The hobbyist LEGO designer who goes by Pandis Pandus (and who previously created a 1914 Ur-Leica LEGO camera) is back with an even more elaborate concept kit. It’s a 1950 Leica IIIf LEGO camera that comes complete with a box, display stand, lens, finder, and caps.
The 1950 Leica IIIf Behind the Concept
“The Leica IIIf is an iconic rangefinder camera introduced in 1950,” the designer says.
Darktable v3.8 Update Brings Support for Canon CR3, Editing Devices
December 28, 2021
Darktable, the free and open-source raw photo app, has released its version 3.8 update that adds some big features and improvements, including compatibility with Canon’s CR3 raw format as well as support for editing devices.
The update follows in the footsteps of…
Moonbike’s light electric snowmobile is bringing its electric snow sports to the US
December 28, 2021
The French company Moonbike is preparing to bring its fun-looking snow transporter to the US, just in time for winter riding.
The Moonbike may have “bike” in its name, though it’s hard to call it a true snow bike.
But don’t let that rear track fool you. It’s not…
Bangkok’s noisy scooter-filled streets may quiet down with new electric motorcycle trial
December 28, 2021
The Thai government is starting a new trial in Bangkok that will see electric scooters replace their gas counterparts for motorcycle taxis in the city.
The trial run could have big implications not just for Bangkok, but for scooter and motorcycle-laden cities across much of Asia.
If you’ve ever visited Thailand, you’ll surely have seen two of their most popular forms of public transportation…
Samsung’s rollout of Android 12 is back on full steam ahead, with the rollout resuming and even expanding to more regions for the company’s newest foldables. Alongside the latest devices, though, last year’s crop of Samsung smartphones is also now getting Android 12…
Tesla (TSLA) is seen solving its ‘high-class problem of demand outstripping supply’ in 2022
December 28, 2021
Tesla’s stock (TSLA) is up in premarket trading today on a new note from top Wall Street analyst Dan Ives who believes Tesla is going to double its production capacity in 2022.
With delivery times of up to a year for some of its models, Tesla is currently sitting on what…
Xiaomi 12 series debuts with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 120W fast charging, launches on Android 11
December 28, 2021
The next generation of Android flagships are on their way, and the Xiaomi 12 series has debuted to lead the way. Here’s what the Xiaomi 12, 12 Pro, and 12X bring to the table.
As mentioned, the Xiaomi 12 series consists of three different devices, the 12, 12x, and 12 Pro. The 12 and 12 Pro pack flagship specs, with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, and…
Dear Fujifilm: Please Learn a Lesson in Consistency from Sony
December 28, 2021
In spite of my great fondness for my Fujifilm cameras, I have some constructive criticism. My biggest pet peeve with Fuji is their frustrating lack of consistency among bodies. It drives me a little nuts when switching between my Fujifilm bodies that are different models.
Quick Charge Podcast: December 27, 2021
December 28, 2021
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on…
When Yamaha announced that the company would unveil two electric scooters for both the European and Asian markets next year, they also shared which concepts the new scooters would be drawn from. It turns out that the Yamaha E01 and E02 electric scooter concepts will both be headed for production.
Yamaha first unveiled the E01 and E02 electric scooter concepts at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show.
At the…
