Articles by David Crewe at PetaPixel https://petapixel.com/author/davidjcrewe/ Photography and Camera News, Reviews, and Inspiration Tue, 16 May 2023 14:48:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 191656271 See How Kodak Makes Film Through a Behind-the-Scenes Factory Tour https://petapixel.com/2023/05/16/see-how-kodak-makes-film-through-a-behind-the-scenes-factory-tour/ Tue, 16 May 2023 14:48:28 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=616912

As a creative, it is very likely that you have at least once, shot photographs the analog way and used a film camera of some kind. But how much do you know about how that film camera works, or better yet, how the film is made?

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Nik Collection 6 Upgrades Local Adjustments and Improves Workflow https://petapixel.com/2023/05/16/nik-collection-6-upgrades-local-adjustments-and-improves-workflow/ Tue, 16 May 2023 13:01:09 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=682272

DxO has released version 6 of the Nik Collection photo editing suite of plug-ins for Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom Classic.

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Capture One Update Adds New AI Tools and Wireless Tethering for Fujifilm https://petapixel.com/2023/05/15/capture-one-update-adds-new-ai-tools-and-wireless-tethering-for-fujifilm/ Mon, 15 May 2023 14:11:21 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=682285 Capture-One-Pro-Adds-Auto-Dust-Removal,-Wireless-Tethering,-and-more

Capture One has announced the 16.2 "spring" update that adds new features and artificial intelligence (AI) powered tools designed to speed up users' workflows.

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Datacolor Launches Spyder X2 Elite and X2 Ultra Color Calibrators https://petapixel.com/2023/05/10/datacolor-launches-spyder-x2-elite-and-x2-ultra-color-calibrators/ Wed, 10 May 2023 20:41:23 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=681785 Datacolor-Announces-Spyder-X2-&-X2-Ultra

Datacolor has announced the Spyder X2 Elite and X2 Ultra, its next generation of color calibration tools for displays that delivers precision color calibration in less than two minutes.

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Profoto’s New App Lets You Control Your Lights From an Apple Computer https://petapixel.com/2023/05/10/profotos-new-app-lets-you-control-your-lights-from-an-apple-computer/ Wed, 10 May 2023 18:13:22 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=681702 Profoto-Announces-Control-Desktop-App-for-MacOS

Profoto has announced the Control Desktop App for macOS that gives Apple computers Bluetooth control of up to 100 Air 2 compatible light and trigger channels.

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Nikon Zfc Review: Lots of Style But Lacking in Substance https://petapixel.com/2023/05/03/nikon-zfc-review-lots-of-style-but-lacking-in-substance/ Wed, 03 May 2023 21:32:40 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=658320 Nikon Zfc Review

The Nikon Zfc is a crop sensor mirrorless digital camera designed to replicate the classic Nikon FM2 Film camera, often considered one of the best 35mm film cameras of all time. While the system looks amazing and definitely brings a huge hit of nostalgia, does it live up to that legacy?

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Lume Cube’s New RGB Tube Lights Put High Quality Illumination in Your Hands https://petapixel.com/2023/05/02/lume-cubes-new-rgb-tube-lights-put-high-quality-light-in-your-hands/ Tue, 02 May 2023 12:59:05 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=679802

Lume Cube has announced a pair of tube LEDs that are designed to be the ultimate lighting tools for content creators and videographers on the move: a 12-inch, $170 Tube Light Mini and 48-inch, $400 Tube Light XL.

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Pentax 100mm f/2.8 Macro Review: Great Quality in an Outdated Package https://petapixel.com/2023/05/01/pentax-100mm-f-2-8-macro-review-great-quality-in-an-outdated-package/ Mon, 01 May 2023 17:10:49 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=664430 Pentax 100mm macro review

When it comes to macro photography, having the right lens is critical for achieving the best possible images. As such, the updated $547 HD D FA Macro 100mm F/2.8 ED AW from Pentax brings a refreshed optical formula optimized to work better with larger megapixel DSLR's but, sadly, not much else.

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Luminar Neo Update Adds Undo/Redo Feature and Improves Performance https://petapixel.com/2023/04/27/luminar-neo-update-adds-undo-redo-feature-and-improves-performance/ Thu, 27 Apr 2023 16:46:18 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=678887

Skylum has released update 1.9 update Luminar Neo that brings a heavily-requested Undo/Redo functionally to the artificial intelligence-powered photo editing application.

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Westcott FlexiGels Makes Rapid Color and Modifier Changes a Breeze https://petapixel.com/2023/04/19/westcott-flexigels-makes-rapid-color-and-modifier-changes-a-breeze/ Wed, 19 Apr 2023 19:13:04 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=664600 Westcott FlexiGels

Just a few weeks ago, Westcott released an interesting new system of silicone gels meant to make the lives of photographers easier via a set of tear-resistant and heat-resistant gels that could be quickly changed out for other colors in a matter of seconds.

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How Google’s Pixel Smartphone Super Res Zoom Feature Works https://petapixel.com/2023/04/18/how-the-googles-pixel-smartphones-super-res-zoom-works/ Tue, 18 Apr 2023 14:52:58 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=677057 How Pixel’s Super Res Zoom works

Super Res Zoom has been a part of the Google Pixel system since the launch of the Pixel 3, but with the Pixel 7 Pro, Google notes it took a big step forward and has explained how the feature works.

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Atomos Cloud Studio Gets Browser Video Editing, Sony Ci Media Cloud https://petapixel.com/2023/04/14/atomos-cloud-studio-gets-browser-video-editing-sony-ci-media-cloud/ Fri, 14 Apr 2023 14:45:01 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=676464

Atomos has made a set of announcements in advance of NAB 2023 that includes the addition of cloud-based editing in a browser from anywhere with Atomos Edit, support for Sony's Ci Media Cloud through Atomos Cloud Studio, and a real-time streaming Pilot Project with Streamonix.

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OWC Unveils Memory Card Software, Readers, and Portable Shared Jellyfish XT NAS https://petapixel.com/2023/04/13/owc-unveils-atlas-memory-cards-and-portable-shared-jellyfish-xt-nas/ Thu, 13 Apr 2023 20:16:18 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=676454 OWC-Launches-New-Jellyfish-NAS-AND-CFEXpress-Cards-at-NAB

OWC has announced its new Innergize software for memory cards, new memory card readers, and its new Jellyfish XT Network-Attached Storage (NAS) Solution.

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Razer Stream Controller X is a Creative Console Powered by Loupedeck https://petapixel.com/2023/04/13/razer-stream-controller-x-is-a-creative-console-powered-by-loupedeck/ Thu, 13 Apr 2023 19:05:25 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=676436

Razer has launched the new $149 Stream Controller X, a new entry-level control deck that is designed to give streamers and content creators a single hub where they can access and control everything they need for their live streams and workflows.

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DxO Update Brings 1,192 New Optics Modules And More https://petapixel.com/2023/04/13/dxo-update-brings-1192-new-optics-modules-and-more/ Thu, 13 Apr 2023 14:18:55 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=676243

The French photo software company DxO has released an update to its Optics Modules that it says will give photographers the best possible performance from their camera and lens combinations, correcting lens imperfections and softness with "unparalleled precision".

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Sony FX3 and FX30 Get Anamorphic De-Squeeze, DCI 4K at 24fps, More https://petapixel.com/2023/04/12/sony-fx3-and-fx30-get-anamorphic-de-squeeze-dci-4k-at-24fps-more/ Wed, 12 Apr 2023 20:11:22 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=676204 Sony-Announces-New-Firmware-For-FX3-&-FX30

Sony has announced a "significant" new firmware update for the Cinema Line FX3 and FX30 camera systems that enables the cameras to shoot DCI 4K in true 24 fps and adds anamorphic lens de-squeeze and breathing compensation.

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Xencelabs Pen Display 24 Review: Putting Wacom on Notice https://petapixel.com/2023/04/12/xencelabs-pen-display-24-review-putting-wacom-on-notice/ Wed, 12 Apr 2023 14:59:54 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=675254 Xencelabs Pen tablet review

At this point in the "Tablet Debate", the argument about who makes the best tablets for photographers will shift back and forth between Xencelabs and Wacom depending on who you talk too and what deep-down preferences they have. While Wacom may have reigned supreme for a very long time, it's hard to deny that with the launch of the $1,899 Pen Display 24 Studio Series, Xencelabs has officially given Wacom a reason to worry.

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The Mitakon 28mm f/5.6 is a Cheap Recreation of a Leica Summaron https://petapixel.com/2023/03/28/the-mitakon-28mm-f-5-6-is-a-low-priced-recration-of-a-leica-summaron/ Tue, 28 Mar 2023 20:15:44 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=673393 Mitakon 28mm f:5.6

Chinese lens manufacturer Zhong Yi Optics has announced the Mitakon Creator 28mm f/5.6 lens, a $299 recreation of the Leica Summaron M 28mm f/5.6 which the company says has a "faithful adherence to the original lens characteristics while maintaining an affordable price for photographers".

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The Best Desks for Photographers and Editors in 2023 https://petapixel.com/2023/03/27/the-best-desks-for-photographers-and-editors-in-2023/ Mon, 27 Mar 2023 18:15:18 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=661520 Humancentric workflow desk

Working photographers may seem like they lead an adventurous life, traveling, and capturing images of people and places worldwide. But the truth is, even with all the adventure, most photographers spend most of their time sitting at a desk.

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Really Right Stuff Pan-Tilt Head Review: Really Expensive, Really Good https://petapixel.com/2023/03/24/really-right-stuff-pan-tilt-head-review-really-expensive-really-good/ Fri, 24 Mar 2023 20:16:33 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=658316 Really Right Stuff

Really Right Stuff is a company that is well-known for producing some of the highest-quality tripod and accessories for creatives, and the recently updated PG-02 MK II Pan-Tilt Tripod Head is no exception.

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