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The ProMaster iota Is an Ultralight Tripod You’ll Really Want to Use

Split image: left side shows a camera on a tripod among green plants and white flowers outdoors; right side shows a camera on a low tripod on a wooden surface. "PetaPixel Showcase" logo is at the bottom left.

When it comes to ultralight tripods, every ounce counts. ProMaster’s new iota series embraces this philosophy fully, prioritizing speed, simplicity, and minimal weight. In fact, the intentional lowercase “i” in the name serves as a subtle reminder of just how small and portable these tripods really are.

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Brightin Star’s Newest AF Lens Is an Ultra-Wide 12mm f/2.8 for Full-Frame Cameras

A Sony Alpha camera with a large lens sits on a rocky surface outdoors, with blurred rocks and water in the background. The camera’s top dials and lens details are clearly visible.

Brightin Star has introduced a new AF 12mm f/2.8 ultra-wide-angle lens designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras, offering a combination of an expansive field of view, autofocus performance, and a distortion-controlled optical design. Available for Sony E and Nikon Z mounts, the lens is aimed at photographers working across landscapes, architecture, interiors, and astrophotography.

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PixelMob Wants to End Backup Problems for Creators

A portable external drive with a screen shows file folders and photo thumbnails, sitting on a desk near a laptop, a camera, SD cards, and a USB cable.

UnifyDrive has introduced PixelMob, a new sub-brand aimed at professional photographers and video creators. Positioned as a “Creator’s Companion,” PixelMob is designed to address a longstanding gap in imaging workflows: the inability to verify, at the file level, that backups are intact before leaving the field.

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