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Samsung acknowledges blurry Galaxy S23/S23+ photos – Fix on the way

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In March, we reported that users saw blurry photos from their Samsung Galaxy S23 and S23+ smartphones. The issue seemed to stem from the rear camera module, with images being sharp at the centre and randomly getting blurry in in-focus areas as you moved out towards the edges before becoming sharp again. Sam Mobile reported that they were able to recreate the issue. However, there was no response from Samsung at the time.

Now, Samsung has issued a release (in Polish) on their EU website acknowledging the issue. It’s an issue that appears to be there in devices made in both Vietnam and India. The company says a fix is on the way in a future software update. But there have been no indications so far on how long that will take. They do offer some tips you can follow in the meantime, however, to help resolve the issue.

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Delaware state bans recreational trail cams in state parks and forests

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The use of trail cameras for recreational use is no longer allowed on state lands in Delaware. The decision was made by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and the Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA).

The ban is effective immediately and includes all state lands, from state parks, state forests and state wildlife areas. Trail cams are not prohibited from use on private property, however.

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Vancouver photographer campaigns to end $400 park shoot permit

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Starting in 2025, photographers will have to purchase a $400 permit to be able to shoot commercially in any Metro Vancouver Regional Park. The new rules will cover over 50 square miles across 23 different parks in the district. The region is allegedly introducing the permits in a bid to protect wildlife.

Professional photographer Jas Gill has launched an online petition to fight against what she calls unfair rules imposed by the Vancouver Regional District, Canada.

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Photographer sues Kanye West for phone throw incident

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Kanye West is being sued by a photographer after he allegedly grabbed her phone and threw it into the street. According to the lawsuit, West grabbed the phone when he saw the paparazzo filming him and subsequently threw it into oncoming traffic.

The incident occurred in late January when West’s child was playing in a sports game at their school. The photographer, Nichol Lechmanik, recorded a video clip of an altercation between West and another photographer.

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Botched selfie escalates to draining of reservoir

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A government official in India found himself in troubled waters recently after a failed attempt at taking a selfie went from bad to worse. Rajesh Vishwas was allegedly taking a photograph of himself at the Kherkatta Dam in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh when he managed to drop his phone into the reservoir.

The food inspector was apparently so distraught at losing his $1,200 Samsung that his first reaction was to call in local divers. The divers, however, were unable to locate the device. Fearing that there was sensitive data stored on the phone, Vishwas sought permission to drain the reservoir in order to look for it.

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Once again, tourists are getting too close to bison for photos

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Yellowstone National Park has had to remind visitors once again not to get too close to the wild animals in the park. Many tourists seem to view the bison and other creatures as photo opportunities, with many attempting to get extremely close to the animals. The bid for the perfect selfie or photo is never ending, it seems.

The latest instalment in the Darwin Awards Photography Edition sees a video of a woman within petting distance of a huge bison in Yellowstone National Park. Her friend is nearby taking a photo. Next, the animal gets startled and moves quickly towards the woman, seeming to head butt her with its horns.

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Fujifilm announces shipping delays for the new Fuji X-S20

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Announced a week ago, the Fujifilm X-S20 (buy here) is already seeing shortages and shipping delays. A few days ago, Nikkei reported that production for the Fuji X-S20 was expected to be 15,000 units per month. While Fuji expected this number to satisfy potential customers ordering the new APS-C mirrorless camera, it seems that didn’t.

Fujifilm has now posted a notice to the Fuji Japan website that, as usual, cites demand exceeding expectations. The company hasn’t stated exactly how long orders will be delayed. They have specified that it applies to both body-only orders as well as kits (buy here) that include the XC15-45mm f3.5-5.6 OIS PZ lens (buy here).

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The “Digitally Analog Polaroid” runs ChatGPT code on a Raspberry Pi

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With all of the DIY digital cameras coming out these days, it’s starting to get difficult to produce something that’s a bit different and unique. This one, though, from Art Director Nico Tangara, is pretty interesting and unique. It’s called the Digitally Analog Polaroid camera, and it’s built around a Raspberry Pi with the Raspberry Pi Camera, an e-ink display with a 3D printed enclosure.

It’s quite compact, and its design kind of reminds me of the old days with the Gameboy Camera. But despite looking as retro as it can while still living in a plastic housing (albeit 3D printed), it runs on code generated by ultra-modern tech. Its code was created using ChatGPT.

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My first year with the Mamiya M645 medium format film camera

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I’ve been using cameras for half my life and I felt like I knew my way around any basic system, until I discovered medium format. The upgrade in resolution was an entirely new beast I was eager to tackle. I scoured the internet to decide on what I should use as my first medium format system. I ended up choosing the Mamiya M645.

Not only was 6×4.5cm regarded as the most welcoming format in the world of 120 film, but the Mamiya M645 was cited often as the most welcoming entry-level 6×4.5 camera. And now I’ve been shooting it for over a year.

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Rare albino giant panda caught on camera in China

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An incredibly rare sighting of an albino giant panda has been captured by a trail camera in the wild in South Western China. Thought to be the only one of its kind, the panda was filmed going about its business in the Wolong National Nature Reserve in Sichuan Province.

The albino giant panda is believed to be about five or six years old and does not appear to be suffering from any health problems, according to China’s state broadcaster CCTV.

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