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The Phoblographer (Feed)
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The Best Third-Party Lenses for the Sony A7 V
With the Sony A7V launching last year, many photographers are eager to upgrade their cameras with this device. However, a new camera also often means a new lens that can keep up with modern technology. If you are someone who wants to invest in a lens but doesn't want to break th…
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CIPA November Numbers Show Compact Cameras as 2025’s Biggest Winner
Cameras and lenses have been showing an interesting trend. In more recent years, the industry has pivoted to mirrorless cameras, with full frame being at the center of attention. However, according to the latest report from the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA), the N…
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Doc Searls Weblog (Feed)
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Keeping the Light On
2 B Bob Weir is gone. He and Jerry Garcia were (at least to me) the sonic and vocal backbone of the Grateful Dead. He was less than two months younger than me. Jerry was older, but dead at 53. Phil Lesh made it to 84, dying in October 2024. Bill Kreutzmann is still with us […]
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What Robert Adams Teaches Us About Seeing Honestly
When discussing photography, several names often come to mind, particularly in the theoretical realm. Susan Sontag, John Berger, Roland Barthes, and more are some theorists whose works resonate with us. However, while we discuss those who make us rethink the medium, one name tha…
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Whoosiers!
The last thing David Hodskins emailed to me was “Don’t become a Hoosiers fan.” It was David who made me a Duke Blue Devils Basketball fan. David was an Iron Duke—an alumnus who contributed to the program. And he made me a fan by bringing me often to fill the other of h…
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Saturday Quarterbacking
Whoosiers! The last thing David Hodskins emailed to me was "Don't become a Hoosiers fan." It was David who made me a Duke Blue Devils fan, by bringing me often to fill the other of his two season ticket seats in Cameron Indoor Stadium. This was between 1977 and 1984. At the begi…
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Oatmeal (Feed)
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being goblin
In response to my most recent week notes, Adrian shared this lovely quote on goblins with me. It comes from my favorite game designer, Avery Alder, being goblin is a way of flagging that you want to include people not in spite of their sloppiness and uneven emotional growth, b…
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What Cameras Will Sony Launch in 2026?
Sony has created exceptional cameras over the years. However, in 2025, the company only introduced two photo-centric cameras, the A7 V and the A1 II. This left the community wanting more, with many wondering when they will see updated models of the RX100 series or the A7C series…
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The Only Perfect Mid-Range Cameras From Sony
Sony cameras are exceptional in many ways. The company has introduced devices that offer a range of features for professional photographers, including a global shutter and an AI chip. However, sometimes, many young photographers have fewer options that cost less than $2200. If y…
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