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Japanese Astronaut Snaps Incredible Photos of Earth from Space

Japaneses astronaut Soichi Noguchi has emerged as the International Space Station’s resident photographer, uploading a slew of incredible images of Earth taken from the Cupola Observational Module. Noguchi is a Japanese astronaut that joined the crew of the ISS via the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft which was propelled out of the atmosphere by the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on November 15. Back…
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How to Optimize Lightroom Classic for the Best Performance

One of the consequences of reviewing computers for PetaPixel and running benchmark after benchmark is that you learn a thing or two about working in Lightroom. From weird quirks to the optimal performance settings for import, export, and editing, there are a few key changes…
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Sryp Unveils the Genie Micro, a $160 Smart Controller for Your Camera

Syrp, most well-known for its innovative timelapse and motion control devices, has launched the Genie Micro, an all-in-one smart remote for mirrorless and DSLR cameras. The Genie Micro is Syrp’s take on a smart controller that connects and controls your camera. It rests on the hot shoe, connects via USB, and from there the ISO, aperture, and shutter speed can be controlled wirelessly (via…
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New Official Canon Drinkware Looks like EF and RF Lenses

Canon Japan’s “Official Fan Goods” online store includes mugs and tumblers that are modeled after Canon’s EF and RF lenses that would make a great gift for any Canon shooter. Added within the last day, Canon has listed a lens mug, lens tumbler, a mini cup set, and…
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Olympus 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x sample gallery updated

The Olympus 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x is one impressive piece of glass and a potentially powerful (though pricey) addition to the kit of any Micro Four Thirds system shooter. Sharp, stable and weather-sealed, it’s also reasonably compact and lightweight, given the massive…
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Nikon Z6 II review

Introduction Product shots: Dan Bracaglia The Nikon Z6 II is an updated version of the company’s 24MP multimedia full-frame mirrorless camera. It gains more processing power to add improved autofocus and a few other tweaks to an already well-rounded feature set. Key specifications 24MP full-frame BSI-CMOS sensor Continuous shooting at up to 14 fps (in 12-bit Raw with single AF…
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From Bombs to Bubbles: Repurposing a 610mm Spy Plane Lens for Macro Photos

You didn’t ask to learn about bellows extension factors, but we’re going to cover it with the most absurd camera that you may ever see! Built from over two sheets of plywood, scraps of 2x6s, old drywall screws, and the cheapest 610mm lens that I could find on eBay, literally every expense was spared. I would be surprised if I spent more than $200 out of pocket to create this 10-foot…
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