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The Best iPhone Camera Apps of 2021

May 14, 2021
Just as there is hardly a one-size-fits-all best DSLR or best mirrorless camera for any given user, there is certainly not any single best application for everyone. Users’ needs and preferences vary wildly, especially considering the extensive capabilities of today’s iPhones. It is estimated that nearly 1.5 trillion photos will be taken this year alone. Of those, approximately 92% will be…
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Olympus E-M10 Mark IV sample gallery updated

May 14, 2021
The Olympus E-M10 IV is a well-designed Micro Four Thirds camera aimed at entry-level users and it has a solid JPEG engine for nice images right out of the camera. With the completion of our full review, we added a ton of photos to our gallery of sample images, and just for…
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Polaroid’s Latest Collaboration Sees $950 FENDI Branded Camera

May 13, 2021
Polaroid has been on a tear of partnerships and collaborations over the past several months, the latest of which is a deal with Fendi that covers a Polaroid OneStep Close-Up 600 in a “FF Vertigo Motif” that is on sale now for $950. Part of Fendi’s Summer 2021 “Capsule Collection” — which features “70s references and 90s vibes” — the collaboration sees a Polaroid OneStep Close-Up…
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Zeiss Lens Families Are Named After Birds

May 13, 2021
In the past decade, Zeiss has launched a number of new lens lines for DSLR and mirrorless cameras with unusual-sounding names such as Batis, Otus, and Milvus. Perhaps you own one of these lenses, but did you know that each of those lens lines is named after a bird? After…
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Google to Dramatically Change its Camera Design with Pixel 6: Report

May 13, 2021
A new design leak alleges that for the first time in a while, Google is going to dramatically change how its next smartphone will look. The Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro will allegedly sport an all-new design with a very unusual camera array. Jon Prosser, who is known mainly for his leaks and rumors surrounding Apple products, today released renders of Google’s upcoming Pixel 6 and Pixel 6…
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Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm F2.8 ASPH sample gallery

May 13, 2021
The new Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm F2.8 ASPH is a premium standard zoom lens for L-mount, offering a fast maximum aperture, great build quality and, Leica claims, ‘outstanding optical performance’. Designed for use by everyone from wedding photographers to…
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Nikon Has Discontinued Several F-Mount Lenses: Report

May 13, 2021
It appears that Nikon is beginning to discontinue its F-mount lenses. Seven lenses are now appearing as “old product” on Nikon’s official website, which is a term used to describe products that have been officially discontinued. As originally reported by by Asobinet…
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TTartisan releases $770 90mm F1.25 manual prime for Leica M-mount camera systems

May 13, 2021
Chinese optics manufacturer TTartisan has announced its latest lens, the 90mm F1.25 for Leica M-mount camera systems. The lens, which is clearly designed to look like a first-party Leica lens, is constructed of 11 elements in 7 groups, including four high-refractive index elements. Other features include a ten-blade aperture diaphragm, a one meter (3.3’) minimum focusing distance and an aperture…
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