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The release of Microsoft’s Surface Studio desktop made a big splash with the photo community, not least of all because of the stunning launch video Microsoft used to announce the innovative computer. A video that was filmed, it turns out, by an incredible robot arm thingy.

“Thingy” is the technical term, but... more

Great news Canon lovers. That new 5D Mark IV you just bought won’t be limited to the manufacturer firmware for too much longer. It seems the talented hackers at Magic Lantern have already managed to break into the new camera.

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Here’s a quick DIY build for cash-strapped studio photographers who are sick of gaffer’s tape-ing their reflectors to light stands. YouTuber Joe Edelman will show you how... more

Olympus has announced what it says is the first ever macro twin flash with a weatherproof construction: the new STF-8 Macro Flash. This model is, according to Olympus, both splashproof and dustproof with construction that can withstand temperatures as low as -10C / 14F. Features include a guide number of 8.5 when both heads fire and of 6 when one head fires, as well as full TTL auto-sync, removable heads, customizable positioning, and manual output control down to 1/128.

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I hold a private pilot certificate, as well as a remote pilot certificate; I am also a photographer. I just wanted to share with you some advice from a budding pilot who comes from the much larger world of flying that is general aviation. I hope this helps you understand basic components of what us normal pilots deal with with flying, while also helping you understand how we operate and how to avoid us. Understanding is critical to safety in many instances.

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Mastin Labs, which is probably best known for its Lightroom and Photoshop presets, has applied its film emulation know-how to the mobile sector and launched the Filmborn app for iOS. The app is advertised as a full-blown replacement for Apple's stock camera app, with features such as gesture-based white balance and exposure, advanced editing mode, batch processing and image... more

I was 13 years old when I was first bitten by the photography bug, merely as a matter of happenstance. Though I wasnt completely isolated from photography, as my father was already shooting weddings at the time, he happened to need an assistant one particular day so I tagged along.

After seeing what his work entailed up close, I found myself picking up a camera and shooting whatever I could from that day on. By 14, I was shooting weddings on my own.

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Olympus has said the only thing standing between the OM-D E-M1 Mark II and better stabilization is the rotation of the Earthand so far, the camera’s bite is living up to the bark. In fact, the 6.... more

Oh dear. Photographer Justin Borucki spotted this facepalm-worthy eBay posting this weekend and shared it with the folks over at... more

Ive got a love/hate relationship with lifestyle photography. Lifestyle photography for me photos that feel like candid moments where a person is looking at you and not your camera. Each photograph feels like the viewer is with them living in the moment with whomever is in the photograph, and I love that.

I love being able to transport someone to Hawaii and experience the lifestyle were blessed to have every single day of the year. But sometimes you shoot with... more

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