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Tamron Reinvents the Zoom-to-300mm Category with New 6X Zoom that Starts at 50mm
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Jun 07, 2024

Tamron just announced a 50-300mm f/4.5-6.3 zoom for Sony E mount full-frame cameras, and Shutterbug had a chance to evaluate a sample for a few weeks before the new lens was unveiled. That's not a typo—she's a 50-300, not a 70-300—and that, as it turns out, makes a huge difference. Here is our hands-on review.

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Enjoy Legendary Leica Photography With Your iPhone
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Jun 06, 2024

Leica Camera AG has released Leica LUX, an iOS app that enables smartphone shooters to experience prominent aspects of Leica photography. Dubbed LUX, the new app is available in both free and subscription versions with features divided accordingly. No additional accessories are required, and it's available from the Apple store now.

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How to Prepare for a Photo Shoot—for Models Only
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  May 31, 2024

Success is 95% preparation. Here are 10 essentials to consider when readying for a photo session.

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Shoot Film? Here are 5 Labs that Develop & Print
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  May 24, 2024

Yes, I want to shoot some film. But where the heck do I get it developed?
Relax! There are a number of options, five of which we identify here. One will possibly surprise you.

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TTArtisan 100mm f/2.8 Bubble Bokeh Review
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  May 17, 2024

A 100mm f/2.8 full-frame lens that produces bokeh that looks like soap bubbles? Sign us up! But does the bokeh really look like suds?

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How To Lensbaby & 5 Reason Why You Should
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  May 10, 2024

Cameras come and go, but Lensbaby lenses are timeless. They add dynamic energy to ordinary photos and empower creatives to express unique visualizations. I can think of more than 101 reasons to use a Lensbaby, but I'll share just five big ones.

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Save Your Neck: Domke PhoTOGS Vest REVIEW
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  May 03, 2024

The Domke PhoTOGS Vest is incredibly functional and versatile. It has room for just about anything you could possibly need on a photo trek (except a large tripod, of course). I'm talking lenses, backup compact camera, light meter, H2O, lunch, bear spray, pens, business cards—more room than I have stuff.

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Leica SOFORT 2 Review & Gallery
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Apr 26, 2024

This is a fun camera! The Leica SOFORT 2 is a 4.9-megapixel digital camera with a built-in printer. While not optimized for expert photographers, the SOFORT 2 is a crowd pleaser.

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How To Photograph Camera Gear for Online Auctions
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Apr 19, 2024

Here are 10 tips to follow before you dial up ebay. And BTW — most of these apply to food photography, too, if you Instagram your meals. This story is smartphone compatible.

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Choosing Wisely: Peak Design Straps
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Apr 17, 2024

Need an awesome camera strap? Now you have another color option from Peak Design.

Our new Choosing Wisely series aims to deliver concise, summarized information about products we think you'll like.

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