Canon has announced a pair of ‘budget friendly’ lenses – one telephoto and one wide – for its RF mount. The RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM is similar in spirit to the RF 600mm F11 and RF 800mm F11 in that it’s very affordable and quite portable given its focal length range, with a slow maximum aperture being the main tradeoff. The 100-400 measures just 165 x 80mm (6.5 x 3.1 in.)…
Want to know more about the Canon EOS R3? Ask us anything on Reddit
September 14, 2021
We’ve done our best to provide all the detail we can about the EOS R3, but if there’s anything else you want to ask, we’ll be answering questions over on Reddit.
We’ll be starting an AMA thread on Reddit’s /r/Photography forum at 4PM UTC / 12PM…
How to install the Android 12 Beta on Samsung Galaxy S21
September 14, 2021
Android 12 hasn’t been officially released yet, but Samsung is opening the door for its beta program in several regions around the world. Now, the One UI 4.0 Beta with Android 12 is rolling out to Samsung Galaxy S21 users — here’s how to use it.
Where is the One UI…
Tesla Full Self-Driving v10 is not ‘mind-blowing,’ but it shows progress
September 14, 2021
After the first few demos of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Beta v10 software came out, it is becoming clear that it is not “mind-blowing,” like CEO Elon Musk said it would.
But it does show progress. Enough for robotaxis by the end of the year? I don’t think so.
Last weekend, Tesla started pushing its new Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta v10 software update to its early access fleet.
Tesla FSD…
Surf and turf: Canon EOS R3 pre-production sample gallery
September 14, 2021
Canon’s EOS R3 is a truly impressive piece of kit. From its all-new 24MP stacked-CMOS sensor to Eye Control AF, there’s a lot for us to unpack here when we get full-production cameras for a full review. But in the meantime, we’ve been shooting with some…
Canon Launches RF 16mm f/2.8 and 100-400mm f/5.6-8 Lenses
September 14, 2021
Canon has announced two new budget-friendly optics for the RF mount: the 16mm f/2.8 STM and the 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM. Both are aimed at enticing those who are considering a move to Canon’s full-frame mirrorless camera system.
As part of the announcement, Canon…
Canon Unveils the EOS R3: 24MP, 6K RAW, 30FPS Blackout-Free EVF
September 14, 2021
Canon has finally revealed the full details of its latest professional camera, the $5,999 EOS R3. It features a backside-illuminated stacked 24.1-megapixel sensor, up to 30 frames per second blackout-free shooting, 6K RAW video capture, and much more.
While Canon has revealed a lot about what to expect with the EOS R3 over the course of two development announcements and information from Olympics…
Shooting with the Canon EOS R3 for a Full Week
September 14, 2021
As a Canon Ambassador, I had the opportunity to work extensively with a pre-production version of the new Canon EOS R3. This article isn’t a test report, but rather, a report on my experiences with the camera, and an account of how it compares to my current EOS R5.
This…
Nikon Reveals The Affordable Z-Mount 40mm f/2 Compact Prime Lens
September 14, 2021
Nikon has announced the $300 Nikkor Z 40mm f/2 Ultra-Compact prime lens. The company claims the new optic will provide extraordinary bokeh and fantastic image quality for both video and still photos, all in a very tiny package.
Nikon says that many creators have told it…
Infinix Zero X, X Pro and Z Neo unveiled with periscope cameras
September 14, 2021
Today Infinix is trying to leave its comfort zone of entry-level and mid-range devices with the launch of the Zero X series – the company’s first three phones to feature periscope lenses.
While periscopes are something typically reserved for the top model of the series, Infinix was so captivated with photographing the Moon that it equipped all three of them with a periscope with 5x optical and…
