Articles by David Crewe at PetaPixel https://petapixel.com/author/davidjcrewe/ Photography and Camera News, Reviews, and Inspiration Tue, 05 Mar 2024 22:30:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 191656271 DXO PureRAW 4 Sets a New Standard for RAW Image Quality https://petapixel.com/2024/03/05/dxo-pureraw-4-sets-a-new-standard-for-raw-image-quality/ Tue, 05 Mar 2024 18:27:30 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=729940 DxO PureRAW 4 hero shot, photographer with cameras and lenses

DxO has announced the 4.0 Update to PureRAW which adds a new and improved generation of its Denoising AI, improved workflows, and sets a new industry standard for RAW image quality enhancements.

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Skylum is Bringing Luminar to the iPad and Vision Pro https://petapixel.com/2024/03/05/skylum-is-bringing-luminar-neo-to-the-ipad-and-vision-pro/ Tue, 05 Mar 2024 15:59:03 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=729912 Skylum-Announces-Luminar-for-iPad

Skylum is bringing Luminar to the Apple iPad through its first official app that also works in Vision Pro.

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The Godox BFP Flash Projection Attachment is a Perfect Tool for the Discerning Creative https://petapixel.com/2024/02/21/the-godox-bfp-flash-projection-attachment-is-a-perfect-tool-for-the-discerning-creative/ Wed, 21 Feb 2024 18:39:34 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=720621

The Godox BFP Flash Projection Attachment is a $299 projection lens that allows users to create interesting, creative, and precise light and shadow patterns in their images with Bowens mount flash heads (optionally the BLP is available for continuous light sources). While it’s not the first system of its kind to hit the market, what makes this unit stand apart from the crowd is it has a 360° rotatable design, has significantly less light leakage, and supports Iris attachments from several other brands.

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Xoot_Pro Adjustable Display Stand Review: An Innovative Stand That Empowers Editors https://petapixel.com/2024/01/31/xoot_pro-adjustable-tablet-stand-review-an-innovative-stand-that-empowers-editors/ Wed, 31 Jan 2024 22:44:29 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=724374 Xoot_Pro

Anyone who has worked with large display tablets will know that comfortably positioning and using them in a workspace can be challenging. Unless you are lucky enough to have a massive desk with a ton of space, most users will reposition these devices every time they use them. This is why having a proper stand for your display tablet is critical and why the Xoot_Pro Pen Display Stand is so helpful.

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Huion Kamvas Pro 24 4K Review: Big Color-Accurate Tablet at a Great Price https://petapixel.com/2024/01/25/huion-kamvas-pro-24-4k-review-big-color-accurate-tablet-at-a-great-price/ Thu, 25 Jan 2024 19:59:43 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=724166 Kamvas Pro 24 4K Review

I think one of my favorite things about the current state of the display tablet industry is how there seems to be a non-stop growth of affordable alternatives to the historic "major players" in the game, making it easier and much more justifiable for photographers to make the leap into not just using a pen tablet, but a large and color accurate display version suitable for proper photo editing.

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Shure’s New SLX-D System Can Make Any XLR Source Wireless https://petapixel.com/2024/01/24/shures-new-slx-d-system-can-make-any-xlr-source-wireless/ Wed, 24 Jan 2024 16:31:34 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=723877 Shure's New SLX-D System Can Make Any XLR Source A Wireless One

Today Shure expanded it's SLX-D Digital Wireless microphone family with the new SLXD5 Portable Digital Wireless Receiver and SLXD3 Plug-On Digital Wireless Transmitter which are designed to deliver scalable and high-performance wireless digital audio with reliable RF performance and convenient power management in a new durable form factor meant for film, news gathering (ENG) and broadcast video industries.

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XPPen Says Its Magic Drawing Pad is the First Pro Mobile Drawing Tablet https://petapixel.com/2024/01/22/xppen-says-its-magic-drawing-pad-is-the-first-pro-mobile-drawing-tablet/ Mon, 22 Jan 2024 15:59:56 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=723435

XPPen's new Magic Drawing Pad is what the company calls the industry's first professional and mobile standalone drawing tablet, described as "a magic studio on the go."

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Excire Software Adds AI Text Search to Adobe Lightroom Classic https://petapixel.com/2024/01/19/excire-software-adds-ai-text-search-to-adobe-lightroom-classic/ Fri, 19 Jan 2024 20:29:59 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=723419

Excire Foto has announced the launch of its "Next-Gen AI" tool for Adobe Lightroom Classic with the release of Excire Search. This new $189 Plugin will let Adobe users bring Excire's advanced image management software directly into their Lightroom Classic workflows.

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Retouch4Me Adds Dust Remover and Color Match OFX for Video Tools To Its Plugin Lineup https://petapixel.com/2024/01/19/retouch4me-adds-dust-remover-and-color-match-ofx-for-video-tools-to-its-plugin-lineup/ Fri, 19 Jan 2024 19:00:10 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=723411

Retouch4Me has announced two new Artificial Intelligence (AI) plugins for its suite of Photoshop Tools that add automatic Dust Cleanup for still images, and expands its Color Match tool to apply color grades from still images to video.

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Luminar Neo’s GenExpand AI Tool Allows Users to Extend Their Photos https://petapixel.com/2023/12/14/luminar-neos-genexpand-ai-tool-allows-users-to-extend-their-photos/ Thu, 14 Dec 2023 16:00:26 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=718325

Skylum, the maker of photo editing software Luminar Neo, has released GenExpand AI, its third and final generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool of the year, which allows users to effortlessly change the aspect ratios of images beyond the original composition.

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Cara’s Glaze Integration Provides Artists Protection Against AI Scraping https://petapixel.com/2023/12/08/caras-glaze-integration-provides-artists-protection-against-ai-scraping/ Fri, 08 Dec 2023 20:06:49 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=717604 Cara-App-Adds-Glaze-for-AI-Scrape-Protection

Cara, a new social media and portfolio platform for artists working in the entertainment industry, has launched a collaboration with Glaze to protect artists from style mimicry in generative AI models.

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Sirui’s T2.9 Saturn Series Anamorphic Lenses are ‘World’s Lightest’ https://petapixel.com/2023/11/27/siruis-t2-9-saturn-series-anamorphic-lenses-are-worlds-lightest/ Mon, 27 Nov 2023 16:59:51 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=716163 SIRUI-Announces-Saturn-Series-Carbon-Fiber-Anamorphic-Lenses

Following the success of its 35mm lens, Sirui has announced two new full-frame carbon fiber anamorphic lenses for its Saturn Series available in 50mm and 75mm focal lengths. The new trio of lenses all weigh less than 500 grams, making them the "world's lightest" full-frame anamorphic lenses.

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Sirui Announces First Autofocus ‘Sniper Series’ f/1.2 APS-C Primes https://petapixel.com/2023/11/20/sirui-announces-first-autofocus-sniper-series-f-1-2-aps-c-primes/ Mon, 20 Nov 2023 15:14:00 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=714877

Sirui has announced its new budget-friendly trio of autofocus f/1.2 prime lenses for APS-C systems. The new Sniper Series 23mm, 33mm, and 56mm prime lenses are available for $299 each or $849 for the whole set.

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Best Computers for Photo Editing in 2024 https://petapixel.com/best-computers-for-photo-editing/ Fri, 17 Nov 2023 18:03:22 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=662148

Ensuring you have chosen the right tools for the job can be a daunting task and selecting the right computer to handle your photo editing is no exception to this rule. You'll want to be sure the machine is as high performing as possible but also consider the price, ease of use, serviceability, and even connectivity to be sure you've selected the right computer for your photography workflow.

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Luminar Neo’s GenSwap Tool Brings Generative AI to the Photo Editing App https://petapixel.com/2023/11/13/luminar-neos-genswap-tool-brings-generative-ai-to-the-photo-editing-app/ Mon, 13 Nov 2023 16:30:11 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=713885

Skylum has announced GenSwap AI, the latest tool in its list of Generative AI tools designed for Luminar Neo that allow users to enhance their images by adding new elements to their images in just a few clicks.

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Nanlite’s New PavoSlim LED Panel Lights are Super Thin and Lightweight https://petapixel.com/2023/11/09/nanlites-new-pavoslim-led-panel-lights-are-super-thin-and-lightweight/ Thu, 09 Nov 2023 19:06:31 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=713678

Nanlite's new PavoSlim series of LED panel lights offer impressive power in an affordable and incredibly slim and lightweight package.

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Unlock Unlimited Angles With Horizontal Tripods https://petapixel.com/2023/11/08/unlock-unlimited-angles-with-horizontal-tripods/ Wed, 08 Nov 2023 15:43:29 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=703667

Telling a cohesive story by putting together a series of photos or video clips can be a complicated task. Changing the camera angles and perspective can significantly influence your viewer's reaction to the project, and leave you with a much more impactful image. This is where a horizontal tripod can provide you with a wider array of shooting angles.

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Skylum’s Luminar Adventures Include Six Global Photography Excursions https://petapixel.com/2023/11/07/skylums-luminar-adventures-include-six-global-photography-excursions/ Tue, 07 Nov 2023 18:55:16 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=713276 Skylum-Announces-Luminar-Adventure-Locations

Skylum, the makers of Luminar Neo photo editing software, announced an expansion for its Luminar Adventures project by adding six new destinations over the next year.

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Elinchrom Three Review: A ‘Just Right’ Light for Photographers on the Move https://petapixel.com/2023/11/01/elinchrom-three-review-a-just-right-light-for-photographers-on-the-move/ Wed, 01 Nov 2023 15:23:48 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=711932 Elinchrom Three Review

Elinchrom has aggressively expanded its offering of strobes for creatives in recent years. The 261 watt-second (Ws) $1,000 Elinchrom Three seems to be placed in position to be the "Just Right" adventure light Elinchrom is advertising.

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Apple’s New 24-inch iMac Is up to 2.5x Faster With New M3 Chips https://petapixel.com/2023/10/30/apples-new-24-inch-imac-is-up-to-2-5x-faster-with-new-m3-chips/ Tue, 31 Oct 2023 01:15:39 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=711889

Apple has rounded out the new product announcements today with the updated 24-inch iMac which is now "supercharged" by the M3 chip, offers a 4.5K Resolution, and is available in seven different colors, making it ideal for both work and play.

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