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Medium format camera Hasselblad 907X 50C: renaissance of a classic

Hasselblad’s analog medium format cameras often ended up in the closet with the onset of digitization, too good to give away, too analog to continue working with them. Over time, the first digital backs came onto the market. Initially with two to eight megapixels, later with significantly more. Hasselblad itself developed the CFV series, of… Read more

iPhone 12 Mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max available for pre-order from today at 2pm. Here's where

The new iPhones arrive on the market today 08 Mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max, at least in pre-order. In fact, it will be possible to receive them or actually buy them from the next one 13 November in all online stores or physical stores (if the lockdown will allow it). Here’s where to find… Read more

A Canon RF 50mm F1.4 lens could arrive in the next few years

We are still far from the presentation, at least according to the classic timing between the patent registration and the official announcement, but one of the lenses that we will see in the future could be a Canon RF mm F1.4 . In these hours some patents have emerged that would concern this model with… Read more

Xiaomi’s new telephoto lens promises smooth zoom, better light sensitivity

During today’s Xiaomi Developer Conference in Beijing, the company introduced a new telescopic lens technology that could potentially change smartphone photography in the not so distant future. And by saying not so distant future, we really mean it because the Chinese tech giant said that the tech is ready for implementation in real products. The… Read more

7Artisans 18mm f / 6.3: the compact lens for APS-C mirrorless

by Mattia Speroni, published on 05 November 2020, at 09: 01 ?? The new 7Artisans lens 18 mm f / 6.3 is a very compact solution with a negligible weight of 49 grams costing under 100 dollars. While not particularly bright, its structure may intrigue users. ?? The Chinese manufacturer has accustomed us to particular… Read more

Bang & Olufsen’s gorgeous Golden Collection celebrates 95 years

Home News (Image credit: Bang & Olufsen) Bang & Olufsen is celebrating 95 years in the business by launching some of its “most popular and enduring products” in a new gold colourway. The Danish audio firm, which started life in 1925 when Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen began making radios n their attic of Olufsen’s… Read more

Panasonic Lumix S 85mm F1.8: here is the mid-canvas for the full frame Lumix S

by Roberto Colombo, published on 04 November 2020 , at 11: 40 ? Panasonic inaugurates a new series of prime lenses and F1.8 aperture for its Lumix S full frame mirrorless cameras: we start with the medium telephoto Lumix S mm F1.8, which weighs only 355 grams ?? The landing of Panasonic in the world… Read more

Sunlight from the satellite dish

Quasi-parallel rays of light and a diffuse blue background are the secrets behind natural sunlight. The Youtubers from DIY Perks show in a video how to build an “artificial window” with an extremely natural-looking light incidence: The main components are a large, disused satellite reflector, a powerful LED with water cooling and a flat glass… Read more

Panasonic Lumix S: New lenses and video updates for system cameras

With the Lumix S 85 mm F1.8, Panasonic is expanding the range of lenses for its mirrorless System cameras of the Lumix S series. The telephoto focal length is particularly suitable for portrait photography and opens the aperture to a maximum of f / 1.8. Nine aperture blades are supposed to ensure a pleasant bokeh…. Read more

heise + | 35 mm camera lenses from third-party manufacturers for Sony E-Mount in the test

35 – mm camera lenses from third-party manufacturers for Sony E-Mount in the test With autofocus Cheaper light intensity Handling: The test candidates in individual discussion Image quality: The test candidates in comparison Conclusion and table More light intensity, new focal lengths, cheaper price – there is a multitude of motivation to look around at… Read more

Neil Young Archives now available to BluOS users globally (and there’s a competition to celebrate)

Home News (Image credit: Neil Young Archives) Owners of BluOS-enabled kit around the world can now access the Neil Young Archives. The Canadian rock icon’s hi-res streaming service is now available to the BluOS users globally, from Toronto to, er, Tamworth. The rollout comes just ahead of the 20th November release of Young’s epic, 131-track,… Read more

Insta360 ONE X2: pocket camera that shoots 360 °

Insta 360 comes with a new camera after Insta 360 ONE R which landed in Italy this summer. The latest model is called Insta 360 ONE X2 and promises performance high resolution, high resolution 360 ° shooting capabilities, waterproof and compact size so you can take it anywhere for your shooting. Insta 360 ONE X2:… Read more

Zeiss ZX1: full-frame compact camera with Adobe Lightroom available now

The Zeiss ZX1 is available immediately in Germany and the USA, the manufacturer announced in a press release. The price is therefore 6000 euros. Zeiss already announced the full-format compact at Photokina 2018, but had to postpone the market launch again and again. The coordination of hardware and software was probably responsible for this: “We… Read more

HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro: here is the unboxing and first impressions

We have it in our hands a few days after its presentation: let’s talk about the new HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro, the flagship of the Chinese company that wants to once again propose itself as the first of class in photography and video. Here’s how it’s done in our unboxing. by Bruno Mucciarelli published on… Read more

From Lomography the camera with the lens that works with liquids

by Mattia Speroni, published on 28 October 2020, at 12: 01 Lomography HydroChrome Sutton Panoramic Belair is an analog camera that has a lens capable of being filled with liquids of various types (from water to coffee, tea and more). All for less than 80 euro. ?? Lomography has accustomed us to very special solutions… Read more