DJI Stays Legal: US Congress Finalizes Defense Act Without Drone Ban
DJI earned a key win today in an increasingly complicated legal landscape for Chinese companies operating within the United States. The Countering CCP Drones Act was not included in the FY25 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that passed in the United States Congress this week, meaning that DJI is not banned from operating or selling products in the United States.
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Analog Photography in 2024: Film’s Best Year in Decades
Film has long been considered a dying art since the rise of digital photography, with what seemed like nothing but bad news for many years. 2024, though, saw a welcomed resurgence of this analog medium. It has been a busy and fantastic year for analog photography.
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Adobe Still Doesn’t Offer a Reasonable Solution for Hybrid Creators
This week, Adobe said that it would be making changes to its Photography plan pricing and eliminating the most affordable option entirely. Beyond that, as more camera and lens companies are pushing to support the "hybrid" creator (for good reason), Adobe continues to ignore them.
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The Annual Airing of Grievances | The PetaPixel Podcast Season 3 Finale
This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, the team says goodbye to 2024 with the most important of holiday traditions: the airing of grievances.
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Adobe Is Ditching Their Cheapest Photography Plan for New Customers: Now What?
The upcoming Adobe Photography and Lightroom plan price increases muddy the already somewhat confusing waters with Adobe subscription options. It is worth taking a beat and breaking down all the possible choices a photographer has if they want to use Lightroom or Photoshop.
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US Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Controversial TikTok Sale-or-Ban Law
The United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) agreed to hear oral arguments concerning whether a bill forcing a TikTok sale violates the First Amendment.
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Viltrox’s AF 35mm f/1.7 Air is a Compact Prime for Nikon, Sony, and Fuji APS-C Cameras
Viltrox announced a new 35mm f/1.7 autofocus lens for Nikon Z, Sony E, and Fujifilm X-mount APS-C cameras that promises high quality in a compact and lightweight body.
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Feisty Parakeet Bites Lizard in Winning Image of SINWP Bird Photographer of the Year
A parakeet attacking a lizard has claimed first place at the Society of the International Nature and Wildlife Photographers Bird Photographer of the Year 2024.
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In Defense of Action Cameras: Photographers Shouldn’t Overlook Their Capabilities
Think "action camera," and visions of snowboarders recording their high-adrenaline run down a slope spring to mind, and with good reason. Action cameras have unlocked new creative options for those wanting to capture their active pursuits on film. The results can be jaw-dropping, thanks to 4K or even 5.7K resolution options, enhanced slow motion, and mind-blowing stability. In short, an action camera can capture footage that looks like it was shot by a film crew rather than a tiny
Astronaut Captures Timelapse of SpaceX Dragon Capsule Undocking From the ISS
It looks like computer-generated imagery, but this spectacular video taken in space shows the departure of a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft as seen by astronaut Don Pettit.
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