Retrospekt Transforms Classic Rollei 35mm Cameras Into 24K Gold Masterpieces
The analog photography enthusiasts at the Milwaukee-based Retrospekt are back with another limited-edition camera, this time a limited edition run of carefully refurbished 24-karat gold-plated Rollei 35 film cameras.
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Runway Adds Precise Camera Controls to its AI Video Editor
Runway has added a precise camera control feature to its video platform allowing editors to pan, track, and zoom around AI subjects.
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European Wildlife Photographer of the Year Reveals Its Stunning Winners
Jamie Rojo has been crowned European Wildlife Photographer of the Year for his image, In the Forest of the Monarchs, showing millions of monarch butterflies weighing down fir trees.
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Everything You Need to Make Great Videos with an iPhone
With the recent addition of the Apple Log profile in the Apple iPhone 15/16 Pro/Pro Max models, you can capture truly professional video with the phone in your pocket. We use iPhone footage interwoven with large sensor mirrorless cameras constantly when shooting PetaPixel’s YouTube videos, and few viewers have commented on a difference. However, to make iPhone video truly compare to dedicated cameras, it takes a bit of technique, and a few additional accessories.
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This Astrophotographer Captures the Universe Unlike Anyone Else
Through his fantastic images, Finnish astrophotographer J-P Metsavainio shows how photos can be breathtakingly beautiful when art meets science. One of Metsavainio's recent images, WR 134 as a Rising Phoenix, is a brilliant example of the aesthetic wonders of the cosmos and the extreme technical precision required to do astrophotography.
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Panasonic’s HC-VX3 Camcorder is a Relic That Is Best Left in the Past
Not long ago, camcorders ruled as the go-to device for capturing life’s moments. Now, they’re relics. Smartphones have stomped out almost every practical use for camcorders, replacing them with better features and internet connectivity. Yet, some manufacturers cling to the past, hoping to squeeze a few bucks from a dying market.
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Laowa 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D Review: A Fun Lens That Has Some Tradeoffs
In recent years, Venus Optics has developed a reputation for crafting innovative and unique optics, making a name for itself by producing lenses that often push the boundaries of engineering. I’d go so far as to say Venus Optics has become one of, if not the most exciting manufacturers on the market.
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It’s a Big Deal That Apple is Getting Back into Photo Editing Software
Apple is getting back into imaging software as the tech giant is acquiring photo editing app developer Pixelmator. This is the latest in a series of steps demonstrating Apple's renewed commitment to imaging at large, and it's a big deal.
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This Massive Film Camera That Shoots 20×24 Film Can Be Yours for Just $300
A Redditor has spotted an analog large-scale copy camera -- a specialized camera used to make high-resolution copies of artworks -- for sale at an auction house in Louisiana.
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Apple Acquires Photo Editing Software Company Pixelmator
Pixelmator, a Mac-centric photo editing application, announced that it has been acquired by Apple. It marks the first time that Apple has chosen to dip a toe into the professional editing space since it ceased development of Aperture in 2014.
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