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Apple Granted ‘Periscope’ Compact Zoom Lens Patent

The United States Patent and Trademark Office has granted Apple a patent for a compact camera that uses a set of prisms to “fold” light and compress the amount of space needed for a telephoto lens. This type of lens is typically referred to as a “periscope” lens in smartphones. As some background, “periscope” is the term used to describe a “folded” lens system that can squeeze…
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11 Tips to Achieve Better Street Photos

Street photography is one of my favorite ways to create photos because it affords so much variety and opportunities for different types of photos. Before we get to the 11 tips for street photography, I’d like to share a bit of an overview of street photography, including…
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Get Started Using Vintage Lenses with These Five Tips

The world of vintage lenses can provide a whole new experience to photographers but not everyone knows how to get started. To help others explore the unique characteristics of these decades-old lenses, a filmmaker has shared his best tips. Mark Holtze is a cinematographer and content creator who has vast experience in working with “dusty old lenses” and adapting them to suit modern…
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Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm F2.8 sample gallery

The Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm F2.8 is a standard prime lens for Nikon’s Z-system, offering true macro reproduction of 1:1 at its shortest focus distance. As well as being a capable macro tool, given its focal length and light weight (260g or 9.2oz), the Z 50mm F2.8 also…
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How to Make Believable Fake Rain in Your Photos and Videos

How do filmmakers and photographers fake rain for the cameras? A team of creatives has shared a behind-the-scenes look at ways to add fake rain to scenes and how to combine it with lighting for a natural but atmospheric look. The creative team behind lighting brand Aputure’s YouTube Channel teamed up with cinematographer Laura Odermatt whos shared her team’s approach to tackling film scenes…
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Yongnuo’ new Android 10-powered MFT camera features 20MP sensor, 5” touchscreen display

Yongnuo has announced yet another intriguing mirrorless camera option, the YN455. This Android-based, Snapdragon-powered Micro Four Thirds (MFT) camera is currently only available in the Chinese market, but it’s possible we could begin to see it elsewhere, as was the case with the company’s YN450 Android camera. The device features a rather compact form factor, measuring only 16.2cm…
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