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When we reviewed the Panasonic G100 a few years ago, it was hardly what we expected from them. Especially since Panasonic was among the pioneers of the Micro Four Thirds system itself. As the first specs for the G100 II are reported, we see that it looks promising on paper. But the competition is so strong that they really need to knock it out of the park with this one.... READ MORE

Artificial intelligence creeping into every facet of life is a popular yarn here on this blog. And we’re not shocked that so many people are embracing it, but we are sort of surprised that some big names like Uber Eats seem to be relying on it to do things it’s not quite able to do. […]The post Uber Eats Might Be Using AI-Generated Food Images appeared first on Light Stalking.... READ MORE

British photographer Stephen Pemberton, who goes by NorthernPixl, has demonstrated how determination, preparation, and good luck can result in beautiful night sky photographs. When photographing auroras in early November, the photographer was treated to a rare night sky phenomenon called STEVE.[Read More]... READ MORE

German photographer Sandra Bartocha has been making fantastic and ethereal nature photography for many years and is among the most creative landscape photographers working today. PetaPixel chatted with Bartocha about her interesting techniques, artistic vision, and the importance of authenticity in photography.[Read More]... READ MORE

Shooting interiors can be a daunting task for an unprepared photographer. No matter how big or small the space is, there will be challenges that you need to face and problems you need to solve. Here are some ideas to get you started.[ Read More ]... READ MORE

My friend, Rick Sammon, who you may be aware of through his exceptional photography is just finishing up his latest (44th!) book. Be sure to check it out on Amazon in January!You can read more about the book in Rick’s tweet over here,... READ MORE

Travel photography blog Capture the Atlas has published the 6th edition of their annual Northern Lights Photographer of the Year, a collection featuring the best 25 photos of the Northern Lights from around the world. This compilation is always published in December to coincide with the Northern Lights season and the end of the year, … ContinuedThe post Northern Lights Photographer of the Year 2023 Announced appeared first on Nature TTL.... READ MORE

Meta has dismantled its team devoted to developing ethical artificial intelligence, according to an internal memo leaked recently. The Responsible AI group, formed in 2019 to ensure fair and bias-free model training, has been redirected to focus on expanding the company's generative AI capabilities instead.[ Read More ]... READ MORE

Capture the Atlas revealed the winners of its annual Northern Lights Photographer of the Year competition, showcasing the year's best aurora borealis or australis photos.[Read More]... READ MORE

The UK's Office of Communications -- otherwise known as Ofcom -- has published a draft of age-restriction guidelines for websites and online services that offer sexually explicit content. If implemented, it would require such sites to introduce "age assurance" methods, which could involve photo ID matching, facial age estimation, and credit card checks.[Read More]... READ MORE

The Australia-based Rode acquired U.S.-based Mackie, a high-end professional audio brand most widely known for its audio mixers that primarily serve musicians and recording studios.[Read More]... READ MORE

A new satellite image released by NASA reveals a psychedelic look at a hidden lagoon in a massive Alaskan glacier. However, the incredible photo also paints a worrying picture.[Read More]... READ MORE

In the digital age of photography, the imaging process has almost become effortless. Professional photographers can struggle to stand out in the crowded market. Although creating outstanding images is crucial to succeed in this craft of photography, photographers should take into consideration the business side of this profession, especially in increasing revenues. One of the potential ways to increase revenue is through the sale of albums and print sets.[ Read More ]... READ MORE

Nearly half of the people who have bought the Panasonic Lumix S5 II and S5 IIX are in their 20s and 30s, much younger than Panasonic expected ahead of the cameras launching early this year.[Read More]... READ MORE

Google's Pixel 8 smartphone series already features some of the best smartphone cameras available. The Pixel 8 and 8 Pro offers lots of light-gathering abilities, and on the Pro version, a slew of special camera tools provide users with even more control over their phone images. A new software update makes the camera even more versatile with an updated night timelapse feature.[Read More]... READ MORE

Fashion brand Bottega Veneta licensed paparazzi photos of A$AP Rocky for a new ad campaign -- including an image of a viral moment in which the rapper made a TMZ photographer jog with him to get the shot.[Read More]... READ MORE

Uber Eats is apparently AI-generating images of food from restaurants that don't have pictures on its app -- and getting them wrong.[Read More]... READ MORE

Not long after announcing its first foldable smartphone, the OnePlus Open, the company has celebrated its 10th anniversary in style, launching the OnePlus 12 in China.[Read More]... READ MORE

Microphone manufacturer Rode has announced a new acquisition. It’s the American pro audio company Mackie. Mackie’s acquisition adds a lot of new products to the catalogue of Freedman Electronics – the company that owns Rode. Mackie does make a handful of microphones, but they’re primarily known for their live audio and mixing gear. Could we […]The post Rode acquires US pro audio company Mackie appeared first on DIY Photography.... READ MORE

There is nothing quite as misleading in the photography internet as exposure guides, triangles, life hacks, and all that noise of information. There isn’t a topic that is as widely discussed as exposure. In this article, I will describe my method of exposing images, which has not yet failed me.[ Read More ]... READ MORE

When I first opened the Genaray 120W Twin LED Bi-Color Panel box, I thought, “This light is pretty heavy.” But, that’s part of the point with this dual-panel LED light. It’s strong and made out of metal. Geared for videographers, I had to put on my other hat as I tend to think more in […]... READ MORE

In our opinion, Fujifilm has some pretty plain vanilla zoom lenses. The real magic comes from their prime lenses and a few others. But if you're looking for a solid zoom lens, consider the Tamron 17-70mm f2.8 for Fujifilm. The Tamron Holiday deals are here for 2023. And amongst the best ones are the 35-150mm f2-2.8 for E mount. This lens is highly regarded not only as the company's best lens but also one of the best lenses for the Sony E mount at this... READ MORE

The co-founder of the iPhone photography app Halide says that it will "never" support video. However, the company is working on a separate video capture app.[Read More]... READ MORE

Panasonic has announced an upcoming firmware for the Panasonic G9 II mirrorless camera (buy here). The new firmware adds a much-demanded feature to the camera. RAW video output over HDMI. The new firmware update will add 12-bit raw output over HDMI. It will also provide support for both the Atomos Ninja series for ProRes RAW […]The post Panasonic Lumix G9 II to get 12-Bit raw over HDMI for BRAW and ProRes RAW appeared first on DIY Photography.... READ MORE

Anxiety and discomfort are common in portrait clients. Masseuse and photographer Tanya Maycock has discovered that the skills she uses in massage can also help her understand how to alleviate discomfort for portrait clients. She recently spoke with The Portrait System Podcast host Nikki Closser about her two Nassau, Bahamas, businesses – massage therapy and portraits. Maycock has been a massage therapist for many years. While she has also been a photographer, she didn’t start photographing people until a snowbird massage client asked her to take... READ MORE