The magic is still alive today. The hype for Harry Potter remains as high as it was back then. Themed merchandise still sells. That said, a tie-up with technology might just break the world. After some substantial rumors in the past, OnePlus has confirmed such a partnership coming soon. The OnePlus Watch Harry Potter Edition is real.

A few months ago, we’ve heard rumors for such a smartwatch. The rumor didn’t exactly reveal how the watch will look like. However, the report does reveal some themed watch faces for the software. Now, we have a glimpse of the actual watch. Even better, it’s from OnePlus itself.

OnePlus India recently tweeted a photo of watch partially covered in shadows. However, the uncovered portion shows a Harry Potter logo on the watch’s strap. The photo also has the caption: “After all this time? Always.” It’s the surest confirmation for a Harry Potter watch.

However, the tweet doesn’t reveal if and when the watch will come to stores. The attached link only indicates a potential sweepstakes coming with the watch. That said, it’s ultimately possible that the watch will only be available through special means, rather than through an actual store.

Either way, the OnePlus Watch Harry Potter Edition is real, and it’s coming. You might not even need to receive a letter from the school to get one.

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Sony Electronics announced the newest lens in their G Master lineup: the FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II, which takes autofocus (AF) to the most advanced level yet.

The camera lens is poised to deliver an extraordinary combination of resolution and bokeh, as well as unequalled AF performance in the company’s G Master design.

In a nutshell, the advanced features include:

• Constant F2.8 70-200 mm telephoto zoom
• Fast, precise and quiet autofocus (AF) continuous AF tracking capabilities
• Advanced features for video creators
• World’s lightest 200 mm large-aperture telephoto zoom lens (approximately 29% lighter than the previous model)
• Up to approximately 4 times faster AF, with focus tracking while zooming improved by approximately 30% when compared to the previous model
• Professional-level control and reliability

Designed to perfectly pair with Sony’s E-mount camera bodies, the FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II is also the lightest F2.8 70-200 mm zoom in the world to allow for more control amongst photographers.

New levels of performance

The new FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II delivers outstanding image quality with high resolution and clarity throughout its zoom range, thanks to its two aspherical lens elements which focus on precision.

The FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II effectively controls distance-related aberration variations to ensure outstanding resolution throughout the image area.

To avoid color bleeding while reducing chromatic aberration significantly, the FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II also employs two extra-low dispersion (ED) spherical glass elements and two Super ED spherical glass elements.

Meanwhile, an ED aspherical element, which is a first in the Alpha system lens is driven to simultaneously suppress chromatic and spherical aberration, and other common issues in telephoto lenses.

Smooth, beautiful bokeh shots

With its large F2.8 maximum aperture and a newly developed 11-blade circular aperture unit, smooth and beautiful bokeh is made seamless.

The lens’ advanced optical design including XA elements thoroughly cancels out the unwanted “onion ring” effect, further enhancing the bokeh.

The FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II also offers excellent close-up performance with deep bokeh. The minimum focusing distance is 15.7 inches (0.4 meters) at 70 mm and 32.3 inches (0.82 meters) at 200 mm. Maximum magnification achieves 0.3x.

Users may even want to pair the new lens with a high-performance 1.4x or 2.0x teleconverter to extend the lens’ focal length to 400 mm at an F5.6 aperture, all while maintaining its G Master quality.

Sony’s original Nano AR Coating II, meanwhile, comes in play to avoid any unwanted flare and ghosting in tricky lighting conditions as it produces a uniform anti-reflection coating on the surface of the lens.

In addition, the FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II’s optical design also effectively suppresses internal reflections to improve clarity.

Industry-leading autofocus

The FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II’s state-of-the-art lens technology brings out the best in the advanced camera body it is paired with.

The new lens uses four Sony-original extreme dynamic (XD) Linear Motors for extraordinary fast and precise AF, making it up to approximately 4 times faster and focus tracking improved by 30 percent when compared to the previous model.

When paired with Sony’s flagship Alpha 1, the FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II is capable of high-speed continuous shooting at up to 30 fps.

Fast-moving subjects aren’t a problem too, even in videos, as the lens offers smooth AF to lock and focus on such objects. The AF tracking is also available even when using teleconverters.

Advanced features for video

With its maximum aperture of F2.8 combined with its impressive AF performance and versatile controls, the FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II is an exceptional choice for video too.

The new lens was designed to dramatically reduce focus breathing, focus shift, and axis shift when zooming so that there is minimal unwanted image movement and angle of view variations.

For easy video-use operation, the FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II features independent control rings for focus, zoom, and aperture (iris), allowing precise manual operation. The aperture ring also has a click ON/OFF switch.

Additionally, Sony’s Linear Response MF ensures a responsive, low-lag manual focus control, while the lens hood features an opening that allows convenient operation of circular polarizing filters or variable ND filters for more creativity.

Designed for professionals

The FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II is the world’s lightest F2.8 telephoto zoom lens and is approximately 29 percent lighter than previous model, weighing just under 37 oz (1,045g).

Aside from being lightweight, the lens is designed to offer professionals ideal balance without much front-heaviness, ensuring the center of gravity falls directly above the tripod mount.

The new lens includes focus functions such as the Full-time DMF, natural and linear manual focus response and a focus-range limiter switch primarily supports professional needs.

The FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II also includes three customizable focus hold buttons placed 90 degrees apart for easy access and convenient control when shooting in horizontal, vertical, or just about any angle.

Easy control switches

The lens features a click ON/OFF switch and an iris lock switch for quick and flexible aperture control.

The aperture ring click stops can be turned ON to provide more emphasis to shooting stills, or OFF for smooth and silent aperture control filming.

In addition, the zoom ring torque is optimized and now includes image stabilization with MODE 3 for moving subjects.

Durable in tough environments

The FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II is designed to be reliable in even the most challenging environments.

It features dust and moisture resistance equal to the FE 400 mm F2.8 GM OSS and FE 600 mm F4 GM OSS, based on initial feedback from professionals.

The front lens element features a fluorine coating that repels water, oil, and other contaminants, while making it easier to wipe off any contaminants or fingerprints that do become attached to the lens surface.

Pricing and availability

In Singapore, The FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II will be available at selected retail shops and online shops from November 2021  For a full list of specs and information,

In the Philippines, it’ll be available soon.

As if there weren’t enough events happening next week already, Samsung is joining the fray with Galaxy Unpacked Part 2 happening on October 20th at 10PM GMT+8/ 10AM EST.

There isn’t a lot to go on in terms of the details. All we really got is the image posted above which turns out to be a screenshot of their video invite. The video shows several Samsung native apps being enclosed in cubes.

Samsung’s mobile press room says the event will “see how Samsung is opening up new experiences for self-expression through technology.”

Again, that isn’t a lot to go on, but our best guess is this is something camera-centric with “self-expression” often linked to the camera part of most marketing material. It could also be some form of customization just like their BeSpoke line of products. Our last guess is this is that this is a ONE UI update. Whatever it may be, we will all find out when the event streams on Samsung’s YouTube channel.

The event is happening right after Apple’s “unleashed” which is expected to showcase M1X-powered macs, and the official event of Google’s Pixel 6.