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Shang-Chi’s Simu Liu Once Modeled for Stock Photos to Pay Off Debts

The new Marvel superhero film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is smashing box office records after opening this month, worldwide fame to actor Simu Liu for his performance as the titular hero. But did you know that prior to becoming a leading actor, Liu had been a stock photo model to pay off debts and make ends meet? Social media is now abuzz over humorous stock photos that have…
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Hands-on with the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and GF 35-70mm lens

Hands-on with the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and GF 35-70mm lens The Fujifilm GFX 50S II and its kit lens, the GF 35-70mm F4.5-5.6, have just landed! If you follow the digital camera industry, the 50S II will no doubt look pretty familiar:  it’s essentially the same camera body as Fujifilm’s existing GFX 100S model. But if you’re newer to the world of Fujifilm digital medium format…
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Updated: Canon EF-M 32mm F1.4 STM sample gallery

It’s not a new lens, but the Canon EF-M 32mm F1.4 STM still sets the standard for optics in Canon’s mirrorless EF-M range. We’ve been shooting with, and enjoying the 32mm F1.4 for some time, and with summer starting (finally) to fade here in Seattle…
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Hands-on with the new Fujifilm XF33mm F1.4 R LM WR

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Introduction Fujifilm’s XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR is the latest in a series of primes from the company that offer modern alternatives to some of the first optics in the X-mount system. I say ‘offer alternatives’ rather than replace, because the company says the 33mm won’t replace the nine-year-old XF 35mm F1.4…
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Canon Has Discontinued the Astro-Focused EOS Ra Mirrorless Camera

Canon has discontinued the astrophotography-focused EOS Ra camera, a variation of the EOS R that the company first launched in November of 2019. Originally spotted by CanonRumors, the EOS Ra is no longer available directly from Canon and is listed as discontinued by other nationwide dealers or is “no longer available.” CanonRumors also states that a source claims the EOS R has also…
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