NASA and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) have released the first images from Landsat 9, a joint mission between the two organizations. Landsat 9 launched on September 27 and captured its first photos on October 31.
The photos provide a look at how the mission will assist people with vital natural resource management and help us understand the impact of climate change. The images and data from…
Nikon partners with Nissin, Profoto for future collaboration on speedlights, studio lighting gear
November 15, 2021
Nikon Australia has announced it’s planning to collaborate with Nissin and Profoto on future speedlight and studio lighting products in an effort to improve functionality and compatibility with Nikon’s ecosystem.
As Nikon notes in its press release, embedded…
Nikon’s new firmware updates for its Z50, Z5, Z6 and Z7 cameras improve AF performance
November 11, 2021
Nikon has released minor firmware updates for nearly its entire Z mount mirrorless camera lineup. The Nikon Z6 and Z7 receive firmware version 3.40 while the Z5 and Z50 receive firmware versions 1.20 and 2.20, respectively.
Each of the firmware updates improve autofocus (AF)…
Viltrox Unveils 85mm f/1.8 Autofocus Lens for Canon RF Mount
November 10, 2021
Viltrox has announced a new 85mm f/1.8 autofocus lens for Canon RF mount, making it the first lens the company has produced for Canon’s mirrorless cameras that features autofocus.
Viltrox bills the lens as lightweight and compact without sacrificing performance. It is less than 10 centimeters (3.9 inches) long and weighs 530 grams (18.7 ounces) without a lens cap and hood, and the company…
The Landsat 9, a joint mission between NASA and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), has captured its first photos as part of its mission to document changes to the planet and the impacts of climate change.
NASA says that the Landsat 9, which was launched on September 27, is…
Photos of People Saying Goodbye to Their Dogs
November 10, 2021
Lauren Smith-Kennedy is a Maine-based photographer who offers free end-of-life photo shoots for pet owners. Her photos show the tender moments families share with their beloved animal companions as they say goodbye for the final time.
The 28-year-old photographer, who works…
Ep. 353: Robbed! Plus Nikon’s Z9 and Sony’s A7 IV – and more
November 10, 2021
Episode 353 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast. Download MP3 – Subscribe via iTunes, Google Play, email or RSS!
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Panasonic has released firmware version 1.1 for the Lumix DC-GH5 II, adding support for wired 4K streaming, among several feature enhancements. With the new firmware, IP streaming will be possible over tethered LAN at up to 4K/60p, in the H.265 codec. Using the H.264 code…
Aptolux wants to create video lights ‘for videographers, by videographers.’ The company’s first product in pursuit of that goal is the Aptolux MP-1. The MP-1 is a modular lighting system that can change its size and shape based on a videographer’s or…
Viltrox launches $400 85mm F1.8 AF lens for Canon RF mount cameras
November 10, 2021
Viltrox has announced its new 85mm F1.8 AF lens for Canon RF lenses, marking the company’s first AF lens for Canon’s mirrorless camera mount.
The autofocus lens is constructed of ten elements in seven groups, including four short-wavelength elements and one extra-low dispersion (ED) element). Other features include a nine-blade aperture diaphragm, an aperture range of F1.8 through F16, a 72mm…
