Photographer Loses Gig for ‘Refusing to Say He’s Pro-Palestine’
A photographer says that the Queer Running Club in London dropped him from an arranged gig after he refused to say that he is pro-Palestine. [Read More] petapixel.com »
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A photographer says that the Queer Running Club in London dropped him from an arranged gig after he refused to say that he is pro-Palestine. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Since OpenAI, the artificial intelligence technology company behind the DALL-E and ChatGPT, unveiled its new AI video generator, Sora, there has been controversy and questions surrounding how the Microsoft-backed company trained its new video model. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Influencers are using TikTok's in-app camera to take "better" selfies and claim that it is seriously better than the iPhone's "harsh" camera which "sucks." [Read More] petapixel.com »
Even alleged criminals, including those caught on camera, have presumed innocence and in Canada -- well, at least a right to privacy. Police in Quebec have warned residents against posting surveillance footage from home security cameras, like Ring doorbell cameras, on social media. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Asobinet reported that Japanese stores marked the Zeiss 16-70mm E-mount lens as discontinued. You can still find it in Stock at BHphoto and Amazon US&EU but I bet these lenses will be not there for any time longer. sonyalpharumors.com »
Researchers have found that artificial intelligence (AI) generated white faces are "more realistic" than actual human faces in photos. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Researchers from Johns Hopkins University say they have tricked mainstream AI image generators into creating NSFW content.
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petapixel.com »Scientists studied 1,001 selfies to learn how people use them to communicate and concluded that these photos can be classified into five distinct categories: "aesthetics," "imagination," "trait," "state," and "theory of mind." [Read More] petapixel.com »
Every photographer has just a little bit of snobbery in them at times. Maybe you're a brand loyalist who swears by your fact that Sony is better than everything else on the market. Others may be proud to call someone an Uncle Bob at a wedding or an event. thephoblographer.com »
This week on the PetaPixel Podcast, the team comes together for a special episode from Apple Park! Chris, Jordan, and Jaron spend some time discussing some topics that they didn't get to mention in their first-impressions of Apple's latest handhelds. [Read More] petapixel.com »
ThePhoBlographer posted an interesting article about Zeiss future in the photography business. They also had a chat with Joachim Kuss, Head of Communications for the ZEISS Consumer Markets Segment. He said: “When we say we are committed to the category and to enabling consumers around the world to take stunning photos and videos with our… sonyalpharumors.com »
The Canon EOS R7 review has received an update based on the company's latest firmware version 1. 3. In the grand scheme of things, it's a very minor firmware update. I'd probably even say it's worth skipping and waiting for the new one. thephoblographer.com »
Utah's Governor Spencer Cox has signed two new laws in the state which require those under the age of 18 to get parental consent in order to access social media, sets a 10:30 PM curfew for its use, and bans "addictive" design. [Read More] petapixel.com »
When a software company wants to increase profits, there really only seems to be one answer: subscription pricing.
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petapixel.com »During the dark ages of digital photography, also known as the early 2000s, I was spending an awful lot of time trying to get my Canon 430EX Speedlite to work as an off-camera flash. petapixel.com »
Drones have been heavily used in by the Ukrainian defense forces to push back against the Russian invasion. One pilot explains that they have recently had to change their strategy to prevent Russians from tracking their movements with DJI technology. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Two Stanford researchers have found widespread use of fake Linkedin accounts created with artificial intelligence-generated (AI) profile photos. These profiles target real users in an attempt to increase interest in certain companies before passing the successful leads to a real salesperson. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Two leading members of the Senate Commerce Committee’s panel over consumer protection have said they will launch an investigation into Facebook following the report that the company was aware its product was harmful to teens. petapixel.com »
German freelance photographer Samuel Lintaro Hopf made thus humorous 8-minute video that features a whole bunch of things you may hear coming out of a Leica photographer’s mouth. Founded as Ernst Leitz Wetzlar in 1869 by Ernst Leitz in Wetzlar, Germany, Leica is an iconic camera company that has produced cameras popular among photojournalists, documentary […] petapixel.com »
One of the most common arguments that I hear in favor of Fujifilm cameras is about how great its color science is. I frequently hear about how Fujifilm camera produces the best colors and unfortunately this is not a sentiment I can co-sign. petapixel.com »
If you’re a wedding photographer who has had a change of heart about your chosen path in this industry as lockdown restrictions and subsequent client cancellations continue, you are not the only one. petapixel.com »
Photography, although fun, can be a frustrating practice at times. Not only because of the technical aspect but also all the extra baggage that comes with it - like dealing with non-photographers. Here at The Phoblographer, with our combined decades of experience, we’ve heard some ludicrous things in our time. thephoblographer.com »
I’ve known about the RF 600mm f/11 DO IS STM and RF 800 f/11 DO IS STM since about mid-February, I was confused then and Read more... canonrumors.com »
Despite MWC, then CP+, and now other major expos like them being cancelled due to fears about the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus, the organizers of Photokina 2020 have announced that “there is no reason to cancel at this stage” and that the show will go on as planned. According to DC Watch, the news was […] petapixel.com »
Last year, Adobe promised that a full-blown version of Photoshop CC for the iPad would ship in 2019. As we approach the end of the year, it seems that Adobe is on track to deliver on that promise, but according to some current beta testers, the app might not deliver all of the features professionals […] petapixel.com »
If you enjoy following Elon Musk on Twitter, be careful not to call him out on posting photographers’ work without permission or credit. Multiple people just got blocked by the Tesla and SpaceX entrepreneur for doing just that. petapixel.com »
We talk about street photography, street portraiture, and intentions often on this site; but I feel that the idea of the voyeur is something that we genuinely need to bring up again. I'm not one to say necessarily that voyeurs should necessarily be berated, but that I instead think that one's intentions should be put into perspective. thephoblographer.com »
In a recent interview with Imaging Resource, Canon executives said that a lot more is coming down the pipeline in 2019, they obviously didn’t get Read more... canonrumors.com »
It's that time again! This is your opportunity to make your voice heard by voting for your favorite photography products of the year. Polls are currently open in six categories but don't deliberate too long - they close December 17th. dpreview.com »
Zeiss is best known for its lenses these days, but the iconic German brand may be planning a big jump back into the world of cameras. It has been posting teaser images of a mysterious new camera, and reports say we’ll soon be seeing a Zeiss-branded fixed-lens full-frame camera. sonyalpharumors reports that Zeiss posted its […] petapixel.com »
It's highly likely that we'll welcome a new high-end Olympus camera by first quarter of next year, reports over at 43rumors.com say. How likely exactly? Like 99% likely, they said. So, if you've been eyeing to grab one of them Olympus shooters, you might want to hold off for early 2019 to see what it's going to be. thephoblographer.com »
It's highly likely that we'll welcome a new high-end Olympus camera by first quarter of next year, reports over at 43rumors.com say. How likely exactly? Like 99% likely, they said. So, if you've been eyeing to grab one of them Olympus shooters, you might want to hold off for early 2019 to see what it's going to be. thephoblographer.com »
We could be close to hearing about the release of the Fujifilm X-T3, even ahead of this year's Photokina, so we might as well countdown to it -- one rumor at a time. The recent we've learned from Fuji Rumors says that the X-T3 will most likely come with some new film simulations. thephoblographer.com »
We could be close to hearing about the release of the Fujifilm X-T3, even ahead of this year's Photokina, so we might as well countdown to it -- one rumor at a time. The recent we've learned from Fuji Rumors says that the X-T3 will most likely come with some new film simulations. thephoblographer.com »
Time is running out to vote for your favorite cameras and lenses in our year-end Readers' Choice Awards! In this category, we've rounded up the seven of the best high-end interchangeable lens cameras for enthusiasts and pros. dpreview.com »
This year saw several cameras released in the mid-range ILC class, from full-frame DSLRs to super-compact APS-C mirrorless models. Take a look for a reminder of the key mid-range ILCs released in 2017, and don't forget to vote for your favorites. dpreview.com »
The most important camera you'll ever own is the first one you buy. This year was relatively quiet on the entry-level ILC front, but the quality of the cameras released in this market segment was universally excellent. Vote while you can - polls close Monday! dpreview.com »
The year 2017 was great for prime lens shooters. Based on reader interest and preferences, we've got a whopping twenty lenses for this category of our year-end reader polls. Vote now for your favorite! dpreview.com »
This year saw plenty of new lenses released, including several excellent zooms. We've used a lot of them, but we want to hear from you - what were your favorite zoom lenses of 2017?
dpreview.com »This year was a busy one for smartphone manufacturers, with major new handsets released from all of the big players. Take a look at some of 2017's noteworthy new phones, and vote for your favorite! dpreview.com »
It's the most wonderful time of the year: time to vote for your favorite cameras and lenses in our year-end Readers' Choice Awards. It certainly was a good year for compact cameras - cast your vote before the polls close! dpreview.com »
It's time: make your voice heard and vote for your favorite photography products of the year. Polls are currently open in all seven categories but don't deliberate too long - they close December 18th. dpreview.com »
No matter what industry you are in, if you’re selling your services you will inevitably come up against clients who balk at your prices. This 9-minute video from The Futur is a role-play of that very situation and will teach you some ways to respond and close the deal without selling yourself short. The video […] petapixel.com »
Designer Jessica Hische is fed up with requests to work for ‘exposure’, so she built a Web tool every creative should take advantage of. It’s a “choose your own email-venture” that helps creatives say “no” to free work and better negotiate crappy contract terms. petapixel.com »
All five initial categories of our 2016 Readers' Choice Awards are now open for voting. Help decide which cameras and lenses take home the ultimate bragging rights. Vote now
dpreview.com »Could Yongnuo be gearing up to launch their own version of the Canon 50mm F/1.4? That is what some reports over on Photo Rumors are pointing to with images they received from a user. thephoblographer.com »
We have been following the developing reports regarding Fujifilm's possible entrance into the Medium Format Mirrorless market, which as of right now still point to an official announcement on this upcoming Monday, September 19th. thephoblographer.com »