The Conversational Photo Editing Tool on Google Photos is Illegal in Two States

Google recently unveiled a new photo editing tool that users can control using only their voice. First on the Google Pixel 10 smartphone, and then later expanded the feature to a wider range of Android phones in the United States.

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This Daredevil Aerial Photographer From the 1920s Was Also a Photoshop Pioneer

Alfred Buckham was an aerial photographer who took to the skies at a time when pilots' lives were measured in weeks, not years. But he was also a master manipulator in the darkroom and paved the way for Adobe Photoshop and today's AI photo apps.

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Dazzling Timelapse Series Shines a Spotlight on National Parks Conservation

A filmmaker has launched a cinematic timelapse film series capturing the raw beauty and quiet resilience of America’s national parks in the hope that his work might support the NPS.

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‘Disturbing’ Man Hauls Turtle Out of the Sea for Photo

A man in Hawaii has been labeled "disgusting" after he was caught on video aggressively handling a sea turtle so he could pose for a photo with it.

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Moment Launches New and Improved Macro Lenses for Smartphones

Moment has announced an upgraded version of its Macro lenses for smartphones. The Moment Macro II lenses have more, better glass, promising improved image quality and sharper close-up shots.

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Lensmaker Artra’s Stylish New Watch Is a Love Letter to Photography

Artra, the company behind lenses like the Artra Lab Similar 35mm f/1.4, has entered the world of timepieces. The new Artra Designs Camera One watch combines a photography-inspired design with a relatively aggressive price point and includes some really nice camera-related touches.

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PolarPro’s Knife for Photographers Does More Than Cut Stuff

PolarPro, perhaps best known by photographers for its filters, has unveiled an unusual and sharp new purpose-built tool for photographers: The Blade.

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You Can Now Trade-in Old Gear for New Cameras and Lenses at KEH

KEH is the nation's largest pre-owned camera retailer and while the company says that remains its focus, an expansion of its trade-in program now means photographers can trade-in their gear and use the value of that equipment combined with manufacturer trade-in bonuses -- which are as much as $800 right now -- towards new gear.

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Pope Francis’ One-of-a-Kind Leica Sold for Nearly 100x Its Estimated Value

In September, it was announced that the late Pope Francis' unique Leica M-A and Leica Noctilux-M 1:1.2/50mm ASPH would be auctioned for charity. The auction took place over the weekend and the camera and lens sold for €6.5 million (about $7 million), one of the highest charitable results ever achieved by a Leica camera.

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Arri Denies It Is Exiting Lighting Business Despite Closing Two Lighting Facilities

Last week, reports surfaced that showed the company was closing two facilities, both of which primarily focused on producing lighting equipment. An Arri spokesperson has denied that Arri is exiting lighting manufacturing, but did not comment on any reductions in manufacturing capability.

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