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  • Nikon Lost a Record Amount of Money Last Fiscal Year Jeremy Gray
    Nikon was unable to right the ship in FY2026 after it posted massive losses over its first three quarters. The company ultimately set a record for its worst annual loss, losing 86 billion yen for its owners, or nearly $550 million. Total operating profit was negative 112.4 billion yen ($717.45 million). [Read More]
     

Nikon Lost a Record Amount of Money Last Fiscal Year

8 May 2026 at 22:19

Large, white "Nikon" sign stands amid greenery outside a modern building, near concrete steps and surrounded by trees and bushes.

Nikon was unable to right the ship in FY2026 after it posted massive losses over its first three quarters. The company ultimately set a record for its worst annual loss, losing 86 billion yen for its owners, or nearly $550 million. Total operating profit was negative 112.4 billion yen ($717.45 million).

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Helium Brings its Camera Grip Expertise to the Leica SL3 System

8 May 2026 at 21:12

A black Leica camera with a lens attached is placed on a white surface, shown against a light gray background. The camera is angled slightly to the left, displaying the LEICA logo prominently.

Helium Design Lab, the brainchild of photographers Hugh Brownstone and Ed Palisoc, is back with another precisely engineered, carefully designed camera grip, this time for the Leica SL3 series full-frame interchangeable lens cameras.

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  • The Best Deals on Lenses for Every Major Mount Kate Garibaldi
    Spring often brings a wave of lens promotions, but this week’s deals stand out for the sheer range of systems included. From compact APS-C zooms to flagship telephoto glass, several major mounts are seeing meaningful discounts right now, including Canon RF, Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X, L-Mount, and Micro Four Thirds. [Read More]
     

The Best Deals on Lenses for Every Major Mount

8 May 2026 at 19:06

Multiple camera lenses of various sizes and brands are arranged diagonally on a vibrant, gradient background with green, yellow, and orange hues. The lenses are viewed from different angles.

Spring often brings a wave of lens promotions, but this week’s deals stand out for the sheer range of systems included. From compact APS-C zooms to flagship telephoto glass, several major mounts are seeing meaningful discounts right now, including Canon RF, Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X, L-Mount, and Micro Four Thirds.

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  • ✇The Crochet Crowd
  • How To Crochet C2C Beginner Graphghans + Tutorial Mikey
    Corner-to-Corner Afghans are among the most popular projects on crocheters' hooks today. From the simplicity and speed of the design to create square or rectangular afghans or scarves. It's extremely popular. Like many popular crochet items, Crochet Corner to Corner has evolved into a pattern and images to be crocheted into a project. Thus, Corner […] The post How To Crochet C2C Beginner Graphghans + Tutorial appeared first on The Crochet Crowd.
     

How To Crochet C2C Beginner Graphghans + Tutorial

By: Mikey
5 May 2026 at 18:10

Corner-to-Corner Afghans are among the most popular projects on crocheters' hooks today. From the simplicity and speed of the design to create square or rectangular afghans or scarves. It's extremely popular. Like many popular crochet items, Crochet Corner to Corner has evolved into a pattern and images to be crocheted into a project. Thus, Corner […]

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  • Why are blankets in crochet referred to afghans? Mikey
    Some crochet terms have retained their historical names and remain relevant in today's crafting world. Amigurumi is Japanese for stuffies, toys or dolls that we would typically call them in North America. Afghans is another name from the past. The word "Afghan" has two meanings that are unrelated. Afghans can be referred to as the […] The post Why are blankets in crochet referred to afghans? appeared first on The Crochet Crowd.
     

Why are blankets in crochet referred to afghans?

By: Mikey
5 May 2026 at 17:53

Some crochet terms have retained their historical names and remain relevant in today's crafting world. Amigurumi is Japanese for stuffies, toys or dolls that we would typically call them in North America. Afghans is another name from the past. The word "Afghan" has two meanings that are unrelated. Afghans can be referred to as the […]

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  • ✇Funky Junk Interiors
  • New Upcycle Ideas 829 Funky Junk Donna
    Create 20+ New Upcycle Ideas 829 – Push-pin globe, beetle specimens, fairy bench, cow planters, repainted garden decor, plus more repurposed projects using supplies you may already have! New Upcycle Ideas 829 Every Friday, 7pm through Wed, 11 pm pacific Greetings, friends! This past week I managed to share a super cute project, thanks to […] The post New Upcycle Ideas 829 appeared first on Funky Junk Interiors.
     

New Upcycle Ideas 829

8 May 2026 at 17:38

mini park bench plant accentCreate 20+ New Upcycle Ideas 829 – Push-pin globe, beetle specimens, fairy bench, cow planters, repainted garden decor, plus more repurposed projects using supplies you may already have! New Upcycle Ideas 829 Every Friday, 7pm through Wed, 11 pm pacific Greetings, friends! This past week I managed to share a super cute project, thanks to […]

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Leica’s Latest Silver Cufflink Series Costs Between $650 and $800

8 May 2026 at 16:57

Close-up of a person wearing a navy suit and white shirt, showing silver cufflinks; one has engraved camera settings, the other has “Leica” written in script.

Even though Leica is first and foremost a camera brand, it very often stretches out of that space and into fashion. It's doing so again with the launch of a new set of three silver cufflinks. It's not the first time it has made cufflinks and, perhaps surprisingly, these aren't even the most expensive it has ever offered.

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  • ✇The Crochet Crowd
  • Crochet Speak Easy Blanket Pattern + Tutorial Mikey
    The Crochet Speak Easy Blanket was inspired by Red Heart Super Saver Jazzy. I got thinking about the smoky colouring of the yarn changing colours so quickly that it doesn't colour pool. It works out to be even in appearance, and with this yarn, it was just such a casual-looking pattern. It starts with a […] The post Crochet Speak Easy Blanket Pattern + Tutorial appeared first on The Crochet Crowd.
     

Crochet Speak Easy Blanket Pattern + Tutorial

By: Mikey
8 May 2026 at 16:04

The Crochet Speak Easy Blanket was inspired by Red Heart Super Saver Jazzy. I got thinking about the smoky colouring of the yarn changing colours so quickly that it doesn't colour pool. It works out to be even in appearance, and with this yarn, it was just such a casual-looking pattern. It starts with a […]

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Sony Teams-Up With TSMC to Develop Its Next-Gen Image Sensors

8 May 2026 at 15:59

Close-up view of a digital camera's exposed sensor and metal lens mount, showing electronic contacts and screws, with part of the camera body visible on the left and a number "9" on the top right.

Sony and chip manufacturing giant TSMC have entered into a preliminary agreement to co-develop a Japan-based sensor fabrication facility with the goal of producing the next generation of image sensors.

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  • Meike Launches Ultra-Light 56mm f/1.7 APS-C Portrait Prime Kate Garibaldi
    Meike has officially launched the latest addition to its growing Air Series lineup, the Air AF 56mm f/1.7 APS-C lens for Sony E-mount cameras. First shown publicly at CP+ 2026 earlier this year, the compact portrait prime is positioned as an affordable, lightweight option for creators seeking strong subject separation without adding significant bulk to their kit. [Read More]
     

Meike Launches Ultra-Light 56mm f/1.7 APS-C Portrait Prime

8 May 2026 at 15:52

Two camera lenses are displayed side by side against a neutral background, one in white and the other in black. Both lenses have "56/1.7" prominently printed on the front.

Meike has officially launched the latest addition to its growing Air Series lineup, the Air AF 56mm f/1.7 APS-C lens for Sony E-mount cameras. First shown publicly at CP+ 2026 earlier this year, the compact portrait prime is positioned as an affordable, lightweight option for creators seeking strong subject separation without adding significant bulk to their kit.

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Live Puppy Cam Lets You Watch Future Sled Dogs at an Alaskan National Park

8 May 2026 at 15:51

Three fluffy puppies sit on a green towel against a wooden background. The left puppy is white with brown patches, the middle and right puppies are gray with white markings on their chests and paws.

The puppy cam at Denali National Park and Preserve in Alaska went live this week, giving the public a chance to watch these famed sled dogs as they grow up to become future canine rangers.

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