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The Winning Photos from the 2022 Underwater Photographer of the Year

February 10, 2022
The annual Underwater Photographer of the Year (UPY) competition has announced this year’s winners across numerous categories that all celebrate the best photography taken beneath the surface of the ocean, lakes, rivers, and swimming pools. Promoting Underwater Photography Worldwide Based in the United Kingdom, the competition is open to entries from all around the world. It features 13…
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Sigma Unveils All-Metal 20mm f/2 DG DN for Sony E and Leica L Mounts

February 9, 2022
Sigma has announced the 20mm f/2 DG DN lens, its seventh and widest optic in the all-metal I Series of compact primes. The lens will be available for both Sony E-Mount and Leica L-Mount. The 20mm joins the 24mm, 35mm, and 64mm lenses in the I series that share a wide-open f/2 aperture. The company says that despite the wide aperture and wider field of view, the 20mm f/2 is almost the same size…
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Sigma announces $699 20mm F2 DG DN lens for E-mount, L-Mount camera systems

February 9, 2022
Sigma has announced the release of its new 20mm F2 DG DN lens for Sony E-mount and L-Mount camera systems. The lens is the seventh – and widest – in the company’s premium all-metal ‘I series’ lens lineup designed specifically for mirrorless camera systems. The lens is constructed of 13 elements in 11 groups, including one ‘F’ low dispersion element, one Special low dispersion element…
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A Guide to Digital Camera Modes

February 9, 2022
Have you just gotten a more advanced camera and are looking to get better at photography? Having a good understanding of digital camera modes is an essential step in that process. If you are just starting out and are confused about all the different icons on your camera’s…
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The Leica L1 and L2 Luxury Watches are Finally Available

February 9, 2022
Leica has finally made its L1 and L2 luxury watches available for general purchase. Originally announced in 2018, the two models carry an expectedly high price of $10,000 and $20,000 respectively. Leica Ernst Leitz Werkstätten Leica launched its watch-centric division Ernst Leitz Werkstätten in 2018 with the promise of the L1 and L2 watches. While the company initially targeted release…
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