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Our 5 Favorite Photo Gadgets & Gizmos: Let’s Go Retro
Cynthia Boylan  |  Jan 07, 2016  |  0 comments

Holga 135 BC Plastic Lens 35mm Film Camera: The BC stands for Black Corners effect and it creates prominent vignettes in your 35mm photos. The Holga uses all 35mmm formats films and it can operate without any batteries. There is a hot shoe on 135 BC, that allows you to use a flash when taking pictures at dark environments ( the flash is available separately). The Holga 135 BC is a fixed focus camera that offers four choices of object distances and two choice of aperture (f/11 and f/8). The Multiple Exposure effect can be easily achieve by not advancing the film after a frame has been exposed. There is a Lens/Filter for different effects available as an optional accessory. 

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The Bag Man Reviews the Bob Cut Medium Messenger Photo Bag from Barber Shop Bags
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Jan 07, 2016  |  0 comments

What’s in a name? Would a luxury leather camera bag by any other name not feel as lavish? If it’s beautifully styled and meticulously manufactured, does anyone really care what it’s called?  

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Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG HSM Art Lens Review
Jack Neubart  |  Jan 06, 2016  |  0 comments

Call them what you will – ultra-wides or super-wides – I love ‘em. By covering a breathtaking expanse, these types of extreme wide-angle lenses are not only capable of capturing most landscapes, they also help sweep you into that landscape, making you feel a part of the scene in the process.

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Final Shot: Our Favorite Reader Photo of the Month
Staff  |  Jan 05, 2016  |  0 comments

Shutterbug reader Yvonne Baur captured this colorful image near “The Subway,” a uniquely shaped slot canyon in Zion National Park in Utah. “This spot is right before you enter the actual Subway section of the hike and the only water you see is through this tiny crack in the sandstone,” Baur says.

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Our Favorite Reader Photos from the "Street Photography" Assignment
Staff  |  Jan 05, 2016  |  0 comments

Capturing good street photography images can be a lot tougher than it seems. First, you have to be bold enough to shoot candid images of people on the street, most times without their permission. Secondly, in this assignment we were looking for powerful street photography images that captured an emotion or told a story; not just random shots of people walking down the street. Or, to paraphrase the great Henri Cartier-Bresson, we were seeking images that captured “the decisive moment.” With these 10 favorites by Shutterbug readers from the Street Photography assignment, we found them.

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Canon Unveils New SELPHY CP1200 Wireless Compact Photo Printer
Cynthia Boylan  |  Jan 05, 2016  |  0 comments

Canon introduced the SELPHY CP1200 wireless compact photo printer this morning. This redesigned, on-the-go printer features an optional direct-attachable battery, Wi-Fi button, and the ability to print more memories than ever before.

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Panasonic Announces 20MP Lumix ZS100 Compact Camera with 1-inch Sensor, 10x Zoom, 4K Functions, and Post Focus Tech
Shutterbug Staff  |  Jan 05, 2016  |  0 comments

Panasonic just unveiled the new 20-megapixel Lumix DMC-ZS100 premium compact camera at CES 2016 in Las Vegas, NV. Panasonic squeezes quite a few features into this  pocket-sized Lumix ZS100 including a 10x zoom, the Venus processor and a 1-inch MOS sensor. We had some hands-on time with the Panasonic Lumix ZS100 ahead of the launch and have included the image of the camera at the top of this story.

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Panasonic Unleashes Compact 100-400mm Leica Lens for Mirrorless Cameras
Shutterbug Staff  |  Jan 05, 2016  |  0 comments

Panasonic just unveiled a new telephoto lens at CES 2016 for its Lumix G range of Micro Four Thirds System cameras: the Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 ASPH Telephoto-Zoom (H-RS100400) with Power Optical Image Stabilization (O.I.S.).

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Nikon Launches 20.8MP D5 Full Frame Pro DSLR with ISO 3,280,000 for Extreme Low Light Shooting
Dan Havlik  |  Jan 05, 2016  |  0 comments

Nikon just launched its latest flagship professional DSLR at the CES 2016 show in Las Vegas, NV. Called the Nikon D5, it features a 20.8-megapixel full frame sensor along with Nikon’s new Expeed 5 image processor.

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Nikon to Make a Splash in Action Camera Market with KeyMission 360 Camera and Other Forthcoming Products
Dan Havlik  |  Jan 05, 2016  |  0 comments

In something of a surprise, Nikon announced at the CES 2016 show today in Las Vegas that it’s entering the competitive action camera market with several forthcoming products. The first in Nikon’s new action camera lineup will be the oddly named Nikon KeyMission 360, a rugged camera capable of “recording true 360-degree video in 4K UHD allowing users to share new perspectives and explore imagery like never before,” Nikon said in a press statement.

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Nikon Adds New SB-500 Speedlight Flash
Shutterbug Staff  |  Jan 05, 2016  |  0 comments

Along with big ticket items such as the Nikon D5 and D500 DSLRs, along with the new Nikon KeyMission 360 action camera, Nikon also unveiled a new flash at the CES 2016 show today: the Nikon SB-500 Speedlight.

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Olympus Debuts Rugged M.Zuiko 300mm F4.0 IS Pro Super Telephoto Lens with 5-Axis Stabilization
Shutterbug Staff  |  Jan 05, 2016  |  0 comments

Bird, wildlife and nature photographers may have found another tool to add to their arsenal. Olympus just announced the Olympus M.ZUIKO Digital ED 300mm f4.0 IS PRO lens for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras at the CES 2016 show in Las Vegas today. This new 300mm is a compact super telephoto lens offering a high level of image quality in a splashproof and dustproof build.

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Olympus Intros Stylus Tough TG-870 Underwater Compact Camera with 5X Zoom & Tilting LCD
Shutterbug Staff  |  Jan 05, 2016  |  0 comments

Olympus just introduced the new Stylus Tough TG-870, a premium rugged compact camera built to capture quality photos and video in challenging shooting situations. The Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 is filled with features, including a class-leading ultra wide-angle 21mm (equivalent) lens with 5x optical zoom, allowing users the ability to frame everything from dramatic landscapes to group shots.

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Phase One Launches 100MP Sensor Co-Developed with Sony for XF Medium Format Camera System
Dan Havlik  |  Jan 04, 2016  |  0 comments

Phase One announced it has joined forces with Sony to design a new 100MP CMOS sensor for the new Phase One XF 100MP Camera System. The Phase One XF 100MP Camera System is shipping now and is available through the company’s sales partners worldwide for a whopping $48,990 USD. (The system comes with a Schneider Kreuznach 80mm LS lens.)

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Learn Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About How Camera Lenses Work In This Illuminating Video
Shutterbug Staff  |  Jan 04, 2016  |  0 comments

We’ve been featuring the highly educational photography videos of Filmmaker IQ this past month and here’s another fascinating clip to kick off 2016. Titled “The Properties of Camera Lenses,” the video is narrated, once again, by John P. Hess, and gives you the scoop on everything you ever wanted to know about how lenses work.

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