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Lightroom Classic: Best Practice for Keeping Edits Separate
In Adobe Lightroom Classic, when you copy a Collection, the edits and adjustments made to images in the original Collection are also applied to the copied Collection. This means that changes made to a photo in either Collection will update in both. Unfortunately, there is no direct way to create a complete copy of the Collection that maintains separate edits from the original image directly within Lightroom. However, there is a way to work around that by creating a Collection from another Collection. 1. Create Virtual Copies Right-click on the image you want to edit and select “Create Virtual Copy.” Virtual Copies let you make different edits to the same…
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Canon RF 45mm F1.2 STM Tech Specs
Technical Data Manufacturer Canon Model RF 45mm F1.2 STM Web www.canon.co.uk Elements/construction 9 elements in 7 groups (1x Plastic Moulded (PMo) Asph, SSC) Angle of view (h,v,d) 49° 35′, 29° 50′, 51° 20′ Max aperture F1.2 (9x blades) Min aperture F16 Min focus distance 0.45 m ( 1,5 ft) AF/M STM Mount RF mount Filter size 67 mm Length 75 mm (3 in.) Diameter 78 mm (3.1 in.) Weight 346 g ( 12.2 oz) Price £479 inc VAT ($469) Check prices of the Canon RF 45mm F1.2 STM at the following retailers: WEX Photo (UK)| Park Cameras (UK) | Canon Store (UK/Eur) B&H Photo (US) | Adorama (US)…
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Contax Zeiss PC-Distagon 2.8/35 T* Tech Specs
Technical Data Manufacturer Zeiss (for Contax) Model Contax Zeiss PC-Distagon 2.8/35 T*. Web zeiss.de Elements/construction 9 elements in 9 groups Angle of view (d/h/v) 63/83° (diagonal) Max aperture F2.8 (five blades) Min aperture F22 Min focus distance 0.3 m / 8.3″ Mount C/Y mount Filter size Clamp-on Contax 70/86mm ring Length 85.6 mm / 3.4 in Diameter 70 mm / 2.8 in Weight 740 g / 1.6 lb Price £2,100 inc VAT / $2,499 RRP when new, over £4,000, nearly $5,000 today (2025) Check price & availability, used only now [affiliate links]: eBay | KEH | MPB (Zeiss)
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ProGrade Digital CFexpress 4.0 Type B Card Iridium Series 400 GB £157.99 (Was £184.99)
Amazon UK have big savings on ProGrade Digital CFexpress 4.0 Type B Card Iridium Series cards currently. The Iridium series is the highest performing CFexpress 4.0 Type B card in the maker’s range. CFexpress 4.0 Type B Iridium Delivers: Fully compliant with CompactFlash™ Association 4.0 specification and backwards compatible with 2.0 specification NVMe host interface with PCIe Gen4 X2 interconnect Low standby power through NVMe PS0 – PS4 support, enabling extended battery life Metal enclosure for improved durability and heat dissipation Thermal throttling protects the card from overheating Laser etched unique serial numbering for the tracking of key components and manufacturing data for the highest quality control Temperature ranges: operating…
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Copying Steps within a Photoshop Action
You can copy specific steps from one action to another in Photoshop. By copying a step that performs a specific adjustment, such as sharpening, resizing, or saving to a specific file type (JPEG, size 10) and colour space, or naming a file and saving it to your desktop, you can create complex Actions that greatly reduce editing time and yet simplify your workflow, ensuring consistency across different projects. Here’s how to do it: Steps to Copy Action Steps Open the Actions Panel: Go to Window > Actions or press Alt + F9 (Windows) / Option + F9 (Mac) to open the Actions panel. Locate the Action: Find the action that…
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Adding to an Existing Photoshop Action
You can add steps to an existing Photoshop action after it has been created. You might want to add to an existing Photoshop action to incorporate new techniques or adjustments based on client feedback, or you may have realised you’ve missed out a step after finishing recording. Whatever the reason, adding steps to an existing Action is an extremely useful feature, allowing better customisation and efficiency in your workflow. Here’s how to add additional Steps to an Action Open the Actions Panel: Go to Window > Actions or press Alt + F9 (Windows) / Option + F9 (Mac) to open the Actions panel. Select the Action: Find and select the…
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Leica SL3 Reporter announced
High-end camera maker Leica has announced the Leica SL3 Reporter mirrorless camera. The new model is based on the existing Leica SL3 and has the same technical specs; however, it features a hard-wearing wearing scratch-resistant, dark green finish and attractive yet functional aramid body covering, which is said to improve grip. I don’t usually like special editions, but the Reporter versions are highly attractive and hugely popular. What’s more, they maintain high residuals should the time come to upgrade. The tough dark-green finish was used on earlier Reporter models (such as the M10, SL2-S and Q2 series). The same type of durable finish was also used on the original black…
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Fujifilm IS Pro review
The Fujifilm IS Pro DSLR is the update to the maker’s earlier S3 UV-IR camera, and like that particular camera, the IS Pro adopts a modified image sensor that’s not shielded from UV or IR light. Consequently, with various filtration methods, the IS Pro is designed for Ultraviolet (UVA), visible and near Infrared photography. Although there is a healthy demand for DSLRs with IR capability, especially, and there are several independent vendors (mainly in the US, but a couple in the UK as well) that offer IR dedicated and full-spectrum conversion of current Nikon and Canon bodies, it’s anticipated that the IS Pro will appeal largely to the scientific and…
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Important Update: New Paywall for Reviews and Features
Dear Valued Readers, We want to thank you for your continued support and engagement with our content. We’re always striving to provide high-quality reviews and features, and to maintain and enhance the quality of our offerings, we have decided to implement a paywall. As usage rights and licensing are increasingly being undermined for photographers and journalists in the media and the wider internet (including in the photographic press, somewhat disingenuously), leading to requests for low fees or even free content, we trust that you will understand our shift to a subscription and affiliate-funded model as a commitment to protecting these essential rights. Certain content, including news and commentary, will still…
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Leica Summilux-M 50 F1.4 Classic (11 714) lens spec
Technical data: Lens Leica Summilux 50 mm F1.4 Classic (11 714) Angle of view (diagonal, horizontal, vertical) 45°, 38°, 26° Optical design Number of elements/groups 7/5 Number of aspherical elements Position of entrance pupil in front of the bayonet flange 29.8 mm Focusing Working range 0.7 m to infinity Smallest object field 275 x 413 mm Largest reproduction ratio 1:12.5 Aperture Settings/functions Click-stop diaphragm with half-increment lock settings Aperture setting range 1.4 – 16 No. of blades 12 Bayonet/sensor format Leica M-bayonet, full-frame 35 mm format Filter thread E46 Dimensions and weight Length to bayonet flange 45 mm (71mm with hood) Largest diameter 58 mm Weight…
