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There are no shortages of accessories that claim to make your smartphones camera capabilities closer to that of a DSLR. In reality, none of them have proven to do so yet. But that isnt stopping Miggo from using the same buzzphrase as part of the pitch for a new iPhone attachment that brings physical dials, [...]

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Implementing optical zoom into a smartphone camera has proven to be a challenge. Many companies have attempted to circumvent the physical restrictions of creating a telephoto inside a smartphone, but none have successfully done so on a commercial level. That could change though, now that Apple is looking to get into the game of smartphone [...]

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Whether on Youtube or elsewhere, weve all seen the overhead camera shot. While it might seem fairly straightforward, the process is actually quite a doozy to set up, especially if you want to ensure you have proper and even lighting. Thankfully, for anyone wanting to build their own, Caleb Pike from DSLR Video Shooter has [...]

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When photographing people, every session is different and every subject is different. This leads to a lot of scope when it comes to lighting choices and experimentation. This variety is fantastic, and its a large part of why portraiture is such a rewarding pursuit.

Unfortunately, with too much experimentation, it is all too possible to end a session with a collection of sub-standard images. Yes, this exactly how to grow and develop as a photographer, but where does that leave... more

SnapBridge is Nikon’s new Bluetooth remote control protocol & mobile “tethering” system featured in their newest DSLR the Nikon D500, as well as several of their upcomingcompact cameras. In anticipation of their impending release, Nikon have now released the other half of this equation in the form of an Android app, with an iOS version [...]

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When talking about head shots, there are so many different types of lighting and styles, that there almost seem to be no hard and fast rules on how to take good ones. There are the basic lighting patterns for portraits that are applicable to head shots. The most commonly used lighting for head-shots is often the clean, classic corporate look; generally speaking a bright background... more

Strip lights have become quite popular over the last couple of years, and we’ve seen numerous options released compatible with both speedlights, as wellfor continuous light. The StrobiStripfrom Strobius presents something unique, not seen in these types of light modifiers before. As well as being extremely thin, and usable with pretty much every speedlight ever [...]

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Russian manufacturer KMZ has a long history in the photographic world, having produced cameras, lenses and enlargers under the Zenit brand since 1952. Having been relatively quiet for a number of years, they’re now making a big comeback with the announcementof three very interesting new manual focus lenses; 85mm f/1.2, 50mm f/1.2 and 50mm f/0.95. [...]

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Author’s note: The video posted in the article below contains both profanity and homophobic slurs. Consider this your warning. Tyler Gregory Okonma, an American rapper better known asTyler, The Creator, has a history full of controversy. While manyof his past troublesare due to the lyrics in his music, it’s photography, not songwriting, that’s fueling his [...]

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GoPro has released GoPro VR, a new 360-degree video and virtual reality app designed to usher in the next era of action camera imagery. Designed for both iOS and Android devices, GoPro VR lets smartphone users watch videos shot with specialized GoPro camera rigs, such as their GoPro Omni and GoPro Odyssey in full virtual [...]

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