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Sigma launches 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN for E- and L-mounts

October 19, 2021
Sigma has announced the 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN zoom, as part of its Contemporary series of affordable lenses. The APS-C lens offers a fast upgrade from the standard kit zooms and will be available for the Sony E and Leica/Panasonic/Sigma L-mount. It offers a 27-75mm equivalent field of view on an APS-C body, making it a flexible replacement for the kit zoom bundled with most cameras. It’s an…
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Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN sample gallery

October 19, 2021
We put the Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 on a Sony a6600 and took it around to some of our favorite Seattle photo spots. Check out our sample gallery to see if this fast, compact lens can deliver the goods. Click here to see our Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 sample gallery Author: Dale Baskin…
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These Winter and Cybersecurity Themed Stock Photos are Very Canadian

October 19, 2021
The Canadian Internet Authority (CIRA), which manages all .CA domains on behalf of all Canadians, has followed up the success of its first set of extremely Canadian stock photos with a winter and cybersecurity themed “Series 2” set launched today. CIRA has described the purpose of the images as a way for anyone to add “a little Canada” to their website. While the agency says that…
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MobileNews

Google Chat adding ‘mark as unread’ for DMs and Spaces

October 19, 2021
Google is rolling out a simple but rather useful ability to “mark as unread” in Chat. This capability is already found on competing team messaging solutions, and doubles as a light reminder system.  On mobile, long pressing on a conversation will reveal a new “Mark as unread” option alongside Add reaction, Copy text, and Forward to inbox. It will also be available after tapping a…
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Hear Sounds From Mars Captured by NASA’s Perseverance Rover

October 19, 2021
. Hear Sounds From Mars Captured by NASA’s Perseverance Rover Two microphones aboard the six-wheeled spacecraft add a new dimension to the way scientists and engineers explore the Red Planet. Thanks to two microphones aboard NASA’s Perseverance rover, the mission has recorded nearly five hours of Martian wind gusts, rover wheels…
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