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A lot of photographers felt excited when the Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 FE was first announced in February. And although Tamron recently said that they might not be able to deliver on time, early reviews of the lens still appear to be positive. The latest is of David Oastler who wanted to see if Sony’s face […]

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Regardless of whether you call them lav, lavalier or lapel mics, they are wonderful things. Often used for interviews, spoken pieces to camera, and for when you can’t get a shotgun boomed overhead. What makes them great is that they can be so easily hidden from the camera’s view. You can hide them in clothes, […]

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A common question among those starting out in macro photography is, What lens should I choose? Given the number of options, this is difficult to answer and depends on a number of factors (physical requirements, budget, subject, style, etc.). There is no one ideal macro lens. However, this article will provide a guide to choosing the ideal macro lens for your needs, focusing on three main considerations: focal length, image quality, and price.

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  If you’ve ever dreamed of having a digital camera that can also shoot film, then you might want to take a look at the PONFcamera. It’s a modular “multi-back film and digital camera system” which, according to the developers, will allow you to seamlessly use the best of both the analog and digital worlds. […]

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It’s been two weeks now since Hawaii’s Mt. Kilauea erupted and it still shows no signs of slowing down. Since its initial eruption, we’ve seen a lot of videos and photos of its destruction. However, this photo takenby astronaut Drew Feustel from ISS is arguably among the most breathtaking. Feustel posted the photo on Twitter […]

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Well, this is quite the interesting turn of events. Nikon seems to have been struggling the last few yearssince Sony’s mirrorless domination began. Their latest annual financial report, however, paints a different story. Although overall income was down 4.3%, it shows a whopping 776% increase in profits over the previous 12 month period. Nikon’s imaging […]

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ACDSee Photo Studio Ultimate 2018 was released recently and it has a lot of options included in a single software program. It offers a combination of features covered by the likes of Lightroom, Bridge, and Photoshop in one setup at a competitive price.

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Thehhnel Modus 600RT speedlight for Canon, Nikon, Sony and Fuji has proven to be fairly popular. Not quite as popular as Godox, perhaps, but popular enough thathhnel have seen fit to release one for Olympus and Panasonic Micro Four Thirds systems, too. As is the trend these days, the Modus 600RT is a lithium-ion battery […]

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The selfie is definitely one of the most prominent cultural phenomena of the 21st century. Its been a topic of many psychological researchers, and some even categorized it as a mental disorder. In this thought-provoking video, The New Yorker discusses what stands behind selfies, and why millennials are especially drawn to the selfie culture. The […]

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Photos of Fujifilm Instax Square SQ6 leaked a couple of days ago, showing that Fujifilms new instant camera looks a lot like Instagram logo. This camera for the new generation of film shooters is now officially launched, ready for preorders and retailing at $130. Lets take a look at the specs. You may remember (or […]

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