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Stay up-to-date with the latest news within the photography industry. Here we feature new photography gear announcements, creative conferences, and other interesting headlines related to the world of photography and filmmaking.

Webb and Chandra Image of Bullet Cluster Maps Invisible Dark Matter

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and Chandra X-ray Observatory combined their efforts to look at the Bullet Cluster in a new way, enabling scientists to precisely map the cluster's dark matter.

Apple Patents Image Sensor with 20 Stops of Dynamic Range

Apple filed a fascinating image sensor technology patent last month, which describes a stacked image sensor with vast dynamic range and very low noise.

7Artisans’ New 10mm f/3.5 Ultra-Wide Lens Costs Just $99

In a notable addition to its growing catalog of budget-friendly yet capable manual lenses, 7Artisans has officially announced its new 10mm f/3.5 ultra-wide-angle lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras.

The Nikon Z8’s New Firmware Borked Tamron Z-Mount Lenses

The Nikon Z8's feature-packed firmware update 3.0 is now available, but photographers with Tamron Z-mount lenses may want to hold off on the update, as Tamron has confirmed that the new firmware update negatively affects the performance of at least some of its lenses.

Scientists Film Killer Whales ‘Kissing’ in the Wild for The First Time

For the first time, scientists have recorded footage of two wild killer whales, also known as orcas, engaging in behavior that resembles kissing.

DJI’s Power 2000 Battery System Can Charge Your Camera 118 Times

The DJI Power 2000, the company's latest portable power solution, is extremely powerful and can be expanded to a whopping 22,528Wh. When expanded, it has enough power to charge a typical DJI drone 24 times, a laptop nearly 20 times, and a digital camera 118 times.

$799 Nothing Phone 3 Has Four 50-Megapixel Cameras and Wild Style

In March, unusual tech company Nothing, announced the Nothing Phone 3a. Now, just months later, the flagship Nothing Phone (3) has arrived. It features four 50-megapixel cameras and a $799 price tag, making it Nothing's first true flagship phone.

Wedding Photographer is Asked to Bring Cash Gift for Bride and Groom

Wedding photographers typically just bring their gear to the big day -- but one couple expected theirs to bring a whole lot more than just a camera.

Charlie Chaplin Ordered the Destruction of ‘The Gold Rush’, But Now it’s Restored in 4K

It is the film Charlie Chaplin never wanted audiences to see that has been painstakingly restored to 4K for a project that has taken literal decades to complete.

Senate Rejects 10-Year Ban on State AI Laws in Major Blow To Tech Companies

U.S. senators voted to strike down a proposed 10-year ban that would have blocked states and local governments from creating their own AI regulations, dealing a major setback to tech companies that claimed such legislation would hinder innovation.

Flying General Lee Car Almost Wipes Out Cameraman at ‘The Dukes of Hazzard’ Event

In Somerset, Kentucky, crowds have been gathering to watch a General Lee car jump over a fountain. However, the stunt almost ended horrifically for one cameraman.

Super-Bright Galaxy Photo Shows How Webb Compares Against Hubble

The James Webb Space Telescope's (JWST) latest target is Messier 82 (M82), also known as the Cigar Galaxy. The nearby galaxy is five times more luminous than the Milky Way. It has previously been photographed by the Hubble Space Telescope, providing a great way to measure the two active space telescopes against each other.

Free Photo Manager digiKam Gets Major New Update With AI Tools

The digiKam team has announced the official release of digiKam 8.7.0. The major update for the free open-source digital photo manager promises significant improvements to face management capabilities, GPU processing, AI-driven tools, and overall system performance.

Sony Offers Filmmakers Free Upgraded IR-Cut Filter for Flagship Burano Camera

Sony's $25,000 Burano 8K digital motion picture camera is an absolute beast of a cinema camera. Sony has significantly improved the camera via firmware updates, and more are in the works. The company has also addressed a color reproduction complaint via free new hardware, which is unusual.

Huawei Pura 80 Ultra Smartphone Has Wild Lens Swapping Tech

The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra is a fascinating smartphone. It features a clever lens-swapping system, a large 50-megapixel image sensor, and promises the best dynamic range of any smartphone.

Photographer Showcases Legendary Guitars at Life-Size Scale

Award-winning photographer Kane Hibberd will debut his highly anticipated exhibition Scale, a world premiere that showcases a remarkable collection of life-sized photographs, capturing 100 legendary guitars that have shaped the history of modern music.

Ethical AI Image Generator Bria Releases Next-Gen Model That Didn’t Steal Your Data

AI has an image problem. Hollywood won't admit to using it -- even though it is. Copyright battles are taking place in law courts, and things aren't going well for creators.

Nikon’s Groundbreaking 3.0 Firmware Update for the Z8 Is Here

Nikon Z8 firmware version 3.0 has arrived. Announced in early June, the major firmware update gives the Z8 the world's first pixel-shift high-resolution shooting mode equipped with focus shift and AE bracketing.

Imagen’s New AI Profile Shop Empowers Photographers of All Levels

Imagen, the AI-driven post-production platform for photographers, has launched the Profile Shop, a new digital marketplace featuring AI editing profiles. Through the new marketplace, seasoned photographers can monetize their curated styles, and up-and-coming photographers can more easily develop a personal style all their own.

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