YouTubers Surprised That Google Uses Their Videos to Train AI Models
Google is reportedly using its expansive library of YouTube videos to train its AI models like Gemini and Veo 3, shocking many content creators. [Read More] petapixel.com »
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Google is reportedly using its expansive library of YouTube videos to train its AI models like Gemini and Veo 3, shocking many content creators. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Winners of the California Academy of Sciences' BigPicture: Natural World Photography Competition June 15 was Nature Photography Day, and in celebration of that, the winners of the annual California Academy of Sciences' BigPicture: Natural World Photography Competition were announced. dpreview.com »
What appears to be the latest development is that owners of the Fujifilm GFX100RF no longer seem interested in this popular camera. On June 14, our Editor-in-Chief, Chris Gampat, received an image showcasing multiple GFX100RF cameras being sold online. thephoblographer.com »
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Bird photography is an exceptional genre that allows one to see the beauty and rigor of avian creatures around the world. Some photographers prefer to document these winged creatures in flight, while others wait to showcase their close-ups, helping us appreciate what makes them so different. thephoblographer.com »
"Well first off, you have to create work that you think people are going to want to steal," that's what the former event B&H Photo Event Space Director David Brommer had told me to say to customers when I used to deliver talks in the event space during my time employed by the company's offices. thephoblographer.com »
The working class, consisting of blue-collar jobs, has always been the spine of society. Whether one likes to admit it or not, their contribution has always helped to build, secure, and nurture urban societies. thephoblographer.com »
An anonymous person once said: "A picture is a thousand words," but there have been instances when a caption itself is worth a thousand words. This has been seen on various occasions, especially when one visits a photography festival or plain gallery walls. thephoblographer.com »
Every photographer has once in their lives used a 35mm lens. The focal range is ideal for a variety of purposes, including portraits, as it allows one to get closer to their subjects. With 35mm lenses, you get a slightly larger field of view, which a 50mm can't provide. thephoblographer.com »
Many camera manufacturers have been offering significant upgrades to their existing lineup to improve their performance. This is also the case when it comes to rangefinder camera series, which continue to build on the legacy of their ancestors. thephoblographer.com »
Actors are earning good money by licensing their likenesses to AI companies -- but some are now regretting it.
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petapixel.com »CCTV footage has captured the moment a herd of African elephants at San Diego Zoo Safari Park responded to a 5.2-magnitude earthquake by rallying to shield their youngest members. [Read More] petapixel.com »
UGREEN is one of our favourite brands of GaN Chargers, Power Banks, Cables and Hubs. My office is full of their accessories and over the years, I have never had anything that I have purchased fail, including their terrific USB cables. canonrumors.com »
The new wave of artificial intelligence makes it extremely challenging to distinguish between facts and fiction. Midjourney and ChatGPT are working to refine their AI model to the point that the 'unreal' looks very authentic. thephoblographer.com »
As a photographer, if there is one thing I despise when editing my photos, it is jumping between multiple editing apps with one single photo and ending up with duplicate files where my settings are burned in and can’t be tweaked down the line. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Leica is one of the few companies that have excelled in providing premium cameras, which never fail to impress users. In addition to their excellent after sales and repair services, Leica is also known for listening to valuable consumer feedback, which helps them to improve their products. thephoblographer.com »
NAB 2025 in Las Vegas begins on April 5 and runs through to April 9 and as always, Canon will have a large presence. Beyond their RF and Cinema EOS gear, Canon will be showing off new broadcast technology. canonrumors.com »
Last year, Sigma achieved the impossible. They managed to get Canon on board with them to create new lenses for their RF mount. This was a huge relief to many since no third-party lenses provide autofocus due to Canon's restriction. thephoblographer.com »
WhiteWall is one of the leading photography labs in the industry. The company offers premium prints, photo books, and handcrafted photo frames, amongst others. However, the lab has been a step in the way of any photographer's printing needs. thephoblographer.com »
The Sigma 45mm F2. 8 DG Contemporary, showing Sigma's new typeface. Rendering: Sigma Sigma's I-series prime lenses will become the first to adopt the company's revised logo and branding, with updated versions of all nine lenses losing the 'DN' designation from their names. dpreview.com »
Over a decade ago, we saw the peak of digital compact cameras, and companies like Fujifilm, Ricoh, Panasonic, Nikon, and Canon launched some of the most iconic devices. In fact, some of the devices launched back then have made a massive comeback today, thanks to Gen Z, who are pretty tired of the sterile image quality of their iPhones (and we don't blame them either). thephoblographer.com »
OM SYSTEM cameras have almost always had their styling inspired by their film-era models; this is something its fans adore. Not wanting to deviate from that route, the new OM-3 camera is an almost exact replica of their classic OM-1 film SLR, the first camera launched by them in 1972. thephoblographer.com »
Black photographers have contributed immensely to the medium with their diverse, distinct, and emotional storytelling. One could even say that without their support and perspective, photography would not have reached its current stage. thephoblographer.com »
Every year during Black History Month, we celebrate the exceptional works of Black photographers across various genres. Despite facing numerous challenges, these talented artists have worked tirelessly to achieve success in their careers. thephoblographer.com »
The camera market has a very peculiar way of showcasing ongoing trends. While we all have seen a massive drop in some of the most sought-after cameras, thanks to rebates, we have also come across instances where cameras sell for a much higher rate than their original pricing. thephoblographer.com »
Film photographers have often been threatened by the rising prices of rolls today. Analog photography, after all, is not what it used to be before. Yet, that does not deter some people from venturing into the film genre, with many using the medium for their personal projects or to have a change of pace in their creative journey. thephoblographer.com »
We've always championed photographers whose works focus on their community's challenges. The images that they make are often more personal and profound, as opposed to an outsider documenting the situation. thephoblographer.com »
A new photo app called "Firsties" is designed to help parents safely share their kids' photos amid rising child privacy concerns on social media. [Read More] petapixel.com »
It's truly inspiring to see how some photographers continue to help make the image-making community grow despite hardships and challenges in their lives. They place their immense trust in those whom they teach, proving how passing down one's knowledge is a form of love and care for the medium and its ability to help others achieve immense success. thephoblographer.com »
In the 1860s, two brothers, Nelson and Roswell Moore, photographers from Connecticut, got the idea to use the then-nascent technology of photography to preserve images of the last veterans of the American Revolution. dpreview.com »
We've got to admit it: modern Fujifilm cameras just don't have the same effect that they used to have. Ever since they've started to become something I like to call Sony Part 4, their soul has majorly suffered. thephoblographer.com »
Infrared photography is one genre that allows one to see the world that lies beneath our own. With the aid of a special sensor or filter, one can see wavelengths that are beyond human perception, where the images have a life of their own. thephoblographer.com »
This is quite curious! The Photoblographer noticed a new trend among older Sony cameras: Sony’s A-mount lineup of cameras hold their value so much more than some of their mirrorless lineup of cameras. sonyalpharumors.com »
Are DSLRs really set for a comeback? More importantly, are they only set for a comeback because of how monotonous digital cameras have become? Well, if sales on the second-hand market are anything to look at, Sony's A-mount lineup of cameras hold their value so much more than some of their mirrorless lineup of cameras. thephoblographer.com »
Content creators are having an unexpected boon: artificial intelligence companies are buying their unpublished videos for training purposes. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Samsung will be having their next Galaxy Unpacked Event on January 22, 2025. It’s expected that Samsung will announce their next S series of flagship smartphones, their One UI 7 preview, XR Smartglasses and more. canonrumors.com »
Many emerging photographers dream of publishing their photo books. However, many more are discouraged when they step into the world of publishing; they are often scared of the future. From creating the book to funding to facing rejections, there are so many things one has to tackle alone. thephoblographer.com »
Photography, as an art form, is entirely dependent on vision. But what happens when you don't see the world as you should? While this may sound like the end of a career to many, it, in fact, is not. thephoblographer.com »
When Nikon announced its first full-frame mirrorless cameras back in 2018, their DSLR users were very happy to know that they could continue to use their F-mount lenses on the Z cameras. This, of course, would be achieved through the use of their proprietary FTZ adapter, which allowed such lenses to be mounted onto the Z line of mirrorless bodies. thephoblographer.com »
As we enjoy the final hours of 2024, it's the perfect time to reflect on an exciting year of photography and reminisce about our favorite stories. [Read More] petapixel.com »
LGBTQIA+ individuals have immensely contributed to society in varied spheres, but despite their wonderful perspectives, they have been shoved aside due to their identity. There are many instances where their works—whether in science, culture, art, or politics—have been deliberately omitted from history books or their identity has been ignored at the cost of maintaining heteronormativity. … thephoblographer.com »
U.K. photographers have rejected a move by the British government that would allow tech companies to train AI tools with their work. [Read More] petapixel.com »
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. petapixel.com »
Earlier this year, Adobe upset the photography community with changes in their terms of use. "The language suggests that by signing up, users could unwittingly allow their work, including Non-Disclosure Agreements, to be used in training Adobe’s AI without consent or compensation," is what we wrote in a previous article. thephoblographer.com »
Earlier this year, WhiteWall invited me to their New York offices to showcase their printing process. They called it a workshop -- and everything was paid for by WhiteWall. The experience, which lasted a few hours, took me through some of their printing types and surfaces. thephoblographer.com »
Tamron has been doing wonderfully well these years. They just released a new lens for Canon RF mount, making them the second company (after Sigma) to do so. Then there is their partnership with Nikon cameras, which many have praised. thephoblographer.com »
Whatever you think of Leica, they are obviously doing a lot of things right. They have reported that they have had the best financial results in their history. They claim they have seen growth in every region. canonrumors.com »
A photographer has spent ten years on his project Dogs of the World which sees him travel across the globe to capture dog breeds in their ancestral homeland. [Read More] petapixel.com »
The Amazon prime deals will soon be live on those pages at Amazon USA&CA. Nearly similar deals are up and running at BHphoto too! sonyalpharumors.com »
Instagram has introduced a new in-app feature called "best practices" which explicitly tells creators how to improve their photos and reels on the platform. [Read More] petapixel.com »