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In a surprise decision in the US court system, a federal judge ruled last Friday that photographing and filming police officers isn’t always protected by the First Amendment.

The two cases in question were Fields v. City of... (link is external)more (link is external)

The original Olympus PEN-F (link is external) first hit the streets in 1963. Built around the half-frame film format, it quickly gained a following thanks to its beautiful, yet simple design and small size. Getting 70 images to a roll of film probably didn't hurt, either. Now, 53 years later the PEN-F is back.

The digital reincarnation of the 35mm film Olympus PEN-F does not replace the current digital PEN... more (link is external)

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Oppo has a history of launching smartphone models with novel camera features and concepts, and has just launched the first sensor-based image stabilization system for smartphones at MWC. Oppo calls it the smallest image stabilizer of its kind, and claims it's able to correct for shake with greater precision than current optical stabilization systems.... more (link is external)

Films not dead, we know that. I love the nostalgia of instant film. The look of surprise when you can give a physical photo to your subject. The stories of photos the way they were when we were young. The way people over a certain age shake it while it develops.

I first got a... more (link is external)

Tether Tools (link is external) today unveiled a new product for photographers called the Case Relay... (link is external)more (link is external)

In order to tell you this crazy story, we have to go back to May 2015. As you may have read, my brand new $1,600 L lens fell to the ground (link is external) after I got it out of my backpack. The glass didnt have any scratches, however, the focus was completely broken and all photos turned out blurry. Although it was a huge shock at first, I wanted to turn this moment around and... more (link is external)

During the Oscars this weekend, the website hosting service Squarespace will be airing a new commercial featuring photographer David Guttenfelder (link is external). Above is the extended 60-second version of the 30-second ad that will air on Sunday. “Why do I do what I do? So everyone can see what I... more (link is external)

There’s a good chance you’ve never heard of photographer Jake Olson (link is external) before, but many people are learning of that name this week. He’s a self-proclaimed “famous” American photographer who’s now at the center of major controversy in the photography world.

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The Peanut Butter Raccoon

On a May evening in 2005, a group of us were spending time in my parents garage. Wed just graduated from high school days earlier and didnt know what to do with ourselves. One of many boring nights spent pissing the time away, high on the excitement of graduation and fear of the future; Im quite sure Id have forgotten all about that night if it wasnt for the noise we heard in the driveway.

It wasnt unusual to hear noises in the... more (link is external)

Want to learn the basics of photography for free from the comfort of your own home? There are many ways to do so these days, but a new one you might want to check out is Photoskop (link is external).

It’s a newly launched free-to-use website that helps people explore and learn about the world of photography... more (link is external)

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