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If you own a DSLR, chances are youve heard ofLensbaby. Lensbaby produces a collection of vintage-inspired creative lenses that do a lot more than your typical Nikon/Canon/Sony standards. The latest lens from LensBaby is different. Its an honest-to-goodness nifty fifty, a lens inspired by the wide-aperture 55mm portrait lenses of the mid-20th century. Its a big, chunky piece of metal that could double as a weapon if need be. I shot this2014 BMW 328din a studio with the 55mm f1....

This might be the most ambitious e-bike ever built. The Trefecta DRT is somewhere between a BMX and a Buell, a Tesla and a two-wheeler. In total, its an impressively-fast ebike with a great range for two-way commuters or weekend joy-riders. Beyond the mechanics, the Trefecta DRT is just a sexy looking vehicle. It features a minimal frame design with faceted shapes that hide much of the bikes engineering. Its simple, but complex a shape that inspires attraction without being gaudy or explicit....

But as cities become more urbanized and more crowded, living spaces become smaller. Making the most out of a small apartment has become a real and constant challenge. Here is a rundown of modular transforming interiors that we all would want to live in. Its a perfect analogy to transforming interiors. The apartment has walls that hide everything but the shower and the sink. It is literally an entire apartment packed into a mechanical box that is roughly the size of a closet....

Bar Raval Toronto is a testament to this kind of inspired design. Bar Raval Toronto is one of the finest wooden interiors weve seen in years. Partisan Projects matched this inspiration with a creative, technical and visually-distinct design process that yielded something truly different. The interior of Bar Raval Toronto spans 1,980 square feet of inspired space. Its open all day from 8:00a.m. to 2:00a.m., serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night treats....

Its shape is barely bigger than a wallet, but it packs one hell of a punch. The Nikon 1 J5 is a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera that shoots incredibly high-resolution stills and 4K video. Meet the Nikon 1 J5. Despite these changes, theres little noticeable difference in quality between a mirrorless camera and a crop-sensor DSLR. The Nikon 1 J5 is a record breaker not just for Nikon, but any manufacturer on the market....

Youre looking at one of the most incredible listings to ever hit AirBnB. For one weekend in March, the space at its peak was turned intoa one-of-a-kind vacation rentalfor AirBnB. You cant beat an exclusive hotel like this, and its an experience that may never happen again. The Holmenkollen penthouse was a promotional offer from AirBnB to a pair of lucky guests. Airfare was provided by AirBnB, and the guests were treated to a once-in-a-lifetime lodging experience....

The American shopping mall is an endangered species, a collection of relics of a fading form of commerce. This one in Providence, Rhode Island is different. It is Americas oldest indoor shopping mall, a three-story complex dating back nearly 200 years. It has been re-imagined to take on an entirely new role micro housing for urban dwellersin downtown Providence. The Arcade Providence is a community of 48 micro-lofts ranging in size from 225 to 300 square feet....

In 2011, Ford revealed a bold concept car called theFord EVOS Concept. Within a year, they revealed its production counterpart, the 2013 Ford Fusion. The Fusion was a trendsetter for Ford, a milestone that signaled a new direction in design. View in gallery With the Lincoln Continental Concept, the safe bet is on Lincoln following suit. From where I sit, this isnt just a casual concept teaser for Lincoln. This is most likely a prototype for a production model that will be revealed within a years time....

Theres something about this smartwatch revolution that feels a bit, I dont know, forced? Its the case of a product without a problem, a solution to something that isnt broken. Its like a variety of chair lifts to a mountain without snow. I could be wrong. I felt the same way about the Apple iPad when it was released. Now I used mine every night in bed and on every photo job I take....

The palms sway in the wind. The surf rolls over the sand. The soothing soundtrack of Brazils coast is the heart of this modern home in Itacare. It is a slice of paradise, a home that encapsulates the emotions of coastal living. Its a masterful look at Brazilian modernism by Studio MK27. Its the kind of home where youd avoid any excuse to ever leave. The Txai House is designed to be as breezy and care-free as the land on which it rests....

View in gallery Its 2015, and you need a new travel camera. There just isnt a right answer about which is the best travel camera for each photographer. Fortunately, there are some pretty clear guidelines for choosing the right equipment. The options for choosing the best travel camera in 2015 are simple and straightforward. you might go mobile, go mirrorless, go high end or go used. Ill start with mobile, where you might already own an incredible, professional-approved travel camera....

In a matter of hours, this new musical instrument has shattered its Kickstarter goal. The Artiphon Instrument 1 is an expressive digital music controller. How does it work? Adjacent the fretboard is a set of six strummable inputs for guitar-style play. Theres also a rotary knob that lets the user scroll through sounds and control other elements of the equipment. Its worth noting that the Artiphon Instrument 1 isnt breaking new ground, necessarily....

When it comes to Nikon DSLRs, there are two distinct lines of cameras. Nikons FX line includes cameras with huge image sensors that can cost between $1,500 and $6,000. A new DX camera can cost as little as $500 with an included lens. The new Nikon D7200 DSLR bridges the gap. The Nikon D7200 is a 24.2MP digital camera that features similar functionality as Nikons base model FX camera. In short, its arguably the most compatible, connectable and cost-effective pro-friendly camera Nikon has offered to date....