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Apple's excellent Studio Display is a Goliath in the professional display space, so much so that every major player consistently tries to develop an affordable alternative for creative pros. One such company is Asus and its new ProArt Display 5K (PA27JCV) professional monitor -- a $799 competitor to Apple's stylish $1,599 display.

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Tamron 90mm f/2.8 Macro Di III VXD Review: The Legend Continues

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Tamron has been in the lens-making business for decades and was initially known for making affordable optics if not always professional-grade optics. Many enthusiasts flocked to Tamron super-zooms for the inherent convenience and low cost that they represented. However, there is a focal length that gained legendary status amongst amateurs and professionals alike and the Tamron 90mm f/2.8 Macro found its way into even the most discerning camera bags.

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Benro’s Self-Leveling Theta Tripod Kickstarter Hasn’t Gone as Planned

An image of four tripods on a cracked white background, overlaid with excerpts of frustrated customer comments about refunds and delivery issues concerning the Theta Max auto-leveling tripod.

In January 2023, Benro shared that it was developing the world's first self-leveling tripod called the Theta. The following March, the company announced its Kickstarter to bring that tripod to life. Today, many backers report that they still have not received their tripod and some even claim Benro is not willingly or quickly processing refunds.