I received some really upsetting news last week, which has my mind on other things at the moment…. my mom has been in remission for cancer for 9 months, well, it's back, so both of my parents have cancer now. My time may be consumed with other things for awhile… I will try to keep up some posts every so often, but I know you will understand if the blog is very light in the posting for awhile. Thank you so much for your lifting my family up in prayer.
God is in control. He doesn't ever lose control. I pray for God's will during this time in my life.
Psalm 31: 23-24 O love the Lord, all ye his saints; for the LORD preserveth the faithful, and plentifully rewardeth the proud doer. Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD.
When my courage seems so small and slips away, when sin seeks to pull me from Your path, Lord, remind me of these verses. I need only trust in You, the One who keeps me safe and brings good things into my life. You reward my feeble efforts and multiply them through Your strength as I simply love You and respond to You in faith.
I want to be strong – in You and for You. Give me courage each day. When evil seems to about and sin distracts me from Your way, thank You that Your ove abounds still more.
Psalm 62:8 Trust in Him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us.
Storms are a part of life. We often think we are prepared for the storms that lash out at me, but then they become more severe than anticipated. Thank you, Lord, for providing a safe haven for me. Lord Jesus, I am glad to have You as my spiritual shelter. My soul will never be in jeopardy as long as I take refuge in You.
1 Chronicles 16:29 Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name; bring an offering, and come before him; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.
Holiness is true beauty, not what I wear or how my hair is done or how white my teeth shine….Indeed, holiness is Yours, never mine. I am fatally flawed, but I worship One who is perfect in all ways. One whose glory alone is worthy of praise and thanksgiving. THere is no beauty compared to Yours, no faithfulness like Yours. The little glimpses of beauty that decorate my life are grains of silver sand at the edge of an incomprehensible ocean of beauty. I only see a grain or two in my lifetime, but it dazzles my eyes and makes me turn away blinking. I worship You in the beauty of Your holiness.
Psalm 149:4 For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people; he will beautify the meek with salvation.
Ever notice how there are very few (if any) ugly people on TV? They are tall, never weak or frightened, and none seem to worry about how to pay the rent, feed their families, or even how to please their husbands…. Magazines even photoshop models to look flawless….
But all of that is fiction, and our Father in heaven loves us even though we're not picture perfect. He loves all his creations…short, tall, physically impaired, even those of us who struggle our way through life and sometimes we get under pretty deep. God loves us so much that he calls us by name, and beautifies us with His salvation, the most precious thing we could ever ask for.
Thank you, Lord, for your unconditional love. Thank you for loving me in good times, in bad times, when I am obedient and when I fall short.
There are times in my life when I can't hear God. When I cry out to him, and only hear silence. I know he is not ignoring me. The bible tells me that he listens and he hears my cries. Satan tries to tell me otherwise, and there are times I am tempted to believe him. It's not true. When I don't hear your voice right away, I know that you can be counted on to be there no matter what.
I am glad you hear my prayers and save me. If I have faith, Your hand will reach out to me at just the right time. Thank you, Lord, that help is only a moment away!
In the original Superman movie, there is a scene at the end where Lois Lane is killed when her car is sucked into a chasm created by an earthquake. Superman is so upset, he goes into the Earth's orbit and flies as fast as he can to turn back time to rescue her. Don't you wish you could turn back time and fix some of the mistakes you made in your life? I know I do. I think if I lined up all of the mistakes I have made, then it would look just like that path he made turning back time! I am SO grateful that my Father in Heaven forgives all my sins.
Thank you, Lord, for not holding my sins against me, but sending them as far away as the East is from the West.


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Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones. It is also used to prevent increased uric acid levels in patients receiving cancer chemotherapy. These patients can have increased uric acid levels due to release of uric acid from the dying cancer cells. Allopurinol works by reducing the amount of uric acid made by the body. Increased uric acid levels can cause gout and kidney problems.
Take this medication by mouth, usually once daily or as directed by your doctor. Take this medication after a meal to reduce stomach upset. If your dose is more than 300 milligrams a day, you will need to take several smaller doses during the day to get this amount (ask your doctor for directions).
It is best to drink a full glass of water with each dose and at least 8 more glasses (8 ounces each) of fluid a day. If your doctor has directed you to drink less fluid for other medical reasons, consult your doctor for further instructions. Your doctor may also instruct you on how to decrease acid in your urine (e.g., avoiding large amounts of ascorbic acid/vitamin C).
Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time(s) each day.
For the treatment of gout, it may take up to several weeks for this medicine to have an effect. You may have more gout attacks for several months after starting this medicine while the body removes extra uric acid. Allopurinol is not a pain reliever. To relieve pain from gout, continue to take your prescribed medicines for gout attacks (e.g., colchicine, ibuprofen, indomethacin) as directed by your doctor.
Stomach upset, nausea, diarrhea, or drowsiness may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
This medication can commonly cause a rash that is usually not serious. However, you may not be able to tell it apart from a rare rash that could be a sign of a severe reaction. Get medical help right away if you develop any rash.
Before taking allopurinol, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have had a severe reaction to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
This drug may make you drowsy. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you more drowsy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely. Alcohol may also decrease the effectiveness of this drug. Limit alcoholic beverages. Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis).
Kidney function declines as you grow older. This medication is removed by the kidneys. Therefore, older adults may be at greater risk for side effects while using this drug.
Allopurinol passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., uric acid blood levels, liver/kidney function tests, complete blood count) may be performed periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Consult your doctor for more details.
If you are taking allopurinol to treat kidney stones, you may benefit from a special diet. Consult your doctor for more details.


Delays and traffic are an inevitability when working in a city, there's no point whining about them, everyone is in the same boat. It's an inconvenience regardless of which direction you're moving it's just better if you don't have someone waiting for you.
Once you get over the tardiness anxiety, the boredom of standing in a hot crowded underground station or surrounded in fumes in your Fiesta there's not much else you can do but sit there and wait… or is there?
There's always something interesting going on, even if it is the odd behaviour of someone standing a comfortable distance away from you. Spend time observing your fellow commuters (don't stare). Get your Sherlock on and try and figure out what the backstories are and where you think they're going.
Reading the top five or six tweets in the trending section doesn't count as catching up on the news, and neither does watching three minutes of BBC Breakfast while choking down your cornflakes. Why not buy and read a newspaper on the commute? There's enough content in a daily paper to last through even the most brutal delay and you might even learn something.
Provided you can use the internet on your phone (tube carriages have wifi now!), start working through the morning grind before you get to your office. Get into the office all caught up on your emails so you don't have to do overtime. Imagine having to stay late because of a slow train only to be hit by another hold up on your way home.
It's the first reaction whenever a still moment presents itself. You reach for the phone and start swiping through your timelines. Combat the boredom with enriching activities rather than seeing 240 pictures of your distance acquaintance's avocado toast to celebrate their day off.
If you're not already on the podcasting wagon just expose yourself to a couple of episodes of familiar voices. With thousands of entertaining, informative and puzzling genres of podcast lasting between half an hour and two hours, podcasts are the simplest and least committal form of alleviating boredom.
When the situation gets dire: your phone is out of battery, you forgot to pick up a paper and you still don't know what a podcast is – there's only one more thing to try: speak to the person next to you. It's a hell of a risk in a major city but start with the topic of travel since you know you'll have at least one thing in common.


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'Us' Star Evan Alex Is Writing His Own Horror Film
The 11-year-old, Evan Alex, who starred in Jordan Peele's horror film Us as the son of Lupita Nyong'o and Winston Duke's characters, revealed some thrilling news at the UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital's 20th annual party, last Sunday. Enlisting the help of Jordan Peele to guide him, he has announced that he is writing his very own horror film.
"I'm working on my own project," Alex told The Hollywood Reporter. "I'm writing a script. … I've talked to Jordan about it. I've talked to him about the horror and about how I want this to be a little like Game of Thrones." As of right now, the premise of the story is unknown, but this idea could prove to be an exciting experience for Alex.
On top of starring alongside Nyong'o and Duke in Us, he also joined Jim Carrey for the TV show Kidding and has just finished worked in forthcoming short films like Black Boy Joy and Eight.
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Hello! I live in the Chicago area, and have a partially built Z Scale cortina layout. All the track and catenary is installed, can anyone suggest anybody in the midwest that I can pay would be able to complete the wiring and getting it working? Thanks!
Just my opinion, but it will be a tough go to find someone to do this work ... Your use of catenary means you are using Marklin tracks ... Which signals do you have? What is the challenge to starting the wiring yourself. You have tracks lain and as such you should test everything before ballasting and securing. Always do a test run with the tracks setting on the layout.
Does anyone have a wiring plan for noch cortina or a picture of layout of controllers, etc.? Thanks!
and download the track plan - that shows how it should be wired (it is in German).
Hi, Did you ever find the wiring plan for the Noch Cortina layout you were looking for? I also need one. To lay the track I used an English version of the Noch 59880 Gleisplan (track plan) from the Noch website and followed it exactly, but there are no wiring instructions that I could find on the Noch website or elsewhere. The track plan is in German at Noch.com with the Cortina Layout. If a wiring plan for this track plan exists it would really help.
This is the track plan I followed. It is on the Noch website. How to wire the signals and isolation track is my biggest roadblock. I'm not even sure there are enough signals and circuit tracks to control two trains on the inner loop. I believe the two circuit tracks shown on the inner loop control the 8992 crossing gate. I also have a copy of the track plan in English which I got from a Marklin dealer, Z Scale Hobo. I haven't put down roadbed or ballast so I can still make changes. If I get any info on wiring I'll pass it along. Guide to Z Scale has a lot of the basics.


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VariCam shines a light on ASH: A dramatic thriller with a dark twist.
The dual native ISO and flexibility of the VariCam LT and 35 helped to produce ASH, a crime-thriller shot in the South of China by cinematographer Joewi Verhoeven.
Japonismes 2018: Solid Rusk uses the Panasonic EVA1 to capture Eiffel Tower light show
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Japonismes 2018 - On the 13th and 14th September 2018, the Eiffel Tower was lit up in the colours of Japan to celebrate 160 years of friendship between France and Japan. Panasonic provided its high-brightness video projectors to assist the unique light show, which was captured on film using the EVA1 camera.
On a roll with EVA1
Creative video agency, Somersault has taken on two EVA1 cinema cameras to streamline and futureproof its production process whilst making the transition to 4K.
Shooting with Panasonic EVA1: Experiments with light and a worthy film-like image
"The Film Poetry" is a project created and produced by famous Russian actor Anatoly Bely. It's most recent episode, a mini movie on Ivor Severyanin's poem, was shot using Panasonic's AU-EVA1 camera. Panasonic interviewed Anatoly Bely (AB) the creator, producer and actor of The Film Project, Alexander Hunt (AH) director on set, and Anton Zebin (AZ) the DOP of the project for more details.
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The federal financial institution regulatory agencies (FED, FDIC, NCUA, and OCC) issued frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the New Accounting Standard on Financial Instruments—Credit Losses to assist institutions and examiners. The FAQs focus on the application of the current expected credit losses methodology (CECL) for estimating credit loss allowances and related supervisory expectations and regulatory reporting guidance. The periodic issuance and updating of the FAQs is part of the agencies' efforts to support institutions as they prepare to implement CECL. The new FAQ document also includes the questions and answers issued in December 2016.
This new standard, which the FASB published in June 2016, applies to all banks, savings associations, credit unions, and financial institution holding companies (regardless of size) that file regulatory reports for which the reporting requirements conform to the U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. CECL applies to all financial assets carried at amortized cost (including loans held for investment and held-to-maturity debt securities), a lessor's net investments in leases, and certain off-balance-sheet credit exposures such as loan commitments and standby letters of credit. Although CECL does not apply to available-for-sale debt securities, the new standard modifies the existing accounting for impairment on such securities.
The new FAQs address such topics as qualitative factors, data to implement CECL, purchased credit-deteriorated assets, evaluation of the public business entity criteria, mechanics of adopting the standard for Call Report purposes, and collateral-dependent loans. The FAQs continue to emphasize that CECL is scalable to institutions of all sizes; community institutions are not expected to need to adopt complex modeling techniques to implement the new accounting standard. Additionally, institutions are not required to engage third-party service providers to assist management in estimating credit-loss allowances under CECL. The agencies expect institutions to make good faith efforts to implement the new accounting standard in a sound and reasonable manner. The new standard will take effect in 2020 or 2021, depending on an institution's characteristics.


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Every professional or hobbyist photographer remembers their very first digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera. Buying your first DSLR camera is a vital first step in pursuing your love for photography and to start honing your skills. Canon DSLR cameras have become a well-loved favorite among photographers thanks to these devices' performance, durability, and Canon's own commitment to excellence and customer service. But also, your selection of lenses and the quality of the lens will have a more pronounced determining effect on the quality of your photos than your camera itself. Despite their importance, photographers are often reluctant to invest in additional lenses. So here it is in the nutshell: all the most important bits of information to help you decide which additional Canon camera lenses suit your photography needs the best.
One of the cheapest lenses currently available for Canon devices.
Smaller and more lightweight than most other lenses making it easy to travel with and fit securely in your camera bag.
Added STM motor ensures for smooth and quiet performance when you focus.
Boasts a metal mount and rubberized ring that makes it significantly durable.
The updated version has 7 rounded aperture blades for excellent performance in low-light settings.
This product can be somewhat slow when you use auto-focus.
The EF 50mm is Canon's best-selling lens of all time and in commemoration of this, Canon recently released an upgrade for this popular lens. From the get-go, it's easy to see why this lens has earned its impressive title. It offers powerful optics and great photo versatility all in a very small package. More importantly, this is a great lens for beginners thanks to versatility and ease of use.
The EF 50mm includes 7 rounded aperture blades that give it a significantly wide aperture of f/1.8. This ensures excellent performance even in low-light settings making it ideal for night-time photography.
The upgraded EF 50mm came with many upgrades including the addition of an STM Motor that ensures a quieter and smoother performance. Unlike its predecessor, you can now enjoy an ultra smooth and quiet focus system, making this ideal for both photos and videos.
One of the things that make the EF 50mm truly stand out is its remarkably low price. This lens is one of the cheapest offered by Canon and yet offers such crisp and versatile performance that it has become a must-have in every photographer's lens kit.
One of the cheaper lenses currently offered for Canon devices.
The lens features an ergonomically optical build that feels good in the hands and is small enough to travel with.
Built-in USM ensures for a smooth, quick and accurate autofocus function.
Fixed focal length of 85mm makes it ideal for fast-paced portraits or candid photos.
High aperture provides plenty of exposure and ensures excellent performance in low-light environments.
You do not receive an included lens hood with the purchase of the EF 85mm.
This product is a great well-performing all-rounder at a great price and has become well-loved among professional photographers. The EF 85mm is a fixed focal lens and is often touted as Canon's version of a low-budget portrait lens. However, thanks to its clear picture quality and incredibly quick autofocus function, this lens' performance is extremely satisfying and delivers excellent results.
The EF 85mm boasts one of the quickest autofocus systems in any Canon lens. The focus is ultra fast, quiet, and smooth. This makes it ideal for photographers who intend to photograph quick-moving environments such as wedding photographers, sports photographers, photojournalists, or event photographers.
You would be hard-pressed to find a lens in this price range that offers such impeccable sharp image quality. Yet, this lens features a light optical glass that ensures that it's not overly bulky to use or travel with.
In the world of camera equipment, the EF 85mm is considered an absolute bargain. Its relatively low price and excellent performance make it an excellent choice for beginners and professionals alike.
The small and lightweight design makes it easy to manipulate and travel with.
This is perfect for unobtrusive shooting.
Fixed focal length of 24mm ensures a wide-angle effect that allows you to fit lots of details in your photos.
One of the most cost-effective lenses currently available on the market.
7 Softly rounded aperture blades deliver photos that look well-balanced and can soften harsh visual elements.
Superior optics in the lens glass and placement eliminates any photographic flaws such as flares or ghosting.
Fixed focal length means that this lens will not be capable of zooming.
At 24mm, this Canon EF-S is the ideal solution for landscape photographers thanks to its wide-angle. This is one of the slimmest EF-S lenses that Canon has ever produced, making it incredibly easy to store away safely in your camera bag and travel with. The lens itself features a solid build and is enriched with superior optics such as an aspheric element for beautifully rich and crisp photos. This is definitely a must-have in any photographer's kit.
Pancake lenses get their name from being much smaller and resembling a stack of pancakes in shape. Even though it may be a prime lens, a pancake lens is an invaluable part of any photographer's kit thanks to their unobtrusive size, low price, and image quality.
The EF-S 24mm boasts a unique lens placement that features an aspheric design. This ensures well-rounded compositions with a color balance that eliminate unsightly photographic effects such as flare or ghosting.
Pancake lenses are cheaper than traditional lenses, and the EF-S 24mm is no exception. This is a great cost-effective solution that still offers plenty of versatility despite being a prime lens.
The Tamron 70-300mm is one of the most cost-effective lenses currently available.
Offers an incredibly wide focal range of 70-300mm making it a very versatile lens.
The lens contains a Low Dispersion glass that creates a photo with more vibrancy and clarity.
Lightweight construction making it easy to travel with the lens and carry it around during long shooting days.
Lens has an added macro photo capability with a 1:2 ratio.
Does not offer image stabilization and will not be suited for handheld shots or videography.
It's hard to not be impressed by Tamron's 70-300mm since it offers an incredible focal length range as well as a deceptively lightweight design. The 70-300mm is arguably one of the most lightweight lenses available that offer this kind of focal range. Moreover, it features Low Dispersion glass that allows for enhanced picture clarity. This lens is incredibly versatile and is an ideal choice for beginners and experts alike.
The large focal range means that it can be used for anything from wildlife to sports photography. More importantly, this lens has a very smooth and quiet zoom and autofocus function making it ideal for flawless photography.
The glass of this lens includes low dispersion technology that ensures sharper photos. Low dispersion focuses all the different colors being filtered through the lens which reduces chromatic aberration and gives a vibrant result.
Despite its impressive focal range, the Tamron 70-300mm is one of the cheapest lenses currently available. It is constructed using high-quality and lightweight materials to combine powerful performance with convenience. The price and capabilities of this lens make it ideal for any kind of photographer on any skill level.
The EF 40mm is significantly more cost-effective than most other lenses currently available.
Standard focal length of 40mm makes it incredibly versatile and ideal for a wide variety of subjects and events.
Stepping motor ensures quick and accurate performance when using autofocus.
High-quality image results, thanks to enhanced optical features such as aspherical element.
Rounded soft aperture blades create beautifully soft backgrounds that are ideal for portrait photography.
The fixed focal length means that this lens is not capable of zooming in or out of your subject matter.
At 40mm, this lens hits the sweet spot of standard focal lengths and offers plenty of shooting versatility to beginners and experts alike. The EF 40mm features a pancake design, fixed focal length of 40mm, and maximum aperture of 2.8. Despite its slim and lightweight design, this lens features an impressively solid and durable build that will undoubtedly become a favourite among photographers in no time.
The EF 40mm is still a relatively new addition to the Canon family and as such, offers users the latest in photographic technology. This lens specifically boasts a stepping motor that provides an ultra-smooth, quick, and accurate autofocus.
Thanks to its pancake design, the 40mm is ideal for unobtrusive shooting. You no longer have to overwhelm your subjects with overly large lenses. This lens allows you to shoot more discreetly. This makes it ideal for photographing kids or candid photography.
Considering its slim build and fixed focal length, the 40mm is definitely more cost-effective compared to other Canon lenses. Its 40mm focal length makes it incredibly versatile and its fast performance is ideal for high-action photography.
Optical image stabilisation allows you to take photos at shutter speeds that are up to 4 times slower than your focal length.
The large aperture and image stabilisation makes it ideal for low-light environments.
This lens is much more cost-effective than most other lenses in this focal range.
Included hypersonic motor ensures for smooth, quick, and noiseless autofocus.
The exterior has been constructed from plastic, making it somewhat less durable.
Few lenses offer such a versatile general purpose focal range such as the Sigma 17-50mm. This great focal range gives it both a wide angle and standard range. It is compatible with a wide variety of APS-C DSLR cameras. This model offers up to 4-stop image stabilization making it ideal for handheld photos and videos. This model offers overall great performance and is the ideal all-purpose lens for beginners.
The Sigma 17-50mm offers perhaps one of the most impressive automatic image stabilisation function than any other lens in this price range. This ensures ultimate photo clarity even in handheld photography.
The internal hypersonic motor has been designed for its autofocus function. This motor ensures extremely quick, accurate, and quiet auto-focus making it ideal for videos or any high-action photography.
The Sigma 17-50mm has a price that is almost as impressive as its features. This lens is very moderately priced. The price becomes even more attractive when you consider this lens' sheer versatility and added optical enhancements.
Wide angle focal range of 10-18mm make this lens ideal for landscape photography.
One of the most cost-effective wide-angle lenses currently available.
Included stepping motor ensures for a quick, smooth, and quiet autofocus function.
Optical image stabiliser enhances your photos' stability and is ideal for videos or handheld shots.
The low aperture makes this lens ill-suited for low-light environments.
The release of the EF-S 10-18mm saw many photographers jump for joy as it finally offered a viable solution for an inexpensive wide-angle zoom lens. This lens features a lightweight design that houses powerful photographic performance. The EF-S is perhaps the only in its focal range to offer image stabilization which makes it ideal for subject motion. This lens is a must-have for any landscape or architectural photography.
The EF-S boasts one of the most cost-effective options when it comes to wide-angle photography. With a focal range of 10-18mm, this lens really includes every detail of the landscape in a single crisp image. This is ideal for landscape, interior, or architectural photography.
The EF-S 10-18mm is perhaps one of the only lenses in its price range that has an image stabilising function. While it may seem unnecessary for a lens that is best suited for landscape photography, it proves incredibly useful in the event of your landscape moving, e.g. strong winds, etc.
The EF-S 10-18mm is one of the most competitively priced lenses in its class. It offers a cheap and viable solution to more expensive wide-angle lenses without compromising your photos' quality.
Fixed focal length of 100mm takes beautifully detailed macro photos.
Hybrid image stabilisation technology compensates for any inadvertent camera or subject movement.
Lens exterior is weather-sealed and can be comfortably used in harsher environments than the average lens.
This lens is protected by a 1-year quality warranty.
Built-in USM motor ensures for smooth and quick performance for clear photos.
Since it is part of Canon's L-series this lens is significantly more expensive than most other lenses.
This L-series macro lens offers the excellent performance that is expected from this prestigious range. More importantly, is the fact that this lens is sheer bliss to use. It offers a satisfying feel in the hand and provides ultra crisp close-ups. With its robust build and incredible performance, this product is perhaps better suited for professional photographers but is fun enough for beginners and experts alike.
Smooth performance is of the utmost importance when it comes to macro photography, as the slightest disturbance or irregularity can affect your subject. The EF 100mm's included USM motor ensures that focusing is quick, smooth, and quiet.
The EF 100mm is a historical lens since it is the very first that incorporates Canon's unique hybrid image stabilization. This technology offers next level image stabilisation that compensates for unwanted camera shakes or subject movement.
Any lens in the L-series has been designed with the professional photographer in mind and the price definitely reflects that. However, for a macro lens, the EF 100mm is still fairly priced and will definitely offer immense value for money both because of its performance and sturdy build.
Front lens element does not rotate when you zoom, making it easy to attach front end lens filters.
Included ultrasonic motor (USM) ensures for a quick and accurate overall performance.
Lightweight design makes it much easier to handle and travel with this lens.
Fluorite and UD elements create high-contrast images that are sharp and vibrant.
Like all L-series lenses, this lens is protected by a 1-year warranty.
This lens is significantly more expensive than any other lens currently available.
This telephoto lens differs from the EF 70-200mm F/2.8L IS II USM mostly in terms of size, aperture, and price. This lens is cheaper, smaller, and offers somewhat less aperture than its alternative. However, the picture quality still blows away anyone who uses this lens. It delivers incredibly sharp, high-contrasted pictures, beautiful bokeh effects, and an all-around incredible performance in any setting.
This model features the exact same focal range as the L-series, but at a fraction of the price and size. This lens is significantly easier to handle and travel with, making it ideal for intermediate photographers who'd like the L-series 70-200mm but are intimated by its sheer size.
It's hard to single out any one quality of the 70-200mm that makes it stand out because every single aspect of the lens makes it desirable. From its quick and smooth autofocus to wide focal range, image stabilization, and downright picture quality, this lens performs well across the board.
While this lens may be more expensive than most other lenses, it remains very competitively priced when you consider that this is a telephoto lens. It's a much more cost-effective solution to the L-series 70-200mm and is great for intermediate photographers or professionals on a budget.
Features a wide focal range of 70-200mm with a zoom that is smooth, fast, and undistorted.
Enhanced optical qualities and internal build ensure an incredibly high photo quality.
Next-generation image stabilisation offers to stabilise up to 3.5 stops making it ideal for handheld shots.
This lens is moisture and dust resistant, making it feasible to use in harsher conditions.
Its sturdy build makes it somewhat more durable and has a satisfying feel.
Since this lens is considered professional equipment, it is much more expensive than most other lenses.
The EF 70-200mm is one of the most celebrated lenses among camera lovers and photography experts and with good reason. The performance of this top-of-the-line lens is equal to none. It features an immensely wide focal range and an unbeatable smooth and sharp zoom. Despite being a tele zoom lens, the EF 70-200mm offers quick performance with significantly less distortion than any other lens in this focal range.
Improving on the previous version of this lens, Canon has added a next-generation image stabilizing function to the EF 70-200mm. This powerful function provides up to 3.5 stops of stabilization at any given focal length.
The EF 70-200mm boasts a single fluorite and 5 UD elements. Together, these elements function to increase your image and to reduce any flaws commonly found in photographs such as flare, ghosting, vignettes, etc.
There's no denying that the EF 70-200mm is incredibly expensive. This product is definitely more suited for professional photographers due to its price. However, its incredible performance and satisfying feel will likely appeal to photographers of all skill levels.
The intended use will depend primarily on two things: your experience level as well as the kind of photography that you are interested in.
Before buying an additional lens for your camera, make sure to be very specific as to what you're looking for in a lens. All lenses feature very detailed specifications making them ideal for a certain function. However, if you're not entirely clear what your intended use of your new lens is, you may have a hard time selecting the correct lens and getting the most out of it.
Professional photographers often require very expensive, specialized equipment and niche lenses. They often will not mind lugging around heavy gear since it is part of their job. However, a beginner or hobbyist photographer may prefer lighter and more versatile equipment.
The world of photography is incredibly varied. Different kinds of photography require vastly different lenses. This is why its vital that you already know what kind of photography you're purchasing the lens for. For example, event photographer might need a light lens that has a quick autofocus function. Wildlife photographers would likely prefer a lens that has a quick and accurate zoom function.
Therefore it is worthwhile sitting down and thinking about why you're purchasing a new lens so that you know exactly what kind of lens you need.
Camera equipment is notoriously expensive which is why your budget is such an important consideration.
However, most experts agree that a good quality lens is more essential than the quality of your camera itself. This is because your lens' light filtering capability and other specifications have a much bigger impact on the quality of your picture than the camera itself.
Professional photographers will likely be more willing to shell out thousands for the perfect lens while hobbyists and beginners might look for something that is cheaper. The rule of thumb when it comes to lenses is to always buy the best you can afford.
Ensure that your lenses are always bought from reputable manufacturers and has a good build. This will greatly enhance your photography and will be in your camera kit for years to come.
Size and weight can be hugely determining factors in selecting your ideal lens since they do tend to be quite bulky. The bigger your lens' aperture and focal length are, the bigger it will be. While some photographers have no concerns with carrying around heavy equipment, it may be a deterring factor for others.
When purchasing a lens, carefully look at the dimensions and weight of the lens. This will give you an idea of what you're dealing with and can help you decide whether you feel comfortable with yielding the lens.
The ideal lens should feel good in your hands and be easy to manipulate. You should also consider other things like whether you'll be able to comfortably travel with your lens.
Zoom lenses are undeniably convenient.
The difference between a zoom and a prime lens is that the zoom lens allows you to choose your focal length, while a prime lens features a fixed focal length. Both definitely have their own appeal.
Zoom lenses are undeniably convenient. They offer incredible shooting versatility and often offer a superzoom of up to 12x. Newbies often prefer zoom lenses because of this convenience and many photographers complain that a fixed focal length feels limiting.
However, prime lenses often perform somewhat better than their zoom counterparts. A prime lens often performs better in low-light areas and offers a more crisp photo quality overall.
The choice between a zoom or a prime lens will essentially depend on your intended use, budget, and general preference.
Generally speaking, Canon manufactured lenses only fit on Canon devices.
Once you've found your ideal lens, it's vital that you ensure that the selected lens has a mount that is compatible with your Canon device. Generally speaking, Canon manufactured lenses only fit on Canon devices. However, there are certain third-party manufacturers that also create lenses for Canon devices.
Full frame or cropped body cameras feature different lens mounts so that the lens may fit comfortably over the camera's sensor. The different lens types are usually indicated as either EF, EF-S, or EF-M.
While this may sound complicated, it's quite easy to determine which lenses are suited to your device. On the camera's lens mount you will see either a red circle or a red circle and a white square.
The focal length will determine how much you can see in a frame.
Focal length is essentially the term photographers use when describing a lens' zoom capability. Focal length is indicated in millimetres and the higher this amount, the more your lens can zoom in on a subject.
The focal length will determine how much you can see in a frame. There is a large variety of focal ranges available that all produce a different kind of photo: ultra wide angle (14-24mm), wide-angle (24-35mm), standard (35-70mm), mild telephoto (70-105mm), and telephoto (105-300mm).
Your ideal focal range will be in line with your photography requirements. For example, a landscape photographer may require an ultra wide angle or wide angle lens while a portrait photographer can get away with a standard lens.
Large apertures are essential for photographers who often work in low-light settings.
Aperture is an essential consideration when selecting a new lens because it can affect so many aspects of your overall photo. The right amount of aperture can greatly enhance your photos by giving it a depth, exposure, and overall vibrancy.
The term aperture essentially refers to a hole in the lens itself that allows light to travel through it. The amount of light that is filtered through the lens can greatly affect the exposure of your pictures. The larger the aperture the more light will be allowed into your picture, giving it a bright effect. Conversely, the smaller the aperture, the less light will be filtered through the lens, making it look somewhat darker.
Large apertures are essential for photographers who often work in low-light settings. Aperture is usually expressed as the number following the F of your lens. The smaller the number, the larger the aperture. For example, F/1.8 has a much larger aperture than F/2.8.
At the end of the day camera lenses can be confusing circles of glass surrounding by a plastic thing with lots of numbers. Forget all that, concentration on the kind of photography you're doing. Are you shooting a lot of action? Or maybe close ups are your thing? Or maybe you just want to document your life. Figure out what you want to do with your camera and the lens will follow. Focal length is all about your view, high numbers wide view, low numbers close in view. Aperture is all about how much light gets in, the lower the maximum aperture, the more light get in, if you're shooting in low light, you'll need aperture. While all those numbers may seem complicated, keep it simple and get the lens that's going to work best for you.
q: Will the lens fit on my specific Canon camera?
Just because your lens was manufactured by Canon, it does not necessarily mean that your lens will automatically fit your camera. Your camera's compatibility will depend on whether it is a full frame body or a crop body camera.
These two cameras have different mounts and will take either an EF, EF-S, or EF-M lens. However, your camera has an indicator to make it easy for you to determine whether your lens will be compatible.
If your lens mount on your camera features a red circle, it means that it is EF lens compatible. If it has an additional white square next to the red circle, it means that it is both EF and EF-S compatible.
EF-M lenses have been designed to be used exclusively by EOS M models.
q: Will lenses from other manufacturers be compatible with my Canon camera?
Since Canon is one of the most popular and well-respected camera manufacturers in the world, many other manufacturers have designed and created lenses to be compatible with Canon cameras.
Manufacturers such as Sigma and Tamron make excellent lenses that will be compatible with your Canon device. Just ensure that you choose a product that features the correct mount for your device.
q: What lenses work the best for portraits?
To minimize the amount of equipment you need to purchase and carry around, expert photographers recommend that you use a lens with a zoom instead of a fixed focal lens.
An added zoom gives you more photo versatility and allows some distance between you and your subject. This is even more beneficial when you need to take portraits of groups of people.
Your ideal lens will also depend on your shooting environment. Indoors or low-light environments will require a lens with higher aperture than outdoors or studio environments. You might also require your lens to create a bokeh effect to soften unsightly backdrops.
Some of the top expert recommended lenses for taking portraits include the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM.
q: Which lenses are recommended for beginners?
Newbies can often be intimidated by the sheer amount of equipment needed and offered in the world of photography. Ideally, a budding photographer should seek out a lens that is not too expensive and yet offers plenty of shooting versatility until they've found their niche and can buy more specialized equipment.
Experts recommend the EF 50mm f/1.8 STM for beginners since it offers crisp photo quality together with lots of versatility to suit a variety of subjects.
q: Can I take videos with the lens?
While any DSLR lens is technically capable of recording a video, some are better suited to perform this task than others.
A video is an ongoing moving picture, which means that it can be very unforgiving when it comes to quality. Viewers can clearly see every flaw created both by the cameraman or equipment. Ideally, videographers and cinematographers require a lens that is first, completely quiet and operates smoothly during use.
Video lenses should also contain some sort of internal image stabilization, especially if you intend to shoot mostly handheld films.
Some lenses to consider for videography include the Canon 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM or the eternally versatile Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM.
q: Can I take photos with it in low-light settings?
Yes you can! Generally speaking, DSLR cameras perform much better in low-light settings than their point-and-shoot counterparts. Your lens' capability to perform well in an ill-lit environment is mostly dependent on its aperture.
Aperture affects your photo's light, exposure, and depth. You can see your lens' aperture quality by simply viewing the number followed by the "f", for example, f/1.8 or f/2.8. While it may seem counter-intuitive, the smaller the number, the higher its aperture.
q: Does it come with front and rear caps?
For the most part, any DSLR camera lens created by a respected manufacturer will always automatically come with front and rear caps.
These caps are essential to protect your product against dust, sand, or any other particle that may scratch or compromise the lens.
Take care to replace these caps after every single use, and to keep the front cap on unless you're actually taking pictures.
Smudges, fingerprints, or small specks of dust can compromise your picture quality. This is why it's important to clean your lens every now and then.
You can purchase special lens cleaning fluid either online or from a specialized brick-and-mortar- camera shop. This liquid is generally alcohol-based and easily lifts dirt and grime from the lens without compromising the integrity of the lens' coatings.
Pour a few drops of this liquid on your lens, and gently rub it either with a microfibre cloth or specialized lens cleaning tissues. Do not use regular tissues or cloths as this can leave scratches on your lens.
Your chosen product's warranty and its terms and conditions will be dependent on the entity from which you've purchased the product from and not the manufacturer. So for specific warranty details, you should always ask the seller of the product first.
Any lens purchased directly from Canon always comes with a warranty. However, if you are buying it from a third party seller, always be sure to find out whether the device is covered by a warranty and what the terms and conditions of the warranty are.
A warranty is essential when it comes to photography gear since it is so very expensive to replace in the event of a fault.
q: What do I do when my product breaks?
In the event of a product fault or breaking, your first point of contact should be the seller of the product. They can help you to establish whether your device is still under warranty and whether you are eligible for a free replacement or repair.
If your device is no longer protected by a warranty, you should contact the manufacturer to either directly a repair from them or help you find qualified technicians to repair your product in your area.


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Evangelicals in Kenya Pray for Trump to Defeat Joe Biden in the US Presidential Election
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A section of evangelicals in Kenya has been praying for Donald Trump to defeat his competitor in the 2020 US presidential election Joe Biden of the Democratic Party.
Bishop Mark Kariuki, who is the head of the Deliverance Church in Kenya, told Daily Nation that it would be a victory for "good morals" if Trump is re-elected for a second term.
"Deliverance Church is part of the evangelical churches, so we think about values," Bishop Kariuki noted.
He added: "When former US President Barack Obama came to Kenya, we told him not to bring 'Democrat agenda' in Kenya of advocating abortion and gay relationships. It is against this background we are praying that the right person wins the US presidency. However, ultimately the American people will decide who should be their next President."
The cleric indicated that although the church did not organize nationwide vigil prayers for President Trump to win the election, some of their members have been praying for him individually.
"We did not have countrywide vigil prayers in Deliverance churches, but I know individuals who were praying seriously for the elections in the US," he said.
Bishop Kariuki further clarified that he did not dictate to church leaders on who to support between Trump and Biden, who is headed for a victory.
"My friends in the church will make their own choices and they can either support President Trump or Joe Biden. The choice entirely depends on them and not the church. I would not like to come in between and confuse them. I normally tell them to let God's choice win."


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