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This Official Canon Teddy Bear Comes with Its Own DSLR

Some parents try to get their kids to fall in love with photography from an early age. If you are a diehard Canon shooter who wants your child to share that same loyalty in their formative years, look no further than this official Canon teddy bear. Available through the Canon USA online store, the Collectible… Continue reading This Official Canon Teddy Bear Comes with Its Own DSLR

Take An Aerial Adventure In Iceland With DJI Mavic 3

DJI’s newest drone, the Mavic 3, introduces a big advance in image quality for serious photographers and filmmakers. The imaging system is designed and built by Hasselblad, and the drone includes two cameras. The primary camera features a large (for a drone) 4/3 CMOS sensor and a 24mm equivalent lens with adjustable apertures from ƒ/2.8… Continue reading Take An Aerial Adventure In Iceland With DJI Mavic 3

The 3 P’s of Landscape Photography

Creating a successful landscape image takes a variety of skills, some that don’t even involve a camera. If you want to get on the road to success, check out this great video tutorial that will help you frame your approach to landscape photography through three major aspects. [ Read More ]

Up the Production Value of Your Portraits With Topaz Labs 

Perhaps some of the biggest dealbreakers for images are sharpness, resolution, and noise. No one likes a blurry low-res ISO 25,600 file. Yet, sometimes the client picks the worst possible file that is the definition of poor image quality. Luckily, Topaz Labs have developed AI-enabled software which lets you save your portraits. Act fast and… Continue reading Up the Production Value of Your Portraits With Topaz Labs 

Samyang announces 3 T1.3 ‘Meister’ cine primes, 50mm T2.3 2x anamorphic lens

Samyang, also known as Rokinon, has announced four new XEEN cinema lenses, including three T1.3 ‘Meister’ primes and a single 2x anamorphic lens. XEEN 35mm, 50mm and 85mm T1.3 ‘Meister’ primes The three XEEN ‘Meister’ primes are designed for cameras with up to 8K resolution and feature Samyang’s proprietary X-coating technology. The lenses are color-matched… Continue reading Samyang announces 3 T1.3 ‘Meister’ cine primes, 50mm T2.3 2x anamorphic lens

A Photo’s Subject is Important, but Don’t Forget the Rest of the Frame

The process of crafting great imagery is something I have been studying for years. One of the undertakings in this riveting pursuit was to study hundreds of great images from many photographers. The works I studied are both well-known and less well-known, from different backgrounds and with unique seeing profiles across most genres of photography.… Continue reading A Photo’s Subject is Important, but Don’t Forget the Rest of the Frame

How to Shoot Epic Winter Nature & Travel Photos: 7 Simple Tips (VIDEO)

Show Promo Image The first day of winter is still three weeks away, but it’s time to stop thinking about autumn colors and prepare to capture the splendor of the coming frosty season. In the video below, you’ll pick up seven simple tips for making the most of the rapidly approaching winter wonderland. Ron Leach… Continue reading How to Shoot Epic Winter Nature & Travel Photos: 7 Simple Tips (VIDEO)

Digital Camera Demand Booms in China as ‘Live Commerce’ Explodes

Buying a new camera is about to get even harder, as exploding demand in China led by “live commerce” has led to increased supply issues on a system that already cannot meet demand. Exports out of China have slowed due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic and, as a result, domestic sales through what is called… Continue reading Digital Camera Demand Booms in China as ‘Live Commerce’ Explodes

How to Shoot Macro Photos with Regular Lenses and Extension Tubes

Macro photography works well with conventional lenses and inexpensive extension tubes. The combination achieves 0.3x to 0.5x magnification. Depth of field is much greater with these moderate magnifications than at the 1x magnification possible with macro lenses. I have superb 90mm and 105mm macro lenses which I use to photograph bees.  But often I want… Continue reading How to Shoot Macro Photos with Regular Lenses and Extension Tubes