A modified Pentax 300mm F/4 heads into space aboard a nanosatellite

The completed satellite with lens aboard. Ricoh Japan The latest bit of camera equipment to be shot into orbit is the Pentax SMCP-DA 300mm f/4 ED—a relatively affordable telephoto lens for Pentax’s APS-C DSLRs. It’s part of the KITSUNE 6U CubeSat, a nanosatellite developed by a consortium including the Kyushu Institute of Technology in Japan.… Continue reading A modified Pentax 300mm F/4 heads into space aboard a nanosatellite

Best pet cameras of 2022

Keep track of your fury friends while you’re away. Camylla Battani, Unsplash The best pet cameras provide a sense of security, but they can also be fun. No more just a simple security webcam, today’s puppy cameras and kitten cams are innovative and interactive. Keep your pet company with 2-way voice communication. Get alerts when… Continue reading Best pet cameras of 2022

Best Father’s Day gift ideas: Here’s a quick snapshot of the coolest picks for photographers

Make that rad dad glad in a flash with the best Father’s Day gifts for photographers. Lucian Petrean, Unsplash Finding the perfect gift for a photography-loving father doesn’t have to be an overwhelming experience, because the best Father’s Day gift ideas are ones that come from the heart. Of course, it helps that we’ve narrowed… Continue reading Best Father’s Day gift ideas: Here’s a quick snapshot of the coolest picks for photographers