How Sony’s RX99 Point-And-Shoot Camera Enables The Visually Impaired Get Into Photography

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Imagine being visually impaired and yet still able to capture images with a point-and-shoot camera—using the viewfinder, no less. Sounds like a contradiction? Not with a kit developed by Sony, it doesn’t!

Sony Electronics is very proud of its new retinal projection camera kit (DSC-HX99RNV), and rightfully so. The kit—comprised of Sony’s popular HX99 travel (and budget vlog) point-and-shoot camera mated to a QD Laser Retissa Neoviewer viewfinder—is designed to empower people with poor vision to enjoy photography directly through their retinas. 

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The way it works is pretty remarkable: the Retissa Neoviewer (leveraging images from the HX99 viewfinder) uses the retina as a projection screen. It basically bypasses the focusing function of the eye, guiding a set of RGB laser light beams into the eye using MEMS (micro-electro-mechanical systems) mirrors and lenses, and finally casting a sharp image onto the retina.

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According to Dr. Mitsuru Sugawara, President and CEO of QD Laser, Inc., “the laser retinal projection of RETISSA NEOVIEWER is a completely new technology that has been put to practical use for the first time in the world.” Despite the advanced technology found here, the HX99RNV kit will only set potential buyers back $600. This price—of which the camera usually retails for $450 alone—is possible because Sony plans on eating most of the development and production costs so the kit can be more obtainable by its target audience.

Sony’s website goes on to state that it realizes that the kit may not be a good fit for everyone, so they’re allowing buyers to try the device and return it within 30 days if it doesn’t meet expectations. The HX99 itself is a potent camera, sporting an 18.2MP sensor with BIONZ X processing, 24-720mm/30x zoom (which the kit can use to its full extent), and minimalist physical controls. The DSC-HX99RNV kit will go on sale sometime early this Summer.

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Is Samsung Faking Its Galaxy S23 Ultra Moon Photos? Here’s What We Know

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The so-called ‘Space Zoom‘ feature in the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is known to take amazingly detailed photos of the moon, but an investigation done by a Redittor now suggests that those images might be fake. The ability to photograph the night sky in stunning detail is one of the stand-out features of some recent high-end smartphones, including Google’s Pixel lineup and Samsung’s Galaxy series. While the former offers the so-called ‘Astrophotography‘ mode for the purpose, the latter offers the ‘Nightography‘ and ‘Space Zoom‘ functionality that also allow users to take highly detailed images of the night sky.

Over the weekend, a Redditor accused Samsung of faking its S23 Ultra moon shots as part of the device’s ‘Space Zoom‘ functionality that allows users to take extremely detailed photos of the moon at night. According to u/ibreakphotos, the moon images from the device look stunning, but they’re simply not real. To prove their point, the Redditor downloaded a high-res photo of the moon from the internet, and then downsized it to 170 x 170 before applying Gaussian blur to it. They then put up the photo on their computer monitor, switched off the lights in the room, and zoomed in on the monitor with their Samsung phone.

Related: Samsung’s Galaxy S23 Phones Are Its Most Sustainable Yet: Here’s Why

Is Samsung Faking The Moon Photos?

As it turned out, they got a perfect photo of the moon, with all the craters and other details visible in all their glory. As seen from the side-by-side image, the source photo has virtually no details in it, while the image clicked by the Samsung phone has all the minute details expected from a high-end DSLR camera. The Redditor believes that the only way to explain the anomaly is that Samsung is using a smart algorithm to enhance the details in the moon shots. “In the side-by-side above, I hope you can appreciate that Samsung is leveraging an AI model to put craters and other details on places which were just a blurry mess,” the Redditor wrote.

To further prove their point, the Redditor did another experiment. This time, they photoshopped one blurry moon photo next to another to see if this would fool the AI into correcting only one of the photos while leaving the another untouched. As it turned out, that’s exactly what happened, with one of the moon photos coming out razor sharp, while the other remained blurry. The experiment seemingly leads further credence to the Redditor’s allegation that the moonshots are engineered by software rather than the work of great hardware. The Redditor doesn’t say which particular Galaxy phone they used for the moon shots, but Samsung uses the same Space Zoom technology in all of its flagships over the past four years.

This is not the first time that Samsung is being accused of faking moon shots with AI. A few years ago, similar allegations were made against the S20 Ultra as well, with some users questioning the phone’s unrealistically detailed photos of the moon. Back then, Samsung claimed the enhanced images are only due to its ‘Super Resolution AI‘ rather than fake overlays: “At one push of the shutter, up to 20 frames are captured and processed at instantaneous speeds. Advanced AI then evaluates and corrects thousands of fine details to produce detailed images even at high magnification levels.”

While Samsung is already openly admitting to using AI to enhance the photos, it is not any different from the computational photography in the Pixel or iPhones. Good HDR photography would also not be possible without AI image processing, which is offered by most high-end smartphones circa 2023. However, the key question is whether these images are actually “AI-enhanced,” as Samsung claims, or outright fake, with an overlay of an entirely different photo of the moon. The answer remains up in the air until Samsung clarifies the situation once and for all.

More: Does The Galaxy S23 Have Face ID? All The Ways You Can Unlock The Phone

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20 Best Single Images Winning International Sony World Photography Awards 2023

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The World Photography Organisation has unveiled the category winners and shortlisted images in the Open competition of the Sony World Photography Awards 2023, showcasing the best single photos from 2022.

More than 415,000 images from 200-plus countries and territories were submitted to the competition Sony World Photography Awards 2023 with over 200,000 entered into the Open competition.

MORE FROM FORBES20 Exceptional National Winners Of Sony World Photography AwardsBy Cecilia Rodriguez

Each winner receives digital imaging equipment from Sony and will go on to compete for the prestigious Open Photographer of the Year title and a $5,000 prize.

The overall winner of the Open competition will be announced at the Awards ceremony in London on April 13.

Selected winning and shortlisted images will be shown as part of the Sony World Photography Awards exhibition at London’s Somerset House from April 14 – May 1, 2023.

The prestigious, free to enter international competition, now celebrating its 16th year, is a global voice for contemporary photography spanning a large array of photographic styles and subjects, from wildlife and natural landscapes to surreal street photography.

MORE FROM FORBESBest Travel Photographer Of The Year: 22 Inspiring Winning PhotosBy Cecilia Rodriguez

The categories in the Open competition include portraiture, travel, natural world and wildlife, lifestyle, landscape, architecture, creative, motion, object and street photography. All the Sony World Photography Awards winners and shortlisted photos can be seen here.

Natural World & Wildlife

A black-and-white portrait taken during a trip in south Texas, features two crested caracara birds perched still and looking out beyond the camera in the same direction, as if posing for the photographer.

This chinstrap penguin stood on a floating iceberg near the South Orkney Islands. This image was taken from a boat and no bait was used.

Creative And Motion

A haunting black-and-white portrait of two women from different generations, reminiscent of the visual language of 1940s family portraits.

Portraiture

Charlie, shot center of the frame, is a young teenager who, along with his friends, decided to turn an abandoned pub car park into a skatepark when most of them were closed during the pandemic.

Street Photography

‘Exhausted’ is an evocative black-and-white portrait of men at the point of collapse after lifting and carrying heavy wooden frames with statues showing biblical scenes through the streets of Andalusia during the traditional Easter processions of ‘Semana Santa’.

Landscape and Travel

A Greek landscape looms over a hiker climbing Mount Tymfi, which rises majestically in the background overlooking Pindus National Park.

‘Ghosts’, a dramatic black-and-white photograph of the Mundari tribe of South Sudan, depicts a herder among the nightly fires he and his fellow tribesmen light to keep the tsetse flies and mosquitoes off their beloved Ankole-Watusi cows.

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Four Artists Have Been Shortlisted for the Deutsche Börse Photography Prize. See How Their Works Unpack Themes of Identity and Power

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Photographs tend to flatten—in multiple senses of the word—the subjects they depict. But do they have to?

The medium’s capacity for complex, multidimensional depiction is front of mind for Bieke Depoorter, Samuel Fosso, Arthur Jafa, and Frida Orupabo—the four artists nominated for this year’s prestigious Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize 2023. Their work is on view now in a show at the Photographers’ Gallery in London.

Now in its 27th iteration, the annual £30,000 ($36,000) prize recognizes outstanding photographic artworks or exhibitions presented in the preceding year. The winner, who will be announced in a ceremony set for May 11, will join an impressive list of previous recipients, including Deana Lawson (who won in 2022), Susan Meiselas (2019), Trevor Paglen (2016), and Paul Graham (2009). This year’s runners-up will each receive £5,000 ($6,000).   

Depoorter, a Belgian artist whose work often probes the power dynamics between photographer and subject, was chosen for her 2022 show “A Chance Encounter” at C/O Berlin. Among the two projects she presented there was Michael (2015-present), an installation that explores the inner life of a man Depoorter met on the streets of Portland, Oregon in 2015.

Last year’s career-spanning survey of Fosso at the Maison Européenne de la Photographie in Paris qualified him for the Deutsche Börse prize. For five decades now, the influential African photographer has turned his camera on himself, donning elaborate costumes for coded self-portraits that reflect on the performance of identity. 

A series of piecework photo-sculptures represents the contributions of Orupabo, who was nominated for her exhibition “I have seen a million pictures of my face and still I have no idea” at Switzerland’s Fotomuseum Winterthur. Using imagery culled from both colonial archives and contemporary picture-sharing platforms, the Norwegian Nigerian artist creates collages of black female bodies that are both dense and fragmented. 

Jafa, who rounds out the group of shortlisted creators, similarly draws from disparate sources for his own library of pictures, though how that material manifests in his work varies widely. The American artist’s 2022 exhibition “Live Evil” at LUMA in Arles, France featured photographs, sculptures, and large-scale installations, as well as signature films like The White Album (2018).

Arthur Jafa, Bloods II (2020). © Arthur Jafa. Courtesy of the artist and Gladstone Gallery.

This year’s four shortlisted artists were selected by a jury of five industry experts: Anne-Marie Beckmann, director of the Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation; Natalie Herschdorfer, director of the Photo Elysee in Switzerland; Mahtab Hussain, an artist based in Britain; Thyago Nogueria, head of contemporary photography at the Instituto Moreira Salles in Brazil; and Brett Rogers, director of the Photographers’ Gallery.

“Our shortlist for the Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize 2023 exemplifies photography’s resounding power and resonance right now,” said Rogers in a statement. “Each artist addresses subjects which drive forward debate about the nature of the medium, and the role it plays in history and society.” 

See more pictures from the 2023 Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize nominees below.

Frida Orupabo, A lil help (2021). Photo: © Frida Orupabo, courtesy of the artist and Galerie Nordenhake.

Samuel Fosso, Autoportrait (1976). Photo: © Samuel Fosso, courtesy of the artist and JM Patras.

Bieke Depoorter, We walked together, Portland, Oregon, USA (2015). Photo: © Bieke Depoorter/Magnum Photos, courtesy of the artist.

Samuel Fosso, Self-Portrait (Angela Davis) (2008). Photo: © Samuel Fossoc courtesy of the artist and JM Patras.

Arthur Jafa, Ex-Slave Gordon 1863 (2017). Photo: Andrea Rossetti, © Arthur Jafa, courtesy of the artist and Gladstone Gallery.

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Sony wants to help low-vision users enjoy photography by shining lasers in their eyes

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It’s like the eye-level finders of old medium format film cameras, but now for a compact digital camera — with lasers.


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It’s like the eye-level finders of old medium format film cameras, but now for a compact digital camera — with lasers.

Giant frickin’ laser beams get all the buzz and sci-fi love, but it’s our little laser bros that are putting in the work: taking measurements, entertaining our cats, and now, in the case of a Sony camera, helping people with vision problems see clearly through an electronic viewfinder and take pictures.

Sony is working with fellow Japanese company QD Laser to release the HX99 RNV Retina Projection Camera kit, a compact camera with an add-on retinal laser housing for projecting the camera’s focused live view image into the user’s eye. The low-power laser projection is designed to effectively bypass the focusing of the eye, helping users with visual impairments like shortsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism see a clear image.

A 2018 camera with some new laser tricks

It uses Sony’s existing DSC-HX99 compact camera, which is a somewhat middling model from 2018 with an 18-megapixel sensor and equivalent zoom lens of 24-720mm (30x magnification), combined with QD Laser’s Retissa Neoviewer projector. According to QD Laser’s specs, the Retissa Neoviewer uses an RGB semiconductor laser to display an image with an equivalent of 720p resolution and 8-bit color depth. This beamed image has an approximate 60-degree horizontal field of view with 60Hz refresh, and the housing’s battery has an estimated four hours of battery life. Tragically, it charges via Micro USB instead of USB-C.



The Retissa Neoviewer has a plate and mount system designed specifically for the HX99 camera.


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The Retissa Neoviewer has a plate and mount system designed specifically for the HX99 camera.

The extra kicker here is that while the DSC-HX99 camera normally costs $474.99 on its own, Sony is offering the kit with both the camera and laser projector for $599.99 — claiming it is bearing the majority of the cost in an effort to support the low-vision community. Sony is also encouraging users to try it before purchasing, as it may not be suitable for all visual impairments, and is offering appointments via phone or email. The camera and projector kit will be available in the US in limited quantities beginning this summer.

While this device is designed exclusively for the aging DSC-HX99, it isn’t technically limited to that camera. A spokesperson for QD Laser, Nori Miyauchi, said in a video interview with CineD on YouTube that other cameras can potentially work with it via HDMI. Of course, the housing for the Retissa Neoviewer looks tightly integrated to the dimensions and design of the DSC-HX99, potentially making it awkward to adapt to something like Sony’s popular Alpha line of interchangeable mirrorless cameras.

But hopefully this experiment means there can one day be a more universal model, allowing low-vision users to easily adapt it to the full-size camera of their choice.

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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra accused of ‘fake’ moon photos via AI

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Samsung is in a bit of a controversy over the legitimacy of the Galaxy S23 Ultra’s Space Zoom photos that serve up detailed photos of the moon. 

A Reddit thread has exploded with a post claiming that the moon shots delivered by the Galaxy S23 Ultra are fake, with the phone applying non-existent details to photos of the moon. Samsung has claimed that it does not overlay images into photos or add in texture effects. 

While Reddit user ibreakphotos said this was technically true, in practice Samsung was adding detail into moon shots, which they claim is proven through their own tests. The test involved taking an image of the moon from the internet, blurring it on a laptop then taking a zoomed-in photo of it from afar using a Galaxy S23 Uttra in a dark room. 

Given a gaussian blur was applied, there was simply no data for the Galaxy S23 Ultra’s image signal processor or computational photography algorithms to process. Yet the photo served up has a lot more detail in it than could be seen in the original image. As a result, the Redditor branded the Galaxy S23 Ultra’s astrophotography moon shots as “fake” given the detail enhancements were seemingly added. 

“Samsung is using AI/ML (neural network trained on 100s of images of the moon) to recover/add the texture of the moon on your moon pictures, and while some think that’s your camera’s capability, it’s actually not,” ibreakphotos concluded. “And it’s not sharpening, it’s not adding detail from multiple frames because in this experiment, all the frames contain the same amount of detail. None of the frames have the craters etc. because they’re intentionally blurred, yet the camera somehow miraculously knows that they are there.” 

What happened when we tried the fake moon test 

When we tried this on our Galaxy S23 Ultra, we didn’t get the same results. Rather our images of the moon turned out to be a fuzzy mess. 

We are just theorizing here, but the differences between out shots and ibreakphotos test results could be down to different software versions of One UI and the Galaxy S23 Ultra camera app. Unfortunately, ibreakphotos doesn’t detail what versions of the respctive software they are on.

It’s also possible that Samsung has turned off the post-photo processing in reaction to this controversy. We have reached out to Samsung for comment on this Space Zoom issue. 

Embrace or rage against the machine learning

Now some might claim this is false advertising, and that the Galaxy S23 Ultra isn’t the incredible zooming camera phone you might have expected. But others might shrug and understand that a small camera on the rear of a svelte phone isn’t going to be able to capture shots that even capable DSLRs would struggle with, unless it had some software help.

Given AIs are trained on data, and in this case images of the moon, the processing done by the Galaxy S23 Ultra’s space-related model is likely figuring out what detail should be added based on images of the moon it’s previously been fed.

The result might not be a true representation of what the Galaxy S23 Ultra’s camera sensors can capture, but we’d argue it’s not truly fake either. Rather the moon shots are enhanced with details the camera can’t see or detect. In ibreakphotos’ test case, the details weren’t there but the Galaxy S23 Ultra’s processing is doing the equivalent of filling in the gaps based on what it knows could/should be in certain spots of the moon.

As such, the Galaxy S23 Ultra and its AI might be adding in detail and artificially enhancing moon photos but it’s not simply faking it with a different image. Think of it as someone applying a few edits to Instagram photos to pick out details or deliver more pleasing shots. These enhacements may not be true-to-life, but they aren’t simply fake Photoshopped images either. Whether you think such enhancements are acceptable or duplicitous is down to your tastes.

Again, Samsung has yet to comment on this, but a spokesperson told us that the company is looking into a response.

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Photography Equipment Market Forecast 2023 To 2029 Size, Global Predictive Analytics

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Mar 13, 2023 (The Expresswire) —
[122+ Pages with Synopsis] COVID-19 Impact, Despite Inflation and Fearing Recession, Businesses Across the Globe Expected to Do Better in 2023

Top “Photography Equipment Market” Size 2023 Key players Profiled in the Report are [, Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon, Panasonic, Sony, Argus Camera, Bolex International, Bron Elektronik, Casio Computer, Cosina, IMAX, Eastman Kodak, Olympus, Ricoh, Schneider Optics, Samsung,] most important, influential, or successful companies, brands, or individuals within a Photography Equipment market 2023 to 2028.

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The global Photography Equipment market was valued at USD million in 2019 and is expected to reach USD million by the end of 2026, growing at a CAGR of Persent during 2021-2026.
This report focuses on Photography Equipment volume and value at the global level, regional level and company level. From a global perspective, this report represents overall Photography Equipment market size by analysing historical data and future prospect. Regionally, this report focuses on several key regions: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Middle East and Africa.

Global Photography Equipment Market: Segment Analysis
The research report includes specific segments by region (country), by company, by Type and by Application. This study provides information about the sales and revenue during the historic and forecasted period of 2016 to 2027. Understanding the segments helps in identifying the importance of different factors that aid the market growth.

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Market segment by Region/Country including: –

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User center of Photography Equipment market 2023

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The Global Photography Equipment market is anticipated to rise at a considerable rate during the forecast period. the market is growing at a steady rate and with the rising adoption of strategies by key players, the market is expected to rise over the projected horizon.

Photography Equipment Market -SegmentationAnalysis:

Report further studies the market development status and future Photography Equipment Market trend across the world. Also, it splits Photography Equipment market Segmentation by Type and by Applications to fully and deeply research and reveal market profile and prospects.

Segment by Type

● Camera ● Lens ● Accessories ●

Which growth factors drives the Photography Equipment market growth?

Increasing use of is expected to drive the growth of the Photography Equipment Market.

Segment by Application

● Amateur ● Professional ●

Which market dynamics affect the business?

The report provides a detailed evaluation of the market by highlighting information on different aspects which include drivers, restraints, opportunities, and threats. This information can help stakeholders to make appropriate decisions before investing.

It also provides accurate information and cutting-edge analysis that is necessary to formulate an ideal business plan, and to define the right path for rapid growth for all involved industry players. With this information, stakeholders will be more capable of developing new strategies, which focus on market opportunities that will benefit them, making their business endeavors profitable in the process.

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Photography Equipment Market – Competitive Analysis:

With the aim of clearly revealing the competitive situation of the industry, we concretely analyze not only the leading enterprises that have a voice on a global scale, but also the regional small and medium-sized companies that play key roles and have plenty of potential growth.
Please find the key player list in Summary.

Photography Equipment Industry leading players are the ones that have the biggest impact, the most market share 2023, the best reputation, or the highest revenue within their field they are

Who are the leading players in Photography Equipment market?

● Canon ● Fujifilm ● Nikon ● Panasonic ● Sony ● Argus Camera ● Bolex International ● Bron Elektronik ● Casio Computer ● Cosina ● IMAX ● Eastman Kodak ● Olympus ● Ricoh ● Schneider Optics ● Samsung ●

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Both Primary and Secondary data sources are being used while compiling the report.
Primary sources include extensive interviews of key opinion leaders and industry experts (such as experienced front-line staff, directors, CEOs, and marketing executives), downstream distributors, as well as end-users.

Secondary sources include the research of the annual and financial reports of the top companies, public files, new journals, etc. We also cooperate with some third-party databases.

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1.To study and analyze the global Photography Equipment consumption (value) by key regions/countries, product type and application

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4.To analyze the Photography Equipment with respect to individual growth trends, future prospects, and their contribution to the total market.

5.To share detailed information about the key factors influencing the growth of the market (growth potential, opportunities, drivers, industry-specific challenges and risks).

6.To project the consumption of Photography Equipment submarkets, with respect to key regions (along with their respective key countries).

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1 Photography Equipment Market Overview

1.1 Product Overview and Scope of Photography Equipment
1.2 Photography Equipment Segment by Type
1.3 Photography Equipment Segment by Application
1.4 Global Market Growth Prospects
1.5 Global Market Size by Region

2 Market Competition by Manufacturers
2.1 Global Photography Equipment Production Capacity Market Share by Manufacturers (2017-2022)
2.2 Global Photography Equipment Revenue Market Share by Manufacturers (2017-2022)
2.3 Photography Equipment Market Share by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3)
2.4 Global Photography Equipment Average Price by Manufacturers (2017-2022)
2.5 Manufacturers Photography Equipment Production Sites, Area Served, Product Types
2.6 Photography Equipment Market Competitive Situation and Trends

3 Production Capacity by Region
3.1 Global Production Capacity of Photography Equipment Market Share by Region (2017-2022)
3.2 Global Photography Equipment Revenue Market Share by Region (2017-2022)
3.3 Global Photography Equipment Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2017-2022)

4 Global Photography Equipment Consumption by Region

5 Segment by Type

6 Segment by Application

7 Key Companies Profiled
7.1 Company
7.1.1 Photography Equipment Corporation Information
7.1.2 Photography Equipment Product Portfolio
7.1.3 Photography Equipment Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2017-2022)
7.1.4 Company’s Main Business and Markets Served
7.1.5 Company’s Recent Developments/Updates

8 Photography Equipment Manufacturing Cost Analysis
8.1 Photography Equipment Key Raw Materials Analysis
8.1.1 Key Raw Materials
8.1.2 Key Suppliers of Raw Materials
8.2 Proportion of Manufacturing Cost Structure
8.3 Manufacturing Process Analysis of Photography Equipment
8.4 Photography Equipment Industrial Chain Analysis

9 Marketing Channel, Distributors and Customers
9.1 Marketing Channel
9.2 Photography Equipment Distributors List
9.3 Photography Equipment Customers

10 Market Dynamics
10.1 Photography Equipment Industry Trends
10.2 Photography Equipment Market Drivers
10.3 Photography Equipment Market Challenges
10.4 Photography Equipment Market Restraints

11 Production and Supply Forecast
11.1 Global Forecasted Production of Photography Equipment by Region (2023-2028)

12 Consumption and Demand Forecast
12.1 Global Forecasted Demand Analysis of Photography Equipment

13 Forecast by Type and by Application (2023-2028)
13.1 Global Production, Revenue and Price Forecast by Type (2023-2028)

14 Research Finding and Conclusion

15 Methodology and Data Source
15.1 Methodology/Research Approach
15.1.1 Research Programs/Design
15.1.2 Market Size Estimation
15.1.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
15.2 Data Source
15.2.1 Secondary Sources
15.2.2 Primary Sources
15.3 Author List
15.4 Disclaimer

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130 Short and Beautiful Nature Quotes for Instagram Captions Pictures, or Posts Ideas

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The Ultimate List of Nature Quotes for Instagram 

We all need nature. It’s where we come from and where we return to in the end. From the beauty of a flower to the majesty of a mountain, nature is a source of endless inspiration.

When towering trees and sprawling fields surround us, something about the natural world fills us with peace and awe. If you’re looking for a little inspiration to get you out into nature, take a look at these beautiful nature quotes.

These quotes about nature are the perfect way to appreciate all that it offers us. Each one will remind you why it’s so important to spend time in nature and connect with the world around us.

Quotes About the Beauty of Nature






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1. Serene nature is one of the most beautiful things on this earth. The way the sun shines down through the trees or how a gentle breeze can make everything seem so calm.

2. It’s no wonder that people love to spend time in nature, whether that be camping, hiking, or just sitting outside and taking it all in. These quotes about the beauty of nature will make you want to get outside and experience it for yourself.

3. There’s something about nature that just makes me feel alive.

4. In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.

5. He who opens his arms to embrace the world will always find a way back home.

6. Nature is not a place to visit. It is home.

7. The goal of life is to make your heartbeat match the beat of the Universe, to match your nature with Nature.

8. We do not see nature with our eyes but with our understanding and our hearts.

9. Nature always wears the colors of the spirit. 

10. There is no perfection in nature, just as there is no perfection in humanity.

11. All things on earth point home in old October; sailors to sea, travelers to walls and fences, hunters to field and hollow, and the long voice of the hounds echoing into the woods.

12. Not just beautiful, though–the stars are like the trees in the forest, alive and breathing. And they’re watching me.

13. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature — the assurance that dawn comes after night and spring after winter.

14. Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.

15. The love of wilderness is more than a hunger for what is always beyond reach; it is an expression of loyalty to the earth. 

16. The earth that bore and sustains us is the only paradise we shall ever know, the only one we’ll ever need.

17. To be thrilled by the stars at night and over a bird’s nest or a wildflower in spring are some of the rewards of a simple life.

18. In nature, nothing is perfect, and everything is perfect. Trees can be contorted and bent in weird ways, and they’re still beautiful.

19. There is something of the marvelous in all things of nature.

20.I go to nature to be soothed and healed and have my senses put in order.

21. Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair.

22. Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while autumn leaves drop off. 

23. If I want to stop one heart from breaking, I shall show it nature’s glory in its rawest form.

24. The best thing one can do when it’s raining is to let it rain and listen to its calming music.

25. Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.

26. In the depth of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer.

 27. To be refreshed by a morning walk or an evening saunter, you must leave yourself at nature’s disposal. 

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Nature provides us with an endless source of wisdom. Its lessons are always fresh, and they can help us navigate even the most difficult times. Let’s now find the best quotes about learning from nature – may they provide you with strength in challenging times.

28. There is something incredibly humbling about realizing how small you are in the face of nature.

29. There is no escape from nature, even in the busiest of cities.

30. You can find beauty anywhere if you just take the time to look for it.

31. We all come from nature, and to nature, we will all return.

32. All it takes is one walk through the woods to realize how vast and wonderful our world really is.

33. There is something magical about being surrounded by trees and wildlife.

34. Nature has a way of making us feel small and insignificant in the best way possible.

35. We are all made of stardust, and we are connected through the natural world.

36. If we’re willing to listen, nature always has something to teach us.

37. There is a certain peace that comes from spending time in nature.

38. There is something special about watching the world wake up in the morning.

39. In nature, we find what we need to survive and thrive.

40. We are all a part of nature, and nature is a part of us.

41. There is no place like the great outdoors.

42. You don’t have to go far to find beauty in nature.

43. The best way to appreciate nature is to get out there and experience it for yourself.

44. There’s nothing like a cold winter’s day to make you appreciate the warmth of summer.

45. No matter what season it is, nature always has something to offer.

46. Nature is the best medicine for whatever ails you.

47. There is nothing like a beautiful sunset to remind you of how amazing our world is.

48. There is something special about the stillness of the woods at night.

49. The stars are always shining, even on the darkest of nights.

50. In nature, we find everything we need to live a happy and healthy life.

51. We all have a responsibility to take care of our planet and the creatures that live on it.

52. The best way to connect with nature is to get outside and explore.

53. The more time you spend in nature, the more you realize how connected we all are.

54. Nature is the ultimate teacher, and we can learn so much from it.

55. We are all a part of the natural world, and we should cherish it as such.

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56. Instagram is a great outlet for sharing your nature photos with others. When you have a list of inspirational quotes you can use as captions for your photos, your Gram feed looks even prettier. Here are some of our favorites.

57. The earth has music for those who listen.

58. Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.

59. Nature does not hurry, yet everything is on time and in its perfect order.

60. The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.

61. Not every sunset is beautiful, but every sunset is special.

62. Give me odorous at sunrise, a garden of beautiful flowers where I can walk undisturbed.

63. There are always flowers for those who want to see them.

64. We do not see nature with our eyes but with our understanding and our hearts.

65. There is something infinitely healing in nature’s repeated refrains- the assurance that the sun rises after every dark night.

66. We have forgotten how to be good guests and walk lightly on the earth as its other creatures do.

67. I am losing precious days. I am degenerating into a machine for making money. I am learning nothing in this trivial world. I must break away and get out into the mountains to learn the news.

68. The love of wilderness is more than a hunger for what is always bewitching and fleeting; it is also an expression of loyalty to the land, the earth which bore us.

69. We need the tonic of wildness…At its simplest, wilderness is undeveloped land.

70. Climb the mountains and get their good tidings.

71. There is nothing more important than preserving our planet and its many wonders.

72. He who would learn to fly one day must first learn to stand and walk and run and climb and dance into the nature’s arms.

73. One touch of nature makes the whole world kin.

74. Nature is the art of God.

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75. I chose the road less travelled and now I don’t know where I am.

76. An optimist is someone who gets treed by a lion but enjoys the scenery. – Walter Winchell

77. Real jungle > concrete jungle

78. Tree’s company

79. I pine for you

80. Planting myself here for a while

81. Just another day in the office

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82. “The most beautiful part of the day is when you wake up in the morning.” -Anne Frank

83. “Look for a way to turn what seems like an obstacle into an opportunity.” -Oprah Winfrey

84. It is a good idea to keep your eyes open, for when you find yourself in trouble someone else may have left their lantern on for

85. Most people these days are blessed with the luxury of spending their day at work. With that said, it is important to remember what you have taken for granted.

86. The natural world is not just a place for you to go on vacation. It’s also the thing that provides everything we need in order to survive.”

87. The trees are my friends. They talk to me. -Elizabeth Lawrence

88. I am always in awe of the natural world and I find it so inspiring when you can take a picture that conveys what you are feeling.” -@natgeo

Mountain Quotes For Your Instagram Post

89. “There is something about the peak that makes you want to reach for it. It’s not a longing, but rather an instinctual tug deep inside your being.” – Jon Krakauer

90. “Every summit offers its own beauty, but one stands out. It’s a peak that shines above the others because of its size and shape.” – Jon Krakauer

91. “I was born in the mountains. I made my home there, and it is beautiful to me. When I die, that will be where they bury me; so long as you don’t get in the way.”- John Muir

92. “A mountain is not just a mass of rock and ice. It has depth, it’s got moods.” -Tom Stoppard

93. “I find my peace and joy in the mountain.” – Unknown

94. “The mountains are calling, and I must go.” – John Muir

One Word Nature Captions

Here are some of the best one-word nature captions for your next post.

95. Wild

96. Breathe

97. Ignited

98. Wander

99. Escape

100. Tranquil

101. Thankful

102. Paradise

103. Happy

104. Bliss

105. Peace

106. Vibrant

107. Untouched

108. Believe

109. Green

110. Illuminating

111. Silence

112.Clarity

113. Fields

114. Outside

Short Nature Captions

114. There are two things in life that I love – the first is watching a storm from close to my house, and the second is when it’s raining so hard that I can’t see anything.”

115. Look at the beauty all around you, in every flower and rock and tree. Don’t think that it’s not enough because

116. I walked the fields, I saw the flowers and trees

117. I felt their breath against my skin; ’twas summer.”

What are Some Good Instagram Caption Ideas?

Some good Instagram caption ideas include:

119. “Just trying to branch out a bit.”

120. “Trails before ales, pines before wines, lakes before cakes.”

121. “Branching out.”

122. “The view is tree-mendous!”

123. “Life’s a beach.”

124. “A heaping slice of perfection, please.”

What Are the Best Nature quotes?

125. “Nothing is as beautiful and refreshing as Nature!” This quote by John Muir reminds us of how lucky we are to live in such a beautiful world.

126. In nature, nothing is perfect and everything is perfect

127. Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair.

128. Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.

129. Heaven is under our feet as well as over our heads

What Are Some Good Photo Ideas?

Some good photo ideas for nature photography include taking pictures of nature scenes, wildlife, landscapes, people in nature, sunrise or sunset, and flowers in bloom.

The best time to take nature photos is during the morning and evening hours, when there are fewer shadows. We really enjoy the photos we have taken of sunrises and sunsets We have also discovered that using a tripod is essential for taking good nature photos.

How can I get more likes on my Instagram photos?

Here are a few tips for getting more likes on your Instagram photos:

1. Use nature quotes as Instagram captions. People love seeing quotes that inspire them or make them think.

2. Use photos of scenic locations. People are naturally drawn to beautiful places, so if you can capture a stunning landscape, you’re sure to get some likes.

3. Use photos of people in nature. Whether it’s a photo of you hiking with friends or simply enjoying the outdoors, people will be drawn to it and will likely double-tap!

What Are Some good Tips For Taking Nature Photos?

Here are some tips for taking beautiful nature photos:

1. Take photos that capture the beauty of nature in all its forms. This could include close-ups of flowers, wide shots of landscapes, or anything in between.

2. Use natural lighting when possible to create stunning photos. This means avoiding direct sunlight, which can create harsh shadows and squinting subjects. Instead, try to take advantage of soft, diffused light for the best results.

3. Take photos that show the interconnectedness of all things in nature. This could be a photo of a bird perched on a tree branch, or a bee collecting pollen from a flower. It’s these little details that help tell the story of how everything in nature is connected.

4. Shoot photos that inspire and motivate others to appreciate and enjoy nature. This could be a photo of a breathtaking sunset over the ocean, or a close-up of an animal in its natural habitat. Whatever it is, make sure it’s something that will make people want to get outside and explore nature for themselves!

How Can I Make My Instagram Photos Stand Out?

One way to make your Instagram photos stand out is to use nature quotes in your captions. This will make your photos more interesting and show off your love of nature. You can also use nature photos to show off your photography skills, creativity, and appreciation for the natural world.

What Are Some Good Hashtags To Use For Nature Photos?

Some good hashtags to use for nature photos are: #nature, #forest, #river, #sky, #sunset, #mountain, #hill, and #lake #naturelover #natureaddict #naturephotography #outdoors#naturesbests

How Can I make My Instagram Account More Popular?

One way to make your Instagram account more popular is to share nature quotes. By sharing these quotes, you will be able to attract more followers who are interested in the same thing.

Additionally, using Instagram captions for selfies can also help show your personality and create a connection with your followers. Lastly, sharing interesting photos of the natural world is another great way to engage and inspire your followers.

What Are Some Other Good Quotes About Nature?

125. “Nature’s beauty, frame by frame.”

126. “Spring is Nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s party!’”

127. “What is life but one grand adventure?”

128. “Want to conquer yourself, surpass the snowy hills.”

129. “Green is my favorite color of Nature.”

130. “I am feeling good-natured.”

What Are Some Other Good Instagram Accounts to Follow?

There are many great Instagram accounts to follow if you’re interested in nature and the environment. Here are a few of our favorites:

@sustainablebusiness – This account is all about businesses that are sustainable and environmentally friendly. They feature businesses of all sizes from all over the world, and highlight the importance of sustainability in business.

@ecology_today – This account is devoted to news and stories about ecology and the environment. They post articles, photos, and videos about a variety of topics related to ecology, including conservation, pollution, and climate change.

@earthfriendly – This account is devoted to promoting earth-friendly products and practices. They feature eco-friendly businesses and products, and provide tips on how to live a more sustainable lifestyle.

@treehugger – This account is all about trees! They post beautiful photos of trees, as well as articles about tree planting initiatives, conservation efforts, and the importance of trees in our ecosystem.

@greenpeaceusa – This account is from the well-known environmental organization Greenpeace USA. They post news stories, campaign updates, photos, videos, and more about a variety of environmental issues including climate change, deforestation, ocean conservation, and more.

Get Out And Explore The World Around You

The beauty of nature has been recognized throughout history. From early writers and philosophers to modern-day poets and artists, nature has inspired some of the most beautiful and thought-provoking works of art.

Whether it is the grandeur of a mountain range or the simple beauty of a flower, nature has a way of touching our hearts and souls. As we continue to explore and appreciate the world around us, let us not forget the importance of preserving the natural environment for future generations.

We hope these quotes will help you explore your beautiful surroundings more diligently and with great love for the planet! 

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11 ways to make your Galaxy S23 experience better

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From the palm-sized Galaxy S23 to the king-of-the-hill Galaxy S23 Ultra, 2023 is the year of refinement for Samsung. Be it subtle improvements to the hardware design, a cohesive design language, or just an overall smoothening of software touchpoints, the three phones are taking a three-pronged stab at immediate competitors like the iPhone 14-series and also Chinese value flagships like those by OnePlus. Clearly, there’s a lot to dive into here.

We’ve been using the devices for the last few weeks to understand what makes the phones tick, and we came up with eleven Samsung Galaxy S23 tips and tricks that will elevate your user experience.

It goes without saying that your first step should be to check for software updates. Samsung has released a series of updates since the launch of the three devices to improve on features and stability, and starting with the latest version would be the best approach to improve your user experience. With that said, let’s dive right in.

Samsung Galaxy S23 tips and tricks

1. Pick up a case for the Samsung Galaxy S23

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra with a Ringke case

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It shouldn’t come as a surprise, but getting a protective case to safeguard your very expensive investment should be the first step once you’ve got yourself a new Galaxy S23. This year, Samsung has adopted Corning’s Gorilla Glass Victus 2 solution, which should make the phone even more resilient to drops, but as we all know, accidents do happen.

Now, Samsung has been shipping out some fantastic cases for the S23 series. It’s even got a collaboration with Adidas going on for those who like to show off their brand allegiances. However, if you prefer something a bit more utilitarian or rugged, fret not, as we’ve compiled a list of some of the best Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23 Ultra cases from the likes of Spigen, Casemate, and others.

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2. Switch up your lock screen

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra adjusting lockscreen

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One of the most notable enhancements to the Galaxy S23 user experience is the revised lock screen. Sure, many of the features here were already available to Goodlock users, but Samsung has integrated many of these into the core One UI 5.1 experience for ease of use.

Samsung offers many opportunities to customize the lock screen, be it through the clock, where you can change the style and font and even accessorize through graphic-heavy widgets or by changing up how notifications appear. The level of customization on offer goes deep and includes the ability to change individual indices, colors of elements within the clock, and more. You’ll also find multiple ways to display notifications, tappable widgets that can be accessed through a touch of the clock, and more.

Here’s how to customize the lock screen on your Galaxy S23

  1. Pop into the Settings app, or tap the cogwheel icon in the notification bar.
  2. Scroll down to the Lock Screen option.
  3. Tap the Edit lock screen or widgets option to dive into the customization options.
  4. You can now tap individual on-screen elements to adjust them to your liking.

3. Customize your home screen

ONE UI vs iOS 16 stackable widgets

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If this is your first Samsung phone, you’ll be delighted to know about the wealth of customization opportunities in One UI. If it’s not, One UI 5.1, debuting on the Galaxy S23 series, still has several new options to switch up the look of your phone.

There’s a new dynamic weather widget that includes a host of animations to show off weather data in visually pleasing ways. You’ll also find an all-new battery widget. Like Apple’s battery widgets, Samsung’s version pulls in data from its ecosystem of devices like the Galaxy Watch and the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro.

Here’s how to add widgets to your home screen

  1. Long press on the home screen.
  2. Tap the widgets button along the bottom bar.
  3. Select your choice of widget and drag it where you want on the lock screen.
  4. Resize the widget to your choice of dimensions.

4. Check out the new photography features

Samsung Galaxy S23 astrophotography

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Unlike the Galaxy S23 Ultra, the regular Samsung Galaxy S23 and S23 Plus don’t get new camera sensors this year. However, that doesn’t mean there’s nothing new to check out for buyers. This year’s feature focus for Samsung is astrophotography, and alongside the more straightforward extreme low-light photography option, it is also debuting a software option to capture star trail videos.

Interestingly enough, you’ll have to download Samsung’s Expert RAW module to unleash the full capabilities of the camera. New to the S23 series is an enhanced astrophotography mode. Tapping the constellation-shaped icon allows you to display a star chart and manually trigger extended-duration long-exposure shots.

Here’s how to activate astrophotography mode on the Galaxy S23

  1. Open the camera app.
  2. Swipe right to the More option.
  3. Tap open or download the Expert RAW app.
  4. Now tap the astrophotography icon on the top-left corner.
  5. Tap show or hide for the sky guide.
  6. Use the slider to select the exposure duration.

You can opt for between four to ten-minute exposures, depending on the ambient lighting conditions, and the S23 will automatically spit out a stellar photograph of the starscape.

Similarly, the hyper-lapse setting in the camera app now includes an option to switch over to a 300x speed setting that’s perfect for capturing star trails.

5. Try out image clipping

Samsung Galaxy S23 image clipping

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Image clipping is yet another new feature on the Samsung Galaxy S23 that is straight out of the Apple iPhone’s feature set. As the name suggests, image clipping lets you pull out a subject from the image using AI algorithms. These images can then be copied, shared to social media or any app on your phone, or saved as a separate image.

Here’s how to use image clipping on the Galaxy S23

  1. Tap open the Gallery app and select a photo.
  2. Long press the photograph till you see a visual confirmation and feel haptic feedback that the image has been clipped.
  3. You can now save the clipped element as a separate image or share it with another app.

6. Set up Bixby Text Call service

Samsung Galaxy S23 bixby text call

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The Bixby Text Call service is Samsung’s take on Google Call Screening, except unlike Google’s feature, this one is available in most markets where the phone is sold. If you often find yourself unable to take a call while in meetings or a loud environment, Bixby Text Call is the perfect solution. The on-device AI assistant takes over the call, transcribes the audio, and presents it on screen. You can then respond to the call by typing out a response or selecting from one of the pre-fed options. I find myself using it to screen out robocalls and spam.

Here’s how to toggle on Bixby Text Call

  1. Open the phone app, and tap the overflow menu on the right to head into settings.
  2. Tap the Bixby Text Call option.
  3. Toggle the on button, and download an appropriate language pack.
  4. Tap the Bixby Text Call option the next time you get a call to activate the service.

7. Change the default screenshot folder

Samsung Galaxy S23 default screenshot folder

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One of my biggest annoyances with Samsung phones is the default location of the screenshot folder. By default, the phone saves screenshots and screen recordings in the same root directory as photos from the camera. This means that all your screenshots end up getting uploaded to Google Photos. Not only does it clutter up the image gallery, but it eats into your cloud storage allowance as well. However, you can change that behavior with One UI 5.1 by switching out the screenshots folder.

How to change the default screenshots folder on the Galaxy S23

  1. Pop into the Settings app on your phone.
  2. Scroll down to the Advanced Features tab.
  3. Now tap the Screenshots and Screen Recorder option.
  4. Select the Save Screenshots option and select an existing folder or create a new folder.

8. Pause USB Power delivery

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With great performance comes great battery drain, and many gaming enthusiasts tend to keep their smartphones chained to the charger during long hours of gaming. Samsung’s new pass-through charging setting is the perfect way to reduce overheating during, ahem, heated gaming sessions and to prevent undue stress on the battery. When activated, the phone draws power directly from the charger and bypasses the battery circuit.

Here’s how to activate the pause USB Power Delivery feature on the Galaxy S23

  1. Open the Game Launcher app on your Galaxy S23.
  2. Tap the Game Booster settings under the overflow menu and select the Pause USB Power Delivery option.
  3. In case the option doesn’t show up, you might have to install a game and launch it through Game Launcher while connected to a charger.

9. Try out the improved multitasking experience

Samsung phones offer multiple ways to maximize the multitasking capabilities of your phone. You can choose a split-screen mode or pop-up view to access two apps simultaneously. The pop-up view is an excellent way to juggle multiple apps simultaneously, as it lets you resize the window dynamically or drop it into a floating widget. So far, dropping an app into the pop-up windowed mode has required several steps and taps in the multitasking window. With the Galaxy S23, Samsung is debuting a new gesture to quickly trigger the mode.

Here’s how to activate the pop-up view shortcut on the Samsung Galaxy S23

  1. Tap the settings button and scroll down to Advanced Features.
  2. Head into the Labs sub-menu.
  3. Now, toggle on the Pop-up View switch.
  4. Swipe down to the middle of the screen from the top-right corner to activate the pop-up view.

10. Check out the improved Dex Mode

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Dex Mode on Samsung phones has long been an underutilized gem. Capable of turning the phone into a very usable computer, Dex Mode delivers a computer-like experience with full-windowing support. This year, Samsung has updated Dex further and improved its responsiveness. Building on multi-tasking and split-view capabilities, Samsung has added a few improvements to Dex as well.

For example, it is impossible to snap a window to a side. Snapping the window automatically adds a list of additional apps to fill up the other side. Corner snapping has also been improved and lets you bring up a four-screen layout of apps that fill up the four corners of the screen.

11. Pick up a charger

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra charger

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Samsung has traditionally been risk-averse to ultra-fast charging, and its latest phones continue to top off at 45W. However, things aren’t quite as straightforward. While the entry-level S23 charges at up to 25W over the USB Power Delivery PPS standard, the Plus and Ultra can go up to 45W. Suffice it to say that picking out the right charger can be challenging. More so since the charger isn’t bundled in the box. Don’t fret; we’ve got you covered with our pick of the best Galaxy S23 chargers.

Those were some of our favorite Galaxy S23 tips for an optimal experience right out of the box, but you might also want to check out our list of last year’s Galaxy S22 tips for more interesting things to check out in your new Samsung phone. Got some more tips? Drop them below in the comments section.

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‘DARK,’ a new photography exhibit in Chelsea, shows NYC theaters amid the pandemic

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Three years ago this week, Broadway’s theaters went dark amid the burgeoning COVID-19 pandemic. Actors no longer graced Manhattan’s iconic stages, theater-goers clutching playbills couldn’t pack into seats and the excited hubbub of the Theater District fell silent. 

While the streets were empty, Mark S. Kornbluth got to work photographing the theaters in stunning detail. The photos document a moment that’s hard to imagine now as theaters are back once again. His photos are now on view in a new exhibit called “DARK” at Cavalier Galleries in Chelsea.

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A long-time photographer, Kornbluth traded his 35 mm for a large-format digital camera and began making photos of as many theaters as possible when they shut down in 2020. He took dozens of images of each building, sculpting the final creation from individual frames.

“I love the way that the ambient light at night, billboards and streetlights became my studio lights, illuminating the grandeur that has always been, and remains unique to New York City,” the artist said in a press release.

A theater with signs for "Chicago." It is dark and there is nobody outside.
Photograph: Mark S. Kornbluth

The gallery show documents dozens of New York City theater exteriors, including the Ambassador, Barrymore, Booth, Eugene O’Neill, Imperial, Lunt Fontaine, Lyric, Music Box, New Victory and Richard Rodgers. Broadway shows captured in the historical moment include The Book of Mormon, Hamilton, Hangmen, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, The Inheritance, Moulin Rouge, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and TINA: The Tina Turner Musical.

Looking back on the images now, it’s jarring to see some of the signage appearing in the photos with ironic and unsettling messages like: “I’ve never heard an audience with this mighty a roar” and “History is happening in Manhattan.” 

I love the way that the ambient light at night, billboards and streetlights became my studio lights, illuminating the grandeur that has always been, and remains unique to New York City. 

While the images feel ominous, they also exude a hopefulness to return to life “as it was.” Plus, they showcase the glorious design of Broadway’s theaters with their arched windows, intricate cornices and glowing lights. 

“I started this series with the intention to dramatize the language and narrative in the signage, contrasted with the stillness of the mise-en-scène. Despite the sudden and lasting emptiness that the pandemic gave rise to, I discovered a delightful tension, a sense of Broadway waiting for the promise and renewal that art invariably brings,” Kornbluth said in a statement. “I’m deeply curious about relationships between objects, how emotions are rooted in time and place, and how to create the power of a shared experience.”

A theatre with signs for Hamilton. One sign reads "history is happening in Manhattan."
Photograph: Mark S. Kornbluth

The theater holds a special meaning for Kornbluth, as he spent a decade in the theatrical arts touring Broadway shows across the country and working in TV and film. In addition to his work as a photographer, he’s also a screenwriter, stage manager, director and producer.

Kornbluth’s photos document the state of suspended animation when one of the busiest places on earth went silent, when “unprecedented” became a common refrain. Though it’s a tough moment to relive, the photos in “DARK” chronicle an important moment in time captured beautifully for the archives of our collective memory.

See DARK, a solo exhibit of Mark S. Kornbluth’s photographs, at Cavalier Galleries in Chelsea (530 W 24th Street in Manhattan). It’s on view through Saturday, April 15, 2023 on Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10am-6pm. 

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