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Canon Launches RF 16mm f/2.8 and 100-400mm f/5.6-8 Lenses

September 14, 2021
Canon has announced two new budget-friendly optics for the RF mount: the 16mm f/2.8 STM and the 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM. Both are aimed at enticing those who are considering a move to Canon’s full-frame mirrorless camera system. As part of the announcement, Canon describes the RF system as one that is “lens first,” and that they “open the door to a wide-range of imaging creators…
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Shooting with the Canon EOS R3 for a Full Week

September 14, 2021
As a Canon Ambassador, I had the opportunity to work extensively with a pre-production version of the new Canon EOS R3. This article isn’t a test report, but rather, a report on my experiences with the camera, and an account of how it compares to my current EOS R5. This…
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Nikon Reveals The Affordable Z-Mount 40mm f/2 Compact Prime Lens

September 14, 2021
Nikon has announced the $300 Nikkor Z 40mm f/2 Ultra-Compact prime lens. The company claims the new optic will provide extraordinary bokeh and fantastic image quality for both video and still photos, all in a very tiny package. Nikon says that many creators have told it that they want extremely small lenses with fast apertures to compliment the lightweight Z series mirrorless cameras, and the new…
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The Best Photos from GuruShots’ ‘Life in Macro’ Challenge

September 13, 2021
GuruShots, the “World’s Greatest Photo Game,” has announced the winners of its “Life in Macro” challenge, which received thousands of entries and over 75.7 million votes. The “Top Photographer” winner of the contest is MichaMettier of Switzerland (whose photo is seen above). The “Top Photo” winner is Еlena Smilkova of Bulgaria: The “Guru’s Top Pick” winner is David…
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Fujifilm Designs a Foldable Smartphone with a Stylus Pen

September 13, 2021
Fujifilm appears interested in jumping into the mobile smartphone space and designed a folding smartphone that works with a stylus pen. The description appears to be very similar to Samsung’s recently announced Fold 3. In a patent discovered and illustrated by…
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Nikon to Produce an ‘Entry Level’ Camera with Video-Centric Focus

September 13, 2021
In a bid to attract a younger audience, Nikon has revealed that it plans to release entry-level camera models with a focus on video features as well as develop software to make video production easier. As revealed in the Nikon Report 2021 and summarized by Digital Camera Info, Nikon will continue to focus on mid-to-high-end camera models for both professionals and hobbyists by making good on its…
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