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    Somebody’s selling a lens that doesn’t exist on Yahoo Auctions Japan – and they have photos of it!
    Jun 1, 2019 John Aldred

    Well, here’s an interesting one. How do you sell a lens that doesn’t actually exist yet? I don’t know, but somebody’s found a way, as…

    Mine S is a modular MIDI controller for photographers and video editors
    Jun 1, 2019 John Aldred

    The Mine S bills itself as “the world’s most versatile modular MIDI controller”.  And while it’s primarily designed for the lights of DJs, VJs, producers,…

    LIT xenon smartphone flash cancels Kickstarter campaign despite exceeded funds
    May 31, 2019 Dunja Đuđić

    Last month, a promising Kickstarter campaign was launched to fund LIT Flash, a powerful xenon wireless flash for smartphone photography. It seemed like a good…

    This video explains Google’s Super Resolution algorithm in just three minutes
    May 31, 2019 John Aldred

    There are so many new features coming to smartphone cameras these days that it can be difficult to keep up. You’ve got all kinds of…

    The North Face called out over “unethical” product photo placement on Wikipedia
    May 31, 2019 John Aldred

    Brands want to be seen by as many people as possible. They’re businesses. They need to make money. It’s their only reason for existing. But…

    Astrophotographers, this is how Starlink satellites will affect the night skies
    May 30, 2019 Dunja Đuđić

    On 23 May, the first 60 SpaceX’s Starlink satellites were successfully launched into orbit. They were caught on camera and they look spectacular while orbiting…

    Ricoh denies rumors that it will stop using Pentax brand name
    May 30, 2019 Dunja Đuđić

    There has been a rumor going around that Ricoh will stop using Pentax brand name because it will lose the right to it. However, Ricoh…

    Alter’s new flip up Rapid Filter System claims to do away with step-up rings
    May 30, 2019 John Aldred

    Alter has spent a couple of years testing and prototyping their new Rapid Filter System (RFS). Essentially, it’s a flip-up doohicky that attaches to your…

    Sony’s “Step Up to Sony” summer sale offers up to $1,000 instant rebate savings
    May 30, 2019 John Aldred

    We’re always looking out for good deals at DIYP, as I imagine most of you reading this are, too. Well, Sony’s announced its “Step Up…

    French website leaks the first photos of the 6K video-centric Panasonic Lumix S1H
    May 30, 2019 John Aldred

    Panasonic is expected to announce a new full frame Lumix camera tomorrow. The name “S1S” had been thrown around, but it seems that it’ll actually…