Cross-posted from petapixel.com [by Jaron Schneider] Profoto has announced that it has acquired StyleShoots, the makers of hardware and software solutions that completely eliminate the need for a camera crew and deliver finished e-commerce fashion photos through an...
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Camtraptions Launches Solar Panel for Camera Trap Speedlights
by ASMP | PetaPixel, Technology
Cross-posted from petapixel.com [by Jaron Schneider] Camtraptions has announced a solar panel that works in tandem with its speedlight for use in long-term, off-the-grid camera traps. The compact solar panel allows the flashes to be deployed for extended or even...
Apple Mac Studio with M1 Ultra Review: Insane Power for the Price
by ASMP | PetaPixel, Technology
Cross-posted from petapixel.com [by Jaron Scheider] Ever since Apple moved to the M1 chip, we’ve consistently lauded the performance improvements we’ve seen. It feels like with each iteration we say “most powerful” or “surprising” in some way, but those are still...
Ukrainian Drone Photographers Join War Effort, Gather Real-Time Imagery
by ASMP | Drones, Strictly Business Blog, Technology
Cross-posted from petapixel.com [by Jaron Schneider] Ukrainian drone enthusiasts who normally photograph landscapes or weddings are signing up to use their piloting skills to assist in the war effort by providing real-time data on Russian troop movement in their...
World’s First Hydraulic Drone Promises Six-Hour Flight Times
by ASMP | PetaPixel, Technology
Image: Flowcopter Cross-posted from petapixel.com [by Jaron Schneider] Leveraging a new type of hydraulic pump, Flowcopter claims that it has created a large drone that is significantly lighter, more robust, lower in cost, and capable of greater range than any other...
Wearable Smart Camera Can Detect Silent Voice Commands
by ASMP | PetaPixel, Technology
Image: SpeeChin Cross-posted from petapixel.com [By Jaron Schneider] Two researchers from Cornell University have created a wearable infrared smart camera that can detect voice commands even if the speaker isn’t making a sound by measuring the neck and face from under...