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Spend 10 minutes with your camera every day

Have you ever found yourself standing in front of an awesome moment trying to decide which camera setting to choose?
Try the following tips for just 10 minutes a day with your camera, and soon enough you will forget its even there. The camera will become a natural extension of your eye and hand, and will not be an issue when you see a photo you... more

Sony E-mount users, prepare yourselves. Techart has developed a Leica M-mount to Sony E-mount autofocus adapter. As the below video details, the adapter automatically zooms in and out to nail the focal point, an unconventional method for an adapter, but one Techart isnt new to. Techart says development started a few years ago. After debating [...]

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Buying cameragear can be a daunting task, especially if you’re just starting out with photography basics. If you recently got your hands on a new camera, chances are you’ll need a few extra accessories before you’re ready to start shooting like a pro. So, before you start snapping away, go through this checklist and make sure you consider adding a few extra accessories to your photography kit, before taking it out for a spin. As a heads up, this article is written assuming... more

Nikon mightve made the most commotion in the action camera game at CES 2016, they werent the only major brand to release adventurous new gear. Sony has also made their presence known with a brand new entry-level action cam designed to take on GOPros HERO+ head on. Meet the Sony AS50, a 1080p action cam [...]

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Nikon was on fire yesterday with the release of the D5 and D500, but some of the thunder was no doubt stolen by the unexpected pre-announcement of the KeyMission 360. The upcoming virtual-reality oriented action camera captures 360 video in 4K, above or up to 100 feet below the water surface, and seems to be [...]

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I get Twitter upstreams pretty often, and enjoy seeing photos from Strobist readers and answering questions when possible. I don't do full-blown critiques or portfolio reviews because of time restraints and an utter lack of any qualification to judge other photographers on my part. But a pic and a Q? Sure, I'm down for that.

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If only it was sunny. How often have you said that when looking at the scene? This is your brain working out an ideal scene with the elements that you feel will make a good composition, and this is essentially what pre-visualization is all about. Itcould be influences from anything you have seen, like photographs or movies, to things you’ve read, to things that you sense or just a feeling you get. All of these elements are aspects that you can try to incorporate into a... more

CES is all about the latest and greatest technology. Sometimes though, the greatest tech isnt anything new at all. No one knows this better than Kodak, whos revealed a Super 8 camera capable of, you guessed it, capturing video on good ol gelatin-based film. To celebrate 50 years of the creation of Super 8 film, [...]

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Ansel Adams once said “12 significant photographs in any one year is a good crop”. Creating a desktop calendar is a fun way to share your photography with family and friends, and they make great gifts. These calendars can feature any and all subjects; family members and gatherings, vacations, wildlife,... more

Today was Nikons day at CES 2016, with the release of their D5, D500 and Keymission 360. But that didnt stop Canon from introducing a handful of their own cameras. Earlier today, Canon proudly lifted the veil on five new Powershot cameras, ranging from entry-level point-and-shoots to mid=level superzooms. Well take a brief look at [...]

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