Photography News: Rumored Cameras from Nikon, Canon, & Sony

The high temperatures that have been plaguing our readers in the United States have finally arrived here in Central Europe. I can’t say I’m a fan. So, I have decided to follow the example of many animals and shift my activity to the evening and night hours. By that I don’t just mean drinking wine with friends, but also going out to see the animals. In fact, I even used the heat (well, the animals’ heat) to find them in the dark forest. Here is my first shot from the borrowed Zeiss DTI 4, which I am currently testing for you.
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Photographing the Goosander, a Very Special Duck

For most of us, the duck we know (and love?) is the widespread Mallard. You can see it across the world: Europe, Asia, North America, and it has even been introduced to Australia and New Zealand. But today I’m going to introduce you to a duck that is different in many ways. Meet the Goosander, also known as the Common Merganser.
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Insta360 X3 Field Review: A Versatile Action Camera

The Insta360 X3 is an interesting action camera. Even though it targets the GoPro in some ways, it is a radical departure in terms of form factor, thanks to a pair of fisheye lenses on the front and back. Does it deliver on the promise of 360-degree video, 360 panorama capture, and good image quality thanks to the 48MP sensors? Should traditional photographers and videographers consider adding the X3 to their bag? Find out in this field review!
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TTArtisan 100mm f/2.8 Macro 2:1 Tilt-Shift Field Review

The world of 100mm macro lenses a crowded one. From name-brand to third party options, there are dozens of options for all budgets and requirements. Yet among that crowd, the TTArtisan 100mm f/2.8 ultra-macro tilt-shift stands out thanks to the wide array of features packed into the lens, including 2:1 macro capabilities, tilt and shift functionality, and even cold-shoe mounts built into the lens. Yet it only costs $ 389. Do all these features add up to a compelling package?
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Nikon D3 and Nikon Z9: A Battle of the Titans

Have you ever tried to imagine the outcome of a battle between two armies whose weapons and military strategies are separated by a century of development? Having recently got my hands on Nikon’s first full-frame flagship DSLR, the famous D3, I decided to try a similar experiment.
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