The last Leica Noctilux 50mm F1.2 lens was produced 46 years ago. Now, nearly half-a-century later, the iconic lens has been reborn in the form of the Noctilux-M 50mm F1.2 ASPH, a ‘new’ lens from Leica that pays homage to a classic.
An advert for the original Noctilux 50mm F1.2 lens (note it uses the same six-element, four-group optical construction as the new Noctilux-M version).
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Review: Galaxy S21 Ultra is everything the Pixel 5 isn’t, but that’s not a bad thing
January 30, 2021
Samsung has long made some of the best flagship phones in the Android world, and starting in 2020, the company decided to go all out with its “Ultra” models. To enthusiasts, it sounds like an amazing idea, but for the average customer, it’s not exactly an easy sell…
Podcast: new Tesla Model S/X finally unveiled, Q4 earnings, Biden gives EVs a push, and more
January 30, 2021
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including the unveiling of the new Tesla Model S and Model X, TSLA Q4 earnings, Biden giving electric vehicles a push, and more.
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The Pixel 5 and 4a 5G launched with a redesigned Camera app that later made its way to other phones. One of the Pixel UI tweaks to Google Camera 8.0 is a new way to access full zoom controls outside of the preset increments.
Above the shutter button is a pill with .6x (4a 5G/5 only), 1x, and 2x increments for quickly zooming in/out. It’s more convenient than pinch-to-zoom, which requires…
This AI optical technology cuts wind turbine eagle deaths by 82%
January 30, 2021
IdentiFlight’s smart cameras, which spot birds of prey such as eagles and then halt wind turbines to protect the birds, can result in a large percentage reduction of bird deaths, according to a new study published last week in the Journal of Applied Ecology.
Wind turbine…
PARIS – The French Air and Space Force will be getting 12 new Rafales to replace those being removed from its inventory to sell to Greece, Defense Minister Florence Parly said on Friday.
The announcement comes a few weeks later than originally planned. Florence Parly…
Leica adds in-camera perspective correction feature to its M10-P, M10-R and M10 Monochrom cameras
January 30, 2021
Leica has released firmware updates for a number of its rangefinder camera systems that brings, amongst other improvements, the ability to correct for perspective distortion in-camera.
The firmware updates for the Leica M10-P, M10-R and M10 Monochrom include a ‘Perspective Control’ feature that ‘achieve[s] straighter vertical lines and a straight horizon, ensuring a natural image…
Tennessee Bill to Make ‘Offensive’ Nonconsensual Photos Illegal
January 29, 2021
Tennessee state lawmakers working together with the Sullivan County District Attorney’s Office have introduced a bill to the state legislature that seeks to expand what is covered by “unlawful” photography. The new law focuses on a photographer’s supposed malicious…
OM Digital Solutions has announced that micro four thirds has achieved number one in market share in the number of units sold by lens mount in Japan. Supported by 56 companies, OM Digital makes the case that the 12-year-old mount is stronger than ever.
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On January 15, Fujifilm announced that it would no longer be producing the Pro 400H film. Photographer Taylor Pendleton decided to say goodbye to the beloved film stock in the best way she could think of: enjoying her last roll.
When Fujifilm announced that the Pro 400H would no longer be available, its price on the secondhand market skyrocketed to absurd values. For many photographers that…
