Articles by Abby Ferguson at PetaPixel https://petapixel.com/author/abbyferguson/ Photography and Camera News, Reviews, and Inspiration Wed, 24 Jan 2024 19:16:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 191656271 What Happens When Film Goes Through an Airport Security Scanner? https://petapixel.com/2024/01/24/what-happens-when-film-goes-through-an-airport-security-scanner/ Wed, 24 Jan 2024 19:16:36 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=724100 A woman stands in an airport holding a bag of film.

Frequent analog photographers likely know that flying with film can be a risky endeavor. But beyond anecdotal experience and what airport scanning companies say, the impacts of flying with film haven't been very thoroughly examined. However, photographer and YouTube creator Lina Bessonova set about to change that in a large-scale test.

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Scientists Create Camera That Shows How Animals See Color https://petapixel.com/2024/01/23/scientists-create-camera-that-shows-how-animals-see-color/ Tue, 23 Jan 2024 22:17:31 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=723918 Scientist animal vision in color research

It's well understood that animals see differently from us humans, but visualizing those differences has proved challenging. However, a group of scientists from the UK and the US have developed a camera system that can accurately record animal-perceived photos and videos.

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Update Roundup: Sony Flashes, Nikon Cameras, and DxO Software Updated https://petapixel.com/2024/01/19/update-roundup-sony-flashes-nikon-cameras-and-dxo-software-updated/ Fri, 19 Jan 2024 19:11:53 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=723401 Update roundup -- Sony flash, Nikon cameras, and DxO software

Following an exciting week of CES announcements, this week has been rather calm in the tech world. There have, however, been some software announcements from the likes of Nikon, Sony, and DxO that are worthwhile and important.

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Godox Announces the V1Pro Flash With a Detachable Sub Flash https://petapixel.com/2024/01/19/godox-announces-the-v1pro-flash-with-a-detachable-sub-flash/ Fri, 19 Jan 2024 16:00:09 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=723309 Two Godox V1Pro flashes sit on a white rock in front of a gray background.

Hot on the tail of the release of its impressive new wireless trigger, Godox announced an update to one of its most popular flashes. The Godox V1Pro Flash sees a handful of worthy updates, including the ability to use a detachable sub-flash.

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Insta360 Brings Its Clever AI Warp Effects Feature to More Action Cams https://petapixel.com/2024/01/18/insta360-brings-its-clever-ai-warp-effects-feature-to-more-action-cams/ Thu, 18 Jan 2024 20:31:49 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=723219 A snapshot from a video is edited using the Insta360 AI Warp tool.

Insta360 is keeping busy in the new year with plenty of announcements. Following the release of a new mount for skiing, the company has revealed that its powerful AI Warp feature will be available on even more products.

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Seagate’s new 30TB Hard Drive is the Largest Ever https://petapixel.com/2024/01/18/seagates-new-30tb-hard-drive-is-the-largest-ever/ Thu, 18 Jan 2024 18:49:57 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=723207 Three angles of the Seagate Exos X Mozaic 3+ 30TB hard drive are placed against a white background.

With its newly released hard disk drive, storage company Seagate has broken the record for the largest hard drive ever. The Exos X Mozaic 3+ offers a whopping 30TB of space.

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The Insta360 Ski Pole Mount Makes Epic Videos on the Slopes Easier https://petapixel.com/2024/01/17/the-insta360-ski-pole-mount-makes-epic-videos-on-the-slopes-easier/ Wed, 17 Jan 2024 19:00:38 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=722933 A skier shreds down a snowy mountain slope while holding the Insta360 Ski Pole Mount.

Although action camera mounts are simple pieces of equipment, they can completely change the type of footage possible. That's especially true with 360-degree cameras. Insta360 aims to offer more creative and easier filming solutions with its new Ski Pole Mount.

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The BlackBox 120 Uses a Digital Camera To Scan Medium Format Film https://petapixel.com/2024/01/16/the-blackbox-120-uses-a-digital-camera-to-scan-medium-format-film/ Tue, 16 Jan 2024 21:50:31 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=722733 Two images depicting the BlackScale Lab's BlackBox 120 and its components.

A new film scanner has come onto the scene, courtesy of BlackScale Lab. The BlackBox 120 system makes it easy to use a camera to digitize medium format film.

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The Godox Xnano Is a Compact Flash Trigger With a Touchscreen https://petapixel.com/2024/01/16/the-godox-xnano-is-a-compact-flash-trigger-with-a-touchscreen/ Tue, 16 Jan 2024 18:47:09 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=722602 The Flashpoint R2 Nano flash trigger sits on a camera in front of a black background.

Godox, a leading manufacturer of third-party lighting equipment, announced a compact, minimalistic flash trigger that it promises to be a game-changer. The new Xnano is a wireless TTL flash trigger and is available for most major camera systems.

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Adobe Commits $6 Million to Support Underrepresented Video Creators https://petapixel.com/2024/01/16/adobe-commits-6-million-to-support-underrepresented-video-creators/ Tue, 16 Jan 2024 16:29:55 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=722438 Adobe Film Fund

It's no secret that the film and TV industries lack diversity, but in its latest announcement, Adobe is stepping up to offer support for underrepresented creators. The new Adobe Film & TV Fund aims to provide career support and growth to increase representation in film and television.

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How to Print Photos at Home https://petapixel.com/how-to-print-photos-at-home/ Fri, 12 Jan 2024 18:21:28 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=722218

Printing your photos at home can get complicated and confusing rather quickly. Between choosing a printer and paper and problem-solving why the colors don't look like what you see on your display, it can be overwhelming, especially if you are just getting started.

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The MouthPad Lets You Take an iPhone Selfie Using Only Your Tongue https://petapixel.com/2024/01/11/the-mouthpad-lets-you-take-an-iphone-selfie-using-only-your-tongue/ Thu, 11 Jan 2024 20:42:26 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=722072 Two angles of the Augmental MouthPad retainer against a background with a black, blue, and purple gradient.

It's typical to see wild, unusual tech coming out of CES and indeed, this announcement fits into that category. Announced in Vegas this week, the MouthPad is a device that allows users to operate their phones and other devices with nothing but their tongues.

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Google is Making Android Products Work Together a Little Bit Better https://petapixel.com/2024/01/10/google-is-making-android-products-work-together-a-little-bit-better/ Wed, 10 Jan 2024 17:03:32 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=721732 A graphic showing various Google apps and services.

While there is, naturally, a lot of overlap between Google and Android, there have always been some compatibility issues for those who use non-Google devices. But Google announced it is working to bridge those gaps, making Android devices work together better regardless of the brand.

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Sony’s XR HMD Mixed-Reality Headset is Built for Spatial Content Creation https://petapixel.com/2024/01/09/sonys-xr-hmd-mixed-reality-headset-is-built-for-spatial-content-creation/ Tue, 09 Jan 2024 18:51:18 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=721540 A man uses the Sony XR HMD to design a 3D character in front of his computer.

CES is in full swing, with announcements popping out right and left. A regular participant at CES, Sony has announced a mixed-reality headset explicitly built for spatial content creators.

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Apple’s Vision Pro Ad Wants to Make it Cool to Wear a Headset https://petapixel.com/2024/01/09/apples-vision-pro-ad-wants-to-make-it-cool-to-wear-a-headset/ Tue, 09 Jan 2024 18:44:28 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=721466 Four scenes from the APple Vision Pro ad showing characters with headsets.

Apple released its first video ad promoting the company's Vision Pro. Aptly titled "Get Ready," the short ad follows on the heels of yesterday's official launch announcement for the headset.

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For the Brave, Nauticam Now Has an Underwater Housing for the Red Komodo-X https://petapixel.com/2024/01/08/for-the-brave-nauticam-now-has-an-underwater-housing-for-the-red-komodo-x/ Mon, 08 Jan 2024 19:54:25 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=721307 Two angles of the Nauticam RED KOMODO-X underwater camera housing against a white background.

Brave Red Komodo-X users have a new option for protecting their cameras while they dive to the depths.

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Politician Caught Stealing Food Photos https://petapixel.com/2024/01/04/politician-caught-stealing-food-photos/ Thu, 04 Jan 2024 19:22:59 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=720848 Mayra Flores food fraud

A Texas politician has found herself in hot water after it was revealed that she’s been posting images of food to her social media accounts that she did not create.

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What is Color Space and Why Does it Matter? https://petapixel.com/2024/01/03/what-is-color-space-and-why-does-it-matter/ Wed, 03 Jan 2024 17:51:31 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=720630 Two versions of the same image of a girl in a wheat field with drastically different colors.

For most photographers, color is a crucial component of their images. As a result, it only makes sense to want the colors that you envision to come through in the same way when others view your photographs. That can be easier said than done, however.

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The Powerful Lessons Analog Photography Can Teach https://petapixel.com/2023/12/29/the-powerful-lessons-analog-photography-can-teach/ Fri, 29 Dec 2023 20:16:37 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=720405

Up until recently, most introductory photography classes in colleges and universities still taught students the basics of the medium using film and darkroom processes. These days, though, the majority of schools have transitioned to digital since it is more affordable for students and doesn’t require a lab full of equipment and chemicals. But despite the obvious benefits of digital, analog photography still serves as a valuable tool for learning the medium.

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How to Recycle Cardboard Into a Creative Photography Backdrop https://petapixel.com/2023/12/28/how-to-recycle-cardboard-into-a-creative-photography-backdrop/ Thu, 28 Dec 2023 17:17:51 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=720227 A portrait of a woman in front of a piece of cardboard with holes in it.

It's no secret that most photography equipment is expensive and typically highly specialized. But that doesn't always need to be the case. In the above video from Adorama, photographer Gavin Hoey walks viewers through how to create studio portraits using a simple sheet of cardboard and some studio lights.

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