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Ghostly Stellar Tendrils of the Vela Supernova Remnant

The Detail in This New 1.3-Gigapixel Photo of a Supernova is Incredible

Using the remarkable 570-megapixel Dark Energy Camera (DECam), astronomers have made a 1.3-gigapixel image of the ghostly Vela Supernova Remnant. The beautiful, detailed, and colorful image is the largest DECam image ever at 35,786 by 35,881 pixels, putting even the highest-resolution medium-format interchangeable lens cameras to shame.

Close-up view of the Fujifilm X100VI Limited Edition camera

Someone is Selling an X100VI Limited Edition Camera on eBay for $18,000

It's evident that the Fujifilm X100VI is a popular camera and will be challenging to find in-stock for a while. However, the limited-edition version, restricted to just 1,934 units worldwide to mark Fujifilm's founding 90 years ago in 1934, takes that exclusivity up a notch and one person is listing a confirmed order for the special camera on eBay for a shocking $18,000.

Webb searching for small, bright, and ancient galaxies that could upend cosmological theory.

Webb Can See Far Enough to Test Theories of Dark Matter

The Hubble Space Telescope (HST) upended beliefs about the fundamental nature of the Universe, delivering evidence that the Universe was not slowing down, as gravity seemingly implied it must be, but expanding. 25 years later, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) can help scientists make another breakthrough.

JAXA SLIM lander

Japan’s SLIM Lunar Lander Back Online After Precise but Awkward Landing

Last week, Japan became the fifth country to land a spacecraft on the Moon successfully. However, the historic accomplishment had its challenges. The Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency's (JAXA) Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) landed upside-down on the lunar surface, preventing the lander from recharging its batteries with its included solar panels.

Shure's New SLX-D System Can Make Any XLR Source A Wireless One

Shure’s New SLX-D System Can Make Any XLR Source Wireless

Today Shure expanded it's SLX-D Digital Wireless microphone family with the new SLXD5 Portable Digital Wireless Receiver and SLXD3 Plug-On Digital Wireless Transmitter which are designed to deliver scalable and high-performance wireless digital audio with reliable RF performance and convenient power management in a new durable form factor meant for film, news gathering (ENG) and broadcast video industries.

Thypoch Simera 28mm f/1.4 ASPH: Shipping Now

Since its official debut in September 2023, the Thypoch Simera full-frame 28mm f/1.4 has sparked a heated discussion among vintage lens enthusiasts due to its rarely-seen combination of 28mm focal length and fast aperture f/1.4 in this market. Its sibling, Simera 35mm started shipping in late November 2023, the manufacturer has ramped up efforts to scale up the production of 28mm as well. Finally, the queue of back orders for Simera 28mm ushers in the shipping period.

Porch pirates have a right to privacy

Canadian Police Say ‘Porch Pirates’ Have a Right to Privacy

Even alleged criminals, including those caught on camera, have presumed innocence and in Canada -- well, at least a right to privacy. Police in Quebec have warned residents against posting surveillance footage from home security cameras, like Ring doorbell cameras, on social media.

Capture One ending support for Capture One Express

Capture One Express is Being Discontinued

Capture One is ending support for Capture One Express. The company has sent emails to customers detailing the final days of Express and inviting users to upgrade to the complete version of Capture One.

Viltrox 20mm f/2.8 AF lens

$190 Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 E-Mount Lens Promises Great Value

Chinese lens maker Viltrox routinely releases high-quality lenses that far outpace their affordable price tags. For example, per PetaPixel's review by Ryan Mense, the Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 FE lens has "no business being this cheap." Viltrox has launched a new AF 20mm f/2.8 FE lens for full-frame Sony cameras for just $190 that appears to also be very good.