Category: Blog

FIMI Launches the X8 Mini Drone, Competes Directly with the DJI Mini 2

While DJI has not been particularly challenged in the drone…

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“We Are On the Path of M43, We Will Not Go Full-Frame”

For some time there has been repeated speculation that OM…

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Sensor Gel Stick Sale – While Supplies Last!

After many years of selling the Sensor Gel Stick, I…

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8 Photography Myths Debunked

In this article, I’ll cover several popular photography beliefs and…

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Why I Laser Engraved My Camera

As photographers, we are immersed in a world of creativity,…

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The Pentax K-3 III Proves That DSLR Tech is Far From Finished

Pentax recently provided me with the new Pentax K-3 III…

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$10 Flea Market Leica Lens Sells for $50,000 in Under 24 Hours

A rare, collapsible version of the Meyer Primoplan 5cm f/1.9…

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Critical Vulnerability Affects Bluetooth-Enabled Cameras

A newly discovered vulnerability in the 4.x Bluetooth wireless standard…

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500 Rule vs NPF Rule: Shutter Speed for Astrophotography

NIKON Z 6 + 20mm f/1.8 @ 20mm, ISO 1600,…

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Eight Photoshop Visual Pranks To Try on April Fools’ Day

Tomorrow is April Fools’ Day, and with such a bummer…

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Canon Appears to Be Rapidly Discontinuing Popular DSLR Lenses

Canon appears to be rapidly discontinuing its EF-mount DSLR lenses…

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How to Shoot an Apple-style Product Photo with Flashes and DIY Modifiers

If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to shoot product…

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Ilford Launches the Ilfocolor Rapid Retro Edition Disposable Camera

Ilford Imaging is jumping back into the production of disposable…

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A Guide to Traveling with Lithium-ion Batteries as a Photographer

I’m photographer Jay P. Morgan from The Slanted Lens. In…

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Ricoh Launches the Pentax K-3 Mark III, Its Flagship APS-C DSLR

After months of hype and an unexpected delay, Ricoh has…

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Panasonic Recognizes That Its DFD Autofocus Still Needs Work

In an interview with DPReview, Panasonic’s Imaging Division director Yosuke…

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Fujifilm Re-Releases the QuickSnap Waterproof 800 Disposable Camera

Jumping back in on the resurging popularity of disposable film,…

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Canon Adds Video-Focused Firmware Updates for 1DX Mark III, R5, R6

Canon has released a set of updates to the EOS…

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Laowa Unveils 1.33x Rear Anamorphic Adapter, 1.4x Full Frame Expander

Venus Optics has announced the 1.4x Full Frame Expander and…

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The Best Mirrorless Cameras in 2021

Given all the choices when it comes to a new…

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A DIY Solution for Tracking the Charge of Camera Batteries

Keeping batteries charged for your camera and accessories is the…

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Jony Ive-Designed Leica Prototype May Fetch Over $200,000 at Auction

The Leitz Photographica Auction will present a 2013 prototype model…

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Best Books About Composition for Photographers

Whether you are a new photographer learning the basics of…

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Class-Action Lawsuit Says a7 III Shutter is Bricking Cameras

Sony has been hit with a class-action lawsuit by a…

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BenQ PD3420Q Monitor Review: Ultrawide, Ultra-Accurate

One of the most important items a photographer can have…

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Sigma Delays the 28-70mm f/2.8 Due to Ghost Resistance Deterioration

Sigma has published a service notice for its newly-announced 28-70mm…

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Build Yourself a Rudimentary, Hand-Cranked Star Tracker for $30

Star trackers are important for capturing long exposures of star…

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The Resolution of Photos Captured on the Sigma fp L Looks Promising

On March 25, Sigma announced the 61-megapixel fp L camera…

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Canon Patents RF 100mm f/2.8 Macro Lens, Wide-Angles, RF Cine Mount

Canon has been busy: it has recently applied for a…

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Sony, Canon, and Nikon Led Production in 2020

While 2020 wasn’t a particularly good year for camera manufacturers…

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