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Canon Patents Retractable Barrier That Protects its Mirrorless Sensors

Canon has filed a patent for a new shutter-like barrier mechanism that appears designed to protect the shutter and image sensor of its mirrorless cameras when a lens is removed, ensuring that no dust or debris can enter and cause damage. As spotted by DigiCame Info, the patent — with an application number 2019-234718 — was filed by Canon in Japan. Translated, the patent suggests that the…
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Couple Learns Hard Lesson About Buying Gray Market Nikon Gear

An unfortunate couple in Chicago learned how camera manufacturers treat what is known as “gray market” equipment when Nikon refused to service their P1000 camera. They were confused, as they didn’t buy it from a shady, unknown site, but from Walmart: an authorized Nikon dealer. As reported by CBS Chicago, Lisa and Bruce Gaylord purchased a Nikon Coolpix P1000 from Walmart’s website in…
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Snapchat for iOS expanding popular Snap Map location-sharing feature with ‘Places’

Starting today, Snapchat for iOS is rolling out a new feature that builds on its popular Snap Map location-sharing platform. The company says the new “My Places” feature will allow users to explore and save their favorite businesses and locations in the Snapchat application. Snapchat says that in the “My Places Tray” on the Snap Map, users will see three dedicated tabs: Popular…
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OnePlus ends Android 11 betas for OnePlus 8/8T series

OnePlus has confirmed that the OxygenOS Open Beta program for Android 11 is now ending with the most recent releases for the OnePlus 8 and 8T series. In two separate announcement posts on the OnePlus Forums(1), it was confirmed that OxygenOS Open Beta 12 and 7 — for the OnePlus 8/8 Pro and 8T respectively — will be the last beta builds rolling out based upon Android 11. Since the Android 11…
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