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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 in Southern... more

I just installed an ANKR 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

Amateur photographer Dylan ODonnell 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

Custom SLR recently released their new Dual Camera Strap, which combines two of their... more

This first year of officially shooting full-time has flown by. I didnt realize how scary it was to graduate college, leave school forever, and be on my own. For years thats all I wanted. I hated school. I hated anything that held me down. It wasnt until I didnt have anything to hold me down that I realized just what it takes to run a full time wedding photography business. Here are the top five tough lessons I (and probably any creative entrepreneur) face the most.

#1. I Can’... more

1000fps slow motion shooting has traditionally been something found only in high-end, professional-grade cameras, but it’s beginning to appear in the world of consumer compact cameras. Last month, Sony announced its new RX100 IV, which boasts 1000fps capabilities in... more

There’s a revolution brewing in the world of concert photography. After photographer Jason Sheldon penned a viral open letter to speak out against Taylor Swift’s concert photo contract, a major Irish newspaper decided to boycott photos at Swift... more

Many services exist that allow non-developers to create their own websites without too much hassle, but only a handful cater specifically to photographers. The service Photographers.pro aims to stand out by offering an all-inclusive package for photographers that provides a website (including a custom domain address and email) for a yearly fee of $70. Does it distinguish itself from other options available to photographers? We recently took it for a spin to find out.... more

Manfrotto has announced a series of friction arms and related accessories. They're designed to allow photographers to attach lights, extra cameras, and accessories to tripods and, via a clamp, to table tops and other rigid edges. Read more

Did you know that a Nikon F3 still photography film SLR was used to shoot the 1984 movie Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom? The mine cart chase scene in the film would have been too expensive if the track were built to scale, so George Lucas and Steve Spielberg turned to the special effects team at Industrial Light and Magic. They modified a Nikon F3 to shoot the chase scene in miniature using stop motion.

By adding a large film magazine and motor drive to the back... more

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