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The Phoblographer (Feed)
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This $800 DIY Camera Shoots Like a $10,000 Leica Monochrome
When it comes to dedicated monochrom cameras, there are only a handful that have been doing so. For instance, Leica is one company, and then you have Ricoh, both of whom offer dedicated sensors. However, Leica is far too expensive, and Ricoh's GR Monochrom is still in developmen…
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kottke.org (Feed)
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Beautiful Drone Videos of Iceland’s Black Sand Beaches
From photographer and videographer Jan Erik Waider, a trio of videos that features the black sand beaches of Iceland from a drone’s vantage point. Captured on Iceland’s south coast where a glacial river meets the Atlantic Ocean. The camera observes the slow interplay…
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Narrative String Theory is collection all known instances in film & TV...
Narrative String Theory is collection all known instances in film & TV of bulletin boards covered with investigatory items, “walls and floors littered with paperwork by obsessives”, and so on. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
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The Trick to Getting Better High ISO Images
A while ago, the Phoblographer changed the way that we review cameras. For many years, publications and even Youtubers used to talk about Low Light performance. But they were really only discussing how the high ISO output of cameras do. Today, high ISO image quality is really go…
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This Lost Soviet Camera Could Rewrite Digital Photography If Revived Today
When we examine the history of phtoography, we often find certain technological advancements that had the potential to change the world, but they did not. For instance, we wrote about the Philip full-frame digital sensor, which had the opportunity to gain a strong hold in the m…
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The Panasonic S1R II Got a Pretty Good Update
We’re updating our Panasonic LUMIX S1R II review with tests including the latest updates. However, our tests are specifically for photographers. While the camera has some niceties added, it’s overall just a minor update for those of us who primarily focus on stills. These up…
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Doc Searls Weblog (Feed)
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How to Civilize Digital Life
The Right to Privacy is a brief written by Louis Brandeis and Samuel Warren and published in the Harvard Law Review in 1890. It has not been improved upon since, because what it says is so damn obvious and simple: that the right to privacy is “the right to be let alone.” Tho…
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Communities Notes
A winning non-strategy When I headed to the Bay Area in 1984, years of success and championships followed for the 49ers, the A's, and the Giants. When I came to Boston in '07, the Patriots went undefeated (except for the Super Bowl), and the Red Sox and Celtics won championships…
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Lemur Strap: A Versatile Camera Strap That Really Sticks To You
There are basic camera straps and secure camera-carrying systems. The Lemur Strap is in the second group. It is designed to keep a camera in place effectively when needed, while also allowing for quick release with just a flick of your fingers. This strap aims to be smart withou…
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Grumpy Website (Feed)
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nikitonsky is being grumpy
nikitonsky: What am I supposed to do here? There’s single radio button that can’t be unchecked. But what’s the point of checking it? I can upload and click Update avatar without interacting with it. Very confusing #Radio #Avatar #Upload #Syntax
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3 Practices That Separate Good Photographers from Great Ones
Photography is not just about cameras. Sure, the tool is important, but the device is only good as one's vision. Many young photographers often focus on the former rather than the latter, and in the modern world, many professional creators are now gearing towards cameras far mor…
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The Best Leica Full-Frame Cameras. There are Only Two
Leica's portfolio has been pretty exceptional in many ways. The company has made many advancements, from launching a fully manual camera for professionals to introducing high-end compact cameras that are perfect for travel. While they continue to expand their portfolio, we have…
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