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Received — 28 April 2026 Hobby DIY Crafts

17 Award-Winning Microscope Photos Reveal the World’s Hidden Wonders

28 April 2026 at 18:28

A collage of three microscopic images: a colorful cell with hair-like projections, a glowing blue spherical cluster with radiating lines, and a textured orange and purple layered surface.

Evident Scientific, a scientific solutions and microscopic imaging company, has announced the winners of its sixth annual Image of the Year photo contest. The competition celebrates the world's best scientific microscopic imaging, and the photos are as scientifically valuable as they are beautiful.

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Jeff Bridges’ WideluxX Revival Costs $4,400 and Ships By the End of 2026

28 April 2026 at 16:18

A black vintage-style camera labeled “DELUX” is shown against a dark background, with textured panels and metallic knobs visible in dramatic lighting.

Just a week after SilverBridges shared that photographers were using WideluxX F10 prototypes out in the field, the exciting new 35mm panoramic analog camera is now available to preorder.

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The Reeflex Ultra Telephoto Powers Up Photography on iPhone and Galaxy

28 April 2026 at 14:36

A close-up of a person holding an orange camera next to a scene of several vibrant pink flamingos standing together outdoors.

Reeflex has launched a new ultra-telephoto lens for Apple and Samsung's latest flagship smartphones on Kickstarter, promising mobile photographers significantly more reach and improved image quality versus using their built-in lenses with digital zoom.

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DJI’s New Mic Mini 2 Is a Colorful Upgrade

28 April 2026 at 13:19

Four colorful, cube-shaped DJI devices in teal, yellow, purple, and orange, appear to float in a row against a soft, gradient background. Each cube has the DJI logo prominently displayed.

DJI has been busy lately, at least everywhere but the United States. DJI today unveiled the Mic Mini 2, a colorful upgrade that promises improved audio performance and usability.

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  • Even Tech Reviewers Don’t Think Smartphones Can Replace Cameras Jeremy Gray
    In his review of the new Oppo Find X9 Ultra, famous tech YouTuber and enthusiastic photographer Marques Brownlee (MKBHD) not only evaluates Oppo's latest slab phone, but he also waxes poetic about mobile photography and smartphone cameras in general, arguing that no matter how good phones get, they won't replace dedicated cameras for hardcore photographers. He's right, and it's refreshing to hear someone in the broader tech space say so. [Read More]
     

Even Tech Reviewers Don’t Think Smartphones Can Replace Cameras

27 April 2026 at 21:06

Close-up of a green smartphone with a large circular Leica camera module. Text on the right reads, "THEY'RE GREAT BUT..." against a black grid background.

In his review of the new Oppo Find X9 Ultra, famous tech YouTuber and enthusiastic photographer Marques Brownlee (MKBHD) not only evaluates Oppo's latest slab phone, but he also waxes poetic about mobile photography and smartphone cameras in general, arguing that no matter how good phones get, they won't replace dedicated cameras for hardcore photographers. He's right, and it's refreshing to hear someone in the broader tech space say so.

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Received — 27 April 2026 Hobby DIY Crafts

Everything You Need To Know About I’m Back’s $850,000 APS-C Kickstarter

27 April 2026 at 18:44

A person inserts a pink digital sensor into a vintage Nikon film camera. The text "I'm Back Roll" and "Is This Real?" appear over the image.

The I'm Back Roll APS-C launched on Kickstarter earlier this month to significant attention and support. With over two weeks left in the campaign, the I'm Back Roll APS-C has shattered its $44,603 goal, garnering nearly $850,000 in pledged support at the time of writing. But what exactly are people actually backing: an ambitious project or a wild dream?

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  • New Accessory Lets Photographers Attach Gun Sights to Their Camera Jeremy Gray
    Although they serve extremely different purposes, there has long been an overlap between photography gear and firearms that goes far beyond the concept of "shooting" photos. A new accessory from Japanese company Etsumi, which, alongside making its own gear, also distributes products from brands like Shimoda, Tenba, and f.64, to name a few, makes the connection between cameras and guns even clearer. [Read More]
     

New Accessory Lets Photographers Attach Gun Sights to Their Camera

27 April 2026 at 14:14

A close-up view of a rifle scope mounted on a firearm, next to a separate black Picatinny rail mount with four slots, displayed against a white background.

Although they serve extremely different purposes, there has long been an overlap between photography gear and firearms that goes far beyond the concept of "shooting" photos. A new accessory from Japanese company Etsumi, which, alongside making its own gear, also distributes products from brands like Shimoda, Tenba, and f.64, to name a few, makes the connection between cameras and guns even clearer.

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Mandler’s $350 Facsimile Leica 35mm f/2 Lens Is Finally Available Again

27 April 2026 at 13:30

A close-up of a vintage camera lens with metallic and brass accents, engraved distance and aperture markings, and a beige background. The lens displays “7-ELEMENT” and measurement scales in red and black.

Chinese lens company Mandler's debut lens, a faithfully recreated Leica Summicron 35mm f/2 prime, sold out almost instantly when the first shipment arrived in February. The company restocked its lenses over the weekend, and a few variants remain in stock at the time of writing.

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Received — 24 April 2026 Hobby DIY Crafts

How Apple Filmed its Flashy MacBook Neo Video Using Handmade Props

24 April 2026 at 20:04

A collage showing flexible screens, glowing strips being stretched, colorful stretchy materials, 3D models of discs, and fingers interacting with touch surfaces. The images highlight innovative, tactile technology and user interaction.

When Apple unveiled its new low-cost MacBook Neo laptop in early March, it did so with the flashy launch video seen above. While some of it is CGI, much of it has very practical roots, as Apple revealed today in a new behind-the-scenes video.

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  • How to Buy the Limited Edition 30th Anniversary Canon PowerShot G7X III Jeremy Gray
    The limited edition Canon PowerShot G7X Mark III 30th Anniversary Edition camera has begun arriving in select markets, including the United Kingdom, where it's in stock right now, and Australia, where photographers have already begun scalping the special camera on eBay. Photographers in the United States can get their hands on the camera beginning on April 28 (in most cases), and here's how. [Read More]
     

How to Buy the Limited Edition 30th Anniversary Canon PowerShot G7X III

24 April 2026 at 18:52

A Canon G7X digital camera with a zoom lens is displayed against a red, striped background.

The limited edition Canon PowerShot G7X Mark III 30th Anniversary Edition camera has begun arriving in select markets, including the United Kingdom, where it's in stock right now, and Australia, where photographers have already begun scalping the special camera on eBay. Photographers in the United States can get their hands on the camera beginning on April 28 (in most cases), and here's how.

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570-Megapixel Dark Energy Camera Captures the Sombrero Galaxy

24 April 2026 at 17:20

A bright, flat galaxy resembling a glowing disk is centered in a star-filled space, surrounded by numerous stars and distant galaxies against a dark sky.

The 570-megapixel Dark Energy Camera turned its 4-meter telescope toward Messier 104, better known as the Sombrero Galaxy, and captured an exceptional side-on view of the galaxy, sometimes called "the Universe's dusty brimmed hat."

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  • Panasonic Unveils the Most Beautiful Lumix S9 Color Yet Jeremy Gray
    Panasonic's most exciting news this week was definitely the new Lumix S 40mm f/2 lens, but there's also some news surrounding arguably the perfect camera to use with the new Lumix S 40mm f/2 prime, the Lumix S9. There's yet another new color for the Lumix S9, and slightly to my chagrin, it's the best one yet, at least in my view. [Read More]
     

Panasonic Unveils the Most Beautiful Lumix S9 Color Yet

24 April 2026 at 14:53

Two silver Panasonic Lumix digital cameras with black textured grips and attached wide-angle lenses are placed side by side on a dark surface.

Panasonic's most exciting news this week was definitely the new Lumix S 40mm f/2 lens, but there's also some news surrounding arguably the perfect camera to use with the new Lumix S 40mm f/2 prime, the Lumix S9. There's yet another new color for the Lumix S9, and slightly to my chagrin, it's the best one yet, at least in my view.

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