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OWC USB-C Travel Dock review: Great addition for MacBook Pro power users

If you’re a photographer and perhaps an occasional videographer, using a modern MacBook Pro with USB-C ports, you’re likely in the market for a compatible SD card reader or a…

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April 29, 2021
Leica, Lens Database

Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm F2 ASPH tech specs

Technical data: Lens APO-Summicron-SL 50 mm f/2 ASPH.   Angle of view (diagonal, horizontal, vertical) 47.2° / 40.0° / 27.3°   Optical design Number of elements/groups 12/10 Number of aspherical…

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August 15, 2019
News

Adobe announces update to version 8.0 of Lightroom Classic CC

At Adobe MAX 2018 in Los Angeles Adobe previewed Lightroom Classic CC version 8.0. Not to be confused with the recently introduced the cloud- and desktop- based Lightroom CC (now…

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October 17, 2018

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  • Canon 85mm F1.2 L series lens shown without caps.
    Canon,  Lens Database,  Lenses

    Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM and EF 85mm F1.4L IS USM specs compared

    August 18, 2025 / Comments Off on Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM and EF 85mm F1.4L IS USM specs compared

    Technical Data Manufacturer Canon Canon Model RF 85mm F1.2L USM  EF 85mm F1.4L IS USM Web www.canon.co.uk www.canon.co.uk Elements/construction 13 elements in 9 groups (2x UD (inc 1x ground Asph UD*), 1x BR) 14 elements in 10 groups (1x GMo Asph, OIS – ≤4 stops) Angle of view (h,v,d) 24°, 16°, 28°30′ 24°, 16°, 28°30′ Max aperture F1.2 F1.4 Min aperture F16 F22 Min focus distance 0.85 m (2.8 ft) 0.85 m (2.8 ft) Mount RF mount EF mount Filter size 82 mm  77mm  Length 117.3 mm (4.6 in.) 105.4 mm (4.15 in.) Diameter 103.2 mm (4 in.) 88.6 mm (3.49 in.) Weight 1195 g (2.6 lb) 950 g (2.09…

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    June 26, 2024
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    Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM specs

    August 11, 2025
    Black Canon lens on a white background

    Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM specs

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  • Canon 85mm F1.2 L series lens shown without caps.
    Canon,  Lens Database,  Lenses

    Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM and EF 85mm F1.2L II USM specs compared

    August 14, 2025 / Comments Off on Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM and EF 85mm F1.2L II USM specs compared

    Technical Data Manufacturer Canon Canon Model RF 85mm F1.2L USM  EF 85mm F1.2L II USM Web www.canon.co.uk www.canon.co.uk Elements/construction 13 elements in 9 groups (2x UD (inc 1x Asph UD*), 1x BR) 8 elements in 7 groups (1x Asph, Floating Elements) Angle of view (h,v,d) 24°, 16°, 28°30′ 24°, 16°, 28°30′ Max aperture F1.2 F1.2 Min aperture F16 F16 Min focus distance 0.85 m (2.8 ft) 0.95 m (3.12 ft) Mount RF mount EF mount Filter size 82 mm  72mm  Length 117.3 mm (4.6 in.) 91.5 mm (3.6 in.) Diameter 103.2 mm (4 in.) 84 mm (3.31 in.) Weight 1195 g (2.6 lb) 1025 g (2.26 lb) Price £3070 inc…

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    Kevin Carter

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    More details of Canon’s EOS R3 revealed: BSI ‘stacked’ sensor for high-speed AF

    June 2, 2021
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    Canon RF 35mm F1.4 L VCM specs

    June 6, 2024
    Canon EOS R3 on a white background.

    Canon EOS R3 accessories to be launched with new camera

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  • Canon 85mm F1.2 L series lens shown without caps.
    Canon,  Lens Database,  Lenses

    Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM specs

    August 11, 2025 / 3 Comments

    Technical Data Manufacturer Canon Model RF 85mm F1.2L USM Web www.canon.co.uk Elements/construction 13 elements in 9 groups (2x UD (inc 1x Asph UD*), 1x BR) Angle of view (h,v,d) 24°, 16°, 28°30′ Max aperture F1.2 Min aperture F16 Min focus distance 0.85 m (2.8 ft) Mount RF mount Filter size 82 mm  Length 117.3 mm (4.6 in.) Diameter 103.2 mm (4 in.) Weight 1195 g (2.6 lb) Price £3070 inc VAT ($2,999)   Lens cross-section   *Most tech data I’ve seen mentions 1x UD plus 1x Asph, but according to this Canon-produced graphic, the lens features 2x large-diameter UD elements, with one of those featuring a ‘ground’ aspherical surface, not…

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    August 7, 2025
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    Canon EOS R3 and two lenses to be announced soon

    September 1, 2021
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    Canon reveals new ultra-wide zoom: the RF 10-20mm F4L IS STM

    October 11, 2023
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    Canon,  Lens Database,  Lenses

    Canon RF 20mm F1.4 L VCM specs

    August 8, 2025 / Comments Off on Canon RF 20mm F1.4 L VCM specs

    Technical Data Manufacturer Canon Model RF 20mm F1.4L VCM Web www.canon.co.uk Elements/construction 15 elements in 11 groups (1x S UD, 2x UD, 1x BR, 2x Asph (GMo)) Angle of view (h,v,d) 84°, 62°, 94° Max aperture F1.4 Min aperture F16 Min focus distance 0.2 m (9.4 in) Mount RF mount Filter size 67 mm / Rear gel holder Length 99.3 mm (3.9 in.) Diameter 76.5 mm (3 in.) Weight 519 g (1.1 lb) Price £1919 inc VAT ($1,799)   Check stock and prices of the Canon RF 20mm F1.4L VCM at the following retailers: WEX Photo (UK)| Park Cameras (UK) | Canon Store (UK/Eur)   B&H Photo (US) | Adorama…

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    Canon EOS R5 and six further lenses to be announced soon

    July 7, 2020
    Canon 85mm F1.2 L series lens shown without caps.

    Canon announces pricing and availability of RF 85mm F1.2L USM

    May 8, 2019
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    Canon EOS R3 and two lenses to be announced soon

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  • RF 24mm VCM lens
    Canon,  Lens Database,  Lenses

    Canon RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM specs

    August 7, 2025 / Comments Off on Canon RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM specs

    Technical Data Manufacturer Canon Model RF 24mm F1.4L VCM Web www.canon.co.uk Elements/construction 15 elements in 11 groups (2x UD, 1x Asph (GMo)) Angle of view (h,v,d) 74°, 53°, 84° Max aperture F1.4 Min aperture F16 Min focus distance 0.239 m (9.4 in) Mount RF mount Filter size 67 mm / Rear gel holder Length 99.3 mm (3.9 in.) Diameter 76.5 mm (3 in.) Weight 515 g (1.1 lb) Price £1679 inc VAT ($1,599)   Check stock and prices of the Canon RF 24mm F1.4L VCM at the following retailers: WEX Photo (UK)| Park Cameras (UK) | Canon Store (UK/Eur)   B&H Photo (US) | Adorama (US) | Amazon (US/UK)  …

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    June 2, 2021
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    Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM specs

    August 5, 2025 / Comments Off on Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM specs

    Technical Data Manufacturer Canon Model RF 50mm F1.4L VCM Web www.canon.co.uk Elements/construction 14 elements in 11 groups (1x UD, 2x Asph (1x GMo)) Angle of view (h,v,d) 40°, 27°, 46° Max aperture F1.4 Min aperture F16 Min focus distance 0.4 m (15.7 in) Mount RF mount Filter size 67mm / Rear gel holder Length 99.3 mm (3.9 in.) Diameter 76.5 mm (3 in.) Weight 580 g (1.3 lb) Price £1539 inc VAT ($1,499)   Check stock and prices of the Canon RF 50mm F1.4L VCM at the following retailers: WEX Photo (UK)| Park Cameras (UK) | Canon Store (UK/Eur)   B&H Photo (US) | Adorama (US) | Amazon (US/UK)  …

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    Kevin Carter

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    Canon EOS R3 on a white background.

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    June 2, 2021
    Big Canon pro zoom lens on a whire baackground

    Canon announces three new RF lenses for the EOS R system

    November 2, 2023
  • Canon EOS R5 no lens and shutter open revealing the 45 MP CMOS
    Features

    Using Adapted Lenses on the Canon EOS R5

    August 1, 2025 / Comments Off on Using Adapted Lenses on the Canon EOS R5

    When mounting a ‘mechanical’ adapter, that is one that has no electronic connection, the camera does not recognise that an adapter is attached, even if a lens is mounted on it. The Canon EOS R5 is delivered from the factory with the option to operate mechanically adapted lenses disabled (as are other EOS R cameras). No doubt this is to protect the shutter blades and sensor, but it means you will have to enable the option, which Canon describes as ‘release shutter without a lens attached’. This presumably refers to operating the camera to check the shutter operation, but more often than not, I suspect users are going to want…

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    July 22, 2025
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  • Canon 35mm F1.4 RF on a white background
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    Canon RF 35mm F1.4 L VCM lens review

    July 30, 2025 / 2 Comments

    Key features Highly versatile 35mm focal length Stills/video hybrid VCM for smooth focusing Nano USM for floating element control Floating element design to reduce aberrations at close range Breathing correction SSC and ASC coatings reduce lens flare, and ghosting Aperture/iris collar for video  11 aperture blades Custom function button What is it? The Canon RF 35mm F1.4L VCM is a high-speed, stills and video-oriented semi-wide-angle lens designed for the EOS R range of mirrorless cameras. It’s the successor to the much-vaunted EF 35mm F1.4L USM II, only it’s not quite what we were expecting. Like the Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8L, this lens is a hybrid model that appeals to both…

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    Fujifilm Fujinon GF50mm F3.5 R LM WR lens review

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    Nikon AF-S Nikkor 180-400mm F4E TC1.4 FL ED VR

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    Step-by-Step Lightroom Classic Workflow plus useful tips

    July 26, 2025 / Comments Off on Step-by-Step Lightroom Classic Workflow plus useful tips

    A well-structured workflow in Adobe Lightroom Classic can significantly enhance your photo editing efficiency and organisation. This is the typical workflow from import to export, but feel free to adjust the steps as needed to fit your style and preferences. Step-by-Step Lightroom Workflow STEP DESCRIPTION 1. Import Photos Use the Import dialog to select photos. Apply metadata (copyright, creator/artist’s name), keywords, and any develop(ment) settings during import. 2. Organize Create folders (and collections) to organise images. Use star ratings, flags, or colour labels to categorise photos. 3. Culling Review images and select the best ones. Use flags (Pick/Reject) to quickly sort through images. 4. Basic Adjustments Start with basic edits:…

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    Capture One Pro

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    Save up to 40% at Amazon on Nextorage SDXC V90-rated cards

    July 24, 2025 / Comments Off on Save up to 40% at Amazon on Nextorage SDXC V90-rated cards

    Amazon UK have Nextorage F2 Pro SDXC UHS-II V90-rated U3 cards at a special price – the cheapest I’ve seen them at: Nextorage F2 Pro SDXC 128 GB at £74.99, was £124.99 (40% off) Nextorage F2 Pro SDXC 256 GB at £139.99, was £199.99 (30% off) Nextorage ‘Pro’ cards are very high-performance, using pSLC NAND flash, instead of the more usual TLC type. I’ve been using them for a while, and they are now among my first choice of brands, along with ProGrade Digital. Lexar, SanDisk, and Sony can still be recommended, but highly competitive offerings like these are hard to beat for the price/performance ratio.   Articles may include…

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