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Watch a Camera Technician Replace the Shutter in a Canon EOS 6D DSLR (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Oct 26, 2017

Earlier this month we posted a fascinating video demonstrating all the technology that enables the shutter of a modern DSLR to open and close with remarkable speed and precision. In the equally interesting time-lapse below, you’ll see what happens when things go wrong and a technician has to replace the shutter of a Canon EOS 6D.

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Tamron Intros Powerful 100-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Zoom for Full-Frame Canon and Nikon DSLR Cameras
Ron Leach  |  Oct 26, 2017

This morning Tamron introduced the 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD lens, a powerful ultra-telephoto zoom for Canon and Nikon full-frame DSLR cameras. Also known as Model A035, the new lens is expected to deliver Vibration Compensation (VC) up to four stops, as well as fast and precise autofocus.

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Here’s How to Shoot Spooky Halloween Portraits and Get Six FREE Smoke Texture Backgrounds (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Oct 26, 2017

Halloween is right around the corner, and what better way to have some fun than by shooting spooky portraits with a simple home setup? Best yet, after watching the tutorial below, you can download six free smoke textures to make your Halloween portraits even creepier.

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Good News for Nik Software Users: DXO Has Acquired the Popular Collection and Updates Are Coming
Ron Leach  |  Oct 25, 2017

Back in June, photographers were dismayed to learn that Google was no longer planning to support or update their popular Nik Collection of free image-editing software. This morning, however, DXO Labs announced they have acquired the widely used suite of Photoshop and Lightroom plugins, with an update to be forthcoming in mid-2018.

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Here’s How to Correct Shiny Skin in Photoshop for More Pleasing Portraits (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Oct 25, 2017

If there's one sure way to ruin an otherwise pleasing portrait, it’s to capture an image of a model with oily, shiny skin. In the video below, you’ll learn three effective Photoshop techniques for removing hot spots and shine, to create portraits you and your subjects will admire.

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Sony and Olympus Introduce New Premium Lenses at PhotoPlus Expo in New York
Ron Leach  |  Oct 25, 2017

Amidst all the excitement at the PhotoPlus Expo show in New York today were notable new lens offerings from Olympus and Sony. This morning we covered the big Sony news, the introduction of the 42.4MP Full Frame A7R III mirrorless cameras, so let’s take a look at their new lenses, as well as those from Olympus.

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WARNING: Don’t Fall for This Photo Gallery Scam or It Will Cost You Big Bucks (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Oct 24, 2017

Let’s say you receive a phone call from a gallery in London, offering to include your photographs in an upcoming exhibition of work by “emerging international artists.” Best yet, the caller from Vanity Galleries claims to have visited your website and says she was “really impressed” with your images.

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Here’s How to Add "Emotional Tension" to Your Photos to Give Them More Impact (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Oct 24, 2017

Sometimes all it takes to turn a good photo into something special is a slightly different angle, creative cropping, or an unconventional choice of lenses. In this quick tutorial, you’ll see how to really boast the impact of a photograph by including “emotional tension” in the scene.

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Learn These Composition Tricks for Stunning Nature and Landscape Photographs (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Oct 24, 2017

Have you ever found yourself in a beautiful outdoor setting, only to be disappointed in the images you captured of the scene? That’s not an uncommon occurrence among less-experienced nature photographers, and the video below will help you solve the riddle.

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Pixentu is a Photography Jacket That Lets You Shoot on the Go with Weatherproof Pockets for All Your Gear
Ron Leach  |  Oct 23, 2017

The unique Pixentu photography jacket is designed for street shooters and other outdoor photographers who prefer to travel light without a cumbersome pack hanging from their shoulders. It features a myriad of pockets for a camera, lenses, and accessories like batteries and memory cards, with other protected c

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