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Here’s a somewhat unusual tutorial: Kiwi photographer and videographer Ben Stewart has found a way to control Lightroom efficiently using a Playstation controller. He uses a PS3 controller, but his... more

LG's upcoming flagship phone, the V30, will be launched at IFA in Berlin on the 31st of August and we'll be present to report from the event. However, LG has a fun habit of trickling out some device details before launch, and today it has done just that with some news about the V30's camera specifications.

LG tells us that the new device... more

Popular gear rental (and astute gear commentary) company Lensrentals announced some big news this morning: they're going to start renting DJI drones and Virtual Reality/360 equipment.

Lots of photographers are considering... more

Episode 201 of thePetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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The new Peak Design Cuff in the 'ash' color (top) and new Peak Design Leash in the 'black on black' color (bottom). The addition of metal hardware to both these products is a major part of the update, though I personal prefer plastic hardware because it won't scratch my camera.

Ive long admired Peak Design... more

Photo by Barney Britton

The Canon EOS Rebel SL2's diminutive size makes it very easy to carry around, despite some impressive tech under its skin. With the same sensor and processor as the more expensive Rebel T7i and EOS 77D, we've had high hopes that this small camera would put out big image quality for its price point, and we weren't disappointed. From the zoo to the... more

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The EOS Rebel SL2 (known as the EOS 200D outside of North America) is Canon's second-generation ultra-compact digital SLR. The SL2 is largely packed with Canon's latest tech, including Dual Pixel AF, a DIGIC 7 processor, Wi-Fi with NFC and Bluetooth, and a new user interface for beginners.

While its small size may lead one to believe that it's an entry-level model, similar to Nikon's D3400, the SL2 actually sits above the bottom-end Rebel T6 (EOS 1300D), which... more

Credit: Gabriele Barni

Late 2011 was a period of big changes for me. I had just finished up college, an internship, and landed my first 'big boy' job at Puget Sound Energy doing photo and video for their communications department. It was also around this time that I got my very first... more

LA instituted a blanket ban on photography in Pershing Square during the Downtown Stage summer concerts, but the NPPA, ACLU, and others say the ban is unconstitutional. Photo: Visitor7

A photography ban that is being 'strictly enforced' in a Los Angeles public park during a series free concerts has been branded unconstitutional by city and national media and... more

Lightroom has a feature that can help you use your photography metadata to make informed lens buying and upgrade decisions. In my personal case, Lightroom proved to me that I don’t need a 24-70mm lens. I’ll show you how.

Heres a candid portrait that I shot using a focal length of 85mm:

I would not have been as successful with my 24-70mm zoom. Here I had a comfortable working distance, allowing me to capture a nice expression.

Really, why are 24-... more

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