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While wireless microphones have been getting smaller over the years, all thus far still have used transmitter microphones of rather noticeable size. The Hollyland Lark M2S bucks that tradition and offers a tiny solution for more discreet audio recording. Coming in at just seven grams (0.25 ounces) with a logo-free design, it promises to be a nearly invisible mic, as the Mission Invisible launch announcement suggests.

The Lark M2S marks the sixth generation of the Lark Series from Hollyland. It consists of two transmitter microphones, a wireless receiver. The mics use a titanium clip to easily and securely attach to clothing, with the bulky portion of the mic (which is still quite small) sitting on the back side. The tiny mic portion is the only bit that's visible, making it very discreet. The mic capsule is only 1.3cm x 0.63cm (0.5in x 0.25in) and weighs just 7g (0.25oz).

The Hollyland logo is found on the back of the mic, which is tucked away when in use. Image: Hollyland

The tiny size doesn't mean limited power or functionality, though. It captures 24-bit 48 kHz audio with a 70dB signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). It also features Hollyland's Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC) to automatically minimize background noise, making it easier to record audio in busy locations. It uses a 2.4GHz transmission and promises a range of up to 300m (984ft), though that will of course depend on the specific environment you are recording in. However, Hollyland specifically mentions that it crafted the Lark M2S with a RF interference-resistant circuit, which should improve connectivity in signal-dense environments.

One receiver option is intended for cameras and features a dial for easier access to controls. Image: Hollyland

Hollyland promises up to nine hours of battery life per charge for each transmitter. The included charging case extends that battery life to up to 30 hours total. The receiver offers both USB-C and 3.5mm outputs. It can be attached to a camera (the Combo version) or a smartphone (via USB-C or Lightning connection), with plug-and-play functionality for easy recording on any device.

One receiver option uses a USB-C connection to connect to smartphones. Image: Hollyland

The Lark M2S comes in three versions. The Combo includes two transmitters, both the camera and USB-C receiver, USB-C to Lightning cable, USB-C cable and a charging case for $149. The Mini Combo includes everything in the Combo kit but without the USB-C to Lightning cable for $139. Lastly, the USB-C kit includes the two transmitters and USB-C receiver for $119.

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$119 at Amazon.com

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If you have a Sandisk SD card in your Canon EOS R5 II, you may want to check that it's compatible. Canon recently put out a warning, reported by The Digital Picture, that "certain SanDisk Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-II 64GB, 128GB and 256GB V60 cards" may cause still images taken with the camera to be "recorded as corrupted/abnormal."

The exact model number of the cards will vary by region, but Sandisk's support site lays out which cards are and aren't compatible with the EOS R5 II. The cards in question have a big red "Not Compatible" stamp next to them, so they should be hard to miss. Broadly, though, the affected models are:

• SanDisk Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-II V60 64GB
• SanDisk Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-II V60 128GB
• SanDisk Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-II V60 256GB

If you have an EOS R5 II and use one of these cards with it, your best bet is to switch to something else. Sandisk has an article titled "Steps to Resolve SanDisk Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-II V60 64, 128, and 256GB Still Image Problem with a Canon EOS R5 Mark II," but the resolution section is empty.

Neither Canon nor Sandisk say what makes these specific cards incompatible with the EOS R5 II. It's especially baffling since Sandisk's compatibiltiy list shows other cards in the exact same Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-II V60 line as being compatible – what is it that makes the 256GB incompatible with the EOS R5 II that doesn't affect the 512GB or 1TB version? Why is a 128GB V90 card okay? We've reached out to Sandisk for more information, and will update the article if we hear back.

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The Panasonic GH7 is the company's premier Micro Four Thirds camera for video, but it also includes all the photography features found in its sibling, the G9 II, making it an all-around photo-video hybrid machine.

As we work to wrap up our Panasonic GH7 review, we've been out shooting the camera in locations as varied as Seattle's Museum of Flight, Miami Beach at night, and Florida's Everglades National Park, which you'll find in our gallery.

Click here to see our Panasonic GH7 sample gallery

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$1997 at Amazon.com$2198 at Adorama$2198 at B&H Photo

World Sports Photography Awards Winners

The World Sports Photography Awards has announced the winners of its 2025 competition, highlighting showstopping moments across a vast number of sporting events. The contest included work from more than 2,200 professional sports photographers from over 96 countries around the world. In total, more than 13,000 images were submitted this year.

Rising to the top and earning the overall Gold award was Tahiti-based French photographer Jerome Brouillet. His image of Brazilian surfer Gabriel Medin, titled "Golden Moment," was captured on the third day of the 2024 Olympic Games surfing event in Teahupo'o. Petr Slavik earned Silver with "Heaven," while Anton Anestiev earned the Bronze overall award for "Zebra Crossing."

Beyond the three overall winners, the contest awarded separate Gold, Bronze, Silver, and Special Merit awards in 24 sports categories. Those categories include specific sports like Rugby, Tennis, and Formula 1, along with broader groups such as Martial Arts, Athletics, Aquatic, and Winter Sports. It also highlights venues or views from sporting events in a separate category. You can see all of the category winners at the competition's website.

World Sports Photography Awards: Gold

Photographer Jerome Brouillet earned overall Gold for his capture of Brazilian surfer Gabriel Medin after he rode the best wave of the day for a perfect ride during the 2024 Olympic surfing competition in Teahupo'o.

Photographer: Jerome Brouillet

Title: "Golden Moment"

World Sports Photography Awards: Silver

Petr Slavik earned Silver overall with his image of biathlete Deedra Irwin racing in the clouds at the Soldier Hollow Nordic Center in Utah.

Photographer: Petr Slavik

Title: "Heaven"

World Sports Photography Awards: Bronze

Anton Anestiev earned overall Bronze with his image of an epic zebra crossing in from of Ian Duncan's Datsun 280Z during the East Africa Safari Classic.

Photographer: Anton Anestiev

Title: "Zebra Crossing"

World Sports Photography Awards: Basketball Gold

Earning Gold in the Basketball category, Andrew Hancock captured a perfect reflection during NC State's impressive win over Duke during March Madness 2024, earning the team a spot in the Final Four.

Photographer: Andrew Hancock

Title: "Seeing Double"

World Sports Photography Awards: Cycling Gold

Gaetan Flamme's image of Wout van Aert cruising past a butcher shop earned Gold in the Cycling category.

Photographer: Gaetan Flamme

Title: "The Butchers"

World Sports Photography Awards: American Football Gold

Kevin Sabitus earned Gold in the American Football category with his capture of a critical moment in a Greenbay Packers versus Chicago Bears game.

Photographer: Kevin Sabitus

Title: "To the Pylon"

World Sports Photography Awards: Venue & Views Gold

Loic Venance's Gold-winning image in the Venue & Views category showed off the moon rising behind the Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower in Paris on July 22, 2024, just before the Olympic games began.

Photographer: Loic Venance

Title: "Olympic Moonlight"

World Sports Photography Awards: Urban & Extreme Gold

Marton Monus captured a climber in front of the sun on the second day at the Olympic Qualifier Series in Budapest, earning Gold in the Urban & Extreme category.

Photographer: Marton Monus

Title: "Icarus"

World Sports Photography Awards: Football Gold

Max Krause's perfectly timed shot of a player for the TSG 1899 Hoffenheim earned him Gold in the Football category.

Photographer: Max Krause

Title: "Dove of Peace"

World Sports Photography Awards: Baseball Gold

Mike Carlson captured Wesley Chapel High School’s baseball team winning the regional championship and advancing to the FHSAA Final Four, earning him Gold in the Baseball category.

Photographer: Mike Carlson

Title: "Victory and Defeat"

World Sports Photography Awards: Rugby Gold

Romain Perrocheau earned Gold in the Rugby category with his capture of a player from Monaco's Rugby Sevens team on their way to winning the third round of the Supersevens tournament, held in Pau.

Photographer: Romain Perrocheau

Title: "Untitled"

World Sports Photography Awards: Swimming & Diving Gold

Shinya Tanaka's image from the World Aquatic Championships in Doha on February 9th, 2024 earned Gold in the Swimming & Diving category.

Photographer: Shinya Tanaka

Title: "Diving at the Aspire"

World Sports Photography Awards: Formula 1

Thomas Lam captured Lando Norris racing to victory during the Singapore Grand Prix, earning Gold in the Formula 1 category.

Photographer: Thomas Lam

Title: "Push with Lights"

World Sports Photography Awards: Racquet Sports Gold

Tom Weller captured Timo Boll of Borussia Düsseldorf during the Men´s DTTB Pokal Semifinal at Ratiopharm Arena on January 07 in Ulm, Germany, earning Gold in the Racquet Sports category.

Photographer: Tom Weller

Title: "Forehand"