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Awesome Race Car Photos Shot with a Modded Game Boy Camera

The Game Boy Camera has been modded countless times over the years, mostly just for nostalgia. But what about putting one into a real-world situation? How would it fare? YouTuber and car enthusiast Conor Merrigan decided to find out. The Charm of the Game Boy Camera The original Game Boy Camera was released back in 1998 which had an optional attachment that allowed users to print the…
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Film Friday: Light Lens Lab shows off its new 35mm F2 collapsible lens for Leica M-mount and screw mount cameras

Chinese optics manufacturer Light Lens Lab (LLL) has announced it is releasing a new collapsible 35mm F2 lens for Leica screw mount cameras (and M-mount via an L39-M adapter). The fully-manual lens appears to be optically similar to the company’s non-collapsible 35mm F2 lens, which is constructed of eight elements and went on sale last year. Other features visible from the teaser videos include…
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Camera Metering Modes Explained

One of the many features modern cameras have is a selection of modes for metering exposure. These allow you to choose how the camera measures the brightness of the subject or scene in order to automatically adjust camera settings for optimal exposure. In this article, we will explain what camera metering modes are and how they are used. Table of Contents What is Exposure…
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Samyang Unveils the AF 135mm f/1.8 For Sony E-Mount

Samyang has announced that it has reimagined its manual focus 135mm f/2 telephoto lens that it launched in 2015 as a new and improved autofocus version, the AF 135mm f/1.8 for Sony E-mount. Design and Construction Samyang says the optical construction of the lens is…
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Repurposing a Vintage Magic Lantern Projector into a Camera Lens

Sean from Fotodiox came across a vintage magic lantern projector at an antique store and adapted its front lens to a mirrorless camera for a soft and painterly look. Sean’s DIY photography projects generally involve three components — an unusual item that can be repurposed, a digital camera, and Fotodiox products that help combine the two for a unique result. In his latest…
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