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Congratulations to ZdevilH1 for winning WA 1103, based on the theme: Back To School.
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Weekly Assignment 1105 just started with theme: "Grandparents" Deadline: December 13th noon - Participate!
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Congratulations to jboyle9808 for winning MA 234, based on the theme: Swing.
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Monthly Assignment 236 just started with theme: "Bottle" Deadline: January 1st noon - Participate!
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Congratulations to Danpbphoto for winning WA 1102, based on the theme: Relax.
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Weekly Assignment 1104 just started with theme: "Dirty" Deadline: December 6th noon - Participate!
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Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you for your incredible support and active participation. Your presence is what makes this community thrive, and I'm truly thankful for the vibrant discussions, stunning photos, and the wonderful community we've built together.
As we celebrate the holiday season, I extend my warmest wishes to you, your friends, and your family. May your days ahead be filled with joy, warmth, and countless moments bathed in golden light. - Fred
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Congratulations to Danpbphoto for winning WA 1101, based on the theme: Fountain.
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Weekly Assignment 1103 just started with theme: "Back To School" Deadline: November 29th noon - Participate!
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Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Sports Lens was official released and available for pre-order!
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN at B&H Photo ($1,500)
Here are the main specifications:- Focal Length 70 to 200mm
- Maximum Aperture f/2.8
- Lens Mount Sony E, Leica L
- Lens Format Coverage Full-Frame
- Image Stabilization Yes
- Filter Size 77 mm (Front)
- Maximum Aperture f/2.8
- Minimum Aperture f/22
- Angle of View 34.3° to 12.3°
- Minimum Focus Distance 25.6" / 65 cm
- Maximum Magnification 0.19x
- Macro Reproduction Ratio 1:5.2
- Optical Design 20 Elements in 15 Groups
- Diaphragm Blades 11, Rounded
- Tripod Collar Removable and Rotating
- Filter Size 77 mm (Front)
- Dimensions (ø x L) 3.6 x 8.1" / 90.6 x 207 mm
- Weight 2.9 lb / 1335 g
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Congratulations to Elijah for winning WA 1100, based on the theme: Dolls.
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Weekly Assignment 1102 just started with theme: "Relax" Deadline: November 22nd noon - Participate!
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@ yukosteel has recently published a new disassembly article focusing on modifying the Leica Summicron 50mm F2 "Rigid" lens to reduce its minimum focusing distance from 1m (3.3 feet) to 0.75m. This lens is one of my favorites due to its exceptional performance and unique rendering. However, a common issue with this lens is its limited focusing range of only 1m. Yuri tackled this challenge by reducing the minimum focus distance to 0.75m, greatly enhancing the lens's versatility.
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Better late than never! :)
We've been listening to your requests, and guess what? We've launched a brand new film forum right here at FM! It's exclusively for all you film photography enthusiasts. Welcome to the new spot dedicated to the art of film in our community!
Film Is Not Dead Forum
For discussion on the captivating world of film photography
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/board/36 exposures!
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Congratulations to Danpbphoto for winning WA 1099, based on the theme: Morning.
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Weekly Assignment 1101 just started with theme: "Fountain" Deadline: November 15th noon - Participate!
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The highly-anticipated Sony a9 III has been unveiled, featuring a cutting-edge global shutter that effectively eliminates rolling shutter distortion and allows for flash synchronization at any shutter speed. This exciting announcement took place during a Creative Space event held in New York on November 7, where Sony also introduced the new Sony FE 300mm f2.8 GM OSS lens.
It's the lightest full-frame 300mm f2.8 lens available. This G Master lens is designed for smooth bokeh and sharp subjects, featuring advanced optics with an 11-blade circular aperture. It pairs well with the Sony a9 III, designed for sports with quick and quiet autofocus. You can use teleconverters, and it offers a quick APS-C crop mode. Both the camera and lens are set for a Spring 2024 release, priced at $5,999 each.
Sony A9 III Main Features:- 24.6-megapixel full-frame stacked sensor
- Global shutter at up to 120 fps
- No flash sync speed limits, even while using third-party flashes
- Global shutter also eliminates banding caused by flickering lights
- Shutter speed up to 1/80,000 in single shot, burst up to 1/16,000
- Shortcut button to quickly go from 20 fps to 120 fps
- In-camera star rating to quickly sort through those 120 fps bursts
- Pre-capture for up to 1 second before the shutter is released
- Real-time eye autofocus, even with 120 fps
- 759 autofocus points covering 95.6 percent of the frame
- Low light autofocus down to -5 EV at f1.8
- Tilting LCD touchscreen
- 9.44 million dot OLED EVF with 120 fps refresh rate at highest quality 240 fps with reduced quality
- Dust and weather-resistant
Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM specs- Optical Design: 20 Elements in 16 Groups
- Diaphragm Blades: 11, Rounded
- Image Stabilization: Yes
- Tripod Collar: Removable and Rotating
- Filter Size: 40.5 mm (Drop-In)
- Dimensions (ø x L): 4.88 x 10.4" / 12.4 x 26.4 cm
- Weight: 51.9 oz / 1470 g
Pre-order at B&H Photo:
Sony A9 III:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1794764-REG/sony_ilce_9m3_a9_iii_mirrorless_camera.html
Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS Lens:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1746375-REG/sony_fe_300mm_f_2_8_gm.html
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Congratulations to MMP for winning WA 1098, based on the theme: Hot.
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Weekly Assignment 1100 just started with theme: "Dolls" Deadline: November 8th noon - Participate!
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Congratulations to J. Pow for winning MA 233, based on the theme: Balloons.
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Monthly Assignment 235 just started with theme: "Magic" Deadline: December 1st noon - Participate!
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Update: Both Leica M11-P in Black and Silver are in stock at B&H Photo right now:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?q=Leica%20M11-P
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The Leica M11-P camera that was previously rumored has been officially introduced, along with a brand-new Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH lens. What's remarkable about the M11-P is that it's the first camera globally to have technology that follows both the Content Authenticity Initiative (CAI) and the C2PA standard.
Improvements for the M11-P include:
1. Taking off the red dot Leica logo from the camera's front.
2. Adding an engraved Leica script on the top cover.
3. Installing a dark chrome viewfinder.
4. Using sapphire glass on the rear display to make it more durable and resistant to scratches.
5. Increasing the internal storage to 256GB, a boost from the previous 64GB.
The M11-P is offered in Black (Aluminum top) and Silver (Brass top)
Aside from these specifications, there's a hardware modification involving the inclusion of a secure chip. This chip is responsible for activating the Content Authenticity Initiative (CAI) technology we discussed earlier.
Pre-order at B&H Photo:
Leica M11-P Black | Leica M11-P Silver
B&H Photo Explora article about the new M11-P
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Congratulations to chas for winning WA 1097, based on the theme: Simple.
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Weekly Assignment 1099 just started with theme: "Morning" Deadline: November 1st noon - Participate!
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Congratulations to J. Pow for winning WA 1096, based on the theme: The Sky.
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Weekly Assignment 1098 just started with theme: "Hot" Deadline: October 25th noon - Participate!
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Congratulations to chas for winning WA 1095, based on the theme: Street Photography.
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Weekly Assignment 1097 just started with theme: "Simple" Deadline: October 18th noon - Participate!
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Congratulations to la-px for winning WA 1094, based on the theme: Arches.
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Weekly Assignment 1096 just started with theme: "The Sky" Deadline: October 11th noon - Participate!
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Congratulations to bnfotografie for winning MA 232, based on the theme: Bridge.
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Monthly Assignment 234 just started with theme: "Swing" Deadline: November 1st noon - Participate!
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