US Lawmakers Suddenly Want to Rush the Mandated DJI Assessment
The tale of the US government-mandated security audit of DJI has taken another turn. While for the last six months, DJI has begged the government to start the audit to no avail, lawmakers are now seeking to rush the audit through in 30 days.
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Imagen Now Works on Video With AI-Powered Frame-By-Frame Color Correction
Imagen, the AI-driven editing platform best known for its photography tools, is bringing its cutting-edge technology to video editing. The company announced the public beta launch of Imagen for Video, which offers AI-powered, frame-by-frame color correction.
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Beware of Fake Leica Stores Promising Massive Discounts
As the adage goes, when a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is. Several fake Leica websites have emerged, deceiving users with Leica Store-like graphics and promises of steep, albeit unrealistic, discounts on Leica cameras.
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Panasonic S1 II’s Excellent Dynamic Range Shows the Power of Partially-Stacked Sensors
When Panasonic announced the Lumix S1 II in May, it promised "exceptional photographic and videographic capabilities." As PetaPixel's review showed, Panasonic delivered. New testing by Bill Claff at Photons to Photos reveals that the S1 II's dynamic range is not just good, but class-leading.
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Todd Hido’s Atmospheric Photographs Transform Suburbia into Cinema
Photographer Todd Hido's work evokes the haunting atmosphere of Gregory Crewdson or even David Lynch, crafting ethereal images of suburbia that find beauty in the mundane and the uncanny in the ordinary.
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There’s a New Photo Library Dedicated to Showing What College Life Really Looks Like
There is a new photo library dedicated to showing what college really looks like in the United States amid accusations of elitism.
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Teenage Girl Crushed to Death by Boulder While Taking Selfie in Italy
A 15-year-old girl was killed after reportedly being crushed by a boulder while trying to take a selfie with friends at a scenic spot in Italy.
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Rokinon 14-24mm f/2.8 AF Ultra Review: What’s the Catch?
LK Samyang revealed a very exciting lens at the CP+ show in 2024 and it turned my head when I walked past the booth. Not only are ultra-compact ultra-wide zoom lenses few and far between, but this particular lens was a co-venture with the storied lens manufacturer, Schneider-Kreuznach.
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Canon’s New EL-1 V2 Speedlite Costs More and Offers Less: Weaker Power for $1,349
Canon announced the Speedlite EL-1 (Version 2), an upgraded version of the original EL-1 flagship flash released in early 2021.
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Los Angeles’ First Photo Booth Museum is Opening
Los Angeles' first Photo Booth Museum is opening this week and will feature analog photo booths dating back to the 1950s that visitors can actually use to take pictures.
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