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Hands-on with Hasselblad X1D

One of the most remarkable things about the Hasselblad X1D is its size. It is smaller than the average DSLR and only just as big as the larger Micro Four Thirds camera bodies which is quite something for a medium format camera. The general design is sleek and the echoes of Hasselblad's V system are clear in the square face around... more

At first glance, it seems like an easy thing to achieve: how hard can it be to get a great looking gelled background in your portrait?

As anybody who has used gels in the past will tell you, there are certainly a few key things to pay attention to if you want to avoid those flat, washed-out and uneven gelled backgrounds. If instead you want clear, saturated, and brightly colored backgrounds by using gels alone, then simply read on.

First off, why even... more

Quick, simple, cheap, and usefulyou can’t ask for much more from a quick photo gear tip, and this quick tip meets all four criteria.

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Last week, I sat near the stages edge in the Paramount Theater to witness the ever-inspiring Look3 Festival in Charlottesville, VA. Hearing the presentations reminded me of the passion and conviction of... more

Samsung has announced a limited launch of its Gear 360 camera, which was first revealed earlier this year at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The camera is available in the United States for $349.99 at VidCon, an online video convention in Anaheim, California; it will be available on a wider basis 'later in the year,' but Samsung did not... more

One of the fancy new features in Photoshop 2015.5 is called Face-Aware Liquify, but for some reason Adobe hasn’t officially demonstrated it on the Photoshop YouTube channel. Well, have no fear, we found a great little video that demonstrates all the ins and outs of the tool.

The demo was created by the... more

Tabloids will pay money for the strangest photos, as long as those stories grab attention and help them sell more papers. In the 2.5-minute video above, British comedian Joe Lycett tells the story of how he... more

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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