Monthly Archives: April 2016

Review: Canon EOS 80D

Introduction and features The new 80D, which replaces the 70D launched in July 2013, sits smack in the middle of Canon’s SLR line-up, above the 760D and below the 7D Mark II. That puts it in prime enthusiast territory which … Continue reading

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Practical Tips for Macro Photography

When it comes to macro photography, a lot has already been said. But a real hands-on approach is absolutely invaluable. Especially when it comes to understanding how to prepare, approach, and shoot macro photos. That’s exactly what Doug McKinlay has … Continue reading

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Quick Intro to the New Sony Cyber-Shot RX10 Mark III

At the end of March (2016) Sony released the new version of their Cyber-shot RX10 Mark III. The main difference between it and its predecessor, the Mark II, is the lens, which is a lot longer. Let’s take a quick … Continue reading

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Tamrac Goblin Gear Pouches Offer Extra Padding For Photography Adventures

Gear A ripstop nylon exterior and a quilted interior for slightly safer gear Tamrac Goblin pouches add a little extra protection for camera bodies and lenses… Popular Photography

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Facebook’s self-built 360-camera is a live-streaming mothership

Facebook is knee deep in virtual reality and it seems like a natural progression for the social media company to announce its own self-built 360-degree camera called the Surround 360 camera. Unlike other 360-cameras made for professional and consumers, the … Continue reading

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Lightroom Coffee Break: Setting Custom Defaults

 From the Adobe Photoshop Lightroom YouTube Channel: Lightroom tips and tricks in 60 seconds or less from longtime Lightroom team member Benjamin Warde. The Creative Cloud Photography Plan (Photoshop CC & Lightroom CC) is an excellent value at only $ 9.99/month. Canon … Continue reading

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Review: Canon EOS 80D

Introduction and features The new 80D, which replaces the 70D launched in July 2013, sits smack in the middle of Canon’s SLR line-up, above the 760D and below the 7D Mark II. That puts it in prime enthusiast territory which … Continue reading

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In Depth: GoPro Omni is the VR action camera you’re looking for

Back in January, GoPro dropped hints that an accessible, pocket-sized virtual reality (VR) camera was in the works and now we’re finally seeing the fruits of its labor. The GoPro Omni is a hollowed-out hexadecimal cube that holds six Hero4 … Continue reading

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Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art Lens In Stock at B&H

B&H has the Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art Lens in stock with free expedited shipping*. * Any orders placed now at B&H will be processed after they reopen at 10am on Sun May 1. Canon and Nikon News, Deals and … Continue reading

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Review: Canon EOS 80D

Introduction and features The new 80D, which replaces the 70D launched in July 2013, sits smack in the middle of Canon’s SLR line-up, above the 760D and below the 7D Mark II. That puts it in prime enthusiast territory which … Continue reading

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Tips for Getting Yourself to Relax as a Photographer and Have More Successful Portrait Sessions

When I first got started in photography I thought I had things all figured out regarding cameras, lenses, exposure, and even some post-processing. However, the first time I greeted a client on location for an actual photo shoot, I realized just … Continue reading

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How-To: Imitate The Look Of Ambient Light With Strobes

How To Give your portraits the natural light look using strobes Learn the technique of using strobes to imitate ambient light portrait photography… Popular Photography

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