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Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm F2.8 (SE) sample gallery

The NIKKOR Z 28mm F2.8 (SE) is a compact wideangle prime lens for Nikon’s Z-system, styled to recall classic Nikkor designs of the manual focus era and weighing in at only 160g (5.7 oz). Billed by Nikon as ‘fast, fun and affordable’, the new 28mm is a full-frame FX lens which we’ve placed on high-resolution Nikon Z7 and Z7 II bodies to see how it performs. It also provides…
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Fujifilm discontinues Velvia 100 in US after new EPA regulations

Fujifilm has announced it will no longer sell Fujichrome Velvia 100 in the United States due to regulations put in place by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The announcement, posted to Fujifilm’s website, cites a new regulation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), which prohibits the processing and distribution of phenol, isopropylated phosphate (3:1) (PIP (3:1)) (CASRN…
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Darktable Update Makes The Free Lightroom Alternative Easier To Use

Darktable — a popular and free open-source Adobe Lightroom alternative — has released version 3.6 and adds a rework of the export and import module which makes the application easier overall to use. The update also brings with it several other key improvements including a general speed performance upgrade, a better user interface and control, the addition of the “Quick Access” Panel that…
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The PhotoHiker is a Camera Backpack Built for Adventurers

Cosyspeed has announced a new PhotoHiker backpack, made in cooperation with outdoor equipment specialist Vaude on Kickstarter. The new backpack is designed specifically for outdoor adventure use and takes its carrying system layout from high-end hiking and trekking packs…
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I’m a Photojournalist Who Makes News Photos from 6K Video

My name is Tom Palmaers, and I’m a press photographer based in Belgium. I started as a wedding photographer when I was still a student around 2004, documenting weddings with a photojournalistic style. I quickly found myself with a lot of work because it wasn’t common at that time in Belgium to make wedding photos in that style. Soon I was hired by a reputable Belgian wedding cinematographer…
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