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Nikon Files Patent for a Smart Watch that Releases Fragrance

In one of the oddest major camera brand patents we’ve seen, it appears Nikon has filed a patent for a smart watch that releases a fragrance. According to the Egami Blog, the watch would contain a fragrance cartridge that emits a … Continue reading

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Canon Files Patent for Potential Successor to the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II

According to the Egami Blog, Canon has filed a patent for a potential successor to the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II. If I’m understanding the garbled Google Translation correctly, there seems to be an emphasis on reduced vignetting in the lens. [Sean] Description … Continue reading

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Sigma Files Patent for 120-600mm f/5-6.3 Lens

According to the Egami Blog, Sigma has filed a patent for a 120-600mm f/5-6.3 optical design which could indicate that the current 150-600mm Sports and/or Contemporary models may receive an even larger focal range when replaced. Description of Patent Patent Publication No. … Continue reading

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Canon Files Patent for EF-M 55-300mm DO IS STM

According to the Egami Blog, Canon has filed a patent for an EF-M 55-300mm f/4.5-6.3 DO IS STM. Patent Description Patent Publication No. 2015-232674  Published 2015.12.24 Filing date 2014.6.11 Example 1  Zoom ratio 5.27 Focal length 55.04 135.00 290.01 F-number 4.60 5.18 … Continue reading

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Canon Files Patent for 24-300mm f/3.5-5.6 USM

According to the Egami Blog, Canon has filed a patent for a 24-300mm f/3.5-5.6 USM lens. Description of Patent  Patent Publication No. 2015-215438 Published 2015.12.3 Filing date 2014.5.9 Example Focal length 24.70 101.33 292.01 F number 3.50 4.59 5.87 AOV (degrees) … Continue reading

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Canon Files Patent for 16-40mm f/4 Lens Design

According to the Egami Blog, Canon has filed a patent for a 16-40mm f/4 lens design. Might the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM‘s successor be in the works with an even wider focal length? Only time will tell. From the Egami Blog (Google … Continue reading

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Sony raw files: advanced technology guide

Professor Bob Newman looks at Sony’s new uncompressed raw file format In this example, shot using the RX1R II, extreme manipulation of Sony’s compressed raw gives artefacts at high-contrast edges that are absent when using uncompressed raw files instead Professor … Continue reading

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Canon Files Patent for EF-M 600mm f/5.6 DO IS

According to the Egami Blog, Canon has filed a patent for a 600mm diffractive optics lens for mirrorless cameras. Plans to release an EF-M 600mm f/5.6 DO IS may indicate that Canon is planning to take their mirrorless camera system to … Continue reading

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Snapseed For Android Now Edits Raw DNG Files on Tablets and Smartphones

When it comes to photo editing apps, Snapseed is one of the best, and the latest version includes the ability to edit raw files that are saved in the DNG format. A while back, Android started to roll out raw … Continue reading

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