The Leica M3 just turned 70, to mark the occasion Leica released a 250 unit limited run M Edition 70 (based on M-A film cam) plated in platinum. More on that, the history of the M line, and some personal reflections here: https://t.co/6zd0iERUTk
US Customs and Border Protection is apparently blocking some of the imports over concerns the drones were made with forced labor. But DJI says it has evidence denying this. https://t.co/kk2gzs4JhS
Just published: my review of the Canon EOS R5 Mark II which proved to be a substantial step up from the original in terms of focus, e-shutter usability, and video. https://t.co/FUOXN35jG3
🚨 Drone pilots: Do not fly your drone near or around rescue and recovery efforts for Hurricane Helene.
Interfering with emergency response operations impacts search and rescue operations on the ground. For more information on temporary flight restrictions follow: @FAADroneZone
The Viltrox AF 28mm F4.5 FE is the tiniest autofocusing lens around and costs only $99. I don’t love the focus speed, and missed having manual focus as an option, but dug the vintage rendering and soft flare, which adds some character. https://t.co/qQSRbzVfn5
Intrigued by the full-frame Leica Q.3 43 compact? Check out my full review at @PCMag for all of the details on the latest from Leica: https://t.co/EjfjEgVVPy
A new company formed by Oscar-winning actor Jeff Bridges is remaking a classic (and now rare) panoramic film camera for release by next year called the WideluxX.
https://t.co/kczN1zZ4qJ
The Nikon Z 6 III delivers stabilized full-frame images and Raw-quality video to satisfy creators working in mixed media. It's also a joy to use thanks to its comfortable ergonomics and stunning viewfinder. https://t.co/ZsTA8q3GRB
Congress returned to session this week, and the DJI drone ban bill passed a House vote with bipartisan support. It's now headed to the Senate.
https://t.co/ftNLTilszK
The Sigma 28-105mm F2.8 DG DN Art doesn't go as wide as lighter alternatives, but its background-blurring optical formula and mid-telephoto reach make it a standout lens for event coverage. https://t.co/nTQSYylJjq
My review of the fresh GoPro Hero13 Black, which gets a bit more creative flex thanks to a set of add-on lenses (sold separately): https://t.co/nj5Fd96YPt
A deal happened today (@ziffdavis@CNET) which culminated THREE DECADES of tech media backstory. Follow along with me in this Long Post if you like. (hi @LanceUlanoff @DonWilmott) I worked at ZD from 2003-2022.
The Web as we know it appeared in 1994. Around that time, two titans of tech journalism arose: ZD Net, the online arm of 70-year-old magazine publisher Ziff-Davis, and CNET, one of the first Web-centric media brands. The two were each other's top rivals during the First Tech Boom.
In 2000-2001, Ziff-Davis was going through a bunch of ownership changes because of Tech Boom financial engineering. CNET bought ZD Net and all of ZD's Web sites from ZD. Then ZD bought some of the URLs back and started sites like https://t.co/iwxs9DK42E. But https://t.co/GaHlpGvleG stayed with CNET, confusing everyone for the next 20 years.
For more than a decade, the two rivals lived on the 10th and 11th floors of a building in midtown Manhattan, sometimes trading staff or (see below) entire Web sites. We'd eyeball each other's review units as I rode up the elevator with @danackerman, @RogerWCheng and other CNET stalwarts of the Web 2.0 era. There was literally a hole in the floor that the two teams would pipe music through to amuse/annoy each other.
In the early '00s CNET thrived under CBS ownership and ZD went legit, chapter-7 bankrupt because of a bad leveraged buyout. Around 2010 ZD got bought by a very smart man, @VivekRShah, who plays a long game. He's like the Buffett of tech media. Slowly, patiently, over the years, he's been collecting other tech media properties when their valuations get low enough - @IGN, @mashable, @lifehacker, etc. He even re-bought Computer Shopper, which ZD had sold to CNET and CNET then sold to someone who didn't know what to do with it.
CNET, on the other hand, got cut loose by owners CBS in one of their periodic corporate seizures and picked up by Red Ventures, who mismanaged it.
So now, after 30 years, Shah is bringing the two brands together. I hope the teams have a great time. I only wish it had happened ten years ago, when I would have gained a lot of great new coworkers.
WALKOUT AVERTED: We have reached a tentative three-year contract agreement with @ziffdavis, averting our planned walkout over #PrimeDay. Among the highlights: Guaranteed wage increase of up to 3 percent and industry-leading AI protections.
Our @zdcreatorsguild is heading to the bargaining table today. @ziffdavis -- you have time to bargain with us but our members are ready to do whatever it takes, including walkout over #PrimeDay
SIX DAYS AWAY: As @ziffdavis execs gear up for Prime Day, we are preparing to do whatever it takes to get our contract — including walking off the job.