Monthly Archives: February 2016

Canon EOS Rebel T5 with EF-S 18-55 IS II Lens – $329.99 (Compare at $399.00)

Woot! has the Canon EOS Rebel T5 with EF-S 18-55 IS II Lens available for $ 329.99. Compare at $ 399.00 after $ 150.00 instant savings. Canon and Nikon News, Deals and What’s New at The-Digital-Picture.com

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Mirror box: Advanced technology guide

Nikon has developed a mirror box from engineering plastic for its ‘second-tier’ D810 model Nikon has developed a mirror box from engineering plastic for its ‘second-tier’ D810 model What Digital Camera

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7 Reasons Why a Tripod is a Travel Photographer’s Best Friend

Nobody enjoys carrying a heavy tripod around all day. Whether it’s in a busy city, or on a long arduous hike, tripods can be a real inconvenience, and yet they are one of the most essential pieces of equipment for … Continue reading

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4 Steps to Creating Images With More Meaningful Composition

If you wonder what composition really means, it is basically what elements you choose to put in a photograph, and where you decide to place them in the frame. When composing a photograph you need to consider several things: What … Continue reading

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#CreativeFriday – Adding a Photoshop Group to a Creative Cloud Library

I was working on a demo this week, and found a much better way of applying a standard set of Photoshop Adjustment layers to an image. I’ve been working for a while on a certain look to my images that I … Continue reading

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Sigma Files Patent for 20mm f/1.8 DG HSM Contemporary Lens

According to the Egami Blog, Sigma has filed a patent for a 20mm f/1.8 optical design earmarked for their Contemporary lineup. If / when this lens is released, it will likely be the first prime lens in Sigma’s Contemporary series of … Continue reading

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Canon Australia Explains Why It Will Not Be a Major Sponsor of AIPP Awards

From Canon Australia: Friday, 5 February 2016 Dear Professional Photographer, For the past 13 years, Canon Australia has been the major sponsor of the AIPP (Australian Institute of Professional Photography) awards. Through this sponsorship, we have worked with the AIPP and in consultation … Continue reading

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This Is What It’s Like to Build a Large Format Camera Out of Plywood

I have had the itch to try large format photography again recently. I loved it when I was in college, but it’s a very pricy and time consuming pursuit. That said, I probably shouldn’t have spent any time watching these … Continue reading

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Brain Teaser: The Glowing Christmas Jar

It’s Friday, so let’s have a little fun this morning. I captured a single exposure of this plastic, Christmas-themed jar last night.  The question is – can you figure out what technique and / or tools I used for lighting … Continue reading

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Canon EOS 1D-X Mark II vs Nikon D5: 13 Key Differences

The new Canon EOS 1D-X Mark II arrives a month after the Nikon D5, the camera that’s easily its closest rival for the professional user, but how do the two compare? Here are 13 key differences between the two models. … Continue reading

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Weekly Photography Challenge – Warm Fuzzies

Earlier today I shared a collection of images that represent cuddly. A good hug, a snuggly puppy or kitten, a father with his newborn son – all things that give us warm fuzzies inside. By Wei-Hang Chua Weekly photography challenge … Continue reading

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Review: Rollei Actioncam 420

Introduction and handling Rollei’s Actioncam 402 is in essence an oversized GoPro with the familiar box design encased in a waterproof housing. Making sure the 420 stands out in a crowded market, Rollei offers the camera in three colours: black, … Continue reading

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