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The Nikon Z9 Will Be a Sales Flop, But That’s Not What’s Important

Nikon unveiled the Z9 back in October to a world desperate for updates about their new top shelf model after months of teasers. This was eagerly awaited, not least to see how it compared to Sony’s blockbuster Alpha 1 and because it beat Canon to the proverbial flagship punch. Now that the dust has well and truly settled, the initial reviews are in, and details of when the silicon will…
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Gear of the Year 2021: Barney's choice - Nikon Z9

I feel like the luckiest boy in the world right now, sitting at my desk to write an article I’ve been looking forward to for weeks about a camera I’d been looking forward to for years. Luckier still because I actually have the camera. There’s a shiny new…
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Nikon Has Published Detailed Video Guides on the Z9’s Features

Nikon has published three videos that cover the various parts and features of the company’s new flagship camera. Shared through its Digitutor YouTube Channel, the videos are some of the closest and most detailed looks yet at many features. While official reviews of final production hardware are still scarce due to limited availability, Nikon has at least published its video guides that cover…
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What Are Lithophanes? This is How to Turn Your Photos into 3D Art

Do you want to add a new dimension to your photos? Then lithophanes might be the thing for you. This is how you can bring an 18th-century art technique back to life with a 3D printer. Lithophanes are a special piece of art where you can present your photos in a very unique way. You literally turn your photos into a physically 3D-printed object. What Are Lithophanes and How Do They…
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PetaPixel’s Bold Camera Predictions for 2022

We’re starting a new tradition here at PetaPixel, where our staff gets together to discuss the things they know, not just think, will transpire over the course of the next calendar year. As bold predictions go, we’re almost certainly going to get a lot of this wrong. …
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Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S sample gallery

Nikon’s new Z 24-120mm F4 S is a standard zoom lens for the full-frame mirrorless Z mount, intended to offer a more versatile and cheaper alternative to the high-end Z 24-70mm F2.8 S. Providing decent medium telephoto reach, good close focusing capabilities and a…
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Canon Again Dominates List of Most Rented Camera Equipment in 2021

While the Sony Alpha 1 was the most rented piece of new equipment in 2021, Lensrentals has published its most popular gear rented overall, and Canon cameras and lenses dominate the list. As one of the largest rental houses in the world, Lensrentals has a unique perspective into the popularity of equipment by actual photographers and videographers. Its data can help provide context and…
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