Articles by David Crewe at PetaPixel https://petapixel.com/author/davidjcrewe/ Photography and Camera News, Reviews, and Inspiration Wed, 24 Jan 2024 16:31:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 191656271 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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FilmNeverDie Announces Nana, a ‘Next-Gen’ Reusable 35mm Camera https://petapixel.com/2023/10/27/filmneverdie-announces-nana-a-next-gen-reusable-35mm-camera/ Fri, 27 Oct 2023 20:34:41 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=711548 The Nana 35mm is a Reusable, Automatic Point and Shoot Film Camera

Australian film lab FilmNeverDie has announced a new motorized and reusable 35mm "simple" film camera called the Nana for $130.

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The Lumionix KOMET ‘Smart’ Camera Trigger is Full of Quick-Access Features https://petapixel.com/2023/10/27/the-lumionix-komet-smart-camera-trigger-is-full-of-quick-access-features/ Fri, 27 Oct 2023 20:27:13 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=711509

Delaware-based company Lumionix has announced a new 'smart' camera trigger called the KOMET that comes loaded with "state of the art" special features to take its users photography skills to the next level.

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Google’s New Image Verification Tool Can Help Spot AI Fakes https://petapixel.com/2023/10/25/googles-new-image-verification-tool-can-help-spot-ai-fakes/ Wed, 25 Oct 2023 20:35:24 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=711141

Google's "About This Image" tool, announced last May during Google I/O, combs an image's metadata to find context and identify if it's an AI fake or not. The tool is now rolling out as part of Google's updated search tools.

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Apple Will Honor California’s ‘Right To Repair’ Law Nationwide https://petapixel.com/2023/10/25/apple-will-honor-californias-right-to-repair-law-nationwide/ Wed, 25 Oct 2023 19:41:56 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=711127

After California signed its "Right to Repair" bill into law, tech giant Apple today has come out in full support of a nationwide federal law and is ready to share tools, parts, and documentation with consumers and repair shops.

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Chronophoto Game Tests Your Photography and History Knowledge https://petapixel.com/2023/10/24/chronophoto-game-tests-your-photography-and-history-knowledge/ Tue, 24 Oct 2023 20:18:58 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=710920 ChronoPhoto-Is-An-Addictive-Photography-Guessing-Game

Chronophoto is an incredibly simple yet addictive immersive guessing game where players are presented with a series of random images and they have to guess what year a photo was taken. The game tests users knowledge of visual history by examining the details of each image to zero-in on the specific year or decade the photograph was taken.

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