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As years go by, its easy to accrue an army of battery-powered devices that all require their own chargers, cables, and sockets to plug them into. The new... more

Popular YouTube channel TastyTuts, which specializes in graphic design and digital art tutorials, has published a free course titled 'The Complete Beginner's Guide to Adobe Photoshop.' As the name suggests, this course teaches beginners all of the basics on using Photoshop, starting with the software's interface and progressing to cover topics like rasterizing, managing layers, masking, transforming and... more

Nikon today officially confirmed the follow-up to the D810 by... more

The long anticipated replacement for the popular Rode VideoMic Pro is almost ready for shipping. The UK price of the upgraded VideoMic Pro+ will be 290 / $300 USD when it goes on sale in mid-August.

The new version of the on-camera microphone will feature interchangeable power options with a supplied rechargeable lithium ion battery that can be replaced with AA cells. A USB port also allows the mic to be powered or recharged via an external battery pack. The mic will save power by... more

A new iOS app called Explorest wants to help photographers find new locations to shoot. The company behind Explorest describes the app as a database of photo locations, ones submitted by local photographers who get a cut of the in-app purchase revenue in exchange for their contributions. Users are presented with those locations, as well as related information... more

Nikon has announced the development of the long-awaited replacement to its high resolution, full-frame D810: the D850.

The company didn't release any actual details about the D850, though a teaser video promises an 8K time-lapse function. Nikon says that it will be a 'formidable tool for creators who will not compromise on exceptional image quality and versatility' and that it will incorporate 'new... more

Ten things we're hoping for from the Nikon D850

Nikon has announced the development of a the D850 - the long-awaited successor to the D810. As we've come to expect from such announcements in the past, Nikon is being vague on exact details, but promises that the D850 will be 'a formidable tool for creators who will not compromise on exceptional image quality and versatility.'

We don't... more

Until 2016, I had photographed weddings using nothing but Nikon cameras. First the D90, then D700, D3s, D4 and then the D4s (while dabbling with the D800, D810, and D750 in-between). I love/loved my Nikons and never regretted avoiding Canon at any stage.

From Nikon to Fuji to Sony

Then Fuji came on the scene with their X-T1. I liked the idea of a quiet, mirrorless camera, that was small. Having borrowed one for a trip to Romania, I discovered it wasnt quite there for me in terms... more

Lens manufacturer Voigtlander has just introduced a 65mm F2 macro lens for Sony E-mount that it says, "rates as one of the finest in the history of Voigtlnder." The Macro APO-Lanthar 65mm F2 Aspherical is designed to cover full frame sensors, and allegedly boasts exceptional correction of chromatic aberration.

While the lens is manual focus, it has electrical contacts so exposure information can be... more

The UK has announced new upcoming regulations that will require some drone owners to register their aircraft and to complete safety awareness tests related to drone operation.

The requirements will be implemented for all drones weighing a minimum of 250g / 8.8oz and registration will be possible both online and via apps, though the UK government says it is still exploring potential plans. The tests, meanwhile, will require drone operators to demonstrate knowledge of the UK's various... more

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