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Russia appears to be packing up military equipment at its airbase in Syria, satellite images released by Maxar on Friday showed. The fate of Moscow’s military presence in Syria, a key foothold for its presence in the Middle East and Africa, has been unclear since Russian-backed President Bashar al-Assad’s regime was overthrown by Islamist rebel […]
Chinese optics company Kipon, known for its lenses and optical adapters, released two new 0.62x focal reducers for medium-format cameras. Built in collaboration with the optical experts at Module 8, most recently featured on PetaPixel for ‘The Tuner‘ variable-look cinematic lens system, the new 0.62x focal length reducers enable photographers to use 6×7 format lenses […]
Skoda has finally entered the hugely competitive compact SUV segment with the launch of the Kylaq today. It is a very important model for the brand, one with which the company hopes it will be able to take its annual sales in the country up to 1,00,000 units. To that end, the Kylaq not only […]
Australian mining company Fortescue is making headlines again, after it placed a huge, $400 million order for over 100 new electric equipment assets with Chinese heavy equipment company XCMG (Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group). The deal is the largest single equipment export deal in XCMG’s history. The $400 million contract also marks XCMG’s largest mining equipment […]
Medium format cameras have long been cherished by photographers for their ability to produce images with exceptional detail, rich tones, and a unique aesthetic that’s difficult to replicate in smaller formats. While these cameras were historically the tools of professional studios and well-funded enthusiasts, the growing interest in film photography has created a vibrant market […]
Tamron is a prolific lens maker for numerous camera systems, including the Sony E-mount. Since Sony released the speedy a9 III late last year, which offers 120 frames per second of continuous shooting, third-party lens makers have been updating lenses to keep pace. The latest lens to receive the update is Tamron’s 70-180mm f/2.8 telephoto […]
Rode today unveiled the Wireless Micro, a compact, cable-free wireless microphone that intends to deliver professional-grade audio for creators on the move. With its pocket-sized design, the Wireless Micro offers quality sound without the hassle of cables or complex setups. This latest release is available in both USB-C and Lightning versions, allowing direct connection to […]
Tesla has completed another debt sale, this time backed by loans offered to customers purchasing solar equipment from the company. After Tesla last month raised $783 million in a debt sale of prime automotive leases, the company this week sold $499 million of bonds backed by solar loans from its customers, as reported by Bloomberg. […]
Australia has strengthened its partnership with the Philippines through the recent visit of Jan Adams, Secretary of Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), who, in a ceremony at the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) headquarters in Manila, formally handed over 21 ultra-compact marine radios to Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan to bolster maritime communication in […]
The new Tribex hydraulic, carbon fiber video tripod from SmallRig and Potato Jet is finally available for purchase and early adopters will get a special bonus edition. At NAB earlier this year, SmallRig announced new collaborations with various YouTubers, including a very interesting new tripod with a hydraulic clutch co-designed by Gene Nagata, aka Potato […]