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The Amazing Polarizing Filter: Here’s How to Use It for More Dramatic Landscape Photographs (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Jul 06, 2017  | 

Back in the days of film photography, the polarizing filter was widely considered an essential tool for shooting outdoors. These days digital photographers often ignore this important accessory, even though it works it’s magic just as well with digital photography.

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8 Great Studio Tools: The Gear We Recommend to Open a Home Photography Studio
Joe Farace  |  Jul 06, 2017  | 

“I think all art is about control—the encounter between control and the uncontrollable.”—Richard Avedon

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Here’s How to Use a Simple Reflector for Better Available Light Portraits (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Jul 05, 2017  | 

Whether you’re shooting indoor portraits by window light or using available light outdoors, an inexpensive reflector is one of best tools for dramatically improving your results. In the five-minute video below, photographer Mark Cleghorn demonstrates everything you need to know to get the job done.

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Should You Use a UV Filter On Your Lens or Will It Just Degrade Image Quality? (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Jun 26, 2017  | 

The first thing many photographers do after investing in a new lens is to screw on a UV or haze filter. The idea is that these filters protect the front element of your lens from dirt and impact damage while improving contrast and eliminating atmospheric haze.

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Nikon Intros Commemorative Photo Bags, T-Shirts, Posters (& More) to Celebrate 100th Anniversary
Ron Leach  |  Jun 15, 2017  | 

Back in April Nikon introduced a selection of special edition DSLRs, commemorative lenses, binoculars and collectibles in celebration of the company’s 100th Anniversary, which falls on July 25. And now the iconic brand has added to their collection of anniversary products with a snazzy leather camera bag, 10 limited-edition posters, and vintage t-shirts for men and women.

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Which Type of Image Stabilizer Works Best: Motorized Gimbal or Weighted Mechanical System? (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  May 31, 2017  | 

One of the key selling points of today’s DSLRs, mirrorless cameras, and even some high-end compacts is the remarkable video capabilities they offer. And perhaps the first accessory you’ll want once you start shooting video is a stabilizer to smooth out the motion.

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How To Buy Binoculars (Gift Idea for Moms, Dads and Grads)
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  May 11, 2017  | 

Binoculars make great gifts, but navigating the styles, descriptions, specifications and nomenclature can be dizzying. How does an 8x42 compare to a 7x50, and why are some models $999 while others are $99? Here’s a sensible (and short) guide to buying binoculars. 

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Laugh of the Day: The Best and Worst Ways to Carry Your Valuable Camera Gear (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  May 10, 2017  | 

Photographers tend to be very particular about the bags, straps and holsters they use to carry their gear, and some of us have a veritable “bag mountain” somewhere in our home. In the humorous video below, Chris Niccolls of TheCameraStoreTV demonstrates the options he loves and those he doesn’t.

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Sekonic’s New L-858D-U Light Meter is a Powerful Tool for Digital (and Film) Photographers
Ron Leach  |  Apr 27, 2017  | 

If you’re one of those photographers who thinks handheld light meters are relics from the bygone film era, think again. These powerful tools are just as important in the digital age as they’ve ever been.

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If You’re a Nikon Shooter These Stylin’ High-Top Canvas Sneakers Are the Shoes for You!
Ron Leach  |  Apr 27, 2017  | 

Zen Photo is an online store featuring quirky accessories, gifts and other distinctive items for photographers. One of our favorites items are their “Nikon Patent Sheet Shoes” because of the graphics of a vintage Nikon patent sheet printed on the shoes.

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Choose the Right Tripod and Use It Correctly and You’re Guaranteed to Make Better Images (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Apr 19, 2017  | 

If there’s one photo accessory that’s guaranteed to improve your results, especially when shooting with long lenses and under low-light conditions, it has to be the often-overlooked tripod. In the video below photographer Phil Steele explains how to choose the right tripod for your needs and how to use it properly.

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Need Maximum Protection from Mother Nature? Consider the “Photo Pod” from Under the Weather
Ron Leach  |  Apr 14, 2017  | 

We received quite a response from outdoor photographers after Wednesday’s story about “Nubrella,” an innovative umbrella you wear like a backpack. But for those who require maximum protection from the elements, we bring you the Photo Pod from Under the Weather.

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The Goods: Our Favorite New Premium Gear
Staff  |  Apr 14, 2017  | 
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“Nubrella” Is a Wearable Umbrella That Keeps You and Your Gear Dry When Shooting in the Rain
Ron Leach  |  Apr 12, 2017  | 

The innovative Nubrella is a lightweight, collapsible umbrella worn with a chest harness for hands-free shooting in bad weather while keeping you and your camera gear dry. 

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The New “Factor” Lights from Fotodiox Create Soft Beautiful Results with Adjustable Color Temperature
Ron Leach  |  Apr 03, 2017  | 

Fotodiox Pro has introduced an assortment of "Factor" lights that let you achieve studio-style results with no hot spots and a single, clean shadow. Designed for both spot illumination and area lighting, the Factor Series includes nine models in a variety of sizes and shapes.

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