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A few days ago I received the new XPro trigger from Godox. Designed to overcome some issues with the X1T and XT32 triggers, the XPro has received a warm reception so far online since the initial announcement. But how well does it really work? And does it eliminate the issues of the previous triggers? While […]

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Monitor calibration might seem complex. Perhaps it is, but youll soon be comfy with it if you can grasp some of the basic principles. Its just a question of breaking the subject down. In this article, well look at six aspects of a seemingly dark art, and how to calibrate your monitor.

1) Luminance / Brightness Level

One thing to know about monitor luminance (or brightness, in simple terms) is that its typically the only genuine hardware adjustment you can make to an LCD monitor.... more

Lately, Instagram has been making an effort to combat comment trolls on their platform. They are focusing on making Instagram a safe and positive place, and they have just unrolled new features to help you manage comments on your profile. If your profile is public, from now on youll be able to control who can […]

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This has to be the weirdest yet coolest looking camera mount I’ve ever seen. It’s like a JOBY GorillaPod, but with suction cups. Despite obvious inspiration from a certain aquatic animal, the Tenikle has only 3 legs, not 8. Each of these legs is not only bendy, but also has several suction cups. Combining bendy […]

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The first piece of gear you need for capturing photos and videos is the camera. So, youve bought it and used it, but there are some items you should also invest in right after your camera. The guys from The Film Look suggest five things you should buy right after your camera. They focus on […]

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Its always fun and useful to learn skills, tips and tricks about lighting, and Caleb Pike of DSLR Video Shooter has shared tons of them so far. In his latest video, he shares important things to consider when lighting a bald subject. There are five tricks which will help you light hairless people properly, and […]

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Photoshopping female bodies has been a question of many debates. Getty Images, one of the largest stock photo agencies in the world, has just changed their rules concerning this issue. According to their new rules, along with the submission of the images, youll also need to declare whether the models body size and shape have […]

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DJI doesn’t particularly need an introduction. Their Phantom series brought drone video to the average Joe, while the Mavic Pro brought it closer to the tech and vloggers communities. Now, the DJI Spark aims to... more

Brazilian photographer Felipe Dalla Costa took a photo that immediately caught my eye, and made me want to find out more. In the photo, theres a girl stands on the top of a small waterfall, and it looks like shes dressed in water. DIYP contacted Felipe to ask for some more details, and he shared […]

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What do you do when you shoot in the harsh wind? Well, photographer Mathieu Stern learned it the hard way that he should add weight to the tripod when its windy. Although he has quite a collection of cheap vintage lenses, the wind managed to tip over the tripod with his camera and an $800 […]

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