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Kate Garibaldi

Wandrd Magnetic Camera Straps Review: A Substantive Reinvention of the Humble Camera Strap?

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Camera straps are one of those accessories that don't always get much attention until something about them becomes inconvenient. Switching between straps, dealing with attachment hardware, or having buckles knock against camera equipment can all become minor annoyances over time. Wandrd's new Magnetic Camera Strap System takes a different approach, using magnetic alignment and a mechanical locking mechanism to make connecting and removing a camera quicker.

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Jaron Schneider
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Apple M5 Max MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Review: Don’t Touch It

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Apple's new, highest-end MacBook Pro diverged from the last few launches in that it didn't focus on performance at all, but rather leaned on a feature the company famously said would never come to macOS: touch control. I get why Apple did this, but touch isn't at all a reason to get this computer. But to be clear, that doesn't mean you shouldn't get this computer. Quite the opposite, in fact.

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Jeremy Gray

Canon Celebrates 15 Years of the Cinema EOS System

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The Canon EOS system fully entered the video production market in November 2008 when it released the EOS 5D Mark II DSLR, equipped with groundbreaking Full HD video recording capabilities. Since then, Canon has released 17 Cinema EOS cameras, 53 Cinema EOS lenses, and a bunch of hybrid cameras.

Cinema EOS products are heavily used across the professional video space, including to create Academy Award-winning films, award-winning television series, and so much more.

Congratulations, Canon. Here's to many more years of Cinema EOS cameras and lenses.

Jaron Schneider

GoPro Teases Integrated Helmet Camera in Collaboration with AGV

GoPro is teasing the development of a helmet-integrated camera system in conjunction with AGV, a motorcycle helmet brand. The company isn't sharing any more information right now but says to expect it sometime in 2027.

Jaron Schneider

That Previously Unknown Rare Leica Lens at Goodwill Sold for $20,000

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Last week, we shared the news that a Goodwill in Sioux Falls, South Dakota somehow had come into the possession of a previously unknown Leica prototype lens. When we shared the story, it was bidding for around $3,000. At the auction's conclusion, it had ballooned to much higher, eventually selling for $20,001. That might sound like a lot, but it's still probably a steal. The only other version of this lens sold in 2021 for $47,200.

Jaron Schneider

Viltrox’s 35mm f/1.4 Pro Is Well-Reviewed But Falls Short of the Mark Set by the 85mm f/1.4 Pro

Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.4 Pro 83

Viltrox's new 35mm f/1.4 Pro has debuted with a Strong 83 on PixelMeter which is very good, but given the success of the 85mm f/1.4 Pro which landed at an Exceptional 90, it probably isn't the result photographers, or Viltrox for that matter, were hoping for.

Jaron Schneider
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Nikon’s $14,000 Tele Zoom Appears to Earn Its Price

Certified Keeper Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S 89

Nikon today announced the Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens with a built-in teleconverter, making it not only extremely expensive but also unique.

Luckily, early impressions are good and the lens is sitting at an Exceptional 90 on PixelMeter, earning Certified Keeper status. PetaPixel is waiting for final production samples to arrive before coming to any conclusions, since we aren’t allowed to asses image quality on pre-production models. Given Nikon’s recent history with its pro-level lenses, we expect to come to a similar conclusion.

Matt Growcoot

Drone Pilot Captures Incredible Footage of Great White Shark

ABC News has published remarkable footage taken by a drone pilot of an enormous great white shark swimming close to two surfers.

The apex predator splashed one of the surfers off the coast of California before swimming away.

Jaron Schneider

Going Literally Hands-On With the New Touch MacBook Pro

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I got some hands-on time (literally) with Apple’s new touch-equipped MacBook Pro. While the ability to touch the screen is nice, it isn’t the biggest selling point of the new computer to me. What is the bigger story is how good this display looks. The OLED is not only bright, but the contrast ratio is dynamite. Right now, that would be the biggest reason I would consider this laptop, especially for color-critical work.

Jeremy Gray

The Sony FX5 Really Is (Probably) Coming in November

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Okay, okay, we've heard this one before. But no, really, Sony Japan has now chimed in with a new update about the release date of the highly anticipated Sony FX5 cinema camera. As RedShark reports, Sony Japan says that following a postponement due to "production reasons," the Sony FX5's release date is now November 20. This aligns with what other retailers, including Adorama, began sharing last week. B&H now says the FX5 will ship in "mid-November."

However, as RedShark notes, there's a new wrinkle for Europeans.

"Sites including those in the UK, France, and Germany now list January 8 as the first ship date for pre-orders, nearly two months later than their previous listing," RedShark writes. That doesn't sound good. Hopefully earlier preorders in Europe will still ship next month. There's no question the FX5 launch hasn't gone the way Sony hoped. But at least the camera is really good.

Jaron Schneider

Aulumu’s iPhone Duo Cases Are Sick as Hell

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Aulumu has announced its ADuo Particle Aramid Fiber case for the iPhone Duo and, just like the rest of its product catalog, these ooze style. And yeah, given the style Aulumu chose, these probably use adhesives.

"Drawing inspiration from the countless particles that shape the cosmos, the ADuo Particle Series transforms the subtle woven texture of aramid fibre into a more dynamic visual statement. Its carefully arranged particle pattern adds depth, structure and a sense of movement to the surface, creating a distinctive finish that complements the case's clean, technical aesthetic," Aulumu says.

The ADuo case is available to order starting today for $90 and is expected to be stocked and start shipping by mid-November.

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Apple M5 Max MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Review: Don’t Touch It

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Viltrox 35mm f/1.4 Pro Review: A Beautiful Behemoth

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iMac With M6 Review: The Best All-in-One Computer for Photographers

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Clay Cook
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From Spreadsheet to Studio: Inside a Commercial Production for Tempur-Pedic

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I ’ve photographed campaigns in some pretty unusual places over the years, from the highlands of Ethiopia to the plains of Iraq, and I've been fortunate to be part of projects that were both challenging and incredibly rewarding. Somewhere along the way, I got used to the idea that the complicated jobs would probably involve an airplane, a passport, unpredictable weather or some combination of all four. So when an 12-day studio project for Tempur-Pedic and Tempur-Sealy came across my desk, I …

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Apple, Content Authenticity, and the War to Prove What’s Real

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Thanks to Nikon, Canon’s Closed RF Mount Could Be Forced Open

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What Happens When Your Photograph Becomes a Viral Meme?

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Michael Bonocore
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Where to Find the Small Worlds Most Photographers Walk Past

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Peter Baumgarten was looking for centimeter-tall mushrooms when he spotted a cluster of orange caps on a rotting log. A few warm, rainy days had encouraged mushrooms to emerge in Canada’s McLean’s Park, a forest on Ontario’s Manitoulin Island where he regularly walks his dog. At six feet two inches tall, Baumgarten could easily walk past mushrooms that small if he weren’t specifically looking for them.

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Jeremy Gray
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A 3,200-Pound NASA Observatory Is Crashing Down to Earth

NASA's longtime Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is expected to re-enter Earth's atmosphere tomorrow, November 4. While most of the telescope will burn up as it careens through the atmosphere, NASA says it expects some components to survive and potentially even cause harm, although that outcome is exceedingly unlikely.

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Photographer Risks It All to Capture Extreme Images Around the World

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The 30 Awe-Inspiring Finalists for Weather Photographer of the Year

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18 Splendid Winners From the British Photography Awards

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All Bundled Up: Winter Picks for Photographers

When it comes to creating content during the winter, the last thing you want to worry about is your gear. You want to focus on capturing your images and videos. To accomplish that, you need gear that becomes an extension of your own artistic process. Before you set out on that cold weather shoot, stock up on these ProMaster products and you’ll be able to stay warm, protect your equipment, and keep creating all season long.

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Dmitry Koshutin
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Experimenting with Infrared Photography

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Some of you who saw my star timelapse video might’ve clocked me using a GFX 100 II IR, specifically modified to pick up infrared light frequencies, and since I had it for a few more days, I decided to take it on the road. I happened to be passing through Denver, so I drove over to Golden Gate Park to capture some beautiful fall colors on the aspens, plus a neighborhood photo walk in my hometown of Portland.