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A rare Nikon 1200mm f/11 lens and focusing unit has appeared on eBay. Measuring in at over 3 feet long, this combo delivers one of the longest camera... more

The FAA has finalized a rule regarding commercial use of drones, and the organization is a-okay with individuals profiting from aerial photography provided that operators follow some guidelines.

The update to Federal Regulations has been available for public comment since February 2015, and has now been finalized to provide guidance for commercial UAS (unmanned aircraft system) use.... more

Ive seen a lot of threads and questions online regarding how to increase an Instagram following and get more traffic. But while there are plenty of great articles out there explaining various techniques (i.e. posting times, consistency, engagement, etc.) I havent seen a lesson on hashtags.

What little I have seen on the topic clearly indicates that theres a widespread misunderstanding of the use of hashtags and how to use them to your benefit.

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I have been shooting photography for over 9 years now on and off. I began my career as a wedding photographer assistant/second shooter.

Shooting for a living is very draining.

Not only are you running the business end of things, but youre also not shooting the projects youre most passionate about. This not only depletes you physically by burning the candles at both ends, but it also drains your motivation — photography becomes a job ceasing the be... more

The FAA’s long-awaited regulations for commercial drone use have finally arrived. Finalized and posted yesterday, the “Part 107 Rule” explains... more

A seller on eBay is offering up a Nikon 1200mm F11 super telephoto lens, dating back to the 1970s. A separate AU-1 focusing unit attaches to the lens and drives focus, and is included for the seller's asking price of $5,750. Naturally, the lens features a revolving tripod socket, since your chances of getting sharp images while handholding it would be slim-to-none. 

If $5,750 is a little steep but you're itching to add... more

High speed sync is a big deal when you’re capturing portraits on-location. As photographer Manuel Ortiz shows in this informative video, it can mean the difference between a captivating... more

After several tantalizing teasers and one very serious leak yesterday, the Hasselblad X1D, the world’s first compact mirrorless medium format camera, has officially arrived. Behold the... more

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Hasselblad is making good on its promise to launch something big. Today it introduces the X1D, a medium-format mirrorless camera with a 50MP CMOS sensor. With dust and weather-sealing the X1D isn't afraid to step outside of the studio, and offers a 100-25600... more

Celebrated Chinese photographer Fan Ho died of pneumonia on Sunday, June 19th, 2016, at a hospital in San Jose, California. He was 84 years old.

Born in Shanghai, China, in 1931, Ho... more

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