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Cynthia Boylan  |  Oct 07, 2014  | 

Its that time again, the holidays are just around the corner so now is the time to get a jump on your photo gear wish list. Pocket sized and lightweight, these days a good quality micro-fiber cleaning cloth is a must have accessory to keep your photography equipment, eyeglasses, television and computer screens and various mobile devices clean and scratch free. 

Cynthia Boylan  |  Nov 19, 2014  | 

These unique Scarf Style and Wristlet camera straps camera straps from Capturing Couture are available in a wide range of fashion colors and patterns that range from bold stripes to delicate floral patterns, animal prints and bright geometric designs.

Cynthia Boylan  |  Dec 12, 2014  | 

Designed to be stylish, fun and functional COOPH (Coperative of Photography) apparel encourages photographers to pursue their own personal style in their work as well as their clothes. COOPH fashions are inspired by photography and the basic requirements of a shoot.

Cynthia Boylan  |  Dec 03, 2014  | 

Here's a fun gift idea and a good stocking stuffer: PhotoPhreezePhun is a clever silicone ice cube tray that creates a range of highly detailed camera-themed ice cubes that you can plop in your holiday cocktail.

Cynthia Boylan  |  Dec 02, 2014  | 

First introduced in 1939, the View-Master soon became a popular toy and a pop culture icon. Image3D is a fan's dream come true, a company that lets you transform your own images into the familiar View-Master reel format.

Cynthia Boylan  |  Dec 10, 2014  | 

Made in the USA from durable, lightweight Silnylon fabric, FotoSharp’s Camera Rain Cover is a great gift for photographers who love to shoot in the great outdoors in any kind of weather. Available in three versions (Original, Camo and Pro) and four color choices (white, black, universal and olive camo), these covers protect your precious camera from damaging rain, dust and snow.

Cynthia Boylan  |  Oct 16, 2014  | 

A tripod is a must have item for photographers so we all have at least one in our gear bag or studio. While handy, there are times when it simply isn’t practical to carry around a stand size tripod and some places (such as museums) don’t allow one. Manfrotto’s versatile Pixi mini tripod is the ideal solution to this dilemma. 

Cynthia Boylan  |  Dec 16, 2014  | 

ProGearX is a handy accessory for action camera photographers, offering unique highs, lows and 180-degree point-of-view photo/video angles to document all of your exciting, rugged outdoor adventures.

Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Dec 08, 2020  | 

If 2020 taught us nothing else, we collectively learned that things can go wrong. Terribly wrong. If your photos and video footage are important to you (and, as a photographer, they should be), then you need to buy a trusty storage or backup device pronto.

Shutterbug Staff  |  Nov 24, 2020  | 

Photo gear doorbusters, deep discounts on cameras, lens sales, special pricing on photo accessories and camera bag deals, big savings on zooms, markdowns on tripods, photo price reductions, lens instant rebates – no matter what they’re called, they’re the sirens’ songs that catch your ear and direct your hand toward your wallet. And why not? In November and December 2020 around Black Friday and Cyber Monday, photographers can save some serious coin on cameras, lenses, tripods, flash and memory cards – not to mention photo bags and backpacks, filters, books, microphones, monitors and computers.

We’ve sorted out the lists of holiday specials and sales we’ve received this fall and highlighted the very best from each manufacturer. Want to save some big dough on a camera or lens? Read on…

Shutterbug Staff  |  Oct 04, 2018  | 

Photographer Tom Mackie of Landscape Photography iQ says he’s so frequently asked what the best filters for landscape photography are, he decided to create a series of videos on the topic.

Cynthia Boylan  |  Dec 18, 2014  | 

maging drones are getting smaller and smaller but you still need something to haul them around in. Think Tank Photo is gearing up to release a travel-friendly and comfortable backpack for users of DJI Phantom 2, Phantom 2 Vision (and similar model) drones.

Cynthia Boylan  |  Jun 16, 2015  | 

Think Tank Photo’s new Trifecta 10 DSLR Backpack 9 ($159.75) and the Trifecta 8 Mirrorless Backpack ($139.75) were designed for a pro photographers’ three workhorse lenses: an ultra-wide, mid-range, and telephoto zoom lens. Available for DSLR and Mirrorless systems, these backpacks sling for side access from both the left and right.

Cynthia Boylan  |  Mar 18, 2015  | 

In April, Think Tank Photo will begin selling the new Urban Approach 15, which the company says is the first backpack designed specifically to hold a complete mirrorless camera system, a 15-inch laptop, a 10-inch tablet, and a smart phone—with some extra space for other gear and personal items. The Think Tank Urban Approach 15 backpack is designed to blend into any environment with its low–contrast and matte black appearance.

Ron Leach  |  Aug 06, 2024  | 

This eye-opening tutorial explains why you should ignore the conventional wisdom regarding so-called drawbacks to using UV filters on your lenses. Instructor Mark Wiemels backs up his advice with tragic mishap that cost him thousands to replace a damaged lens.

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