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Drone Safety: Disaster Narrowly Averted As Jumbo Jet Nearly Collides With Imaging Drone Over LAX
Ron Leach  |  Mar 23, 2016

The responsible use of recreational drones is becoming a heightened concern as these devices are gaining in popularity among photographers and other hobbyists. Last Friday afternoon things nearly got ugly as the pilot of a Lufthansa passenger jumbo jet reported nearly colliding with a drone while on landing approach to Los Angeles International Airport.

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New B&W Film Announced: JCH StreetPan 400
Ron Leach  |  Mar 17, 2016

Tokyo-based street shooter Bellamy Hunt (AKA Japan Camera Hunter) has just announced his very own brand of black-and-white film. He decided he wanted “something bold, slightly grainy and with strong contrast.” Hence, the birth of JCH StreetPan 400.

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Here's A Unique Wireless Keyboard For Computers, iPads Or Android Tablets
Ron Leach  |  Mar 16, 2016

Every so often you stumble upon something you definitely don’t need, but you really sort of want. The typewriter-inspired Qwerkywriter Bluetooth Keyboard is one such animal, and falls into the category of the product for someone who has everything.

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Check Out This Inspiring Short Video on the Work and Life of Ansel Adams
Ron Leach  |  Mar 16, 2016

Ask any photographer to name the iconic image-makers of our time and Ansel Adams is undoubtedly near the top of their list. Ansel’s work is both aspirational and inspirational for all of us.

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Photographing New Orleans During Mardi Gras: Tips For Capturing the Biggest Party on Earth
Ron Leach  |  Feb 12, 2016

If you’re looking for a destination offering unlimited photo opportunities, great history, amazing food, and a bit of debauchery, look no further than New Orleans during Mardi Gras.

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Sometimes Less Is More
Ron Leach  |  Jan 25, 2016
Back in the days of film, many of us who considered ourselves “serious” photographers had an arsenal that not only included an SLR system with a myriad of lenses, flash equipment and other accessories, but a high–end pocket camera that offered a “premium” lens and a complete array of manual controls. The idea, of course, was that with one of these little wonders you would always have a capable camera on hand for those unexpected opportunities—even on days when you left your SLR at home.
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It’s That Time Again
Ron Leach  |  Dec 28, 2015

As 2015 draws to a close, it’s once again time to reflect upon the past 12 months and make some resolutions for the coming year. We’ll leave it up to you to set personal goals for exercising more, eating less, and quitting smoking, and instead offer a few suggestions for improving your enjoyment of photography in 2016.

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Opinion
Is Light The Future Of Photography?
Ron Leach  |  Nov 20, 2015

Thanks to rapid and ongoing advances in digital imaging technology, our industry is so abuzz with exciting new photographic products—both hardware and software—that it’s difficult for photographers to keep up with the latest-and-greatest gear and without worrying that their photographic arsenal is about to become obsolete. In real terms, though, much of this technical innovation is incremental in nature; better low-light capability, faster processing, higher resolution, enhanced video capability and the like.

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Shutterbug Editorial
Photoshop is NOT A Four-Letter Word
Ron Leach  |  Oct 26, 2015

I’m constantly impressed by the fine photographs posted by readers on Shutterbug’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/shutterbugmag) and make a point of reading the technical descriptions of how the images were made—as well as the comments by others in response. One of the great things about photography, whether you pursue the craft as a profession or a hobby, is there’s always something to learn from someone else with a different vision or a unique style.

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Opinion
The Megapixel Race Isn’t Ending Anytime Soon
Ron Leach  |  Sep 28, 2015

Every five years the experts at Canon hold an event to share their vision of future imaging technologies and present some of the cutting-edge innovations they have in the works. These events tend to be inspirational and aspirational for everyone interested in the art and craft of photography, and this month’s Canon Expo was no exception.

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