Sigma has announced the release of three new F1.4 prime lenses for Fujifilm X-mount camera systems. The 16mm F1.4 DC DN, 30mm F1.4 DC DN and 56mm F1.4 DC DN mark Sigma’s first offerings for Fujifilm’s APS-C interchangeable lens camera system and are nearly identical to their predecessors, which were previously released for Canon EF-M mount, L-mount, Micro Four Thirds and Sony E-mount…
Dangerous Places in San Francisco for Photographers and Cameras
February 19, 2022
As you know, there has sadly been a raft of camera thefts in San Francisco of late, putting a spotlight on places you might want to think twice about hauling expensive camera gear with you the next time you visit.
The news reports on the thefts usually aren’t very…
Tokina Launches 8mm f/2.8 Fisheye for Fujifilm X and Sony E Mounts
February 18, 2022
Tokina has announced the SZ 8mm f/2.8 Fisheye lens for Fujifilm X and APS-C Sony E-mount cameras. This ultra-wide manual focus prime covers the full image area of crop sensors for what the company calls a “unique perspective.”
An Ultra-Wide APS-C Lens
Tokina is…
This Was the Only Sony Camera to Feature the Novel RGBE Sensor
February 18, 2022
In 2003, Sony launched the Cyber-Shot DSC-F828, its 8-megapixel camera that featured a novel four-color CCD sensor that it promised would provide improved color accuracy. It was the first and last camera to feature this technology.
The RGBE Filter Sensor
Sony developed the RGBE as an alternative to the color filter array found on a Bayer sensor (RBG). It uses the same mosaic of pixel filters…
Boris FX Optics Brings Cinema Effects to Photoshop and Lightroom
February 18, 2022
Academy award-winning software developer Boris FX has launched a new version of the Optics plugin for Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom Classic that the company says will add “the same high-end cinematic look and effects to photos that the film and television industry has…
Bisambar: An Environmentally Conscious Leather Camera Strap Company
February 18, 2022
Bisambar is a new Austrian-based leather camera strap company that has a focus on sustainability as well as traditional craftsmanship. The company says its products are made to last for a lifetime.
A Focus on Sustainability
Lukas, the founder of Bisambar, is a…
For photographers who enjoy video games, a pair of upcoming PlayStation games look great
February 18, 2022
Photography has been an important element in many video games over the years. Some games are based on photography itself, like the Pokémon Snap franchise and Afrika, whereas other games utilize photography and cameras as gameplay elements or narrative devices. An example of this sort of game is the Fatal Frame series, in which the protagonist uses a camera to damage and capture supernatural…
Ep. 363: Canon Sticks the Dismount – and more
February 18, 2022
Episode 363 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast. Download MP3 – Subscribe via iTunes, Google Play, email or RSS!
Featured: Portrait photographer, Walter van Dusen
In This Episode
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Wearable Smart Camera Can Detect Silent Voice Commands
February 18, 2022
Two researchers from Cornell University have created a wearable infrared smart camera that can detect voice commands even if the speaker isn’t making a sound by measuring the neck and face from under the chin.
The Usefulness of Silent Speech Detection
Cheng Zhang…
Autonomous drone maker Skyfish has announced an official technical integration with Sony’s Alpha series mirrorless cameras which the company says will “deliver high-quality data capture and drone-enabled web based photogrammetry”
What is Photogrammetry?
Photogrammetry is the science of leveraging photography, proprietary algorithms, and accurate metadata to create precise 3D models…
