Samyang, also known as Rokinon, has announced four new XEEN cinema lenses, including three T1.3 ‘Meister’ primes and a single 2x anamorphic lens.
XEEN 35mm, 50mm and 85mm T1.3 ‘Meister’ primes
The three XEEN ‘Meister’ primes are designed for cameras with up to 8K resolution and feature Samyang’s proprietary X-coating technology. The lenses are color-matched across the entire…
Venus Optics has announced the Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO, a lens it claims is the smallest 2x macro for any full-frame camera. It is available for Nikon Z, Canon RF, Sony E, and Leica M mounts.
Venus Optics says that the Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO is…
Astronaut Thomas Pesquet Shot a Quarter Million Photos from Space
November 29, 2021
European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Thomas Pesquet has returned to Earth after a 200-day stint on the International Space Station (ISS) and has begun sharing some of the nearly quarter of a million photos he captured while in orbit.
Pesquet has been a boon for…
Artist’s Photoshopped Photo of Beat-Up Kate Middleton Sparks Outrage
November 29, 2021
Photos of Kate Middleton and other high-profile women have been heavily Photoshopped as part of a domestic violence campaign on Instagram, which has sparked anger from some users while others have praised it for raising awareness.
The man behind the graphic campaign is aleXsandro Palombo, an Italian multimedia artist. Palombo’s work has been exhibited at Anya and Andrew Shiva Gallery…
Topaz Labs’ Software Dramatically Improves My Astrophotography
November 29, 2021
Astrophotography is a discipline rife with compromises. It’s a battle of shutter speed, aperture, and ISO with no one combination being completely ideal. That’s where Topaz Labs in the edit comes to the rescue.
Topaz Labs’ most popular Image Quality Bundle…
How to Shoot Macro Photos with Regular Lenses and Extension Tubes
November 29, 2021
Macro photography works well with conventional lenses and inexpensive extension tubes. The combination achieves 0.3x to 0.5x magnification. Depth of field is much greater with these moderate magnifications than at the 1x magnification possible with macro lenses.
I…
Digital Camera Demand Booms in China as ‘Live Commerce’ Explodes
November 29, 2021
Buying a new camera is about to get even harder, as exploding demand in China led by “live commerce” has led to increased supply issues on a system that already cannot meet demand.
Exports out of China have slowed due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic and, as a result, domestic sales through what is called “live commerce” have exploded. To support it, the need for better…
Kawasaki may not be leading the pack when it comes to electric motorcycle innovation, but recent plans at least indicate that the company won’t be the last major motorcycle manufacturer to embrace the future of electric transportation.
Despite Kawasaki not yet counting a…
The best electric bicycles under $1,000 that we’ve tested in 2021
November 29, 2021
There are hundreds of models of electric bikes to choose from in the North American market across a vast price range. That can make it confusing to find the right one for you. While fancier, higher-priced e-bikes offer more features and longer-lasting parts, many riders…
Nissan unveils ‘Ambition 2030’ electric car plan – are they finally coming back to EVs?
November 29, 2021
Nissan has announced a new electrification plan intending to bring the company into the electric age with four new concepts, $17 billion in investment over five years (including solid state batteries), and 15 fully electric models by 2030.
Ambition 2030 also includes targets for Nissan’s future sales mix. In the next five years (by 2026), Nissan wants to sell 75% “electrified” vehicles in…
