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If you do a lot of basic product photography, you might want to check out this video. In it, you’ll learn how to build and operate your own 360 product photography turntable, and it’ll only cost you about 15 or 20 bucks.

The surprisingly comprehensive tutorial was created by Jordan Carrasquillo of... more

In February, Canon announced the EOS Rebel T7i (800D) and EOS 77D, adding two new choices to the company's already confusing lineup. In this article we'll break down what separates the T7i, 77D and the existing EOS 80D  and which is the... more

Hands on with Sigma's four new lenses 

Sigma announced a whopping four new lenses just prior to CP+ 2017, in Yokohama, Japan. As soon as the show opened to the press, we headed straight to the Sigma booth for some hands on time. Three of the lenses announced are part of Sigma's high-end 'Art' series including the 24-70mm F2.8 you see above, as well... more

Photo by Daniel Dionne

This week the Sigma 'Art' line gained a lens many had been clamoring for: a 24-70mm F2.8 zoom, which nowadays seems a required lens for many professional shooters.... more

Episode 153 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Instagram has started rolling out a new feature to all accounts: an option to include multiple photos and videos in a single post. Starting with version 10.9 for iOS and Android, users can now select up to ten photos and videos to assemble slideshow-style posts. 

Creating slideshows is simple. Start a new post and instead of choosing one image, tap the 'select multiple' option to begin selecting images. You'll be able to drag and drop to re-order images before finalizing... more

Japanese Instagrammer Hotkenobi is making quite a name for himself, gaining thousands of followers who appreciate his talent for bringing superhero action figures to (often humorous) life.

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What’s better for portraits? Is it the versatility of a great 70-200mm f/2.8 zoom lens, or the bright bokeh-tastic performance of a solid 85mm f/1.4 lens? That’s what photographer ... more

Ricoh has released two posters charting the history of Pentax cameras, both in downloadable high-resolution PDF formats. These posters join the company's existing online Pentax History website, serving as large visual aids to complement the site's extensive product-by-product details.

The first of the two posters is dubbed the Pentax Archives, and it shows camera models over the years starting with the Asahiflex... more

Recently a few things came up that makes me ask if or when does the idea of copying someone elses photo go too far, or is it just a form of flattery derived from a source of inspiration via the route of imitation?

In the commercial photography world, this can have an impact in real dollars and sense (yes, thats the word I meant to use), especially if you get caught deliberately copying someone elses work. This was brought up in a recent article on PetaPixel... more

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