Articles by Abby Ferguson at PetaPixel https://petapixel.com/author/abbyferguson/ Photography and Camera News, Reviews, and Inspiration Thu, 07 Mar 2024 21:39:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 191656271 Just About Every Major Camera Brand is Having a Sale Right Now https://petapixel.com/2024/03/07/just-about-every-major-camera-brand-is-having-a-sale-right-now/ Thu, 07 Mar 2024 21:39:33 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=731480 Canon, Nikon, Fujfifilm cameras exploding

Something must be in the air because most of the camera brands currently have some impressive deals on their equipment right now. It's not often that we see this much on sale at once, with discounts on Nikon, Canon, Fujifilm, and Sony, along with savings on camera bags and cases, mics, and more.

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The Camera Gear Beginners Shouldn’t Cheap Out On https://petapixel.com/2024/03/07/the-camera-gear-beginners-shouldnt-cheap-out-on/ Thu, 07 Mar 2024 19:08:29 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=731179 Hands hold a camera in front of a selection of other photography gear on a desk.

Camera equipment is expensive, making it hard for beginners to build kits and get started. Because of this, it can be tempting to opt for budget-friendly options for some pieces of equipment. Unfortunately, that's not always wise.

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PNY’s Rugged and Fast Portable SSD Is Built for Traveling Creators https://petapixel.com/2024/03/07/pnys-rugged-and-fast-portable-ssd-is-built-for-traveling-creators/ Thu, 07 Mar 2024 13:30:51 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=731246 Three angles of the PNY RP60 portable SSD are placed against a white background.

PNY unveiled the RP60, a portable SSD designed with the needs of traveling professionals in mind. Its rugged format and USB Type-C connection make it a convenient storage option for photographers and videographers on the move.

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The Fascinating History of Tintype Photography https://petapixel.com/2024/03/05/the-fascinating-history-of-tintype-photography/ Tue, 05 Mar 2024 17:11:55 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=730638 A group sits at a tintype photo booth at a county fair in a photo from 1903.

Long before film rolls and megapixels, photographs were made using metal plates covered in photosensitive chemicals. One of the most iconic and influential of these early photo technologies are tintypes.

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RODE’s Excellent Wireless Go II Mics are $100 Off Right Now https://petapixel.com/2024/02/29/rodes-excellent-wireless-go-ii-mics-are-100-off-right-now/ Thu, 29 Feb 2024 22:53:17 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=730233 The Rode Wireless Go II is placed against a white background and repeated three times.

Unfortunately, most camera equipment is typically very expensive. So, when we find deals, we like to let you know. Right now, we've got a list of discounts worth considering, highlighted by a 25% savings on RODE's excellent Wireless Go II lav mics.

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The 2024 OnePlus Photography Awards Are Open for Entries https://petapixel.com/2024/02/29/the-2024-oneplus-photography-awards-are-open-for-entries/ Thu, 29 Feb 2024 17:42:22 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=730037

On February 29th, the fourth annual OnePlus Photography Awards (OPA) will open for entries. OPA is in partnership with the International Photography Awards and is dedicated to highlighting impressive mobile phone photography.

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Saramonic’s New Blink500 B2+ All-In-One Wireless Mic is Very Affordable https://petapixel.com/2024/02/26/saramonics-new-blink500-b2-all-in-one-wireless-mic-is-very-affordable/ Mon, 26 Feb 2024 15:55:05 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=729246 The Saramonic Blink500 B2+ mic system is attached to a camera, which sits on a white surface.

Audio giant Saramonic announced the new Blink500 B2+ wireless mic. The new device promises content creators and videographers versatile audio recording capabilities at a budget-friendly price.

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Film Ferrania’s New P33 Is a Versatile Black and White 35mm Film https://petapixel.com/2024/02/23/film-ferranias-new-p33-is-a-versatile-black-and-white-35mm-film/ Fri, 23 Feb 2024 19:21:01 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=729076 A roll of Ferrania P33 sits next to its box against a black background.

Film Ferrania has announced a new 35mm black-and-white film, its third black-and-white emulsion. The company built the new P33 160 ISO film from the ground up, aiming to produce a more versatile experience.

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Kase Announces a 200mm f/5.6 Catadioptric (Mirror) Lens https://petapixel.com/2024/02/23/kase-announces-a-200mm-f-5-6-catadioptric-mirror-lens/ Fri, 23 Feb 2024 18:30:05 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=729019 Six of the Kase 200mm f/5.6 lenses are placed against a black background.

Kase, a Chinese filter company, announced the release of its first ever lens. The Kase 200mm f/5.6 is a catadioptric lens and will be available in six different mounts, including RF, GFX, and Z.

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Wandrd Launches New Transit Travel Series Bags for Photographers https://petapixel.com/2024/02/22/wandrd-launches-new-transit-travel-series-bags-for-photographers/ Thu, 22 Feb 2024 21:09:48 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=728857 Four products in Wandrd's new Travel Transit line sit against a white background.

Gear and bag company Wandrd is well known by photographers and travel enthusiasts. The company has released four new products in a new Transit Travel line to expand its offerings.

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Powerful Twin Solar Flares Erupted This Week, Did They Cause Cell Outages? https://petapixel.com/2024/02/22/earth-hit-by-twin-powerful-solar-flares-and-coincidental-cellular-outages/ Thu, 22 Feb 2024 20:13:03 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=728818 The sun is captured with a subset of extreme ultraviolet light to highlight the solar flare.

Two powerful solar flares erupted from the Sun on the evening of Wednesday, February 21, and again in the early morning today, February 22. Coincidentally, there were widespread cellular outages across the United States this morning as well.

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Like A Frame iOS App Offers Customizable Digital Framing Options https://petapixel.com/2024/02/21/like-a-frame-ios-app-offers-customizable-digital-framing-options/ Wed, 21 Feb 2024 21:46:54 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=728620 Three images sliced together with different frames and backgrounds.

Matting and framing photos results in a more polished, professional look. That holds true in the digital realm as well, and the Like A Frame app for iOS makes it easy to do just that.

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The Camera Equipment Beginners Don’t Need https://petapixel.com/2024/02/08/the-camera-equipment-beginners-dont-need/ Thu, 08 Feb 2024 20:46:01 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=726533 A mix of photography equipment laid out on a black table.

There's no denying that photography is a gear-focused endeavor. We are constantly pitched fancy new equipment with the idea that more gear will make us better photographers. For some photographers and their needs, that's absolutely true. But for those just starting, some equipment simply isn't necessary.

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German Data Specialists Finds Many Faulty USB Thumb Drives https://petapixel.com/2024/02/06/german-data-specialists-find-that-many-flash-drives-are-faulty/ Tue, 06 Feb 2024 17:23:17 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=726221 A black USB drive sits on a black laptop.

Dubious storage solutions are not new, with reports of cheap components in hard drives and inaccurate storage capacities on memory cards and thumb drives. Unfortunately, that trend is increasing, according to German data recovery specialists CBL.

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Snap Recalls Failed Pixy Drone Due to Risk its Battery May Ignite https://petapixel.com/2024/02/01/snap-recalls-failed-pixy-drone-due-to-risk-its-battery-may-ignite/ Thu, 01 Feb 2024 20:13:45 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=725679 A yellow miniature drone hovers over a hand in front of a blue sky with a few clouds.

Snap launched its miniature Pixy drone in 2022, though it ended production just four months later. Now, the company is recalling all of the drones it sold due to fire hazards from the batteries.

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Crown + Flint Analog Photography App Gets Film Storage Update https://petapixel.com/2024/02/01/crown-flint-analog-photography-app-gets-film-storage-update/ Thu, 01 Feb 2024 17:47:51 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=725597

Last summer, dedicated film photographer Don Goodman-Wilson released an app he designed specifically for film photographers. In November, he set the stage for regular releases of the Flint + Crown app with a significant update. The third such update is now available, adding the option to keep track of film in storage.

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Strada Is a New Cloud-Based AI Media Workflow App Built by Industry Vets https://petapixel.com/2024/01/31/strada-is-a-new-cloud-based-ai-media-workflow-app-built-by-industry-vets/ Wed, 31 Jan 2024 16:35:13 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=725365 A person sits at a laptop with the Strada platform pulled up.

A new platform that claims it will reinvent media workflow is on the horizon. Strada, an AI-based cloud platform built for video creatives, is set to be unveiled on February 1st, beginning its early testing phase.

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California Bill Lets Parents Block Algorithmic Feeds for Children https://petapixel.com/2024/01/30/california-bill-lets-parents-block-algorithmic-feeds-for-children/ Tue, 30 Jan 2024 17:07:23 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=725132 A hand holds a smartphone while scrolling through the feed.

Social media has been a bit like the old Wild West; there are few regulations, and, as we are learning, the apps are fraught with potential danger. A pair of proposed California regulations attempt to protect minors, aiming to reduce the impact the platforms can have.

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Sperm Whale Introduces Her Calf to a Robotic Spy Whale https://petapixel.com/2024/01/29/sperm-whale-introduces-her-calf-to-a-robotic-spy-whale/ Mon, 29 Jan 2024 20:21:48 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=724875 A sperm whale swims up to a realistic looking robotic submersible.

Scientists and cinematographers are constantly searching for new ways to gather information about animals. In one such attempt, John Downer Productions launched a realistic-looking submersible robotic whale to capture unique footage and gain insight into the intelligence of these creatures.

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Adox Launches Color Mission Helios, A New Ultra-Low-ISO Color Film https://petapixel.com/2024/01/29/adox-launches-new-ultra-low-iso-color-film/ Mon, 29 Jan 2024 18:22:24 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=724809 Three rolls of the ADox Color Mission Helios film placed against a white background.

German film company Adox is branching out with another new color film. On the heels of Color Mission, which Adox released in 2022, Color Mission Helios is an ultra-low-ISO color option for photographers.

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