Lightning is a widespread atmospheric event. Per the Met Office in the UK, there are three million flashes of lightning every day on Earth, or about 44 strikes per second. Despite this, scientists haven’t been able to conclude how exactly lightning forms inside a thundercloud. That could be changing though, with the help of new video recorded by a team of researchers.
In 2018, a very…
Comet Leonard Captured in Stunning Photos by Backyard Photographer
December 30, 2021
As Comet Leonard whizzed by Earth during Christmas festivities on its journey through the Solar System, photographer Andrew McCarthy went out into his backyard and captured incredible photos of the colorful “Christmas Comet.”
A Close-Up Photo of Comet Leonard Through a…
Xiaomi 12 Flagship Phones Unveiled: 50MP Cameras and AI Photo Tech
December 30, 2021
Xiaomi today has officially revealed the Xiaomi 12 lineup of flagship phones featuring a bevy of improved features like a reduced size and weight, an improved display, a bigger battery and faster charging, and a revamped camera system.
The Xiaomi 12 Line Comes in Three…
Viltrox’s New EF-to-E Lens Adapter Has a Helpful OLED Display
December 30, 2021
The Chinese camera equipment company Viltrox has launched a new Mark V Canon EF/EF-S to Sony E lens mount adapter with a unique design and a host of handy features.
The new adapter is the 5th model of Viltrox Canon to Sony adapters in a series that goes back to the original adapter that made Canon EF lenses usable on Sony NEX cameras. Viltrox says its latest version is the result of 9…
TTArtisan Launches 90mm f/1.25 Lens for E, Z, RF, L, GFX, and X1D
December 30, 2021
The Chinese lens manufacturer TTArtisan has launched its 90mm f/1.25 lens for six different mirrorless camera mounts. This same lens design was previously launched for the Leica M mount back in May 2021.
Available in Six Mirrorless Mounts
TTArtisan is bringing the…
Hands-on with Nikon Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
December 30, 2021
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Hands-on with Nikon Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
The Nikon Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S is a premium telezoom lens for Nikon’s full-frame Z mount. Designed with wildlife and sports…
Before-and-After Photos Reveal the Destruction of Ancient Forests
December 29, 2021
Canadian conservation photographer TJ Watt has been using his camera to protect endangered old-growth trees from logging. His powerful before-and-after photos aim to show the devastation of ancient forests that is left in the wake of clearcut logging.
Watt, who is based in Victoria, British Columbia, works as a photographer and campaigner for the Ancient Forest Alliance, a non-profit…
Ultra-Deep Space Photos Lead to Huge Discovery of ‘Rogue’ Planets
December 29, 2021
In a groundbreaking discovery, astronomers have spotted at least 70 — but potentially up to 170 — new “rogue” planets floating by themselves in space thanks to wide-field images gathered from satellites and other facilities across the globe.
The discovery was…
Oldest Lion in Kenya Captured in Stunning Photos
December 29, 2021
Professional wildlife photographer Leighton Lum was shooting in Kenya when he came across a lion known as Morani. At 14 years old, Morani is the current title holder for the oldest known lion in a national reserve in the East African country.
The 33-year-old…
Canon Confirms We’ve Seen Its Last Flagship DSLR
December 29, 2021
The age of Canon DSLRs is rapidly coming to an end. Canon has officially confirmed that the Canon 1D X Mark III will be its last flagship DSLR camera as it turns its attention toward a future of mirrorless cameras.
The Statement by Canon CEO Fujio Mitarai
In a new interview with Japanese newspaper Yomiuri Shimbun, one of the five major newspapers of Japan, Canon Chairman and CEO Fujio Mitarai…
