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Leo Laporte and Chris Marquardt chat about the latest news and trends in photography, as well as receiving photo submissions for their monthly assignment. Topics include the return of digital compact cameras, new regulations for photography in US national parks, and the unique "Texas Leica" medium format film camera.

• They review the top photos submitted by viewers for the "intricate" assignment: an architectural black & white photo, a colorful market scene, and an abstract spider web with dew drops
• The next photo assignment is announced with the theme "luminous" - viewers can submit photos weekly to the Tech Guy group on Flickr
• New regulations in the US allow small groups to shoot photos/video in national parks without a permit, as long as they don't disrupt others
• The EU has mandated USB-C charging for various electronics including cameras, though there are concerns it could limit future innovation
• Digital compact cameras are making a comeback as a trendy alternative to smartphones, with new models released by Panasonic and Yashica
• Chris shares his "Texas Leica" Fujica GW690 medium format film camera, a Fujifilm rangefinder that produces very high resolution images
• A clever 3D printable design is shown for creating seamless backdrops for product photography

Chris also shares updates on his upcoming Eastern European Electric Photo Road Trip, a boutique photo tour that will take participants through some of the most photogenic cities in the world.

• Find out more at https://discoverthetopfloor.com

Next Assignment: Luminous

• Submit photos to the The Tech Guy Flickr group: https://www.flickr.com/groups/techguy
• Please tag it as TGDelicate

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