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The Limited-Edition Leica Noctilux May Have Already Doubled in Value

February 10, 2021
In January, Leica announced the re-issue of the classic Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2 ASPH. The silver edition was limited to 100 pieces and an official Leica reseller is claiming its value has already doubled. In a note on its Facebook Page, Lcameras.com — an official Leica reseller — said that despite receiving incredible demand for the Noctilux, as it was only available at Leica Stores and quickly…
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More than megapixels: 108MP Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra vs. 20.2MP Canon 1DX II

February 10, 2021
Photographer and video producer Kevin Raposo wanted to test how Samsung’s new Galaxy S21 Ultra smartphone compares to a $6,000 professional DSLR camera. Specifically, Raposo wants to see how the 108MP image sensor in the S21 Ultra compares to the 20.2MP image sensor in his Canon 1DX Mark II DSLR. Can the 20MP full-frame Canon camera keep up with the latest flagship Samsung smartphone despite…
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A Quick Look at Using Negative Space in Photos

February 9, 2021
Negative space in photography, design, sculpture, or any other creative pursuit is equally as important as is positive space in overall composition. It’s all about finding the right balance. Simply put, positive space is the actual subject while negative space (also called…
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Adobe Adds Easy Collaboration, Asynchronous Editing to Photoshop

February 9, 2021
Adobe is leaning a bit more into the benefits of a cloud-based architecture with the rollout of an easy collaboration button and asynchronous editing in Photoshop, Illustrator, and Fresco. The “Invite to Edit” button is available starting today. The update allows asynchronous editing across all supported surfaces (iPad, iPhone, and desktop) via the newly-added Invite to Edit button found on…
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How to Modify a Monitor Arm into an Overhead Camera Mount

February 9, 2021
Though there are multiple off-the-shelf solutions for over-head camera angles, DIY-er Jay Doscher decided that there was a better way. By combining a VESA mount monitor arm with a few “universal” parts along with some 3D printed pieces, he made his own. Initially…
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Report Predicts That the Future of Imaging is in Underwater Cameras

February 9, 2021
Fior Markets, a self-described futuristic market intelligence company, is predicting a massive boom in underwater cameras. In its forecast, it’s anticipating the market to reach a value of $15.3 billion by 2027. Right now, underwater cameras are pretty niche and usually considered a bonus feature of action cameras outside of specialized cameras like the Olympus TG-6. But as the sale of action…
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