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China Caught Using Syrian War Photos to Denounce U.S. on Afghanistan

At least two Chinese government officials have been caught using photos of the Russia-backed Syrian regime’s effect on children to critically denounce the United States and its two decades in Afghanistan. Misusing Award-Winning Photos from Syria Two Chinese government officials, Lijian Zhao and Hua Chunying, were caught identically tweeting four photos of Syrian children with the caption…
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How to Update Your Camera’s Firmware

If you are a digital photographer, it is a good idea to make sure your camera’s firmware is up to date to ensure you have a reliable device with the latest features and fixes. In this article, we will guide you step-by-step through updating your camera firmware. Table of…
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Photographer’s Wide Lens Meets a Seagull’s Gaze

New York City-based photojournalist Gary Hershorn captured this lighthearted portrait of a seagull looking directly at his lens with Lower Manhattan and One World Trade Center as the backdrop. Hershorn enjoys walking along the Hudson River in Hoboken and Jersey City, New Jersey, photographing the seagulls while using the New York City skyline as a backdrop. “It is always fun to find…
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The Best Cameras for Beginners in 2022

Looking to get started in photography but feel overwhelmed at the huge number of different camera models on the market? The daunting feeling can be an obstacle as you try to dive headfirst into the art form, but you have come to the right place: we have selected the best…
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Why I shoot video with mirrorless cameras (and not video cameras)

When Chris and I produce DPReview TV episodes about new cameras, I insist on spending at least a few minutes talking about the video capabilities. This inevitably leads to a few comments on our episode that are variations of this: ‘Why do you care so much about the video features of this camera? Anyone serious about video would buy a dedicated video camera.’ I’ve been creating…
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Monster Adapter Launches Contax N Lens to Sony E-Mount Adapter

Monster Adapter has announced the LA-NE1 adapter that supports autofocus, aperture control, and data transmission between Contax N-Mount lenses and Sony E-Mount cameras. Contax N-Mount The Contax N and N-Mount cameras were remarkably short-lived, though the system did have nine lenses produced for it by Carl Zeiss. Two of the Contax N cameras were film SLRs with the only digital camera…
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