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Photographer Turns Old Ghostbusters Toy Into a Working Camera Lens

Instead of using a filter or editing technique to achieve a lo-fi look, Sean from Fotodiox went a different route and converted a 1984 Ghostbusters toy and adapted it to a mirrorless camera to create an unusual yet authentic vintage look. Sean is known for his creative ideas which generally involve a combination of DIY supplies and Fotodiox products. For example, he has shared videos on a…
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BCN+R data shows that Canon and Sony controlled the Japanese camera market in 2021

Japanese analyst firm BCN Retail (BCN+R) has announced the BCN Awards winners. The awards offer an in-depth summary of 2021 camera sales data in Japan. BCN+R collects data from an estimated 40 to 60 percent of retailers in Japan, so its awards offer an indicative look at the overall Japanese camera market. The BCN Awards are split into different categories, including interchangeable lens cameras…
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BCN Awards: Canon and Sony Enjoy Gains as Nikon Still Lags Behind

The BCN Awards are a stalwart in the annual calendar as they recognize sales achievements for (among others products) camera manufacturers. While they only account for the Japanese market, they provide a marker for how well manufacturers are doing. So what are the big takeaways this year? BCN Rankings: A Bellwether of the Camera Industry Before we get on to the winners and losers in this year’s…
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How to Set Up Your New Camera: A Step-by-Step Checklist

Getting a new digital camera is an exciting time for photographers and videographers. A world of possibilities and learning lies ahead as well as doors to new adventures and places to visit. But it’s not always smooth sailing when it comes to using a new camera as a…
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How to Shoot ‘Space Nebula’ Smoke Photos at Home

During long periods of cloudy weather, it can be really frustrating as an astrophotographer to wait for the sky to clear up. Over the years, I’ve learned how to handle these long downtimes. It’s a good time to look back on your old work and see if you can do…
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Tokina announces new 500mm F8 Reflex telephoto lens for six APS-C, full-frame camera systems

Update (January 24, 2022 at 11am EST): The original headline and article stated this lens would retail for $250. That is incorrectly taken from the 400mm reflex lens listing. No pricing information for this lens has been announced at this time. Both the headline and article have been updated accordingly. Tokina has announced its new SZ Super Tele 500mm F8 Reflex MF lens, a new manual focus super…
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