This Optical Illusion Photo of Two Girls Has a Creepy Third Face in It

This photo may look like it only has two girls in it -- but there's actually a terrifying third face in this image.

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2025-7-30 15:01

This Optical Illusion Hubble Image Was 20 Years in the Making

The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope's latest image combines the work of two different instruments that captured photos of a sparkling spiral galaxy and a prominent star more than 20 years apart. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-3-25 23:58

This AI-Generated Optical Illusion Test Could Replace CAPTCHAs

Researchers have developed a new CAPTCHA test that uses AI-generated optical illusions that are easily recognized by humans but are undetectable to other AI bots. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-2-25 17:09

Nikon 35mm f/1.2 S Hands-On First Impressions: Optical Excellence

Nikon has created a compelling lineup of prime lenses that feature fast apertures and premium optics. The 135mm f/1. 8 Plena anchors the telephoto end and the 85mm and 50mm f/1. petapixel.com »

2025-2-5 07:02

Nikon’s Coolpix P1100 Lightly Refreshes the 24-3000mm Optical Zoom Behemoth

Nikon announced the Coolpix P1100, the latest member of its series of super-zoom bridge cameras. It features a massive 125x optical zoom lens that the company describes as the "gold standard" of its class. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-2-5 07:01

Canon shows why optical and in-body stabilization both have a place

Diagram: Canon For many years there was something of an ideological struggle between the brands that pursued optical image stabilization and those that adopted an in-body approach. Or, to be more precise, between fans, owners and proponents of those brands. dpreview.com »

2025-2-4 18:00

Optical Illusion Tricks the Viewer Into Thinking a Person is in This Photo

An optical illusion has been making its rounds on the internet -- tripping people out when they are told that there is no human in the picture. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-1-31 20:21

Nikon Brings Its Advanced Optical Tech to New Stabilized Binoculars

Nikon's new Stabilized binocular series promises a clear and stable view of distant objects, leveraging the company's optical and image stabilization expertise and technology. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-10-9 07:01

This Unbelievable Optical Illusion is Just One Photo

An iPhone photographer snapped an incredible optical illusion photo that looks like different environments spliced together but is in fact a single picture. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-6-6 16:30

Canon Patent Application: Improved Sub-Wavelength Coatings

In this patent application (2024-063513), Canon is looking at improving the subwavelength coatings for optical elements. In an optical system constituted by optical elements, reflection of incident light on the surface and inner surface of the optical element is undesirable because it causes a loss in the amount of transmitted light and reflection ghosts. canonrumors.com »

2024-5-14 20:04

Apple Develops Novel Advanced Optical Stabilization System for iPhone

Thanks to improvements in sensor design, iPhone and Android smartphones are gaining traction with enthusiast and professional creators. However, one area that has lagged behind developments in imaging sensors is image stabilization. petapixel.com »

2024-4-18 00:10

Обзор Sony E 3.5-6.3/18-200 OSS LE (Optical Steady Shot, E-mount, SEL18200LE)

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2024-4-6 12:33

Sigma announces 500mm F5.6 DG DN OS super-telephoto for E- and L-mount

Sigma announced a pair of lenses at CP+ in Japan, and the larger of the two (literally) is the 500mm F5. 6 DG DN OS "Sports". Despite that range, the lens is relatively compact and light. dpreview.com »

2024-2-21 04:00

Объектив смартфона Xiaomi 14 – Leica Optical Summilux получит диафрагму F/1.6

До глобального анонса новой серии смартфонов – Xiaomi 14 осталось несколько дней. Официальная презентация намечена на 26 октября. Традиционно топ-менеджмент компании подогревает интерес к новинкам, публикуя разные подробности о будущих флагманах с расширенными возможностями фото и видеосъемки. photar.ru »

2023-10-24 08:23

Patent: Canon 35mm f/1.2 optical formula appears, along with a 12mm f/1.2

The Canon RF 35mm f/1. 2L USM has been on our roadmap since the roadmap began many years ago. Might we finally be getting closer to the lens finally appearing? The patent definitely shows a full-frame optical formula, but the back focus is ridiculously short. canonrumors.com »

2023-6-6 11:33

Zhongyi готовят большой анонс объективов для фото и кинокамер 22 мая 2023 года

Китайская Zhongyi готовит большой анонс сверхсветосильных объективов для фотографов серии Optical и видеографов серии Firefly. Речь идёт об объективе Zhongyi Optical 20mm F/0. 95 и кинообъективах Zhongyi Firefly 20mm, 35mm и 50mm T1. photar.ru »

2023-5-23 14:14

This Optical Illusion Photo Was Not Taken from Space

A viral photo has internet users scratching their heads as an apparent image of Earth taken from space isn't what it seems. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-4-22 20:55

What is a Low-Pass Filter and How Does it Work?

Most digital cameras from the 2000s and 2010s are equipped with an optical element called an optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing (AA) or blur filter. petapixel.com »

2022-12-1 00:11

Save 50% on Vello optical glass screen protectors for your camera $12.95 (Reg $24.95)

B&H Photo has a large selection of Vello screen protectors for various Canon cameras, such as the Canon EOS R3, Canon EOS R5, Canon EOS R7 and many more, as well as protectors for other brands. canonrumors.com »

2022-11-11 13:58

Optical Limits: обзор Sony 16-35mm F4.0 PZ FE

. . . С точки зрения оптических характеристик, он более продвинут, чем большинство сверхширокоугольных зум-объективов, которые мы тестировали ранее. Как правило, эти объективы имеют особенность быть безупречными на самом широком диапазоне, но производительность падает на «длинном» конце диапазона зумирования… Объектив Sony на всем диапазоне обеспечивает чрезвычайно резкую картинку в центре и хорошее или очень хорошее изображение. photowebexpo.ru »

2022-10-6 23:41

Hubble Captures Optical Illusion of Two Spiral Galaxies ‘Colliding’

Two spiral galaxies were photographed "colliding" into one another by the Hubble Space Telescope but the image is actually a celestial optical illusion. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-9-16 20:47

Patent: Optical formulas for a trio of wide f/1.8 prime lenses for the RF-S mount

A new patent showing off some lens element coating to help with ghosting and other anomalies has appeared alongside optical formulas for what appears to Read more. . . The post Patent: Optical formulas for a trio of wide f/1. canonrumors.com »

2022-8-23 20:11

Patent: Canon presents some interesting fast zoom lens optical formulas

Canon appears to be working on some very fast zoom lenses for the RF mount. I’m not sure any of these optical formulas will lead Read more... The post Patent: Canon presents some interesting fast zoom lens optical formulas appeared first on Canon Rumors - Your best source for Canon rumors, leaks and gossip. canonrumors.com »

2022-8-17 19:21

The Square in This Optical Illusion Isn’t Actually Changing Color

This optical illusion reveals how a person's brain can change the color of the objects that they see.

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2022-8-4 20:52

Patent: Canon RF 100-600mm f/8-11 IS STM optical formula

A new optical formula patent application from Canon has been approved in the form of a Canon RF 100-600mm f/8-11 IS STM. As we have Read more... The post Patent: Canon RF 100-600mm f/8-11 IS STM optical formula appeared first on Canon Rumors - Your best source for Canon rumors, leaks and gossip. canonrumors.com »

2022-7-21 16:36

Patent: Very small large aperture zoom lens optical formulas

Canon has published a pretty interesting optical design patent for large aperture zoom lenses. The two designs in this patent are pretty interesting. Canon’s goal Read more... The post Patent: Very small large aperture zoom lens optical formulas appeared first on Canon Rumors - Your best source for Canon rumors, leaks and gossip. canonrumors.com »

2022-6-22 14:35

Анонсирован новый объектив Brightin Star 16mm f/2.8 от Xingyao Optical

Китайские оптические компании все активнее расширяют присутствие своей продукции на рынке. Одна из таких, Xingyao Optical, анонсировала новый полнокадровый широкоугольный объектив Brightin Star 16mm f/2.8 для байонетов Canon RF, Sony E, Nikon Z и Leica L. dphotoworld.net »

2022-5-1 11:03

Представлен оптический широкоформатный видоискатель Optical Directors

На выставке NAB 2022 компания Lindsey Optics представила широкоформатные оптические видоискатели LF Directors. Эти видоискатели созданы для просмотра сцен режиссерами через кинообъективы для ряда форматов, включая Super-35, полный кадр, или в форматах кинокамер Red Monstro 8K и ARRI Alexa 65. photar.ru »

2022-4-29 22:49

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope reaches another alignment milestone, and its optics are working correctly

NASA has announced that its James Webb Space Telescope has reached another alignment milestone. On March 11, the Webb team completed the critical alignment stage known as 'fine phasing. ' Fine phasing is the fifth of seven major alignment steps. dpreview.com »

2022-3-18 21:46

Краткий обзор SMC PENTAX-M 1:2 50mm ASAHI OPTICAL CO.

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2022-1-20 10:29

Photographer Captures a ‘3-Headed Deer’ Optical Illusion

Wildlife photographer Renatas Jakaitis was shooting in the forests of Lithuania when he managed to capture this unusual optical illusion photo of a “three-headed deer.” The image may appear at first glance to be the result of some clever Photoshop editing, but it was actually the result of good luck and perfect timing. The Story […] petapixel.com »

2022-1-6 21:47

Patent: Canon RF 135mm f/1.4L DS USM optical formula

More optical formulas for large aperture RF mount prime lenses have appeared. This new patent showcases some RF mount prime lenses that utilize Defocus Smoothing, Read more. . . The post Patent: Canon RF 135mm f/1. canonrumors.com »

2021-12-30 19:45

Patent: Canon continues to develop fast RF prime lens optical formulas

Canon continues to patent optical formulas for fast RF mount prime lenses. This patent deals with limiting aberration fluctuation when focusing. Canon is currently missing Read more... The post Patent: Canon continues to develop fast RF prime lens optical formulas appeared first on Canon Rumors - Your best source for Canon rumors, leaks and gossip. canonrumors.com »

2021-12-28 22:16

New optical fabrication method uses liquid polymer for faster & cheaper custom lenses

Researchers at the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology have developed a 'faster, cheaper method to produce customized optical components' for applications including 'corrective lenses, augmented and virtual reality, autonomous vehicles, medical imaging and astronomy. dpreview.com »

2021-12-23 20:30

Optical Limits: Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary – лидер своей цены

Ресурс Optical Limits опубликовал тест объектива Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary, который вы можете прочитать на их сайте, он короткий, но сделан довольно тщательно... © PhotoWebExpo, 2021, https://photowebexpo.ru/tech/Test-Optical-Limits-Sigma-100-400mm-F5-6.3-DG-DN-OS photowebexpo.ru »

2021-12-22 23:03

Apple Has Designed a ‘Folded’ Camera With Optical Image Stabilization

Apple has been beaten to the periscope “folded” camera punch by pretty much every other smartphone manufacturer, but it continues to design and patent new takes on the now-commonplace tech. petapixel.com »

2021-8-18 00:37

Patent: Optical formulas for an RF 28mm f/1.4 and RF 35mm f/1.4

Canon Inc. has filed a patent application for more optical formulas of fast RF prime lenses, this time an RF 28mm f/1. 4L USM and an Read more. . . The post Patent: Optical formulas for an RF 28mm f/1. canonrumors.com »

2021-8-13 15:48

Corning’s new DX and DX+ glass composite materials plan to improve smartphone cameras, starting with Samsung

Corning has developed a new glass composite material that it claims will both reduce scratching and improve light transmission for smartphone camera systems. Corning Gorilla Glass with DX and Corning Gorilla Glass with DX+ use multi-layer coatings on the front of the optical elements of the camera module to increase light transmission from roughly 95% of non-treated camera systems to 98%, ultimately giving the sensor behind the lens array more light to work with. dpreview.com »

2021-7-23 15:30

Canon patent application reveals optical designs for three F2.8 ultra-wide RF mount lenses

A new patent application from Canon has revealed the company is working to develop a trio of ultra-wide lenses for its RF mount mirrorless cameras. First seen by Canon News, the patent application details the optical designs for a 12mm F2. dpreview.com »

2021-3-27 17:59

Report: Apple analyst says periscope-style optical zoom coming to iPhone in 2023 models

Last July, Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reported that he expected Apple to use a periscope-style camera module in its 2022 iPhones. While we’re yet to see if that prediction comes to fruition, Kuo is back with a new research note that once again claims Apple will put a periscope-style camera module in it’s iPhone devices. dpreview.com »

2021-3-11 17:38

I Create Simple Yet Creative Optical Illusions In My Photography (52 Pics)

The truth behind my Instagram content @filipesj is that I know almost nothing about photography. I don't even have a camera of my own. I use whatever is handy; whether it's a phone or a friend's camera, it doesn't matter. boredpanda.com »

2021-1-21 02:43

This Photographer Shoots Sun-sational Optical Illusions

Visual artist Sulabh Lamba has a passion for sunsets and photography. He has created a body of work over the last 6 years that consists of hilarious illusions showing silhouettes of people interacting with the setting sun. petapixel.com »

2021-1-20 22:57

Canon patent details a variable-magnification 1.0-2.0x teleconverter with image stabilization, variable ND filter

An illustration from the patent application that shows the 1. 0x, 1. 5x and 2. 0x adjustment options on the concept teleconverter. A recently-filed patent application from Canon shows the company has conceptualized a variable magnification teleconverter adapter. dpreview.com »

2020-12-13 22:50

Optical Illusion Transforms A Street In Montreal Into Wavy Sand Dunes

This mind-bending illusory street in Montreal, Canada is a real challenge to our senses. boredpanda.com »

2020-11-5 13:38

Представлен кинообъектив Musashi Optical Takumi 40.6–332mm T4.8

Японский производитель Musashi Optical System представила новый кинообъектив еще в ноябре 2019 года (в настоящее время он уже появился в продаже). Musashi Optical Takumi 40. 6–332mm T4. 8 предназначен для полнокадровых камер и имеет постоянную диафрагму T4. photar.ru »

2020-10-29 22:34

Patent: Lots of fast RF prime lens optical formulas

Keith over at Northlight Images has uncovered a patent at the USPTO that shows Canon working on a lot of fast RF prime lenses. The Read more... canonrumors.com »

2020-8-28 20:11

This Optical Illusion Tricks Your Brain Into Adding Color to a Black and White Photo

Photographer, computational biologist, and science presenter Andrew Steele just released a fascinating short video about his favorite optical illusion. By manipulating a function of your visual system, he shows you how you can trick your brain into “adding” color to a black-and-white image. petapixel.com »

2020-8-27 18:27

Обзор Sony E 3.5-6.3/18-200 OSS (Optical Steady Shot, E-mount)

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2020-7-25 09:34

New owners completely redesign Mk ll Meyer Optik G

The new owners of the Meyer Optik G Famous for its soap-bubble bokeh the original Trioplan 100 was recreated in 2015 by a company called net SE that eventually went bankrupt taking customer’s pre-order money with it. dpreview.com »

2020-6-18 19:36

Patent: Canon RF 120-700mm f/4.5-8 optical formula

Northlight has uncovered a patent showing optical formulas for more super-telephoto zoom lenses for the RF mount. The Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM will Read more... canonrumors.com »

2020-6-4 15:07