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Ricohs Pentax K1 camera has proven to be a respectable full-frame camera that puts the Pentax name back on the map. One of its main features is its magnesium alloy body, which Ricoh claims is thoroughly weather-sealed. To test just how weather-sealed it truly is, YouTuber Studient Richard decided to do the unthinkable; rub mud [...]

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Sun flares can add beauty and drama to your photos.Cameras and lenses are designed to cut down on flare – so when it comes tosun flares, you are a rule breaker right from the start.

In this article, I share 14 tips to help you get started photographing sun flares:

Photographingsun flares: 14 tips for beginners

There are norules with sun flares, they’re all aboutcreativity.You can capture themat any time of day, and with these easy tips you’ll be out... more

Light stands might seem like fairly simple tools to set up and use properly. But there are a few tips and tricks worth knowingwhen it comes to properly (and safely) setting up a light stand. To explain the lesser-heard details of setting up light stands, Jay P. Morgan of The Slanted Lens has shared a [...]

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Nature photography is a very popular field to be involved in. Thats no surprise though, as it gets you outdoors and seeing our planet in a way that others may miss. When I first started as a nature photographer, I began to see things differently. It sounds clich, but I paid more attention to my surroundings and saw things from different angles.

This tutorial will look at some of the most important things to keep in mind if you are looking to become a nature photographer.

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Howard Ashton-Jones has often spoken about the importance of personal workoutside ofhis main work as the official photographer for Scottish Gymnastics. Personal work allows us to explore new techniques, new genres, new styles. It helps us to learn and develop as photographers, broadening our experiences and givesus valuable information that we can take back and [...]

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Benro is introducing a new line of tripods –System Go Plus. It is a tripod system that finally adds a shifting center column to the Benro kits. At TPS 2016 we had a chat withMark Hoskins – Brand Manager for Benro to see this new tripod in action. The System Go Plus set is made [...]

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There is a lot of hype about photography, it’s a booming hobby practicedby huge numbers of people around the world. With the prevalence of high quality imagesfrom our phones, and widely available, inexpensive dedicated cameras, it’s no wonder the art isso popular. But it isn’t all roses, and there are some uncomfortable things it’s best just to understand from the beginning.

Here are five truths about photography:

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There is no nice way of saying it. 3 Legged Thing is killing Brian. But we have some good news, a new tripod series is coming out:Equinox. We caught up with 3 Legged Thing Founder and CEODanny Lenihan at the UK Photography show and had a chat about their new range of tripods. Evo 3 [...]

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Among the most essential parts of a photographer’s lighting kit, is a sturdy light stand. While there are a wide variety of options that definitely fall into the sturdy category, many of these light stands are also heavy, bulky, and difficult to travel with. One light stand that is pretty much the complete opposite of every other option out there, isthe... more

Nothing like a good visit to the beach right? Some dips in the water, some laying in the sand and some visitors from planet Jakku. Wait what? Singaporean photographer Mezame Shashin-ka used his time at the beach to recreate the desert planet Jakku. It really does not take much more than a good imagination, a [...]

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