Monthly Archives: June 2016

Canon EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM to be Featured in EOS M3/M10 Kits

It looks like Canon will soon be offering the new EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM in EOS M3 and M10 kits in Japan (and possibly other regions as well). You can see the kits below.  According to Canon Japan, … Continue reading

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How to Enhance Urban Night Photographs Using Luminosity Masks in Photoshop

As the sun sets on a city’s skyline, thousands of lights come flooding the concrete jungle, turning every urban scene into a photographer’s paradise. Every corner around the city suddenly seems too irresistible not to be photographed. Urban night shots … Continue reading

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Vanguard ABEO Plus 363 Carbon Fiber Tripod – $209.99 Shipped (Reg. $429.99)

Adorama has the Vanguard ABEO Plus 363 Carbon Fiber Tripod available for $ 209.99 with free shipping. Regularly $ 429.99. Product Highlights  Load capacity: 35.27 lbs Legs individually adjust to 25, 50 and 80-degree angles Anti-spin center column Anti-shock ring Accessory … Continue reading

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The Winner of $1000 from our 101 Landscape Lightroom Presets Competition is….

Recently we launched 101 Landscape Lightroom Presets product. As part of the launch we put everyone who purchased a copy into the draw to win $ 1000 in camera gear. Those who purchased the bundle (101 Lightroom Presets and 101 … Continue reading

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Scientific Study Says Taking Photos Actually Increases Enjoyment For Life Experiences

News Next time someone tells you to “put the camera down,” show them this study A scientific study in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology takes aim at the myth that photography makes you miss out on your life… … Continue reading

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Canon EF 20mm f/2.8 USM Lens Tested on the EOS 5Ds R

Image quality results from the Canon EOS 5Ds R have been added to the Canon EF 20mm f/2.8 USM Lens Review. With a TDP popularity rank of 67 among Canon EF and EF-S lenses, the EF 20mm f/2.8 doesn’t get a … Continue reading

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#CreativeFriday – 3D Look’s in Photoshop CC from Adobe Capture

Adobe Capture on the iPhone/iPad and Android phones has supported 3D Look /LUT creation for a while, but recently Photoshop CC was enhanced to be able to consume this content for application to a video(s) or still image(s). Adobe Capture is … Continue reading

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Techniques for Photographing Exploding Objects

Photographing objects as still lifes can be fun. Photographing exploding objects, however, can be even more fun. Conceptual photographer Dan Saelinger does this very thing for his clients. But instead of finding an object and photoshopping it until it looks … Continue reading

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80% of North Americans Unable to See Milky Way Because of Light Pollution

According to a study published by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, approximately 80% of those in North America live in ares where the Milky Way is no longer visible.  From ScienceAdvances.com: We found that about 83% of … Continue reading

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Rogue FlashBender 2 XL Pro Gets a Frank Doorhof Special Edition With a Soft Silver Reflector

Gear The soft silver reflector bounces light that’s lively, but not harsh The Rogue FlashBender 2 Pro XL gets a special edition for fashion photogarphy… Popular Photography

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Weekly Photography Challenge – Butterflies and Bugs

Photographing bugs and the tiny critters takes patience, and a macro lens may come in handy as well. By William Warby Weekly Photography Challenge – Butterflies and Bugs For this week’s challenge if you need some tips, try reading these dPS … Continue reading

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Large Selection of Used Super Telephoto Lenses (and More) at B&H

As you are likely aware, in addition to the new equipment it offers, B&H also sells used camera equipment. And right now, B&H has a pretty large selection of used Canon EF/EF-S lenses available including many super telephotos. Do you want … Continue reading

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