI to Target the Poor

Here on PetaPixel, the focus is often how people use cameras to create beautiful art, capture incredible moments, and document important events. However, sometimes there's an intersection between camera technology and ethics that is just as important, if less visually interesting. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-5-20 18:26

Aspiring Photographer’s $3K Camera Accidentally Donated to Goodwill and Sold for $70

An aspiring wedding photographer suffered a "huge setback" after her mom accidentally donated her brand new $3,000 camera to Goodwill -- sparking a huge campaign to get the camera back. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-5-20 17:10