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Nikon India leaks Z9 promo video revealing 8K/60p video, 120fps capture, 20fps Raw continuous shooting and more

October 26, 2021
Nikon India appears to have accidentally leaked a promotional video for Nikon’s forthcoming Z9 mirrorless camera, confirming specifications not yet known. While Nikon has been releasing weekly teaser videos (1, 2, 3) for what will be its flagship mirrorless camera (so far three of the four planned teasers have been revealed), this one appears to be different, both in the visual style of the…
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Hands-On with Lightroom’s Powerful New Masking System

October 25, 2021
In a new update, Adobe is greatly increasing the masking capabilities of its Lightroom applications as well as Adobe Camera RAW. While it is not as powerful as what is found in full-fledged Photoshop, you will find yourself wondering how you ever lived without it. The…
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Nikon India Leaks Nikon Z9’s 120FPS Shooting, 8K 60FPS Capability

October 25, 2021
Nikon India appears to have jumped the gun on the Nikon Z9 and published a short presentation video. While the original source has since been deleted, it has been re-uploaded to multiple sources. The leaked video appears to be a pretty early version since the audio watermark is still present. According to Canon Watch, the video is still avaialble on Weibo and Bilibili if the YouTube link below…
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Where Did Live Photos Go in iOS 15?

October 25, 2021
For years, Apple’s iPhone Live Photos has offered the coolest camera trick. With one click and no tripod, I could easily transform a body of water into a long exposure like dreamy shot, with long flowing water. To me, it looked like one photographed by the masters with a…
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Which Medium Format Mirrorless System Should You Choose?

October 25, 2021
For decades, medium format film was the standard for professional photography work, so it’s no wonder that its bigger-than-full-frame resolution, shallow depth of field, and magic tonality is still sought after by pros and enthusiasts to this day. Previously, we explored…
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NYT journalist describes his iPhone being hacked, and the precautions he now takes

October 25, 2021
A New York Times journalist covering the Middle East has described the experience of his iPhone being hacked, and the security precautions he now takes as a result. Ben Hubbard says there were four attempts to hack his iPhone, and that two of them succeeded, with all the signs pointing to the use of NSO’s Pegasus spyware. Background Our NSO guide explains the background. NSO Group makes…
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Lawnchair 12 arrives in Alpha with Android 12 support

October 25, 2021
Hot on the heels of the Android 12 release for Pixel devices, Lawnchair 12 has arrived in Alpha with support for the latest OS build. As one of the most popular third-party launchers on Android, Lawnchair Launcher has become a fan favorite, thanks to a clean, almost Pixel…
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Samsung Galaxy owners can get same-day repairs at Best Buy locations for phones and foldables

October 25, 2021
One of the areas in which many Android devices fall behind Apple is the lack of easy access to repairs, but that’s something Samsung is actively working to change. This week, a partnership with Best Buy that will bring smartphone repairs even for foldables to US Best Buy locations. Rolling out starting this week for some models, 100 Best Buy stores in the United States will be equipped to…
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