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How To Make a DIY ‘Deakinizer’ Lens for a Unique Visual Effect

The Deakinizer lens is a specially modified optic that was commissioned by Roger Deakins for the 2007 film “The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford” used to create an old-timey feel to the footage, giving the scenes captured in it an almost tilt-shift look. In this three-minute video, spotted by DIY Photography, Chung Dha shows two quick ways to make a DIY version of…
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Nikon Announces Partnership with Lighting Brands Nissin and Profoto

Nikon has announced a partnership with lighting manufacturers Nissin and Profoto, but it’s not clear what that might mean for customers. Announced via Profoto and through Nikon Australia, the partnership promises a collaboration between the camera company and both lighting manufacturers. Nikon Australia is pleased to announce that Nikon Corporation will be collaborating with Nissin Japan…
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The Story Behind Los Angeles’s Rare Lightning Storm Photos

My name is Emeric Le Bars and this is the story of how I captured some insane, extremely rare photos of a lightning storm in Los Angeles, without really planning anything. You don’t need to be familiar with Los Angeles to know that the city has an average of 300 sunny days every single year, which makes it one of the sunniest locations in the country and eventually the world. Even though…
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How to remove Activation Lock on iPhone, iPad, Mac, more

Having trouble with a locked Apple device? Follow along for how to remove Activation Lock on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. We’ll look at several steps including an Activation Lock web tool from Apple that’s new for 2021. Activation Lock is a security feature that…
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Apple exec explains the creation of its Shot on iPhone campaign

One of the most important campaigns for the iPhone is “Shot on iPhone.” It started in 2014, and in a new interview with Adweek, Apple VP Tor Myhren explained how the company created it.  Envisioned from the start for outdoor placement, “Shot on iPhone” was “a ridiculously simple idea,” Myhren said, “based on behavior we were seeing with people posting their photos and hashtagging…
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