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Regarding Photographs: Reading Photos III

In the previous essay on reading photos, I looked at how things we know, mental baggage we have accumulated besides just memories, affect what we see in a photograph. Things like cultural background, political beliefs, movies we’ve seen, or books we’ve read. We’re working our way outwards from our inner selves. Let us turn our attention now to stuff that is entirely outside ourselves, stuff…
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First Look: Sigma 35mm f/2 and 65mm f/2 DG DN C

Earlier this month, Sigma announced three new lenses for Sony E and Panasonic/Leica L Mount cameras: The Sigma 35mm f/2, 65mm f/2, and 24mm f/3.5. These lenses, while bearing the “Contemporary” badge, are part of a new “I series” category. Sigma says that they…
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Revealing Cold War Espionage Photo Tech: Spy Pigeons, Concealed Cameras, and More

The former CIA Chief of Disguise spoke with Wired for this 8.5-minute video that discusses some of the most crucial photography tools used for espionage in the Cold War. Some of what she describes sounds like myths but were actually hugely helpful in intelligence gathering operations. During the Cold War, surveillance of Moscow was some of the most challenging that CIA operatives encountered.
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Nikon Z6 II vs Canon EOS R6 - which is best for you?

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … 11 Introduction Canon and Nikon dominated the DSLR market for around two decades but the move to mirrorless saw Sony gain a significant foothold in the full-frame space before the former ‘Big Two’ weighed in. The second-generation full-frame mirrorless cameras from both brands are hugely capable…
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Canon Patents Handheld Osmo-Like RF Lens Vlogging Camera

Canon has patented a handheld camera that combines a design reminiscent of the DJI Osmo (now called the OM) with its RF lenses and a rotating hinge. The flipping lens hinge is described as making it much easier to switch between forward-facing and selfie views. According to…
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Pentax ‘Cannot’ Go Mirrorless: Ricoh Imaging CEO

In an interview with Alfa Romeo Japan, the President and CEO of Ricoh Imaging Shinobu Takahashi is surprisingly upfront about Ricoh’s acquisition of Pentax and the issues the company has had with finding its place in a competitive and collapsing market. The interview was…
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Best cameras over $2500

If you’re a serious enthusiast or working pro, the very best digital cameras on the market will cost you at least $2500. That’s a lot of money, but generally speaking these cameras offer the highest resolution, the best build quality and the most advanced video specs out there, as well as fast burst rates and top-notch autofocus. To keep these cameras as comparable as possible…
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