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How to focus a six-ton space telescope

A “selfie” taken by the James Webb Space telescope during the early stages of calibration process. NASA Focusing a six-ton, $10 billion space telescope isn’t as simple as turning the focus ring or letting autofocus do its thing. It requires multiple steps of alignment and calibration. That process appears to be going smoothly, though, for… Continue reading How to focus a six-ton space telescope

How to Support Ukrainian Photographers, Illustrators, and Artists

Many of Shutterstock’s top contributors come from Ukraine. Support Ukrainian artists and tour their photos and illustrations right here. The post How to Support Ukrainian Photographers, Illustrators, and Artists appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.

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The best SSDs for 2022

Bytes chewing up your photo storage? Choose an external SSD for swift backups. Samsung Memory, Unsplash Having fast and reliable external storage for media files is a crucial aspect of being a successful photographer or videographer. If you’ve been capturing memories with your camera for a while, you know there are two types of drives:… Continue reading The best SSDs for 2022

Best camera backpacks for 2022

Great backpacks to get your camera gear safely from your home to your shoot. Clem Onojeghuo via Unsplash A camera backpack is one of the most useful photography accessories a photographer can have and these days, there are more options than ever before. When shopping for a camera bag it’s important to consider the amount… Continue reading Best camera backpacks for 2022

Master Banner Size for Websites and Social Media

Master banner size and learn how to make banners. This guide and Shutterstock’s easy-to-use design tools will help you get the job done. The post Master Banner Size for Websites and Social Media appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.

Capturing natural beauty and fashion in commercial photography

The fashion and beauty industries are changing. The 2022 Instagram Trend Report reveals that one in three young people are interested in buying and learning more about “clean” skincare and makeup products, including plant-based and vegan products. At the same time, 23% are expecting to thrift more online, while 24% expect to contribute to sustainability… Continue reading Capturing natural beauty and fashion in commercial photography

New gear: Cosina announces a trio of primes for Nikon Z-mount, one for Fujifilm X-mount

All four of Cosina’s new primes work with focus peaking and communicate EXIF data with the camera. Cosina Earlier this month, Cosina/Voigtlander announced the Nokton D35mm f/1.2 for Nikon APS-C Z-mount cameras. Significantly, this lens is being manufactured under license from Nikon, and so it has full electronic communication with Z-mount bodies. Now, Cosina has… Continue reading New gear: Cosina announces a trio of primes for Nikon Z-mount, one for Fujifilm X-mount