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Gamer Creates a Motion-Sensing Camera Controller for Pokemon Snap

September 2, 2021
Ever feel like having an actual camera controller for the latest Pokémon Snap game on the Nintendo Switch would add to the realism of the gameplay experience? YouTuber BigRig Creates has done just that. He 3D printed his own custom controller that was inspired by the camera used in the actual game, with a bit of influence from Nintendo’s own Labo Camera as well. Pokemon Snap is a…
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Do Mirrorless Camera Bodies Depreciate Faster Than DSLRs?

September 2, 2021
Is there a difference in depreciation between the two different types of cameras? Let’s take a look at depreciation for mirrorless camera bodies, and how it compares to DSLRs. Previously, we explored topics like what Leica-M gear sells the fastest, which Micro Four Thirds…
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How To 3D Print Sturdy, Long-Lasting, Customizable Lens Caps

September 2, 2021
Those who enjoy using vintage lenses will often acquire them in fine working order, but without lens caps. There are some creators who have made instructions to 3D print new ones, but they all have fatal flaw. The benefit of using 3D printing to make lens caps is customization. Any size can be made and each can be custom engraved with either a photography company brand or to make it easier to…
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If Cameras Are Just Tools, Why Shoot On Leica?

September 2, 2021
Leica is the butt of many photography jokes for making some of the most expensive cameras and lenses on the market. So if cameras are just tools, why would anyone shoot on Leica with so many other options available? Having the “best” or most expensive camera doesn’t…
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The RED V-RAPTOR ST is a $25K cinema camera capable of 8K 120fps 16-bit Raw video capture

September 2, 2021
RED Digital Cinema has announced the V-RAPTOR ST, its latest flagship 8K cinema camera that can record REDCODE RAW video at up to 120fps. The $24,5000 cinema camera, which features a Canon RF lens mount, is the first in RED’s new DSMC3 generation of cameras and manages to pack a lot of features in a relatively compact form factor. At the heart of the V-RAPTOR ST is an 8K VV 35.4-megapixel…
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Panasonic Unveils 24mm f/1.8 S Full Frame Lens for L-Mount

September 1, 2021
Panasonic has officially announced the Lumix S 24mm f/1.8 for full-frame L-mount cameras, the third of four f/1.8 prime lenses promised by the company. The lens was leaked earlier this week but has been officially announced. The 24mm f/1.8 joins the 85mm and 50mm f/1.8…
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Canon Quietly Raises the Prices of Multiple Cameras and Lenses

September 1, 2021
It appears that Canon has quietly raised the prices of several of its products, most notably popular RF lenses saw a price increase of $100 as well as increases to cameras like the Canon 5D Mark IV DSLR. PetaPixel was able to confirm that Canon has raised the price of its 5D Mark IV camera body from $2,499 to $2,699, and the price of the PowerShot SX620 from $299 to $319. Both of these cameras…
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