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My Canon and I. We were like two peas in a pod. We met when I was just a young man, knowing nothing about love or how to use a camera. My Canon taught me so much so quickly. We would go out everywhere together and my Canon would teach me how to see things in a new light, see things that Ive never seen before. My Canon was everything I could ever have wanted.

Beautiful on the outside, but so strong and reliable on the inside. Zoom lenses, primes lenses, my Canon offered me... more (link is external)

Cinema and photography are two close-knit relatives that help us to tell stories through the use of a camera and mindful composition. This week, we are taking a look at the visual style heavily relied upon by the film noir genre that was most prevalent in the mid 20th century. Through the exploration of Hollywood’s film noir visuals, we can learn a bit more about the history of cinema while finding inspiration for our own work.

Film noir is a genre that encapsulates... more (link is external)

With every report of virtual reality news, we seem to step closer and closer to a world such as the one depicted in Ernest Clines Science Fiction novel, Ready Player One. Today is no exception as we report on the new Sphericam 2... (link is external)more (link is external)

The right to use pictures taken in a public place is under threat by a European Parliament proposal for the harmonization of copyright laws across the region. Buried in a complex set of amendments is the idea that the automatic Freedom of Panorama be removed from those countries that maintain it, so that copyright holders of permanent artworks and buildings will need to authorize commercial use of pictures that include their works. Read... (link is external)more (link is external)

We recently reported on the 10th anniversary of Canons EOS 5D DSLR (link is external) lineup at the end of May, but Canon isnt done celebrating. The Japanese camera manufacturer has released a new video in which the development team behind the 5D talk about the thought process behind the 5Ds design and construction.

Makoto Hiramatsu, a General Manager at Canons ICP Development... more (link is external)

Singapore-based photographer Mezame Shashin-ka (link is external) is a big fan of incorporating science fiction themes into his photography. Recently an engaged couple approached him with a special request: they wanted a Star Wars-themed pre-wedding photo shoot that would be “out of this world.” Shashin-ka... more (link is external)

Light-painting photographer Darren Pearson (link is external) released this 3.5-minute video tutorial on how to paint a skeleton of light into a long-exposure photograph. Pearson is known in the light-painting community for his... more (link is external)

Flying an aerial drone over a raging fire can be quite problematic, so much so that it can endanger the rescue and recovery abilities of fire officials. Recently, two incidents created difficulties for fire officials trying to battle a 24,000-acre wildfire (link is external) in Southern... more (link is external)

I just installed an ANKR (link is external) in my camera bag. Over the past 10 years Ive had this reoccurring dream about my camera gear and my backpack being stolen. Ive actually had two cameras stolen over the years, unfortunately.

When you use your camera every day like I do, its a hazard to have to deal with.... more (link is external)

Amateur photographer Dylan ODonnell (link is external) recently captured this beautiful photograph of the International Space Station flying across the face of the moon over Australia. The silhouette of the station can be seen in the upper right hand corner.

Capturing this photograph is not an easy thing to do.... more (link is external)

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