TEXAS CAR CULTURE NEWS
MOTOR Texas highlights and curated news items about Texas car culture, exotic cars, photography, cameras, and whatever.
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2025 Is the Year of the Compact Camera
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PetaPixel photography and news website adds membership feature for an ad-free reading. This is a trend that has been a long time coming. The price is quite reasonable at $3 a Month or $30 a year. About the cost of a magazine subscription.
petapixel.com/2024/10/28/petapixel-me...
Apple Acquires Photo Editing Software Company Pixelmator. The pending acquisition includes Pixelmator for iOS, Pixelmator Pro, and the Photomator apps.
petapixel.com/2024/11/01/apple-acquir...
Leica Q3 alternatives? Is there even such a thing? No. And that’s what is cool about Leica. This article looks at the Fujifilm X100VI and a Panasonic possibility.
www.techradar.com/cameras/compact-cam...
The Fujifilm X-M5 announced today (10/14) has a flip out screen. This camera caters to videographers who love v-logging and vertical orientation shooting. My opinion: For photography, stick with the X100VI.
Fujifilm X-M5 (coming Oct. 14) The lightest model in the current X series. Equipped with advanced features for both stills and video. Enjoy shooting every day with ease. Sounds interesting, but they're making it a hybrid camera. This is just a bad idea that keeps going.
www.fujirumors.com/exclusive-fujifilm...
Photography and Seeing: The most valuable thing we can learn from other photographers is to see differently. Composition tricks tend to get old, but seeing differently adds a lifetime of value.
The UK magazine 'Amateur Photographer' Celebrates Incredible 140th Anniversary. Salute!
petapixel.com/2024/10/10/amateur-phot...
Leica is striking. In July, Leica released the Leica D-Lux 8 - a compact camera that could be described as a baby Q3. Here's why this is a brilliant move...
www.parked.photography/doc/this-ieica...
New 'House of Photography' in NYC offers the first immersive Leica experience EVER.
www.digitalcameraworld.com/news/new-h...
The state of the camera industry, according to the people who make cameras: 2024 edition, Aug 4, 2024. (People are switching from DSLR to mirrorless? People want to upload their photos? No mention of compact cameras? Where have y'all been?)
m.dpreview.com/articles/6377501292/th...
Fisker's HQ abandoned in "complete disarray" with apparent hazardous waste, clay models left behind. Oct 5, 2024
techcrunch.com/2024/10/05/fiskers-hq-...
Where is Leica headed? An interview with Dr . Andreas Kaufmann, Leica Camera. 06/10/2024
www.thephoblographer.com/2024/06/10/w...
Spotlight on Texas creators: Jared AKA The Rogue Vette. "I'm just a simple guy with a passion for cars and creating content." Based out of San Antonio, TX, I helped cofound the Lone Star Corvettes (LSC) club. Check out his videos on YT.
www.youtube.com/@TheRogueVette/videos
I (usually) enjoy looking at car photos from photographers who don't specialize in car photography. There is a good possibility that you can acquire a new perspective. Here is a collection from Jay Maisel.
www.jaymaisel.com/collections/cars01 www.jaymaisel.com/collections/cars02
Automobili Lamborghini debuted a new location in San Antonio Texas.
www.lamborghini.com/en-en/news/lambor...
Corvette Rumors: Autoline Says Electric Stingray Coming in 2029, Corvette SUV in 2030. Posted Aug 28, 2024.
www.corvetteblogger.com/2024/08/28/vi...
Fjorden iPhone Demo: Bauhaus inspired iPhone grip for better photography ergonomics. With a touch of Leica and they would have nailed it.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=ftn76AtpHJ0
The United States leads in Lamborghini purchases in the first half of 2024. In general, sales are up at Lamborghini.
www.lamborghini.com/en-en/news/number...
For YouTubers and aspiring creators: very interesting article. First YouTuber to successfully sell his business (and retire).
techcrunch.com/2024/07/28/matpat-the-...
2025 Audi RS Q8 Performance with 631 HP Encroaches on the Lamborghini Urus, but it's still an Audi.
www.caranddriver.com/news/a61239307/2...
Porsche Will Kill Off the Combustion 718 in 2025.
www.caranddriver.com/news/a61534170/p...
NASCAR, ABB reveal EV prototype and launch electrification innovation partnership
www.nascar.com/news-media/2024/07/06/...
Release date for Apple Original Films' Formula 1 movie is June 27, 2025 (North America)
www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/re...
"The Cannonball Run" Countach LP 400 S turns 45
media.lamborghini.com/English/latest-...
Houston Texas photographer Kevin McCauley of Capturing the Machine has released a photo book titled "Waiting for the Sun to Come Down." Congratulations Kevin! It will soon be in my hands!
capturingthemachine.com
What The? Located in the heart of Central Texas (Gatesville), Dove Nest Motorsports Park (DOMO) will be a top-tier motorsports club and resort community
www.domoclubctx.com/
Frisco and Grapevine in Top 10 Corvette Dealers – 2024 CYTD Sales Through May 31st
www.corvetteblogger.com/2024/06/05/to...
Largest gathering of Cybertrucks in the world held in Gatesville Texas
www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/we-did-o...
Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo marking its 50th anniversary this month
www.route66news.com/2024/06/05/cadill...
Tony Roma to Replace Tadge Juechter as Corvette's New Head Honcho
www.caranddriver.com/news/a61112627/t...
Cadillac Might Be Planning Its Very Own Hypercar. Another reason why Corvette should be a standalone brand.
www.caranddriver.com/news/a61057980/c...
Grand opening and christening for new Bug Ranch in Amarillo set for June 14
www.route66news.com/2024/06/02/grand-...
These guys are awesome and hilarious, and looks like a well run exotic car meetup (in Redmond WA). Worth the read.
exoticsat.com/
Waco was among four cities being considered for a new Corvette assembly plant in 1977.
www.corvettereport.com/vette-videos-vi...
Route 66 - Special online screening of "Route 66: An American Odyssey," live Q&A set for June 6, 2024
www.route66news.com/2024/05/31/specia...
Banned Corvette Ad. Watch it before they take it down! ;-)
m.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4YAt0GFsZU
GM just opened a sprawling new design center that will help shape the future of its cars
www.fastcompany.com/91073623/general-...
Street photography exhibit in Beaumont Texas. Jerome Cabeen is an award-winning photographer based out of Beaumont, Texas. I love this quote from the article: "Photography rewards those who are willing to put themselves in a position to receive the image."
www.beaumontenterprise.com/entertainm...
Lamborghini Has Released Its Most Iconic V-12s on Vinyl, But you Have to Buy a Lambo (branded) Turntable to get it.
www.caranddriver.com/news/a60747347/l...
Malibu Corvette: RIP Malibu, the Corvette Will be the Only Remaining Car in Chevrolet's Lineup
www.corvetteblogger.com/2024/05/10/wi...
Texas + Cars + social IRL. So this is a thing that’s becoming a bigger thing.
theshopclubs.com/houston/
Waco + Cars + social in Waco coming 2025.
www.motortexas.com/doc/introducing-gua...
Lamborghini Urus SE Debuts in a State that isn't Texas (Published April 30)
www.lamborghini.com/en-en/news/lambor...
Corvette Museum Art Exhibit- Realism and Hyperrealism in Contemporary Automobile and Motorcycle Painting. Open March 15, 2024-January 5, 2025.
www.corvettemuseum.org/luster/
History of Taco Tuesday + El Paso Texas 1933?
www.thrillist.com/eat/nation/history-...
The Leica D-Lux 8 was announced on May 23rd. At around $1600, this is the compact Leica for the discerning masses. Available worldwide beginning July 2, 2024. We will see if they sell out immediately since compacts are now hot items.
www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/183057...
Texas Car Show Flyers is a minimalist list of all current car shows on MOTOR Texas. Also great for car show flyer template ideas.
www.motortexas.com/flyers
Leica LUX Is an iPhone Camera App With Leica Style and Lens Simulations
petapixel.com/2024/06/06/leica-lux-is...
Leica Acquires App Dev and iPhone Camera Grip Case Maker Fjorden. WOW! I was considering getting the Fjorden iPhone grip. Very interesting move by Leica.
petapixel.com/2024/06/06/leica-acquir...
White Balance: My (slightly odd) Approach
m.youtube.com/watch?v=eQPPa_8Z13o
Sigma CEO Kazuto Yamaki claims companies are missing out on making affordable cameras. Yes, I have been saying this for years.
www.sonyalpharumors.com/sigma-ceo-kaz...
Xperia Pro-C (rumor) Sony is rumored to launch a 1 inch sensor smartphone named Xperia Pro-C in late 2024. The C stands for camera. Sony is the only camera company that has a line of smartphones but they have so far resisted the idea of making a android based compact camera. Will the Xperia Pro-C be a clear step in that direction?
www.sonyalpharumors.com/sony-is-rumor...
Macro Photography Challenge. At least view the photos.
www.speedhunters.com/2023/03/its-all-...
Street photography exhibit at the Art Museum of Southeast Texas, in Beaumont, Texas. Jerome Cabeen is an award-winning photographer based out of Beaumont, Texas. I love this quote from the article: "Photography rewards those who are willing to put themselves in a position to receive the image."
www.beaumontenterprise.com/entertainm...
Introduction to Saul Leiter (video). Early use of color film in street Photography.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=txUkotYOhac
For Many Photographers, the Experience Matters More Than Features and Specs
petapixel.com/2024/05/05/for-many-pho...
mood.camera - Film is interesting, but no to this approach. Just get a Ricoh.
www.dpreview.com/articles/4056276896/
Camera Sales Grew For First Time in 13 Years, But Not for Canon
petapixel.com/2024/04/26/camera-sales...
Ricoh announces GR series cameras featuring built-in highlight diffusion filter. No Ricoh GR IV this year.
us.ricoh-imaging.com/ricoh-announces-...
Compact is Back: Ricoh GR III and Fujifilm X100VI Enjoy Huge Demand. This demand is even affecting similar but higher end cameras like Fujifilm X-T30II and Leica Q3. These cameras are on back order on Adorama and B&H Photo.
petapixel.com/2024/03/12/compact-is-b...
Daido Moriyama: How I Take Photographs "Well, the first thing I always tell anyone who asks me for advice is: get outside, It's all about getting out and walking. That's the first thing. The second thing is..."
www.creativereview.co.uk/daido-moriya...