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Video: FedEx contractor throws package containing $1,500 Canon lens

A viral video shared by photographer Greg Riegler over this past weekend highlights the problem of carriers mishandling packages — in this case, a package containing a $ 1,500 Canon lens. The video was captured by a video doorbell security camera and recently detailed by Riegler on Reddit.

The video shows an individual claimed to be a delivery driver in training carrying the box across the lawn, only to throw it across what appears to be 10-15ft onto the porch and into the door. The entire process was pointless, as the video shows the trainee walking back to the unmarked van, only to return with a second individual wearing the FedEx logo. A slip was ultimately left at the door and the package was returned to the truck.

In a comment on Reddit, Reigler said:

This happened yesterday, I’ve been in contact with FedEx and the local distribution center. It’s a contractor, and the guy tossing the box seems to be training, which is crazy he already doesn’t care about his job … I know packages are supposed to be packed in a way they can handle drops and what not, but they shouldn’t be intentionally mishandled.

Riegler reports that an actual FedEx employee, not a contractor, delivered the package the next day and that the lens appeared to be unharmed upon inspection.

Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

November 19, 2019

Canon’s PowerShot SX730 HS travel zoom offers 40x lens in a very small package

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Canon has announced its PowerShot SX730 HS, the follow-up to the SX720. The SX730 has a 20.3MP BSI CMOS sensor, stabilized 24-960mm equivalent lens, a 3″ (non-touch) LCD that flips upward 180 degrees, as well as Wi-Fi, NFC and Bluetooth.

The SX730 HS comes in silver and black and will ship in June for $ 399.

Press Release

Capture high-quality memories with the new Canon PowerShot SX730 HS digital camera

Latest PowerShot Digital Camera Provides Impressive Image Quality, Zoom Range and Tilting LCD screen in a Compact Size

MELVILLE, N.Y., April 6, 2017 – Ideal for families on vacation or parents at their kids’ sporting event looking for a convenient, easy-to- carry compact digital camera capable of producing high quality photos and videos at long distances, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, introduced today the new PowerShot SX730 HS digital camera. This new digital camera boasts a 20.3 Megapixel* CMOS imaging sensor and a powerful 40x Optical Zoom lens (equivalent to 24-960mm) in a form factor that easily fits in a pocket, making it an outstanding camera for budding photographers to capture gorgeous imagery no matter where they are.

With new features such as a convenient Self-Portrait and Smooth Skin mode, 3.0-inch LCD screen that rotates up 180 degrees and built-in connectivity capabilities like Wi-Fi^®1, NFC² and Bluetooth^®3 technology, it’s now easier and more convenient than ever to use Canon digital cameras to share images and videos on the go, making the PowerShot SX730 HS digital camera a great transitional camera for those looking to use something other or move from a smartphone.

“We live in a very connected world and want to give people the power to zoom in from far away to capture amazing scenes from a distance, while also being able to share those images in real time,” said Yuichi Ishizuka, president and COO, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “The new Canon PowerShot SX730 HS digital camera will help photographers effortlessly capture memories, even from great distances and conveniently share their fun with friends and family.”

As the successor to Canon’s PowerShot SX720 HS digital compact camera, the PowerShot SX730 HS digital camera also features:

Powerful 40x Optical Zoom with Zoom Framing Assist
Sleek, Lightweight and Pocket-size Design
Built-in Wi-Fi®¹, NFC² and Bluetooth®³ technology
3 Megapixel^* CMOS sensor
DIGIC 6 Image Processor
0-inch Tilt-type (180° up) LCD
1080p Full HD Video at 60p
Self Portrait Mode
Story Highlights
Geotag⁴ & Date Stamp Options

Canon’s PowerShot SX730 HS digital camera is scheduled to be available in June 2017 for an estimated retail price of $ 399.99.

Canon PowerShot SX730 HS specifications

Price
MSRP	$ 399
Body type
Body type	Ultracompact
Sensor
Max resolution	5184 x 3888
Image ratio w:h	1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
Effective pixels	21 megapixels
Sensor photo detectors	20 megapixels
Sensor size	1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm)
Sensor type	BSI-CMOS
Processor	Digic 6
Color space	sRGB
Color filter array	Primary color filter
Image
ISO	Auto, ISO 80-1600
White balance presets	5
Custom white balance	Yes
Image stabilization	Optical
Uncompressed format	No
JPEG quality levels	Super fine, fine
File format	JPEG (Exif v2.3)
Optics & Focus
Focal length (equiv.)	24–960 mm
Optical zoom	40×
Maximum aperture	F3.3–6.9
Autofocus	Contrast Detect (sensor) Multi-area Center Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View
Autofocus assist lamp	Yes
Digital zoom	Yes
Manual focus	Yes
Normal focus range	2 cm (0.79″)
Macro focus range	1 cm (0.39″)
Screen / viewfinder
Articulated LCD	Tilting
Screen size	3″
Screen dots	922,000
Touch screen	No
Screen type	TFT LCD
Live view	Yes
Viewfinder type	None
Photography features
Minimum shutter speed	15 sec
Maximum shutter speed	1/3200 sec
Exposure modes	Program Hybrid Auto Auto
Scene modes	Creative Shot Portrait Smile Wink Self-timer Face Self-timer High-speed Burst Handheld Night Scene Low Light Fireworks Long Shutter
Built-in flash	Yes
Flash range	4.00 m (with Auto ISO)
External flash	No
Flash modes	Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Drive modes	Single Continuous
Continuous drive	5.9 fps
Self-timer	Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer)
Metering modes	Multi Center-weighted Spot
Exposure compensation	±2 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features
Format	MPEG-4, H.264
Modes	1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 24 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 @ 30p / 8 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Microphone	Stereo
Speaker	Mono
Storage
Storage types	SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Connectivity
USB	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
HDMI	Yes (micro HDMI)
Microphone port	No
Headphone port	No
Wireless	Built-In
Wireless notes	802.11b/g/n + NFC + Bluetooth
Remote control	Yes (via smartphone)
Physical
Environmentally sealed	No
Battery	Battery Pack
Battery description	NB-13L lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	250
Weight (inc. batteries)	300 g (0.66 lb / 10.58 oz)
Dimensions	110 x 64 x 40 mm (4.33 x 2.52 x 1.57″)
Other features
Orientation sensor	Yes
GPS	None

Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

April 6, 2017

Waste-Free Future: 5 Package Redesigns for Everyday Products

[ By WebUrbanist in Design & Products & Packaging. ]

Starting with name-brand versions of popular products found in virtually any home, this designer has come up with a series of clever solutions to eliminating the waste from each package system on a case-by-case basis.

Aaron Mickelson took on this challenge as a master’s thesis project at the Pratt Institute, asking (and answering) the question: can any product be truly garbage-free, leaving little or nothing unused in its wake? The strategies employed here are also potentially versatile – each could be applied to a type or category of packaging (and would-be trash).

The bag of garbage bags design for GLAD products is fairly straightforward, to the point where one has to wonder why they are not using this strategy already: the last bag contains the rest of the bags, both to make it functional as a bag itself but also to leave it as a reminder to buy more bags (which you can see coming thanks to it being partially transparent as well).

The laundry (or dish) pods for Tide are designed to dissolve in water, leaving nothing behind that you need to take out of the wash, obviating the need for a container entirely.

The OXO pop containers feature soap-soluble ink that breaks down when you wash it, taking the branding materials with it and leaving you with an all-purpose container. As a bonus: these could also come pre-loaded with food rather than simply sold as containers, too, allowing you to buy products then keep the plastic boxes for other uses.

The Nivea bar of soap comes in a septic-safe dissolving paper wrapper that you can bring into the shower or bath with you and not have to worry about throwing out, eliminating a step as well as reducing landfill.

Finally, this Twining tea bag variant eliminates the wax lining that typically prevents composting and instead integrates each tea packet directly into the compost-friendly packaging design that unfolds like an accordion for use.

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January 7, 2015
Lomography offers pre-order package for Petzval 85mm F2.2 SLR lens

Lomography has announced that its Kickstarter-funded Petzval portrait lens is now available for pre-order in Canon and Nikon mounts. Based on a 19th century optical design, the 85mm F2.2 lens has a brass lens barrel, a ‘gear rack’ manual focusing mechanism using a knob on the side of the barrel, and a set of drop-in ‘Waterhouse stops’ to change the aperture. The pre-order package costs $ 599 from Lomography’s website, with a current delivery estimate of May 2014.

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December 13, 2013
Our Fujifilm X-M1 review: big photo quality in a small package?

We’ve completed our review of the Fujifilm X-M1, which is the company’s lowest-priced X-Trans-based mirrorless camera. It takes the sensor from the X-E1 and X-Pro1 and puts it in a simpler, more portable body. Fujifilm also added a tilting 3-inch LCD and Wi-Fi, which puts the X-M1 on much the same level as mirrorless cameras like the Panasonic Lumix GF6 and Sony NEX-5T. For a detailed look at the X-M1, follow the link.

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September 17, 2013
Grab Our New eBook and Win a New Lens and a Personal Portraiture Mentoring Package!
It has been two weeks since we announced our brand new eBook – Portraits: Making the Shot by Gina Milicia.

The feedback from readers has been wonderful and many have snapped up our launch offer that gets you a second ‘portrait recipes’ eBook by Gina for free when you buy the first.

Today I’m excited to announce a further bonus for anyone (anywhere in the world) who buys this eBook in the next 2 weeks (and anyone who has already picked it up).

One person who grabs Gina’s eBook is going to win $ 1000 towards a new lens/lenses and some personal mentoring by Gina herself.

Here’s the Deal in a Nutshell:

Buy Portraits: Making the Shot in the next two weeks and on top of this great new eBook you’ll get:
- The bonus eBook ‘14 Recipes for Amazing Portraits‘ worth $ 10 for free
- $ 1000 USD to go towards any lens (or combination of lenses) you choose
- 3 hours worth of mentoring and a folio review from Gina via Skype (details below) – worth $ 600
The Mentoring sessions with Gina includes:

This is your opportunity for some one on one time with the author of our eBook to work on your portrait photography!

Gina Milicia has photographed some of the world’s most powerful and famous people including royalty and heads of state, billionaires and a-list celebrities and been on location in some of the world’s most exotic places.

Your mentoring with Gina will include:
- initial 1.5 hours skype introduction and coaching
- folio review (you send in your images and Gina will review them, then give you personalised exercises to help you improve your portrait photography
- followed up with a 1.5 hour further mentoring and coaching
The $ 1000 towards a new lens/lenses:

You choose any lens or lenses to the value of $ 1000 at a local (to you) online camera outlet and we’ll foot the bill.

You can put it all towards a high end lens (like a Canon 24-105mm L series lens) or perhaps may choose 2 or 3 cheaper lenses. We’re also willing for you to go for a more expensive lens if you’d like to pay for whatever it costs above $ 1000.

This competition is open to everyone who purchases this eBook during its launch and includes our international readers too!

And yes – if you’ve already got the eBook you’re already in the draw with nothing more to do!

Grab Your Copy Today

Ready to see a marked improvement in your portrait photography and pick up these great bonuses?

Learn more about the eBook here or grab a copy directly by clicking the ‘download it now’ button below.

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