Engineering for Distant Worlds
NASA's Voyager 1 and 2 missions utilized two 1970s vidicon cameras mounted on a steerable scan platform, enabling independent aiming from the spacecraft's main body.
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Sony has confirmed its intention to acquire Tamron, aiming to make the lens specialist a wholly owned subsidiary. Elsewhere, Founded in Germany in 1902, Plaubel & Company became known for high-quality cameras, including the Makina series. Separately, The Haida NanoPro X in 1 filter set is an upgrade to the earlier VND-CPL, featuring a magnetic system for easier filter swaps.
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NASA's Voyager 1 and 2 missions utilized two 1970s vidicon cameras mounted on a steerable scan platform, enabling independent aiming from the spacecraft's main body.
The Sigma BF, a minimalist full-frame mirrorless camera, has received a 'Best of the Best' award at the 2026 Red Dot Design Awards for its radical simplicity and design philosophy.
Founded in Germany in 1902, Plaubel & Company became known for high-quality cameras, including the Makina series.
The increasing demand for digital storage driven by generative AI is causing a rise in memory costs, affecting memory cards and internal components within cameras.
For the biopic 'Lee,' actress Kate Winslet sought to embody photographer Lee Miller by focusing on her camera.
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The Haida NanoPro X in 1 filter set is an upgrade to the earlier VND-CPL, featuring a magnetic system for easier filter swaps.
In this video, Camera Conspiracies dives into a collection of photographs submitted by their audience, which are described as the "worst photos imaginable." The creator examines these images, likely highlighting...
Adobe's August update for Lightroom Classic introduced edge and feather sliders within AI masks, enabling users to refine selection boundaries.
Medium format filmmaking is presented as a more sensible and accessible option for contemporary productions.
Photographer Mike Gray discusses the transformative effect of using 4x5 film on his creative process.
The Laowa Aksen 1-5x Ultra Macro Apo lens provides a magnification range from 1x to 5x, venturing into the...
The Laowa Aksen 5-10x Ultra Macro Apo lens provides an unprecedented 5x to 10x magnification range, allowing...
After six months of use, Jerred Z provides an in-depth look at the OM System 12-45mm f/4 Pro lens.
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Editing landscape photos taken in harsh midday sun can be challenging, but Lightroom Classic's masking tools offer a solution.
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In this field note, Gareth Danks explores street photography with a Leica Q2 camera.
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In this commentary, Sean Tucker explores the prevalent practice among street photographers of not seeking explicit permission from their subjects.
Photographer Tyler Stalman advocates for bouncing a single high-output light off a white wall as a superior method for achieving soft, usable light compared to traditional soft boxes.
Contrary to the trend of ever-increasing megapixel counts in digital cameras, a significant portion of photographers indicate they do not desire higher resolution options.
This content explores a collection of "forgotten" Magnum Photos, highlighting images from post-World War II Europe and portraits of Frida Kahlo.
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Grigonis, a photographer passionate about astrophotography, presents a curated collection of the best Perseid meteor shower photos from 2026.
A new study by photobook platform Popsa analyzed millions of pet owner photos to identify the most photographed dog breeds of 2025.
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Sony has confirmed its intention to acquire Tamron, aiming to make the lens specialist a wholly owned subsidiary.