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Leica Announces M11-P, First Camera to Integrate Content Authenticity Initiative Technology
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Oct 26, 2023  | 

Dateline EARTH, October 26, 2023 - Leica announces M11-P, first camera in the world that integrates Content Authenticity Initiative (CAI) technology to validate the legitimacy and origin of digital images. The Leica M11-P is the stealthier version of the Leica M11 and yes, "stealthier" is a word.

Subtitle: Leica Joins Fight Against Provenance Ambiguity

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Lume Cube RGB Panel Pro 2.0 & Tube Light Mini are the Most Exciting Light Sources Since the Sun
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Oct 20, 2023  | 

An exaggeration? Not in my opinion. These two innovative Lume Cube lighting tools are definitely the most fun and most versatile I've ever used. And both are controlled by the Lume Control app and your smartphone, so operation is easy and straightforward.

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Adobe Updates Photoshop Elements & Premier Elements with Emphasis on Adobe Sensei AI
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Oct 19, 2023  | 

The 2024 editions of Photoshop Elements and Premier Elements leverage Adobe Sensei AI-powered features and gain additional automated one-click creative edit options plus slick new GUIs. The corresponding web companion apps have also been enhanced. Here's a summary of what's new.

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Are Camera Prices Lower in Japan Since $1 = ¥149?
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Oct 13, 2023  | 

Can you buy a camera at a better price in Japan? Many factors suggest that this could seem like a logical conclusion. The Japanese yen has fallen in value against the US dollar over the past several months and now hovers near the psychological barrier of ¥150 to one US dollar. Skyrocketing inflation, stagnant export sales and a weak yen are exacerbating the struggles of the Japanese economy. Has this cocktail of financial havoc generated bargains for photographers?

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The Sun is Never Completely Blocked by the Moon During An Annular Solar Eclipse
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Oct 06, 2023  | 

"Viewing any part of the bright Sun through a camera lens, binoculars, or a telescope without a special-purpose solar filter secured over the front of the optics will instantly cause severe eye injury." These words come directly from NASA, and they ought to know. Don't take chances. Be informed. Read what NASA says about annular eclipse safety.

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Leica Intros SOFORT 2 Instant Camera in 3 Colors & It Positively ROCKS!
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Oct 05, 2023  | 

The new Leica SOFORT 2 is a digital camera that can print. And it's an instant camera that saves digital images. It can even connect to Leica's FOTOS app and print images shot with a different Leica camera. Plus it comes in three colors, including a drop-dead gorgeous red. What more could one ask for?

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3 Legged Thing "Taylor 2.0" Monopod REVIEW: Great Features, Travel Friendly, Affordable Price
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Oct 03, 2023  | 

3 Legged Thing just introduced their 2023 lineup of monopods, and Shutterbug had a chance to evaluate the model of our choice several weeks in advance. Here's why the 3 Legged Thing "Taylor 2.0" works for us.

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REVIEW: Fujinon XF30mm f/2.8 Macro/Normal May be the Perfect Every Day Carry Lens
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Sep 29, 2023  | 

The Fujinon XF30mm f/2.8 R LM WR Macro from Fujifilm is very compact, very sharp and focuses to 1:1, true life-size, without any accessories. But how does it measure up as a "normal lens" suitable for EDC? Let's take a close-up look.

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Vanguard VEO 3T+ 234AB Travel Tripod Blends Very High Quality & Affordable Pricing
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Sep 22, 2023  | 

The Vanguard VEO 3T+ 234AB aluminum travel tripod is the quick change artist I’ve been looking for. It’s light, folds to just a hair over 18 inches, and is about the most versatile tripod I’ve used in a long time. Plus...

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Adobe's Generative Credit Plan Explained in Detail
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Sep 15, 2023  | 

When Adobe announced how they’re implementing Firefly, their potent AI engine, across their various software applications, they also declared the adoption of a consumption model for access, i.e., a Generative Credit plan that regulates usage. Here are the details including the number of tokens each app receives monthly. 

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Major & Important AI-Generation News from Adobe
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Sep 13, 2023  | 

Adobe announced major AI-generation news and the best thought-out, purposeful rules to protect nearly everyone in the source artist-to-end-user chain. Here are the major takeaways.

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Interactive Fall Foliage Prediction Map & How FLIPBOARD Can Help You Find Great Autumn Leaves
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Sep 08, 2023  | 

Every year we publish the link to this useful map to help photographers and nature lovers connect with fall foliage at its peak. Folks planning travel to or living in the…

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Solution for Your Kiddo's Ever-growing Collection of School Art Creations + Halloween Tips
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Sep 01, 2023  | 

Our local supermarket has Halloween candy and scary witches on display, so that can mean only one thing in New Jersey—school is about to open. Annually, each and every elementary school student produces, on average, 331* metric tons of precious artwork; add another 11* tons if they attend summer camp. Some of the items are small enough to fit on the refrigerator door, and all of them are worth keeping forever. Short of renting offsite storage space to house and curate their youngsters' souvenirs of academia, how do sentimental parents cope?

[ *Author's estimate based on absolutely nothing. ]

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Leica Q3 Review & Image Gallery
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Aug 25, 2023  | 

Leica just introduced the Leica Q3, the third generation Q, and Shutterbug was able to spend a fortnight with a production sample. Compared to its predecessor, nearly every major specification and feature has been enhanced—significantly. Not to tip our hand, but the Leica Q3 appears to be…

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New Innovative Vanguard Products are High Quality & Highly Functional but Not High Priced
Jon Sienkiewicz Blog  |  Aug 18, 2023  | 

Vanguard, one of our favorite photo accessory manufacturers, has a slug of new stuff you should know about. Why do we favor Vanguard? In addition to their impeccable high quality, Vanguard creates and supervises the concept, design, manufacturing, distribution, marketing and sales of every product they sell—unlike many other camera gear wholesalers. This means the price you pay at your local photo retailer or when you order directly from Vanguard tends to be below market—saving you money and delivering greater value. And we're all in when it comes to getting more for your money.

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