Photographer Trey Ratcliff Creates AI Bot That Will Critique Your Photos

Famous photographer Trey Ratcliff has created a photo critique GPT which recreates him giving photo feedback.

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2023-11-13 22:03

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 specs will be announced on November 16. Will go on sale on December 7 for €1699

Today Sigma Japan launched a teaser for a new November 16 announcement. I am 100% sure this is related to the new Sigma 70-200mm f/2. 8 (listed here at BH). So they will “only” announce the full specs and pricing. sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-11-14 12:36

Oppo and Hasselblad Will Co-Develop a New ‘HyperTone’ Camera System

Oppo and Hasselblad, partners since 2022, will co-develop what they call the "next-generation of HyperTone camera systems" that, when complete, will "usher in a new era in computational photography." [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-11-10 20:09

Meta Will Require Political Advertisers to Disclose AI-Generated Content

With next year's presidential elections taking place in an unprecedented age: the age of artificial intelligence -- Facebook and Instagram have announced a new requirement that political ads generated by AI will need to be disclosed. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-11-9 21:10

Samsung Gauss is a Generative AI That Will Live in its Next Smartphone

Developed by its research division, Samsung Gauss is a ChatGPT rival that will also be able to generate images and will be at the core of several on-device technologies that will surely debut in the company's next smartphone. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-11-9 20:33

OpenAI Will Defend Customers From Copyright Claims

As part of OpenAI's DevDay, the company that makes ChatGPT and DALL-E announced that it will protect customers from legal claims surrounding copyright infringement. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-11-7 20:13

Sony Will Finally Bring New Features to Old Cameras via Firmware Updates

At the tail end of its presentation for the new global-shutter-equipped a9 III full-frame camera, Sony announced that it would finally be bringing some of its new software features to select older cameras via firmware updates. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-11-7 18:21

HOT RUMOR: Sony A9III will be the first sports/wildlife camera with Global Shutter!

Tomorrow (Nov7) at 2pm London time Sony will announce a new A9III and 300mm GM lens. There is already a product page listed at BHphoto for this :) The very important info I can share today is that the Sony A9III will be the first sports/wildlife photographer with Global Shutter! It will use a newly… sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-11-7 17:45

Will The Leica Q-E Be Your Ticket To Their Fascinating World?

Leica has a history of producing desirable and exemplary film cameras. Those traits are carried over to their digital range as well. But along with those enticing qualities comes the hefty price tags that Leica cameras are well known for. thephoblographer.com »

2023-11-6 14:00

Confirmed: Sony A9III will have a world’s first feature on any professional sports/wildlife photography camera

I am out at work and will be back in 4-5 hours. All I can say is that I finally got first confirms A9III info. And the camera will have a “world’s first feature on any professional sports/wildlife photography camera“. sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-11-7 08:59

Sony will announce the new A9III and new 300mm GM II lens on November 7

I finally got a confirmation from ONE trusted source that the Sony A9III will be announced next week along the 300mm f/2.8 GM. Another trusted source also told me that while there are events planed on November 8 and 9 all around the world…the actual announcement should happen on November 7th at 15:00 London time.… sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-11-4 16:45

Finally confirmation on WHAT will be announced on November 7 by Sony!

At last folks, I got more solid confirmation about what will be announced by Sony on November 7. Will post a video on this at 14:00 London time. Make sure to subscribe my Youtube channel and join our newsletter to not miss any of the upcoming rumors: — Social Networks: Subscribe my youtube channel: Usually… sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-11-4 05:28

CONFIRMED: 300mm GM to be announced on November 8th. Sony A9III now or in early January?

A second source confirmed the Sony 300mm f/2.8 GM will be announced on November 8th. I still got NO confirmation the A9III will be announced on that same event. All I am sure about is that if it’s not going to be announced next week that with 100% certainty it will be announced on the… sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-11-2 15:52

Sony A9III will be priced around 4.500 Euro/Dollars

On November 8 Sony will have a major event. Very likely we are getting a new 30mm GM lens. But there is also a fair chance they might announce the A9III. from my trusted sources I know this camera was scheduled to be launched in the November 2023-January 2024 timeframe. One of my sources already… sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-10-31 17:58

Brightin star will soon announce their first E-mount autofocus lens

The Chinese manufacturer Brightin star will announce their first E-mount autofocus lens sometimes in November. They currently sell manual focusing prime lenses only on their official Amazon store. sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-10-30 14:40

DJI Says Banning It in the U.S. Will Hurt the Entire Drone Ecosystem

DJI commands more than 70% of the global drone market, and even though its technology has regularly been far and away better than the competition, its ties to China have put it in hot water with United States government agencies. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-10-24 22:33

Instagram Will Let You Add Polls in Comments Section of Your Posts

Instagram will soon let users add polls to the comments section of their photo posts and Reels.

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2023-10-24 15:26

Google Will Legally Protect its Generative AI Users

Google has offered indemnity to its users if they are sued for copyright violation after using its generative AI tools.

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2023-10-17 19:22

New Sirui 23, 33, and 56mm f/1.2 APS-C E-mount lenses will be announced in late October

Image courtesy of CineD End of October Sirui will officially release three new APS-Cx E-mount lenses: Sniper 23mm F1. 2 Shortest shooting distance: 30cm Weight: approx. 400g Filter: 58mm Approximately 350 USD black, gunmetal gray, white Sniper 33mm F1. sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-10-16 12:51

Canon will announce more lenses in 2023 [CR2]

Canon announced the RF 10-20mm f/4L IS STM this week. While we knew such a lens was coming, the announcement time was a surprise, which does add a bit of fun to new gear. We don't believe Canon is done with new lenses in 2023. canonrumors.com »

2023-10-15 10:22

The Next iOS 17 Update Will Fix iPhone FTP Photo Upload Problem

Last month, photojournalists who had updated to Apple's iOS 17 started to report a problem with uploading photos via FTP: in short, it wasn't working. Apple has addressed the problem and it will be fixed in the next update. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-10-12 21:26

Adobe: ‘Some Amount of Photography Will Move to Virtual Photography’

Adobe has announced Firefly 2, the next iteration of its generative AI tool which will deliver "higher-quality" images and include a new "Generative Match" feature which seemingly spells bad news for photographers. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-10-12 16:03

CRAZY! Sony registered another new camera in China! We will now soon get TWO high end and ONE video (FX?) camera!

Reminder: The Amazon prime deals are now live at Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, Amazon ES, Amazon NL. To counterbalance this action there is also a 2 day massive deal event at BHphoto and Adorama. sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-10-11 13:44

Buckle up! Amazon Prime deals will go live within hours

The Prime Deals will soon start at Amazon US&CA&EU (Click here to check the deals). European deals will go live first and I will share you the hottest deals so that you will not miss them! Reminder: You need the prime membership to grab those deals! Thanks for your support! The best part of those… sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-10-9 20:31

HOT: Sony will announce something BIG around November 8th!

On November 8th the Creative Space 2023 will kick off. A TRUSTED source told me something BIG will be announced on that event! I expect something of this list to be announced on that day: Sony 300mm GM Sony A1 firmware update Sony A9III In my video on top I share my thoughts on what’s… sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-10-7 05:58

Apple Will Fix iPhone 15 Overheating Issues in a Coming Update

Apple is aware of issues causing the new iPhone 15 models to get too hot and will issue a software fix to address it, the company tells Forbes. The problem seems to be a mix of some third-party apps and an iOS bug. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-10-3 17:54

Competition rumors: Canon will “Open” their RF mount to third party lens manufacturers

Canon’s weakest spot compared to Sony is the fact that they have “closed” their mount not allowing third party manufacturers to easily make lenses with full electronic support. Sony correctly has done the exact opposite and it’s also one of the main reasons why the E-mount success has been a full success. If the rumor… sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-9-29 00:30

Sigma will also announce the 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN on October 5th

Fujirumors reports that Sigma will also announce the 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN on October 5th. Every DC DN lens is available for E-mount so I am sure this will be coming for E-mount too. This means we can expect two new lenses next week: Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 E and L-mount lens Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC… sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-9-29 23:26

Vogue’s Controversial Exhibtion Will Show AI Images Alongside Real Photos

The PhotoVogue festival this year will exhibit AI images alongside real photos in a move that has prompted criticism.

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2023-9-29 17:36

Threads Will Let You Delete Your Account Without Deleting Instagram

Meta will finally let users delete their Threads account without losing their Instagram account.

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2023-9-28 15:03

Wrong rumors on the web: Sony A9III will use 36MP Global Shutter sensor :)

I keep seeing website posting this rumor I also got through my anonymous contact box. I never posted it because I am 99,9999% sure this is wrong. But people keep asking me about this because they keep finding this on other websites. sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-9-27 17:20

Photographer Helga Stenzel Will Put a Big Smile on Your Face

"One day, while I was casually hanging out laundry in my parents' garden, something caught my eye," says photographer Helga Stenzel to the Phoblographer in an interview about her whimsical images. thephoblographer.com »

2023-9-24 13:00

Razer Wants to Be the Light of Your Life, Will Settle For Your Gaming Room

Razer, known for its gaming computers and gear, is no stranger to the bright, rainbow-colored world of RGB. But Razer's new LED lighting strip, bulbs, and lamps make the technicolor lights the cake, not just the icing on top. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-9-22 22:52

YouTube Will Allow You to Generate AI Imagery for Video Backgrounds

YouTube has announced a new feature that will allow creators to generate AI images and use them as a video backdrop.

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2023-9-22 19:07

Very first image of the new Viltrox 135mm f/1.8 FE autofocus “LAB” lens

As you know Viltrox has announced a new “LAB” series lens that will have ultimate image quality. There first lens will be the 135mm f/1.8 E-mount Full Frame autofocus lens. And this is the first time we actually see the lens! First thing you will notice are the many switches and buttons on the lens.… sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-9-13 07:27

Apple U-Turns and Will Now Support California’s Right to Repair Legislation

In a turn of events, Apple has written to California State Senator Susan Talamantes Eggman to signal its support for the state’s Right to Repair legislation. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-8-25 15:02

RUMOR: Tamron will announce a new 17-50mm f/4.0 FE lens tomorrow!

According to How2Fly Tamron will tomorrow announce the 17-50mm f/4.0 FE lens. This is one of the lenses patented a while ago and I am confident How2Fly knows his business. So stay tuned for tomorrows announcement! sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-8-25 07:48

Major Sony product announcement on August 29: A7cII, A7cR and 16-35mm GM II coming?

Trusted sources told me that on August 29 Sony will have new major product announcements! This is what we can expect to get: 95% chance we will get the A7cII (likely has same/similar A7IV specs) 90% chance we will get the A7cR (maybe with A7rV sensor) 85% chance we will get the 16-35mm GM II… sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-8-10 17:07

BIG teaser: New major Sony rumors will be posted on August 8th at 15:00 London time

So folks, I finally got confirmation about the… Date of the next Sony product announcement day Products that will be announced on that day All info will be posted here on SAR and on my Youtube channel (please subscribe here) on August 8th at 15:00 London time Be sure to subscribe our social networks to… sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-8-10 15:58

Next-Gen LiDAR Tech Will Map the Ocean Floor in Extreme Detail

The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) has been working for a decade to develop what it describes as next generation LiDAR tech that it plans to use to create extremely detailed maps of the sea floor. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-6-24 19:45

Wedding Photographers Share ‘Warning Signs’ That Couple Will Divorce

Wedding photographers have shared the warning signs that they have noticed during their careers that made them believe a couple's marriage will end in divorce. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-6-21 19:26

UNCONFIRMED RUMORS: New Sony 16-80mm f/4.0 coming on July 12, will replace the Zeiss lens?

I got those two messages from new sources. Therefore take it with a grain of salt as this has NOT been confirmed by my trusted sources yet: Source 1: Next lens is… 16-80 f4. Is for July 12, second option for a6700. sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-6-23 17:04

SAVED! Dpreview now acquired by GearPatrol. Will continue business as usual!

Dpreview has been saved and will now continue business as usual: This is the official press release: Dear readers, We’ve heard from many of you over the past several weeks, and we realize there are many questions about what comes next for DPReview. sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-6-23 12:53

New Texas Law Will Require Kids Get Parental Consent to Use Social Media

Texas Governor Greg Abbot has signed a bill into law this week that prevents anyone under the age of 18 from joining a large number of social media sites without first getting parental consent. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-6-15 20:56

RUMOR: Sony A9III will be the “fastest” camera ever made!

On July 12 Sony will announce the new A6700. After that we will get three new Full Frame E-mount cameras within 4-5 months! One of them is the Sony A9III which sources told me will have the fastest autofocus, fastest readout, fastest fps of all mirrorless cameras on market now! I still got no final… sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-6-12 15:57

It Looks Like iPadOS 17 Will Support External Webcams and Cameras

In addition to the numerous hardware announcements Apple presented at WWDC23 earlier this week, the company also revealed a litany of software updates including iPadOS 17, and the developer beta appears to allow users to plug in their own webcams. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-6-8 20:13

Stockcam will soon launch this weird gun-style camera cage on Indiegogo!

Stockcam will soon launch this gun-style camera cage on Indiegogo. Check out their Indiegogo project descriptio and let me know if you believe this is something fun or something that is terribly stupid :) sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-6-8 17:37

An RF Zoom fisheye is coming [CR2]

We have been told that a zoom fisheye similar to the EF version will be coming for the RF mount. It will be an “all-new” optical design and will work just fine on both crop and full-frame cameras. canonrumors.com »

2023-6-7 09:17

iOS 17 Will Warn You About Unsolicited Nude Photos

Apple's iOS 17 will feature a new safeguard feature that will help adults avoid seeing unsolicited nude photos and videos.

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2023-6-7 22:27

Japan Declares AI Training Data Fair Game and ‘Will Not Enforce Copyright’

In the first such declaration of its kind, Japan has seemingly asserted that it will not enforce copyrights when it comes to training generative artificial intelligence (AI) programs. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-6-6 16:30