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As the mirrorless camera war continues to heat up, Canon is finally turning more of its attention toward the emerging segment and away from its bread-and-butter DSLR business.

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We've been shooting with Sigma's new 14-24mm F2.8 Art, both close to home and in Yokohama, Japan. Its dust- and splash-proof design, 'Art' series pedigree and attractive $1300 price tag have made it one of the most hotly anticipated lenses debuting this spring, and we wasted no time getting out and... more

Hands-on with the Pentax K-1 Mark II and D FA* 50mm F1.4

Although the changes separating the K-1 Mark II from its predecessor are small in number, the new model occupies a big chunk of the Ricoh-Pentax booth at this year's CP+ show in Japan. We were able not only to get our hands on the camera, but also the company's upcoming D FA* 50mm F1.4 SDM AW that we'd... more

Episode 259 of thePetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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It was time to upgrade my entire lighting system. My Profoto Compact heads (in perfect working condition) we coming up on their 10th anniversary. In my Profoto arsenal, I had two 300 w/s heads, one 600 w/s head, and an AcuteB600R.

Advances in flash technology in the past years have brought HSS, TTL, and (wireless) radio triggers into the mainstream (no more need for Pocket Wizards) and portability and long battery life in the form of Lithium-Ion battery packs. Only two years ago... more

Here’s a 6-minute video fromAndrew Mikhaylovthat looks at how you can easily shoot beer can photos using 4 light sources for that signatory reflection on the can.

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Do you often struggle when posing newlyweds, not knowing what to do next? Shooting under pressure, you then ask the couple to kiss while neglecting their body positioning, posture, hand movement and facial expression.

The ingredients to a good portrait include: quality of light, composition, exposure and a flattering pose. To not properly pose your client is similar to missing a key ingredient in your meal. Something just doesnt taste (look) right.

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The high winds blow the snowflakes into my face, and the stinging feeling in my eyes forces me to look down as I continue to walk forward. I remove the snow that has gathered in the lens hood on my Nikon 200-500mm and, with my binoculars, I search the landscape in front of me.

Nothing to see. Not a single mountain hare.

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CP+ 2018: Hands-on with Laowa 'Magic Shift Converter'

Venus Optics has been making some very interesting lenses in the past couple of years. and at this year's CP+ show the company is showing off an innovative 'magic shift converter', first announced last summer.

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CP+ 2018: Nikon's space cameras

Nikon has a long history of making cameras for use in outer space. A small exhibition at this year's CP+ show in Yokohama showcases some of the company's most famous models.

First up is a Nikon Photomic FTN, adapted for use on the Apollo 15 mission to the moon. Although it looks much like a conventional FTN, this modified... more

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