Monthly Archives: April 2016

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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Getty Accuses Google of Enabling Photo Piracy

TIME Magazine is reporting that Getty Images has accused Google of encouraging image piracy through its image search engine, Google Images. Getty has gone so far as to file an official complaint with the European Union Antitrust Commission. In its complaint, … 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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Consumer Reports Doesn’t Understand Why Wedding Photography Costs More

Popular Photography Wedding Wedding photography costs more than other types of photography believe it or not Consumer Reports uncovers a “wedding tax” that’s more complicated than it seems… Popular Photography

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MacPhun Tonality update brings free professional presets

Tonality is an award-winning black and white photo editor for the Mac, and it’s just been updated with a new, free preset library being developed with professional photographers around the world. You can apply the new presets to your photos … Continue reading

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ON1 Announces the First New RAW Processor in Years, ON1 Photo RAW

 From ON1: PORTLAND, OR – APRIL 26, 2016 – ON1, Inc. today announced ON1 Photo RAW, the first all-new RAW processor and non-destructive photo editor to be released in more than a decade. With modern code optimized for today’s super-megapixel cameras … Continue reading

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Review: The Think Tank Lily Deanne Mezzo Shoulder Bag

It’s finally happening; camera bag manufacturers are making bags for women that attempt to be fashionable. There have been lame versions in the past that included ill-fitted straps, unfashionable fabrics, and impractical designs. But how about a new bag from Think … 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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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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Winners of Annual Nikon European Film Festival Announced

From Nikon Europe: Short film contest in partnership with Raindance and chaired by Oscar-winning director Asif Kapadia announces “Not a Pizza Order” as Grand Prix winner. Nikon is today announcing the winners of its Festival in association with independent film organisation, Raindance … Continue reading

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How to Capture Multiple Portrait Styles Quickly in Studio

Imagine you have to photograph a team of football players or a group of very busy corporate executives and you’re given less than half an hour. Sound impossible? Well, let’s make the challenge even more difficult. Let’s make it three different shots … Continue reading

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4 Tips to Help You Get Started Doing Lifestyle Photography

People are my favorite subject to photograph, and one of my favorite ways to capture them is through lifestyle photography. I love documenting a day in the life of a family, student, or child. I love making beautiful photos out … Continue reading

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