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A peek inside the Samsung NX3000

When it was introduced in May 2014, the Samsung NX3000 didn't exactly make waves in the camera industry. But it did provide an attractive 20MP sensor, articulated 3" LCD and plenty of connectivity for a reasonable $520 all wrapped up in a super slim rangefinder-style ILC. Being curious about these kinds of things, we wanted to see how Samsung managed to wedge all of that tech into such a slender frame, and thanks to iFixit we can sit back at a safe distance... more

Heres episode 82 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast. You can also download the MP3... more

Today, a week after an exhibition titled Bourne and Shepherd: Figures in Time came to a close in the plush locality of south Delhi, Bourne and Shepherd, Asias first and the worlds longest functioning photography studio, is closing up shop in Kolkata after 176 years.

The studio was still functioning out of its original, regal building setup in 1863… though its regality had tarnished over the years, especially after a fire that broke out in the building in... more

When the Apple Watch first came out, Apple saw no reason to make it bulkier by putting a camera into the tiny device. But according to a patent published this week, the company may have changed its mind.

The patent was pointed out... more

Since Hasselblad confirmed they would announce a “game changer” on June 22nd, speculation and unconfirmed specs have been flying around the photo industry with the kind of un-bridled fury that usually precedes a big let down. Thing is, the more we hear about the upcoming camera the more intrigued we are.

For now, the... more

Buying a professional portrait lighting setup like the much-loved Kino Flo lights is just not within everybody’s budget, especially... more

Man has always had the dream of flight  but so has the photographer. Its a unique experience to shoot from the air, and it has some incredible benefits in many senses. But as one might discover, it often carries a number of problems and a hefty price tag. I personally started my romance with serious aerial photography about three years ago, and Ive been hooked ever since. My experiences have mostly been amazing but admittedly not always so, and Ive come to wonder... more

Hasselblad is on the verge of announcing a new camera that it claims will be a 'game changer in the world of photography.' Details are vague but the teaser image, showing a low viewfinder hump supports the rumors of a high-end mirrorless model aimed at the enthusiast and semi-pro camera market.

The camera will be the first expansion of the Swedish company's product line since it... more

A patent filed by Apple suggests it could include a camera on a future version of the Apple Watch. Patent application number 14774642, filed in 2013, covers a range of ideas, including a camera for selfies or scanning QR codes, and... more

You open the box and there it is; a new digital camera. Youve wanted to be a professional photographer for a long time and now is your time. This camera is the symbol of your next step.

Or maybe its your new lens which takes you to your promising future of photographic glory. We all have a piece of equipment that represents our entry into the professional world of photography. It gives you the confidence to stand tall and say, Im a professional.

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