Monthly Archives: July 2018

3 Legged Thing Announces Two New Monopods and a Rugged Foot Stabilizer

From 3 Legged Thing:   Complementing their highly-acclaimed range of tripods and accessories, and inspired by the Bletchley Codebreakers and 90s industrial metal (there’s a sentence you never thought you’d read), 3 Legged Thing has announced the release of Alan, … Continue reading

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The 5 best portable battery packs

We break down our top 5 portable battery packs, so you can be sure you’ll never be left high and dry in the field We break down our top 5 portable battery packs, so you can be sure you’ll never … Continue reading

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Panasonic Eneloop CC55 Quick Charger Kit – $42.49 Shipped (Reg. $54.99)

B&H has the Panasonic Eneloop CC55 Quick Charger Kit available for $ 42.49 with free shipping. Regularly $ 54.99.   Product Highlights   Maintains a 70% Charge up to 10 Years Slow Self-Discharge/2100 Charging Cycles Pre-Charged and Ready-to-Use Charge Any … Continue reading

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7 tips for buying used lenses

Second-hand optics have become big business in the photo world, but you need to know what you’re looking for. Here are seven tips for buying used lenses to make sure you don’t get ripped off Second-hand optics have become big … Continue reading

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Lightroom Tricks: How to Process Video in Lightroom Classic CC

Video? Wait…what? Isn’t this Digital Photography School? Yes, it most certainly is and yes you indeed read the title of this article correctly. I’m about to show you how easy it is to actually process video right inside of Adobe … Continue reading

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Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary

Sigma markets two 150-600mm super-telephoto zooms in its Global Vision line-up. The ‘Sport’ lens goes for all-out performance, while the ‘Contemporary’ edition aims to reduce the size and weight, with minimum impact on image quality. Even so, they’re both big, … Continue reading

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Photographing 4th of July Fireworks

This week, Americans celebrate a holiday in a manner befitting the importance of the day. Of course, I am referring to the 4th of July and celebrating with out-sized fireworks shows! “Celebration of Light” captured by PictureSocial member Ray Lee … Continue reading

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Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD

Super-telephoto zooms have grown in popularity over the past few years, Tamron’s latest 150-600mm G2 being an excellent example. The lens is tough and well-built, and delivers very good all-round performance along with impressive image quality. The only real downside … Continue reading

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Interesting Photo of the Day: Windmill in Netherlands During Sunrise

Morning hours can really be  fruitful for a photographer—if you’re able to leave your bed early, that is. Albert Dros’s image truly supports this statement: Windmill Rising from Fog in Netherlands by Albert Dros (Via Reddit. Click image to see full size.) … Continue reading

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Canon EOS 5D Mark IV review

Canon’s 5D series of cameras has a rich heritage – the original EOS 5D bought full-frame photography to the masses, the Mark II unleashed Full HD video capture for the first time on a DSLR, and while the Mark III … Continue reading

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How to Become a Professional Photographer: 7 Key Steps

Photography is a hobby for many, but only a handful can make the cut and adopt it as a career. Photography is a very competitive industry, and it requires a lot of persistence to succeed. The COOPH team has compiled a … Continue reading

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Interesting Photo of the Day: Auroras Over Crater Lake

Few places on Earth match the beauty of the Icelandic countryside, and this photo shows exactly why photographers are flocking to the island’s Golden Circle route: “The Crater” by Sigurdur William Brynjarsson (Via Reddit. Click image to see full size.) … Continue reading

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