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How to Modify a Monitor Arm into an Overhead Camera Mount

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, Doscher wanted to build his own overhead camera mount so that he would have an easy way to show a top-down angle whatever project…
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Tamron 17-70 F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD field review

Introduction The Tamron 17-70 F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD is a very compact general-purpose lens for Sony’s APS-C, E-mount mirrorless cameras. Think of it as roughly equivalent to a 24-105mm F4 lens on a full-frame camera, but scaled down to match the APS-C sensor…
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Fujifilm X-E4 pre-production gallery updated with more samples

We’ve been shooting around more with our pre-production Fujifilm X-E4 and though its image quality is a known-quantity, we’re now getting a much better sense of of how it handles. In many ways, it feels like an interchangeable lens version of the X100V, especially in terms of size and shape. That said, the X-E4 is not as robustly built and offers fewer control points and a lower-res…
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OnePlus 9 Pro Will Feature Hasselblad Camera System: Report

According to images shared by YouTuber Dave2D, OnePlus will soon be releasing a high-end flagship smartphone that features Hasselblad branding on the camera array. While many rumors like this end up being fake, this one actually appears legitimate. OnePlus doesn’t have the best reputation for smartphone camera quality and the last time Hasselblad stepped into cell phone cameras was with the…
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5 Cameras You Should Avoid

If you are reading this article, there’s a high chance that sooner or later you are going to buy a new camera. And as we all know, photography is not exactly a cheap hobby. Maybe it is going to be your first more expensive camera or just the next one in line. You might have an idea about specs, brand, and lenses. However, there are still many pitfalls you should watch out for before you make…
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