The High Republic-era Jedi, with their gilded tunics, dressed pretty snazzy. They didn’t necessarily travel that way. In StarWars.com’s exclusive excerpt of Into the Dark, the young adult Star Wars: The High Republic novel by Claudia Gray, Jedi Orla Jareni, Cohmac Vitus, Reath Silas, and Dez Rydan are about to start a new mission. First, however, they must […]
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Internet Explorer 9 Beta – Liking IT!
I am liking the new beta of Iternet Explorer. Feels lighter and faster to load, and they were not kidding about keeping it clean up on top! Here is a screen shot: Also liking that when IE needs to relay information to you, it is a NEW pop out, instead of the embedded off yellow […]
Three Months With the Nikon Z 6II, Part Two of Three: Chasing Birds and Wildlife

Today, we jump into part two of my three-part series on my experience shooting for the past three months with the new Nikon Z 6II mirrorless camera. In part one, we went over ergonomics and first impressions, while in today’s episode, we will take the camera out into the field to visit the wildlife.
Leica Announces the APO-Summicron-M 35 f/2 ASPH Lens: An Optically Advanced Upgrade to a Classic

Leica has updated its popular 35mm f/2 ASPH lens with the new and improved APO-Summicron-M 35 F/2 ASPH. Although this new lens is slightly larger and heavier than the original, it boasts far better overall performance, particularly wide open.
A Faux-Vintage Masterpiece? We Review the Sigma 65mm f/2 DG DN

A few months ago, Sigma released four rather distinctive, compact lenses for Sony and L-mount cameras. The most curious of these is the 65mm f/2 DG DN, offering a touch of speed, excellent sharpness, and a slightly odd focal length. How does it perform?