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Google Photos May Lock Key Editing Features Behind Paywall

November 9, 2020
Four strings of code have been found in Photos version 5.18 that seem to indicate that Google is planning to lock key editing features behind the Google One subscription paywall, melding access to the full service into Google’s paid platform. According to a report on XDA-Developers, the premium editing feature that Google has been reportedly working on for several months (in March of 2020 it…
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11 Tips for Awesome Abstract Photos

November 7, 2020
I don’t consider myself a genre-specific photographer. For me, sticking to specific genres is so limiting. I like to go out, explore the world, and see what attracts my eye. So although I am going to share some ideas about abstract photography – it’s not definitive or exclusive. These ideas and photos are aimed at inspiring you and sparking ideas for your photography. Of all the arts…
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Lens Comparison: Canon RF 85mm f/2 STM Versus RF 85mm f/1.2 L USM

November 6, 2020
Photographer Alex Barrera has published a 10-minute video where he compares both of Canon’s RF 85mm lenses: the 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM and the 85mm f/1.2 L USM. In it, he alleges that “one of these lenses is not a true 85mm.” This is a comparison between a lens that costs $2700 lens to a $600 lens, so Barerra wanted to see what that extra $2100 buys you other than a red ring. For this test…
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The Conda Camera Strap Can Transform into a Tripod

November 6, 2020
Frii Designs is launching an unusual camera strap design that uses interlocking pieces to go from loose and flexible, to stiff and sturdy, allowing it to become tripod-like with the flip of a switch. Frii Designs is the same company responsible for the triple-lens-holder…
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Camera Sales in 2020 Have Plummeted As Much As 54%

November 6, 2020
The Camera and Imaging Products Association in Japan, otherwise known as CIPA, has published global camera and lens production data through September of this year, and the results show that the industry clearly has taken a hit from the global coronavirus pandemic. CIPA…
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Blue Angels Share Photos From the Final Flight of ‘Legacy’ Hornet Jets

November 6, 2020
To honor the service of the “Legacy” Hornet jets, the Navy has released a few images taken during the commemorative final flight of the platform by the Blue Angels. In addition to the striking images, the Navy also released a short clip from the inside of the cockpit. The Blue Angels are the United States Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron which was formed in 1946. It is currently the second…
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