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Received — 20 April 2026 Hobby DIY Crafts

An Unhinged Journey Through NASA’s Manic Photo Publishing System

20 April 2026 at 21:51

A person with crossed eyes looks up at floating NASA logos, images, and social media icons, including Flickr and Instagram, against a backdrop of Earth from space.

NASA's historic Artemis II mission delivered many absolutely spectacular photos and inspired a new generation of people to love space exploration. It also provided a fresh opportunity to explore the often confusing, disjointed landscape that is NASA's photo publishing system.

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  • Gerald Undone is Done Reviewing Cameras Jeremy Gray
    Gerald Undone, well known for his very detailed and technical reviews of cameras, is done reviewing cameras. 

"I don't want to do this anymore," the long-time creator and camera reviewer says in a new video titled, "I'm Retiring." [Read More]
     

Gerald Undone is Done Reviewing Cameras

20 April 2026 at 20:13

A man with short hair and a beard, wearing a black t-shirt, raises his hand while sitting indoors. The background features shelves with various equipment and a purple wall.

Gerald Undone, well known for his very detailed and technical reviews of cameras, is done reviewing cameras. 

"I don't want to do this anymore," the long-time creator and camera reviewer says in a new video titled, "I'm Retiring."

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Insta360’s Luna Series Cameras Put the DJI Osmo Pocket in the Crosshairs

20 April 2026 at 18:57

Split image: Left side shows two blurry figures behind frosted glass. Right side shows a person holding a handheld camera device with dual lenses, standing on a city street with buildings in the background.

Insta360 is teasing an all-new camera series co-engineered with Leica. The Insta360 Luna Pro and Luna Ultra cameras, hidden behind partially-frosted glass at Insta360's large booth at NAB in Las Vegas, promise high-end single- and dual-lens imaging and familiar form and function.

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  • These Limited Time Deals Actually Make Memory Cards Affordable Jeremy Gray
    To celebrate the NAB Show 2026, numerous memory card manufacturers are running special promotions right now, helping reduce the pain of memory cost inflation caused by AI companies and their insatiable demand for data. These deals, available on SD, CFexpress Type A, and CFexpress Type B cards, make capturing photos more affordable at a time when card prices are skyrocketing. [Read More]
     

These Limited Time Deals Actually Make Memory Cards Affordable

20 April 2026 at 17:06

Three memory cards are displayed: a 256GB ProGrade SD card, a 2TB Lexar Professional card, and a 1000GB Nextorage card, each with their respective speeds and specifications shown on their labels, against a blue background.

To celebrate the NAB Show 2026, numerous memory card manufacturers are running special promotions right now, helping reduce the pain of memory cost inflation caused by AI companies and their insatiable demand for data. These deals, available on SD, CFexpress Type A, and CFexpress Type B cards, make capturing photos more affordable at a time when card prices are skyrocketing.

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GoPro’s New 8K Mission 1 Series Compact Cine Cameras Start at $600

20 April 2026 at 13:19

Four GoPro cameras are arranged side by side on a dark surface, each displaying different action scenes on their small front screens. The background is dark, highlighting the cameras.

GoPro unveiled the oft-teased Mission 1, Mission 1 Pro, and Mission 1 Pro ILS cameras last week, although the company didn't announce pricing. That mystery has quickly been solved.

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Leica Partners With Gpixel to Make Its Next-Generation Image Sensor

20 April 2026 at 07:01

Close-up of a camera sensor with the words "Gpixel" and the red Leica logo overlaid on top. The camera body has a textured black finish.

Leica Camera AG and Gpixel, a leading global provider of CMOS image sensors, have announced a new strategic partnership. The two companies are working together to co-develop a new high-performance image sensor for next-generation Leica cameras.

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Received — 19 April 2026 Hobby DIY Crafts

Sirui Unveils Ultra-Wide and Telephoto VP-1 Lenses for Full-Frame Mirrorless Cameras

19 April 2026 at 18:01

Three professional camera lenses of varying heights are displayed upright side by side against a white background. Each lens has a metallic finish with engraved numbers and markings in yellow, orange, and white.

Alongside a trio of new IronStar 1.5x anamorphic lenses for full-frame cameras, Sirui also unveiled three new Vision Prime 1 Series full-frame lenses at NAB 2026. The company unveiled new 15mm, 75mm, and 150mm Vision Prime 1 (VP-1) lenses, each promising "exceptional bokeh, outstanding low-light performance, and superior optical quality."

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Sirui Expands IronStar Anamorphic Series With Three Telephoto Primes

19 April 2026 at 18:00

Three professional camera lenses with silver barrels are displayed upright side by side. Each lens has focal lengths labeled 75mm, 100mm, and 135mm, along with various aperture and focus markings.

Last July, Sirui announced IronStar, a new series of 1.5x anamorphic lenses for full-frame. The 35mm, 45mm, and 60mm primes all shared a fast T1.9 aperture and sub-$1,000 price tag. Sirui has today expanded this series to include 75mm, 100mm, and 135mm primes.

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Received — 18 April 2026 Hobby DIY Crafts
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  • Our Favorite Artemis II Photos Jeremy Gray
    NASA's Artemis II mission ushered in a new era of space exploration and inspired billions at a time when hope is so sorely needed. The successful mission, more than 50 years after people last orbited the Moon, honored Apollo's rich legacy while charting an all-new path for the future. The four astronauts aboard Artemis II's Orion spacecraft captured many exceptional photos on their journey, and these are our favorites. [Read More]
     

Our Favorite Artemis II Photos

18 April 2026 at 15:30

Split image: left side shows Earth rising above the Moon's cratered surface; right side shows a full view of Earth from space, with clouds, oceans, and continents visible against the black background.

NASA's Artemis II mission ushered in a new era of space exploration and inspired billions at a time when hope is so sorely needed. The successful mission, more than 50 years after people last orbited the Moon, honored Apollo's rich legacy while charting an all-new path for the future. The four astronauts aboard Artemis II's Orion spacecraft captured many exceptional photos on their journey, and these are our favorites.

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  • It Looks Like Insta360 Is Making a Micro Four Thirds Camera Jeremy Gray
    Back in January, Insta360's CEO and founder, Jingkang "JK" Liu posted an eye-catching image on Chinese social media site, Weibo, that showed two new products. Liu was using an unknown camera to photograph another unknown product. A recent leak sheds new light on the camera Liu teased, and it looks very interesting. Micro Four Thirds is getting a fancy new camera. [Read More]
     

It Looks Like Insta360 Is Making a Micro Four Thirds Camera

17 April 2026 at 17:49

A person holds a white digital camera with both hands on the left; on the right is a simplified, stylized illustration of the same camera, viewed from a similar angle.

Back in January, Insta360's CEO and founder, Jingkang "JK" Liu posted an eye-catching image on Chinese social media site, Weibo, that showed two new products. Liu was using an unknown camera to photograph another unknown product. A recent leak sheds new light on the camera Liu teased, and it looks very interesting. Micro Four Thirds is getting a fancy new camera.

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Received — 17 April 2026 Hobby DIY Crafts

This Rugged and Compact Multitool Solves Tripod and L-Plate Woes

17 April 2026 at 16:47

A close-up of a metal multi-tool with a black cord, a camera quick-release plate, a camera body, and a camera lens, all arranged on a dark surface. The multi-tool features a logo and multiple functions.

There are plenty of essential pieces of a photography kit that aren't strictly photography items. Stoke's new Scout multitool falls into that category. Designed by Irish photographer and industrial designer Ben Millett, the Scout sports a minimalist yet highly practical design with broad utility.

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Rode Unveils Cutting-Edge Tiny Mic Tech and New Pro Audio Solutions

17 April 2026 at 13:50

A split image: on the left, a hand holds a slim, rectangular device with a small camera; on the right, a black microphone on a stand is set against a dark background.

Rode, stylized RØDE, announced many new products today at NAB 2026. Headlining the announcements is a cutting-edge new microphone technology. However, Rode also unveiled new next-generation hardware and software designed for audio professionals and content creators.

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