It goes without saying that anything that is valuable is eminently stealable. If there’s a market for consumer goods, then there’s a market for stolen consumer goods.
Cars have locks, laptops have passwords, credit cards have PINs, houses have alarms, and phones have fingerprint readers. Why then do cameras, and particularly high-end cameras, have nothing? Are manufacturers culpable…
Growing up in a communist country, we had no access to or real knowledge of the outside world. With the information that we now take for granted tightly controlled, we were living in a bubble. When communism ended, my entire concept of what the planet and all living things…
Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S field review
January 3, 2022
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Nikon’s Nikkor Z 24-70mm F2.8 S is a fast standard zoom lens for the company’s Z-mount mirrorless cameras.
With a focal range of 24-70mm on FX-format bodies or 36-105mm equivalent on DX-format bodies, it’s…
Samyang sneakily shares its first teaser for a forthcoming 135mm F1.8 lens for Sony E-mount cameras
January 3, 2022
Note the size of the 135mm F1.8 lens (center, no red ring) compared to Samyang’s AF 24-70mm F2.8 lens for Sony E-mount cameras.
To celebrate the turn of the new year, optics manufacturer Samyang published a video showcasing a collection of its lenses followed by a brief display of digital fireworks. While it might seem like your usual marketing post to ring in the new year, it turns out…
Optics and accessory manufacturer Viltrox has announced a new 13mm F1.4 autofocus lens for Fujifilm X-mount camera systems. The lens, which offers a roughly 20mm full-frame equivalent focal length, is expected to ship in February.
The Viltrox 13mm F1.4 AF is…
Can You Spot the Snow Leopards in These Photos?
December 31, 2021
Snow leopards are a threatened species that live in extreme environments and are notoriously difficult to see and photograph. Photographer Ismail Shariff captured a series of photos showing just how difficult it is to spot a snow leopard in the wild.
Shariff, a…
Darktable 3.8.0 adds support for Canon's CR3 Raw files, adds external controller support and more
December 31, 2021
Darktable 3.8.0 is now available. The latest version of the open-source photography workflow application and RAW developer adds new features, UI improvements, editing tools, improved file support and more. The list of additions and changes is lengthy, so we’ll only be discussing the highlights in this news article. If you’d like more information about the latest Github release, click here.
The…
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…
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 Flavors
The new Xiaomi smartphones will be available in three flavors: the 12, the larger 12 Pro, and the budget-friendly 12X.
