Canon’s Latest Firmware Updates Promise Major Improvements for Many Cine Cameras

Canon’s latest firmware updates for select Cinema EOS and professional camcorders deliver a slew of impactful changes and improvements. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-11-7 23:25

Topaz released a new major Photo AI 3.3 Update

The new Topaz Photo AI 3. 3 (Click here) introduces a suite of improvements: Super Focus: Our most popular enhancement is now more powerful, using generative AI to recover focus in images that were previously unfixable. sonyalpharumors.com »

2024-10-21 17:20

AI Video Generator Runway Partners With Major Hollywood Studio

AI video company Runwway has announced a partnership with Lionsgate that will see a custom video model trained on the Hollywood studio's extensive catalog. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-9-19 19:12

Sony released a MAJOR firmware update for the Sony A7rV

My favorite camera is the Sony A7rV …which I do own :) And not only got this camera the biggest price drop ever (- $500 on Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama) but today there is also a major firmware update (Click here) that brings a ton of new features: Benefits and Improvements You can now continue shooting… sonyalpharumors.com »

2024-9-13 10:22

Preview of the upcoming new major Luminar NEO update

Skylum is teasing the launch of a big fall upgrade on their Luminar Software (Click here to see all upcoming features). For the next 5 days you also save big if you order the software. You will get new October update for free! sonyalpharumors.com »

2024-9-5 14:38

Luminar Neo’s New Fall Update Brings Major Quality-of-Life and AI Tool Improvements

Skylum has announced the latest and greatest updates coming to its flagship Luminar Neo photo editing software that features a massive improvement to the overall user experience as well as some impressive Artificial Intelligence enhancements driven by generative AI technology. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-9-4 01:47

Major AI Image Dataset is Back Online After Being Pulled Over CSAM

The open-source LAION-5B dataset used to train AI image generators has been re-released after it was pulled last year when child sex abuse material (CSAM) was discovered among the billions of pictures. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-9-4 18:33

So folks, from now on expect rumors about MAJOR new gear!

The first half of the year was quite a bit boring. In total we only got three Sony announcements for the following new gear: 16-25mm G 24-50mm G ZV-E10II 16-50mm II This is exactly what I told you would be announced by Sony, with the only change being the 1-2 month delay in Sony’s schedule.… sonyalpharumors.com »

2024-7-12 18:46

ON1 Photo RAW version 2024.5 now boasts amazing new 1-click AI masking and editing tools and major performance enhancements

ON1 just released the new 2024. 5 update and a major summer bundle rebate action (Click here). Press text: The best alternative to Photoshop and Lightroom got a massive update this month. ON1 Photo RAW version 2024. sonyalpharumors.com »

2024-6-28 23:01

Five Major Upgrades That Make All the Difference in Aftershoot Edits 2.0

Artificial intelligence-based photo culling and editing app Aftershoot gives photographers a major upgrade with the release of Aftershoot Edits 2.0. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-6-5 00:02

Sony’s Impressive Wireless Camera Monitoring App Gets Major Update

Sony announced a significant update to its Monitor and Control (M&C) app, bringing the mobile platform to version 2.0 and adding powerful new features for content creators. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-6-4 18:26

Canon Patent Application: Major Defocus AF Improvements

In this patent application (2024-073200) Canon is looking at improving the racking of the lens from near to far to find focus quicker. As you may be aware, major defocus happens when the contrast is too far out of focus that it's just soft with no visible contrast. When this happens, it's nearly impossible for [...] canonrumors.com »

2024-5-30 06:43

Adobe Competitor Canva Gets Major Makeover, Targets Enterprise Users

The popular online editing application Canva received a significant makeover today at the Canva Create Event in Los Angeles. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-5-24 19:30

Pixelmator Pro 3.6 Offers Major AI-Powered Masking Improvements

Pixelmator Pro 3.6, code-named Archipelago, brings powerful AI-driven masking features to the popular photo editing app for Mac. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-5-23 18:45

Major Adobe Lightroom update adds expanded tethering support for select Sony Alpha cameras

The latest update added the Generative Remove AI tool (see video on top). But it also added extended tethering support for Sony Alpha cameras and lens profile for the new Sigma 24-70mm II: Lens Blur, now generally available, seamlessly adds aesthetic blur effects to any part of a photograph in a single click and now… sonyalpharumors.com »

2024-5-23 11:39

Luminar Neo Gets an Improved UI and Major New Photo Editing Features

Skylum has announced a significant update for its photo editing program Luminar Neo coming this spring that will bring a whole new suite of "next-level" tools as well as an improved user interface (UI). [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-4-11 17:59

Just About Every Major Camera Brand is Having a Sale Right Now

Something must be in the air because most of the camera brands currently have some impressive deals on their equipment right now. It's not often that we see this much on sale at once, with discounts on Nikon, Canon, Fujifilm, and Sony, along with savings on camera bags and cases, mics, and more. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-3-8 00:39

First hints about two major Sony camera announcements…

I got first hints about two possible major Sony announcements. With “major” I mean cameras that are High End. A trusted source told me Sony reserved two time slots for those announcements but I don’t know yet what we will get. sonyalpharumors.com »

2024-2-29 18:35

Nikon Releases the First Major Firmware Update for the Z8

Nikon is making the Z8 mirrorless camera -- PetaPixel's 2023 Camera of the Year -- even better through firmware version 2.0, a free update which adds multiple features and enhancements for still-image, video capture and improved workflow. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-2-7 07:01

Canon Patent Application: Major Defocus improvements

One of the problems that mirrorless cameras have is major defocus. This is when you attempt to focus on the subject with the lens completely out of focus. There's not enough contrast for the camera to determine just how far it needs to move the lens to reach focus on the target. canonrumors.com »

2024-1-17 13:18

Vivian Maier Set for First Major Exhibition in New York City

70 years after she roamed the streets of the Big Apple with her camera, Vivian Maier is finally getting a major exhibition in New York City. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-12-20 19:18

TIME Shares its Top 100 Photos of 2023 Covering Major Global Events

The TIME photo department has shared its top 100 photos of 2023 with striking images of Canadian wildfires, war in the Middle East, and newly-born panda twins making the cut. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-11-22 21:33

SanDisk SSD Issues Caused by Major Hardware Weaknesses: Report

An Austria-based data recovery expert asserts that the issues that currently plague SanDisk portable SSD products are caused by "construction weakness," inclusive of the solder material used and improperly sized components. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-11-13 21:51

South African Photography in the Spotlight for Major Exhibition

The NOW Gallery in London will present its annual Human Stories exhibition series, this year showcasing South African photographers. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-10-6 16:06

RUMOR: New “Major” Sony A1 firmware update is coming soon?

Apparently the head of the Sony A1 development shared the news to “some guys”: Within December Sony will release a “Major” Sony A1 firmware update. I have no details about the possible new features that are coming along. sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-9-30 16:12

The World’s Largest Maker of Photo Backdrops Suffers Major Fire

Denny Manufacturing, "the world's largest manufacturer of photographic backgrounds and props," has suffered a significant fire at its facility in Prichard, Alabama. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-9-19 19:16

BIG teaser: New major Sony rumors will be posted on August 8th at 15:00 London time

So folks, I finally got confirmation about the… Date of the next Sony product announcement day Products that will be announced on that day All info will be posted here on SAR and on my Youtube channel (please subscribe here) on August 8th at 15:00 London time Be sure to subscribe our social networks to… sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-8-10 15:58

An AI Image Winning a Major Photo Award Has Opened the World’s Eyes

Last week, PetaPixel broke the news about an artist refusing a prize after his AI image won a major photo contest and since then major publications have followed up on the story, creating a firestorm. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-4-21 18:02

DaVinci Resolve Gets More Than 150 Updates in Major Release

DaVinci Resolve 18.5 features four new artificial intelligence (AI) tools and more than 150 feature upgrades.

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2023-4-18 17:42

We’ve Added a Major Note to Our Sony a7r V Review

The Sony a7r V review we previously published has been updated with a critical point. It has to do with animal autofocus detection and bird detection. Upon re-reviewing our analysis of the camera, We found that we missed a major new update. You can read about it below. thephoblographer.com »

2023-3-7 08:00

New Canon AI Image Processor Fixes Most Major Digital Photo Issues

Canon has showcased a neural network, deep learning-powered image processing technology that can dramatically improve image quality in three areas: noise, color, and lens imperfections such as aberrations or blur. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-2-21 20:41

Picsart is the First Major Editor Able to Generate Two AI Avatars in One Image

Picsart says that its latest update to AI Avatar allows it to generate two people in one image. The company says it is the first major artificial intelligence (AI) photo editing platform to support this. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-2-15 23:08

The Crazy Contraptions Behind Major Food Commercials

A cutting-edge food commercial firm has revealed some of the complex photography tricks it uses for shoots.

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2022-11-24 22:18

Apple Releases Software Update After Major Security Flaw is Exposed

Apple warned of serious security vulnerabilities for iPhones, iPads, and Macs that could potentially allow attackers to take complete control of these devices. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-8-20 14:10

Darktable 4.0 is a Major Update to the Open-Source Lightroom Alternative

Darktable, an open-source answer to Adobe Lightroom, has announced a major update to version 4.0 which adds a massive list of changes, new features, and bug fixes including new color science tools and a totally new user interface. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-7-6 21:59

Nik Collection 5 Brings Major Update to Color Efex and Analog Efex

DxO has released version 5 of the Nik Collection photo editing suite of plug-ins for Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom Classic. This latest version includes major updates for Color Efex and Analog Efex, as well as improved local adjustment tools, an overall smoother user experience, 29 new film emulations, and a brand new tool to reduce haze. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-6-16 16:50

ON1 Photo RAW Getting Major Updates, Will Integrate Resize AI for Free

ON1's Photo RAW application is getting a major update next month. In addition to several feature enhancements, the company is also folding its Resize AI tool fully into the Photo RAW software. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-5-18 18:56

Obscura 3 Camera App is a Major Update with New Modes and Design

Obscura 3 has launched with a wide range of new camera features and an updated design that makes accessing its pro tools more intuitive and visually appealing. It also adds more features, a better library interface, and improved performance. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-2-18 20:15

This Selection of Photos by the BBC Has One Major Problem

At the start of December, the BBC released an article looking at the most striking images of 2021. Few of the photographs painted a positive image of the world. However, that's something we should expect, considering how mainstream media uses photography to tell its stories. thephoblographer.com »

2022-1-1 08:00

Major Olympus Announcement on 27th October 2021

OM Digital Solutions, the owners of Olympus, are holding an Announcement Event on Wednesday October 27th 2021 at 1pm GMT / 8am EDT / 2PM CEST. photographyblog.com »

2021-10-21 15:45

Peering into The Crystal Ball on the Future of Camera Sales

I will make predictions for camera sales, lenses, and more for the rest of the year. And before I go on, I'll state a few things. This is partially just for fun. But it's all based on what's happened this year. thephoblographer.com »

2021-8-14 01:00

Can You Tell What Photo Is from Bokeh AI in the New Luminar AI?

Creamy backgrounds generate bokeh envy. Smartphone companies, using artificial intelligence, have been trying to whet this appetite with portrait modes. But, now a major photo editing software is joining the fray. thephoblographer.com »

2021-7-27 15:00

This Astronomy Calendar Details Major Astronomical Events Through 2022

Those who want to photograph the night sky can leverage techniques common to all of landscape photography, but they still need to know when, and where, the objects they want to capture in the night sky are going to happen. petapixel.com »

2021-6-16 00:09

Apple Planning Major Redesign, Upgrade of Entire Mac Line: Report

Even though Apple’s new M1 computers are still quite new, the company is reportedly poised to release even newer versions of both its laptop and desktop lines that feature new processors, significantly upgraded specifications, new designs, and more connectivity starting as early as this summer. petapixel.com »

2021-5-20 22:33

Watch a Major League Baseball Player Shatter a Lens with a Foul Ball

Major League Baseball player Tyler O’Neill hit a foul ball off at just the right angle to send it flying into the lens of the backstop camera. The damage caused a slight delay in play as the grounds crew dealt with the bits of shattered glass. petapixel.com »

2021-4-8 20:49

Major Paparazzi Agency Goes Under, Blames Covid and Meghan Markle

Splash News & Picture Agency, a prominent paparazzi group, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy stating that the global pandemic that has kept celebrities indoors is partially to blame, but also fighting a privacy lawsuit by Meghan Markle has caused the group to default on a nearly $1M loan. “Splash’s financial problems stem from three […] petapixel.com »

2021-3-26 19:13

Наушников с хорошим звуком полно, но вы попробуйте найти настолько же красивые

Бренд Marshall давно стал иконой стиля в рок и поп-музыке. Сегодня под этим брендом выпускаются не только гитарные усилители, кабинеты и примочки, но и любительская аудитеохника — портативные колонки, наушники. photorealm.ru »

2021-3-13 17:23

Photography Major Shares 30 Easy Posing Tips That Make Anyone Look Better In Photos (New Pics)

Looking good in front of a camera is an art form in itself. Some of us have an instinct for how best to pose; some of us don’t. But we can all learn. The post Photography Major Shares 30 Easy Posing Tips That Make Anyone Look Better In Photos (New Pics) first appeared on Bored Panda. boredpanda.com »

2021-3-4 13:49

Industry News: Sony teases a major alpha mirrorless announcement

It looks like Sony is getting ready to announced its first 8K mirrorless camera on January 26, 2021. Most people seem to be expecting an Read more... The post Industry News: Sony teases a major alpha mirrorless announcement appeared first on Canon Rumors - Your best source for Canon rumors, leaks and gossip. canonrumors.com »

2021-1-21 19:32

Yet Another Major Japanese Retailer Shows Canon R5 Topping Sales Charts

Yodobashi Camera has published its top ten cameras sold in December of 2020 and the Canon EOS R5 it at the top of the list. While we’re still waiting for BCN+R and CIPA to reveal December sales numbers, this is the second major retailer to report the popularity of the R5 in December. Yodobashi Camera […] petapixel.com »

2021-1-16 23:28