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Viltrox Unveils 85mm f/1.8 Autofocus Lens for Canon RF Mount

November 10, 2021
Viltrox has announced a new 85mm f/1.8 autofocus lens for Canon RF mount, making it the first lens the company has produced for Canon’s mirrorless cameras that features autofocus. Viltrox bills the lens as lightweight and compact without sacrificing performance. It is less than 10 centimeters (3.9 inches) long and weighs 530 grams (18.7 ounces) without a lens cap and hood, and the company…
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Google Maps widely rolls out its animated Android 12 splash screen [Updated]

November 10, 2021
Every app open on Android 12 is accompanied by a launch animation to make “startup a more consistent and delightful experience.” One aspect of this is an animated icon on the splash screen, with Drive being the first Google app to support this on Android 12. Update 11/10: The animated Google Maps splash screen is now rolled out to the stable channel with version 11.6.2. It starts with a ring…
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Countries and automakers agree to go all-electric by 2040 in weak new goal set at COP26

November 10, 2021
At COP26, several major countries and automakers have agreed to set a new goal to go all-electric by 2040. The goal is uninspired and likely useless. The 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP26, is currently being held in Glasgow, where world leaders have gathered to update their goals and plans to address climate change. Amid the conference today, several…
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Photos of People Saying Goodbye to Their Dogs

November 10, 2021
Lauren Smith-Kennedy is a Maine-based photographer who offers free end-of-life photo shoots for pet owners. Her photos show the tender moments families share with their beloved animal companions as they say goodbye for the final time. The 28-year-old photographer, who works…
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Ep. 353: Robbed! Plus Nikon’s Z9 and Sony’s A7 IV – and more

November 10, 2021
Episode 353 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast. Download MP3 –  Subscribe via iTunes, Google Play, email or RSS! Featured: Photographer Louis Chan   In This Episode If you subscribe to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast in iTunes, please take a moment to rate and review us and help us move up in the rankings so others interested in photography may find us. Show Opener: Photographer…
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