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Kodak Alaris has announced the Kodak Professional TRI-X 400TX single-use camera, which comes pre-loaded with 27 exposures of Kodak’s more popular black and white film stocks.

Kodak Alaris is a British-based manufacturer and retailer of photography supplies that range from hardware and software for the digital imaging space to retail printing kiosks. The company is actually a co-owner of the Kodak brand with the Eastman Kodak Company that is based out of New York and is also known under the “Kodak Moments” branding that provides photo products and services to retailers, consumers, and entertainment properties.

Disposable cameras are becoming popular again, and multiple brands from Ilford to Fujifilm have released new versions in recent months. Kodak Alaris manufactures a range of film and disposable cameras, including a standard model, outdoor-focused model, “fun” focused model, and even a waterproof version.

The latest addition is the 400TX single-use camera, which the company says brings the world’s best-selling black and white film and makes it “more accessible than ever.” The TRI-X 400 film requires a traditional black and white film development process, either in a home darkroom or at a photo lab that offers a dedicated black and white service.

The camera features a double aspheric lens element and a built-in flash that automatically recharges and comes pre-loaded with 27 exposures of a film that Kodak says is known for its contrast, tonality, and classic grain structure. Kodak says that the fine grain is good for producing high-quality images and the wide exposure latitude is ideal for achieving rich tonality which is maintained with overexposed and underexposed photos.

Kodak Professional TRI-X 320 and 400 Films are high-speed panchromatic films that are a good choice for photographing dimly lighted subjects or fast action, for photographing subjects that require good depth of field and fast shutter speeds, and for extending the distance range for flash pictures.

The film is 400 ISO, the lens is a fixed 30mm f/10 full-plastic optic, and the camera shoots with a fixed shutter speed of 1/125 second. The camera can focus from 3.3-feet to infinity, weighs 138 grams, and the flash can be turned on and off via a one-touch switch (and is powered by a single AA battery).

Kodak Alaris does not say how much the camera is expected to cost, however, and tells PetaPixel that it does not set the prices of its products. Instead, these are set by dealers and retailers globally, and that as a result, the price varies based on region.

Physical retail will remain the largest and most important channel, but how space is leveraged will change. Personalized, immersive and collaborative concepts will advance the store experience of tomorrow.

Build back lockdowns?

Everyone's talking about the new omicron variant of the COVID-19 coronavirus. So far, we don't know all that much about it, but anecdotal evidence is that it may be less dangerous than the delta variant, even if it turns out to be more virulent. The word omicron has tripped up a lot of newscasters who've never heard the word pronounced before. Omicron is the 15th letter of the Greek alphabet, and not really heard much in English. However, it sure sounds like a science fiction term, doesn't it?

Filmmaker Christopher Miller took a poster from the 1966 movie Cyborg 2087 and altered it to what we picture when we hear "the omicron variant." The title follows the phrasing of science fiction titles like The Andromeda Strain or The Philadelphia Experiment (or The Shawshank Redemption or The Pelican Brief, for that matter). The only thing that would make this more fitting would be to slot in Charlton Heston in the lead role.

It turns out there have been several movies with omicron in the title, in 1963, 1999, and 2013. We nerds really like the Greek alphabet. -via Boing Boing

We have video confirmation via TikTok that the robots have infiltrated Denny’s and the good citizens of the internet are freaking out. These people have obviously not been keeping up with The Takeout’s ongoing robot coverage, which has been reporting on the steady rise in robotic restaurant staffers for years. While…

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Three major red flags in the trucking industry every eager owner-operator and driver need to consider before making that leap.

The NICS checks are unadjusted, representing raw data from the FBI and are inclusive of all background checks related to firearms.

In recent years, Royal Enfield has deftly toed the line between modern and retro. The all-new Meteor 350 calls back to brand’s mid-century cruisers while the Google-powered Tripper navigation pod adds contemporary convenience. Presented at EICMA 2021, the Royal Enfield SG650 Concept takes the brand’s unique balance of vintage style and modern function to new heights.

“We are a company in transition,” stated Royal Enfield Chief of Design Mark Wells. “So long a representation of the analog age and now developing new products that keep that same pure soul, yet are fully integrated into the digital present. To celebrate this, we wanted to develop a project that really gave our design team an opportunity to stretch themselves creatively.”

The SG650 Concept blurs the lines between eras with its cruiser-meets-cafe-racer silhouette, cyberpunk paint scheme, and air/oil-cooled 648cc parallel-Twin. The CNC-machined aluminum gas tank and wheels capture the classic forms of the past with modern manufacturing methods. At the fore, the aluminum headlight nacelle, inverted fork, low-rise handlebars, and aluminum switches favor present-day design. Conversely, the rear end’s dual shocks, a floating single saddle, and loop frame clearly nod to the past.

Read our 2022 Royal Enfield Himalayan First Ride Review

“The design team have done an amazing job in retaining the analog soul, those classic Royal Enfield lines and design nuances – subtle nods to the past – while creatively pushing the boundary of what the Royal Enfields of tomorrow could conceptually represent in form and function,” added Wells.

Though Royal Enfield outfits the SG650 with bespoke components and a flashy paint job, the new concept looks vaguely familiar. The firm leverages the same air-/oil-cooled, SOHC, parallel-Twin found in the Continental GT 650 and INT 650. Royal Enfield then shoehorns that 648cc powerplant into a chassis resembling the Meteor 350’s twin-downtube spine frame.

With the SG650 using current Royal Enfield equipment and tech, we wouldn’t be surprised if the concept finds its way into Royal Enfield’s production lineup in the near future. However, we expect the middleweight cruiser to arrive in a less avant-garde and more production-friendly guise if it reaches the market.

For more information or to find a Royal Enfield dealer near you, visit royalenfield.com.

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At the intersection of Memorial Drive and Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge, is an organic art installation created by an anonymous local attorney.

The Trophy Room Project began in 2014 and consists of hundreds of trophies that line the steel support beams beneath Longfellow Bridge. Folks from around the world visit and contribute with their trophies which range from the mundane to the incredible.

Among the trophies are two items of philosophical note. The 2010 Herbert Schneider Award given out by the Society for the Advancement of American Philosophy to Professors Hilary and Ruth Anna Putnam line the wall. The Putnams are considered two of the most important American philosophers of the 20th-century.

The Trophy Room Project is one of a handful of guerilla urban art installations located in the area.

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When it comes to claiming Social Security, some people feel a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. Should you be one of those people?

These reasons can be very compelling and chances are at least one of them applies to you. Do you have the patience and discipline to wait?

We all know the story arc that so many projects take: Build. Fail. Improve. Fail. Repair. Improve. Fail. Rebuild. Success… Tweak! [Kris Harbour] is no stranger to the process, as his impressive YouTube channel testifies.

Among all of [Kris’] off-grid DIY adventures, his 500 W micro hydroelectric turbine has us really pumped up. The impressive feat of engineering features Arduino/IOT based controls, 3D printed components, and large number of custom-machined components, with large amounts of metal fabrication as well.

[Kris] Started the build with a Pelton wheel sourced from everyone’s favorite online auction site paired with an inexpensive MPPT charge controller designed for use with solar panels. Eventually the turbine was replaced with a custom built unit designed to produce more power. An Arduino based turbine valve controller and an IOT enabled charge controller give [Kris] everything he needs to manage the hydroelectric system without having to traipse down to the power house. Self-cleaning 3D printed screens keep intake maintenance to a minimum. Be sure to check out a demonstration of the control system in the video below the break.

As you watch the Hydro electric system playlist, you see the hacker spirit run strong throughout the initial build, the failures, the engineering, the successes, and then finally, the tweaking for more power. Because why stop at working when it can be made better, right? We highly recommend checking it out- but set aside some time. The whole series is oddly addictive, and This Hackaday Writer may have spent inordinate amounts of time watching it instead of writing dailies!

Of course, you don’t need to go full-tilt to get hydroelectric power up and running. Even at a low wattage, its always-on qualities mean that even a re-purposed washing machine can be efficient enough to be quite useful.

Thanks to [Mo] for alerting us to the great series via the Tip Line!

Porches were a place where you could be at peace with the world…a stage for stories. In yesteryear one of many blessings, what folks living in my native heath, the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina, tended to take for granted was that they could enjoy their porches pretty much any time except in the…

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A lot of people have asked me in recent days how they can create and sell NFTs (non-fungible tokens), so I decided to write this tutorial on how you can mint (and hopefully sell) an NFT for free, with absolutely no gas fees or other costs to you.

First, a disclaimer. There are many different platforms and blockchains on which you can mint NFTs and all of them have advantages and disadvantages. In this article, I will only focus on the OpenSea platform and the Polygon (MATIC) blockchain. This is because choosing these is one of the ways you can create NFTs without paying gas fees (which are necessary, and potentially quite pricey, if you mint an NFT on the Ethereum blockchain, for example).

If you need to pay gas fees (the price required to conduct a transaction on a blockchain) when creating an NFT, you will need to sell the NFT for a much higher price in order to make any profit because you will need to at least cover the gas fees that were paid. That is not easy to do… for most artists, at least.

Read also: What is an NFT and Why Should Photographers Care?

Without further ado, here is a step-by-step tutorial on what you need to do:

1. Connect an ETH Wallet to OpenSea

First, you’ll need to connect an Ethereum wallet to OpenSea. It can be completely empty — you don’t need to own any cryptocurrency. If you do not already have a wallet, I would recommend using either MetaMask or Coinbase Wallet. Both work well, are popular, and are easy to use.

Don’t forget to back up your recovery phrase while you are doing this step. You will need your wallet to confirm certain steps in this tutorial, so have it ready during the process.

2. Create an OpenSea Collection

NFTs on OpeanSea are created within a collection so you should first create a collection. To do this, click on your profile icon in the upper right, click My Collections, and then click Create.

Most of the important things you will do will happen here.

3. Set Up the OpenSea Collection

Set up your first OpenSea collection. You can set images (including logo, featured, and banner), and you now pick a name for your collection, customize the collection’s URL, and add a description of your choice.

You can also set the Royalty percentage fee here. This is the percentage you will earn from NFTs you create every time it is subsequently sold and changes hands. If you sell an NFT for $X, you will initially earn $X, but if the buyer then resells the NFT to someone else, you will make money again by earning a percentage of that new sale. I personally usually choose 10% as my Royalty fee.

4. Pick the Correct Blockchain

Next, select the correct blockchain for your collection. The opinions are the Ethereum blockchain and the Polygon blockchain. If you want to pay zero gas fees, choose the Polygon option.

Finally, click Create. You will need to confirm the actions you take with your Ethereum wallet while setting up the collection.

5. Begin Minting NFTs

Now that you have set up a collection, you can start minting NFTs. Just click on your collection and then on Add item.

You can now upload a piece of art (picture, music whatever) and mint it as an NFT. You can also choose how many copies you want to mint. If you have things like stats or unlockable content you get when you purchase the NFT, you also specify those things on this page.

Once your NFT is minted, you can click on its page and click Sell to put a price on it. The price needs to be a minimum of $2 when using OpenSea. You can also choose how many copies of the NFT you would like to sell (if there is more than one copy).

6. Profit!

That’s it! You created your first NFT and paid absolutely nothing in fees!

Now for another disclaimer: minting an NFT is much, much easier than actually selling one. You either need to have a following already or have a different way to get people’s attention.

Reddit is one avenue you can take: there are numerous subreddits in which you can do giveaways to promote your collection — it’s a good way to start and the way that I achieved my first few sales.

Thanks for reading this tutorial, and good luck with selling your own NFTs!

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About the author: ArtosisCurse is an NFT artist and the creator of The Crypto-Bears. You can find his collection and purchase his works here.

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If there is a more opinionated group of makers than machinists and metalworkers, I’d be surprised. One common point of argument is when it comes to filing things. You see it in YouTube comments and even in person quite frequently. Someone goes to knock an edge off with a file, dragging both directions, and someone […]

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If you’re reading this sentence, there’s a pretty good chance that you interact with electricity more than just as an end-user. You’re a hacker. You aren’t afraid of a few volts, and your projects may involve both DC and AC voltage. Depending on what you’re working on, you might even be dealing with several thousand volts. And it’s you who Big Clive made the video below the break for.

“Familiarity breeds contempt” as the old saying goes, and the more familiar we are with electronics, the more cavalier we may tend to get. If we allow ourselves to get too lax, we may be found working on live circuits, skimping on safety for the sake of convenience, or jokingly saying “safety third!” far too often as we tear into a hazardous situation without scoping it out first.

Who better to bring us down to earth than Big Clive. In this video, he explains how electricity has the potential to impede the beating of our hearts, the action of our lungs, and even break bones. You’ll find a candid discussion about what electric shock does to a person, how to avoid it, and how to help if someone near you suffers electric shock.

Of course, if safety isn’t your thing, then maybe you’re ready to Shake Hands With Danger.

What was your favorite tool this year? Why? It doesn’t have to be a new tool just one that comes to mind when asked this question. Send me your answers (with a pic, if possible). I want to do a round-up of readers favorites for 2021. I’ll pick one of the respondents and send them a copy of my tips book.

 

Making a Simple Storage Case Rack

On the Shop Hacks FB group, member Riley Schatz posted a pic of his simple solution for a rack to hold his plastic storage cases. Many of us have these plastic cases and there are numerous projects online and on YouTube for building more elaborate racks. This is the simplest to date, little more than some scrap 2x4s and plywood hung below a workbench.

Review: Amazon Removable Compartment Professional Organizers

Speaking of multi-compartment storage cases, Amazon just recently (I think) began offering cases under their Amazon Basics brand. Being something of a collector of these cases, I decided to get one and try it out. I got the smaller 15-compartment case (8.3″ L x 13.3″ W x 2.4″ H). They also carry a 19-compartment case (16.5 x 13.2 x 2.4). The 15 case is $17.80, the 19 case is $20. The case I got is much small than the Stanley, Harbor Freight, and other cases that I have (which are closer to the 19-compartment case). I purposely went for the smaller case because I want to use it to house game components and didn’t need the larger size. In terms of features, the removable trays are a must-have for me. They have a nice compliment of small, medium, and large trays. In terms of quality, these cases are on par with the Harbor Freight ones. Like the Harbor Freight cases, they are made of heavy-duty polypropylene. The latches are the weak spot on the both brands, with the Amazon ones being nearly identical to the HF closures. Even with medium use, I’ve had the latches on two HF cases fail. The Amazon cases are comparable, but HF still has them beat on price. Their (full-size) 20-bin case is only $10 (as low as $8 on sale) and their deeper 8-bin case is $15 (as low as $11). The only reason to recommend the Amazon cases is if you want the smaller size.

Using Wire Ferrules

Flat Panel Speakers Made from Foamboard

This is more of a project recommendation than a shop tip. On the AmplifyDIY channel, they build these cheap (a few hundred bucks) and easy-to-make flat panel speakers using little more than insulation foamboard, a pair of exciters, and a mini power amp. They results are very impressive. Also: Be sure to check out the follow-up video. In it, he tests out different shapes, panel treatments, adding a second exciter to each panel, and other tweaks.

Why You Need a Vise in Your Workshop

In this Essential Craftsman video, Scott explains the virtues of a vise and why you need one in your workshop. In our new house, there’s a big gaping hole in the wooden workbench in the garage where the vise appears to have been unceremoniously ripped out. I’ve already spotted a sweet small bench vise with an anvil at a local antique store. I’m looking forward to buying and restoring it soon.

Making a Spray Can Shaker

In a recent Adam Savage video, he extolled the virtues of a drill-powered paint mixer. The one he linked to on Amazon can be found here. You can also easily make your own.

How to Tune Up a Cheap Chisel

In this video, Anne of All Trades shows how to properly sharpen chisels, especially how you can sharpen cheap ones and get them closer in sharpness to more expensive tools. I especially appreciate that she demonstrates how to hold and use your body to get the right angle and pressure on the blade as you sharpen

Switchplate Identifiers

We just moved into a house that has these crazy 4-switch light and fan panels in the bathrooms. Unlabeled, a newbie can do a lot of speculative switching before finding the one you want. So, not surprisingly, these 3D printed switchplate symbols have caught my eye. As soon as I get my 3D printer set up, I might be printing some of these.

Maker’s Muse

Shop Talk
In the response to my “Put the Dang Tools Back!” in the last issue, reader John M writes:

“I’ve been working on the “put the dang tools back” for years now. Coming up on three years since the last shop move, the problem that looms the largest is that there is no “back” to put things until you create one. The last move went from 3,000 sf to 1,600 sf, so it’s been tricky. Making the job harder is the need to be functional over the need to be organized. Yes, taking the time to organize will make the work easier, but that job needs to get finished NOW so we can pay the rent! Needless to say, instead of spending my limited time pursuing personal projects, I tend to spend it cleaning and organizing. Somewhat satisfying, but not as much as other projects.“

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Also in response to “Put the Dang Tools Back!,” Cool Tools reader LarryA2010 writes:

“Good advice. Easier said than done. I have projects at varying stages, piles of tools and materials, and other stuff strewn about my workshop and I hate putting things back. I do keep some tools and materials organized though. I have a worktable made from a solid core door on top of two wood filing cabinets which hold folders of sandpaper and other useful items. Most-used tools are in a simple tool caddy on the floor. Two old bureaus hold sets of wrenches and other large tools. Plastic totes hold unfinished projects. Solvent cans are in a row on the floor next to my chair with a strap wrench on top to tighten them so they don’t evaporate. I still have tools and small materials covering much of my table, and tools and materials spread all over the floor. I can’t get myself to organize them. One thing I do have that I keep in order is this really useful Alvin, Spin-O-Tray, Rotating Desktop Organizer on top of the desk. It makes it easy to replace often-used small tools after I use them.”

[Gareth’s Tips, Tools, and Shop Tales is published by Cool Tools Lab. To receive the newsletter a week early, sign up here.]

There have been more and more rumors and #sources saying Aranda would stay in Waco in recent days, but this is pretty big.

Yahoo!’s Pete Thamel, formerly of Sports Illustrated, tweeted the following this morning in response to SE365’s tweet about a video interview that Aranda did with Joel Klatt. That was convoluted, but it’s worth the watch.

I want to be clear about something—I don’t really have “sources” and never have. I’ve not actively sought to cultivate them, and we here at ODB, basically as a matter of practice, do not want to break news. We have from time to time, but the standard for what I would consider “confirmed” enough to be reportable is so high that it would take a lot.

That being said, sometimes people reach out to tell a few of us things, and this fits with those things, which can be generally stated as follows: 1) Aranda interviewed at LSU and then turned down whatever offer he gave them, 2) the new football ops center will have Aranda’s fingerprints all over it and is a major selling point for keeping him in Waco, 3) there will be an extension, and it will be sizable, particularly if Aranda wins the Big 12 this year and a major bowl, and 4) insane NFL guarantees aside, Baylor does not lose coaches it wants to keep, and it was never going to go quietly into the night on a guy that seems to fit here so well.

Now, does this mean it’s a done deal that Aranda is staying? Of course not. Things change. No matter how much you love your coach, remember that their profession is one of mercenaries. Until the ink is dry on that extension and the terms are announced, I won’t feel really good about anything. But I feel pretty good right now, and I think you should, too.

Besides, it’s Thanksgiving! Happy Thanksgiving, everybody!

UPDATE: Ross Dellenger of SINow has also weighed in to “confirm.”

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In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, The Sporkful host Dan Pashman brings listeners on a quest to find a fruit native to North America that has never been industrialized—but may be seeing a resurgence.

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These are things I lovingly own:

My all-time favorite object in my house at the moment is this acorn vase.

Zena Swiss Vegetable Peeler. It might not look impressive, but let me tell you, this thing WORKS!

This LED light that can hold a charge for about 10h. I use it as a desk lamp and nightstand light. (My kids are each getting one for Christmas)

The Vava short-throw home theater projector has changed our life. I honestly don’t know why I ever need to set foot into a theater again. It’s expensive but oh-so-worth-it!

This acrylic bird feeder has brought endless hours of delight to both me and my cat. (I am looking at a BlueJay in it while I am typing this.)

I have had this cat litter box for a few years but have a new found appreciation for it now that I have adopted a dog and she can’t get to the cat’s poop. It’s such a sculptural and beautiful design, I don’t mind it sitting in the corner of my living room.

One Line a Day: A Five-Year Memory Book. I write a sentence or two every night, and in a year I can see where I was the year prior and travel in time every night. Fun!

This boldly patterned wool scarf by See Design. (I also own and love this toiletry bag.)

This Ginkgo Leaf Shaped Dog Blanket/Bed. (That’s my rescue pup. I adopted her 3 weeks ago. I love her.)

Onsen bath towels make me happy. I ilearned about them because they sponsored my blog years back. I was curious and ordered a bunch of towels and loved them so much I replaced ALL of my towels in my house. I swear by the gray Bath Towel. My kids approve of them too.

If you’re looking for more gift ideas, click through the Great Gifts category.

Ducati revealed new Panigale V4 and V4 S models for 2022, announcing updates to the aerodynamics, ergonomics, chassis, engine and electronics. These evolutionary changes represent the most significant update since the V4’s debut in 2018, and the result of input from Ducati’s racing program.

Visually, the 2022 Panigale V4 looks similar to its predecessor. The most obvious difference is in the aerodynamic winglets. The new double profile wing design is thinner and more compact than the previous design while offering the same vertical downforce of 37 kg at 300 kph (81.6 pounds at 186 mph). The lower fairing has also been updated with new vents to help improve the cooling system. There’s also a small extension to the bodywork just ahead of the exhaust.

The 1,103cc Desmosedici Stradale 90° V4 engine has been updated with a new oil pump and lubrication system. The silencer outlets are now larger in diameter, reducing exhaust back pressure and improving performance. For Euro 5 markets, these changes increase the power output to a claimed 215.5 hp at 13,000 rpm, a 1.5 hp gain over the 2021 model, while torque remains at the same 91.5 lb-ft. at 9,500 rpm. Unfortunately, performance numbers for the U.S.-spec Panigale V4 are slightly less impressive, with Ducati claiming 210 hp at 12,500 rpm and 91.2 lb-ft. at 9,500 rpm.

The transmission system also received some updates with more racing-oriented gear ratios. The first gear is 11.6% longer, with Ducati claiming greater engine braking and improved acceleration out of tight corners. Ducati increased the second gear by 5.6% accordingly to allow the recalibrated quick shifter to work more effectively with the longer first gear. The sixth gear is now 1.8% longer, which combines with the increased power of the Euro 5-spec engine to raise the top speed by a claimed 5 kph (3 mph).

Ducati also added a new Akrapovič titanium exhaust system to its parts catalog. The Akra system is equipped with silencers that rise up towards the tail, with Ducati claiming performance improvements of 12.5 hp and 5.2 lb-ft. and an 11-pound weight reduction.

The ride-by-wire system was updated, offering four ride modes: Full, High, Medium and Low. Full offers an unfiltered performance outside of first gear, while the High and Medium modes offer new dedicated mappings for each of the six gears. The Low power mode is designed for street riding, offering a more manageable throttle response and limiting power to 150 hp.

The Panigale V4’s suspension is unchanged from 2021, with a fully-adjustable 43mm Showa Big Piston Fork. The 2022 Panigale V4 S replaces the previous NIX30 fork with a new Öhlins NPX 25/30 electronically controlled pressurized fork. Derived from Öhlins’ racing forks, the NPX 25/30 uses a new pressurized cartridge damping system that Ducati claims improves braking support, better bump absorption, and increased feedback on demanding braking sections on the track.

The rear suspension remains the same for both variants, with a fully-adjustable Sachs shock for the Panigale V4 and a TTX36 rear shock for the Panigale V4 S with the Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 event-based control system. To reduce rear end squat and improve acceleration, Ducati raised the pivot point for the single-sided aluminum swingarm by 4 mm.

The braking system is unchanged from 2021, with both V4 variants equipped with dual radially-mounted Brembo Monoblock Stylema M4.30 four-piston calipers up front and a two-piston caliper at the rear. The lean-sensitive Bosch Cornering ABS EVO system comes standard.

Other returning electronic aids including Ducati Traction Control EVO 3, Ducati Wheelie Control EVO, Ducati Slide Control, Engine Brake Control EVO, Power Launch, and Ducati Quick Shift up/down EVO 2.

The 5″ full-color TFT display also returns, getting a new Track EVO information screen for 2022. The Track EVO screen switches the tachometer to a horizontal scale along the top of the screen and places the gear indicator in the middle of the screen. Four indicators dedicated to traction control, wheelie control, slide control and engine braking control stack up on the right, individually lighting up when activating. This gives the rider more information to make adjustments to the respective electronic settings to improve track performance.

The 2022 Ducati Panigale V4 is priced at $23,295 while the Panigale V4 S comes in at $29,995. Both models will be available starting in December in the classic Ducati Red livery.

Specifications	Panigale V4	Panigale V4 S
Type	Desmosedici Stradale 90° V4, counter-rotating crankshaft, 4 Desmodromic timing, 4 valves percylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	1,103 cc
Bore x Stroke	81 x 53.5 mm
Compression Ratio	14.0:1
Power (claimed)	US spec: 210 hp at 12,500 rpm Euro 5 spec: 215.5 hp at 13,000 rpm
Torque (claimed)	US spec: 90.6 lb-ft. at 11,000 rpm Euro 5 spec: 91.2 lb-ft. at 9,500 rpm
Fuel Injection	Electronic fuel injection system. Twin injectors per cylinder. Full ride-by-wire elliptical throttle bodies. Variable length intake system
Exhaust	4-2-1-2 system, with 2 catalytic converters and 4 lambda probes
Gearbox	6 speed with Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down EVO 2
Primary Drive	Straight cut gears; Ratio 1.80:1
Final Drive	Chain 525; Front sprocket 16; Rear sprocket 41
Clutch	Hydraulically controlled slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch. Self bleeding master cylinder.
Frame	Aluminum alloy “Front Frame” with optimized stiffnesses
Front Suspension	Fully adjustable Showa BPF fork 43 mm chromed inner tubes, 4.7 inches fo travel	Öhlins NPX25/30 pressurized 43 mm fully adjustable fork with TiN treatment. Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment with Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 event-based mode. 4.9 inches of travel.
Rear Suspension	Fully adjustable Sachs unit. Aluminum single-sided swingarm, 5.1 inches of travel	Fully adjustable Öhlins TTX36 unit. Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment with Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 event-based mode. Aluminum single-sided swingarm. 5.1 inches of travel
Front Wheel	5-spokes light alloy 3.50″ x 17″	3-spokes forged aluminum alloy 3.50″ x 17″
Rear Wheel	5-spokes light alloy 6.00” x 17”	3-spokes forged aluminum alloy 6.00″ x 17″
Front Tire	Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire	Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP 200/60 ZR17
Front Brake	2 x 330 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc Stylema® (M4.30) 4-piston callipers with Bosch Cornering ABS EVO. Self bleeding master cylinder.
Rear Brake	245 mm disc, 2-piston calliper with Bosch Cornering ABS EVO
Instrumentation	Last generation digital unit with 5″ TFT colour display
Dry Weight	175 kg (386 lb)	174 kg (384 lb)
Kerb Weight*	198.5 kg (437.6 lb)	195.5 kg (431 lb)
Seat Height	850 mm (33.5 in)
Wheelbase	1.469 mm (57,8 in)
Rake	24.5°
Trail	100 mm (3,94 in)
Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l – 4.49 gallon (US)
Number Of Seats	Dual seats
Safety Equipment	Riding Modes, Power Modes, Bosch Cornering ABS EVO, Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO 3, Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO, Ducati Slide Control (DSC), Engine Brake Control (EBC) EVO, Auto tyre calibration
Standard Equipment	Ducati Power Launch (DPL), Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down EVO 2, Full LED lighting with Daytime Running Light (DRL), Sachs steering damper, Quick adjustment buttons, Auto-off indicators, Chain guard	Ducati Power Launch (DPL), Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down EVO 2, Full LED lighting with Daytime Running Light (DRL), Ducati Electronic Suspension (DES) EVO with Öhlins suspension and steering damper, Quick adjustment buttons, Lithium-ion battery, Auto-off indicators, Marchesini aluminum forged wheels, Racing style handle grips, Chain guard
Additional Equipment	Passenger seat and footpegs kit
Ready For	Ducati Data Analyser+ (DDA+) with GPS module, Ducati Multimedia System (DMS), Anti-theft, Heated grips
Warranty	24 months unlimited mileage
Maintenance Service Intervals	12,000 km (7,500 mi) / 12 months
Valve Clearance Check	24,000 km (15,000 mi)

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In the near future being “off grid” may be vital if, for example, being “unvaccinated” makes it more difficult to access the banking system, or if the Green New Deal starts rationing energy access to “save the planet”. Even if none of that comes about, it never hurts to be prepared or maintain independence from …

These wines would make a nice accompaniment to your Thanksgiving dinner.

The best gifts for photographers are a little hard to figure out sometimes. For example, if someone were to buy me a photographic accessory as a holiday gift, they would need to know what cameras I use, what format, what type of photography I do, and what I already have as gear. 

In my opinion, the best gifts for photographers stay away from specific gear and lean towards something almost any photographer could use, a gift certificate for a printing service. Enlargements of our favorite images that we can display for others is a great holiday gift idea for photographers. 

Pecan pies and bags of specialty whole bean coffee will also work just fine for me (hint, hint), you probably know what else would please the photographer you’re getting a gift for, it doesn’t absolutely have to be photography related.

What Type of Print?

This is a photo forum, so let me stick with my original holiday idea for photographers, the gift certificate for an enlargement of their own images. Now we are going to choose what type of print service to use.

There are all sorts of printing services available for us to choose from, from basic paper prints, to fine art printing, canvas wraps, acrylic prints and metal prints. 

Metal prints are some of my favorite enlargements because of how the image is virtually the entire enlargement. Minimal or no frame, no matting, no glass over the print, metal prints look awesome.

Best Metal Prints

Some of the best metal prints I’ve seen come from MetalMouthPrints.com, a company based in Kansas City, Missouri. 

Metal Mouth Prints is owned and operated by fine art photographer Ben Gasser of the Kansas City area. See our interview with Ben Gasser here on PhotographyTalk.com.

Ben has long been a fan of “alternative” display options for displaying photographic enlargements and created a proprietary system that is absolutely stunning in its ability to accurately portray color and contrast from high-quality digital files.

In addition to metal prints up to 3 ½ by 5 feet in size in a variety of finishes, Metal Mouth Prints also makes an exciting metal style print on slightly thicker material called FMK or Face Mount Killer. It is a metal print mounted to an acrylic base. These are extremely durable and look great as is or in a low-profile frame.

Metal Mouth Prints also works with Hahnemuhle Metallic Canvas and Chromaroll metallic media for more options to print your fine art image files. They accept high-quality JPEG files as well as TIFFs and their printing will match your finely tuned color and contrast for a stunning view of your own fine art.

Learn More:

• Fine Art Photography Tips
• Best Printing Ideas for Christmas

éZi Mount

One of the more interesting options available from Metal Mouth Prints that make them a great holiday gift idea for photographers is the éZi mount for quick changes of your personal fine art gallery.

It’s a patent pending interchangeable magnetic frame system that lets you move your metal prints from one position to another in a quick and secure manner. 

Wrap It Up

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A gift certificate from Metal Mouth Prints is a great holiday gift idea for photographers you know and love for three main reasons:

• Stunning reproductions with little or no framing required
• Sizes up to 3 ½ x 5 feet
• The éZi mount adjustable display system

So, go ahead and send your photographer friends some nice coffee, a cute pair of novelty socks, and an ugly sweater they’ll wear for you at next year’s party, but also give them a gift that really pleases photographers, a gift certificate from a high-quality printing service. They’ll love it!

Learn More:

• How To Create a Gallery Display of Your Photos
• Common Questions About Metal Prints

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