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Photographer captures stunning underwater portraits at 100ft, breaks Guinness world record again

Selfie-deaths now a public health problem, say researchers

Selfie-deaths now a public health problem, say researchers

Custom gridlines are coming to Sony cameras – you’ll have to pay for it

The first 360 action camera in space takes impressive photos of Earth

The first 360 action camera in space takes impressive photos of Earth

Flashback to the future! The Godox Lux Cadet is a new “retro-style” flash

Nov 29, 2023 by Sagiv Gilburd 1 Comment
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Godox announced a new retro-style strobe, the Lux Cadet. It’s a new camera flash that will be the perfect pair-up for a retro or an actual film camera. Why go with modern when you can go classic, right?

Positioned between the Godox Lux Senior ($119) and Godox Lux Junior ($69), the Godox Lux Cadet is a small, stylish, affordable strobe at $94.90.

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Stability.AI’s video tool animates classic memes, and they’re scary as hell

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Nov 29, 2023 by Dunja Djudjic Leave a Comment
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Stability.AI recently launched Stability Video Diffusion, the first version of its generative video software. People tried using it to turn classic memes into videos, and the results are… Uncanny, to say the least.

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Photographer captures stunning underwater portraits at 100ft, breaks Guinness world record again

Nov 29, 2023 by Dunja Djudjic 1 Comment
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After breaking the Guinness World Record for the deepest underwater portrait shoot, photographer Steve Haining has done it again. Not only has he outdone himself, but he’s done it five times better. From the initial 21 feet, Steve set the new record by doing a portrait shoot at 100ft (30m). And it all started as a joke.

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Camera symbols and their meaning: a complete guide

Nov 29, 2023 by Sagiv Gilburd Leave a Comment
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There are a loooooooooot of icons on your camera’s LCD and viewfinder. So many, in fact, that it can be overwhelming if you don’t know what they mean. They also provide critical information about your exposure, camera status, and important settings. Do you know the meaning of all of them? If not, we ‘re here to help. Here is a list of all the camera symbols you can find in your camera’s LCD and their meaning. Just in case you were curious.

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Selfie-deaths now a public health problem, say researchers

Selfie-deaths now a public health problem, say researchers

Nov 29, 2023 by Alex Baker Leave a Comment
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Taking selfies is now a ‘public health problem’ according to researchers in Australia, following a spate of deaths at popular beauty spots. The study revealed nearly 400 reported incidents globally, with 77 occurring in the United States alone.

The study analysed five scientific papers and 12 news reports spanning from 2008 to 2021. It revealed that young women with an average age of 22 years were most likely to die from selfie-related deaths. Falling and drowning emerged as the leading causes of death-by-selfie.

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Custom gridlines are coming to Sony cameras – you’ll have to pay for it

Nov 29, 2023 by Sagiv Gilburd Leave a Comment
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Sony announced a new feature is coming for the Alpha lineup. Users will be able to set and use custom gridlines in-camera. The feature will be available for multiple Sony cameras within the lineup, such as the Sony a7iv, but you will have to purchase a separate license to activate it.

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The first 360 action camera in space takes impressive photos of Earth

The first 360 action camera in space takes impressive photos of Earth

Nov 29, 2023 by Alex Baker Leave a Comment
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In January this year Insta 360 attached two of its Insta360 X2 cameras to a satellite. Now they have just published photos and videos from those cameras. And at 500km above Earth, the results are pretty incredible.

Insta360 teamed up with Media Storm and SAR satellite company Spacety to make this happen. They started working on this project in July 2021. They spent a year getting the cameras ready, and finally sent them into space.

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Holiday Gift Guide – The best photo and video lights of 2023

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Nov 29, 2023 by John Aldred Leave a Comment
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Another lap around the sun means another winter holiday season! Black Friday may be over, but here are some more gift ideas this giving season, even if you’re giving to yourself. In this guide, we’re looking at some of our favourite new cameras of 2023.

Our third day is all about lighting! These are some of our favourite lights that we’ve used or have been released over the last year. We’ve already posted our cameras and lenses gift guides, but keep visiting this week as we release our other guides, including tripods, sliders & gimbals, and accessories and gadgets.

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Cute, sad, and awe-inspiring photos of animals – Wildlife Photographer of the Year wants your vote

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Nov 29, 2023 by Dunja Djudjic Leave a Comment
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year has announced the 2024 finalists for the People’s Choice award. Yes, this means that you get to vote for your favorite images. The selection is captivating, and you’ll have a difficult task, just like the contest jury.

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Sirui Sniper series T1.2 AF lenses are now available to buy

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Nov 28, 2023 by John Aldred Leave a Comment
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Sirui recently showed off their new Sniper series APS-C AF lenses at IBC 2023. We had the chance to take a look at them ourselves, and you can read our review of the Sirui Sniper lenses here. Initially launched on Indiegogo, the lenses are now on general sale.

The Sirui Sniper set comprises three lenses at 23mm, 33mm and 56mm focal lengths with a super bright T1.2 aperture. These provide a Super35/APS-C field of view similar to about 35mm, 50mm and 85mm on full-frame.

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Udi Tirosh: from diyphotography.netUdi Tirosh is an entrepreneur, photography inventor, journalist, educator, and writer based in Israel. With over 25 years of experience in the photo-video industry, Udi has built and sold several photography-related brands. Udi has a double degree in mass media communications and computer science.

Alex Baker: from diyphotography.netAlex Baker is a portrait and lifestyle driven photographer based in Valencia, Spain. She works on a range of projects from commercial to fine art and has had work featured in publications such as The Daily Mail, Conde Nast Traveller and El Mundo, and has exhibited work across Europe

David Williams: from diyphotography.netDave Williams is an accomplished travel photographer, writer, and best-selling author from the UK. He is also a photography educator and published Aurora expert. Dave has traveled extensively in recent years, capturing stunning images from around the world in a modified van. His work has been featured in various publications and he has worked with notable brands such as Skoda, EE, Boeing, Huawei, Microsoft, BMW, Conde Nast, Electronic Arts, Discovery, BBC, The Guardian, ESPN, NBC, and many others.

John Aldred: from diyphotography.netJohn Aldred is a photographer with over 20 years of experience in the portrait and commercial worlds. He is based in Scotland and has been an early adopter - and occasional beta tester - of almost every digital imaging technology in that time. As well as his creative visual work, John uses 3D printing, electronics and programming to create his own photography and filmmaking tools and consults for a number of brands across the industry.

Dunja Djudjic: from diyphotography.netDunja Djudjic is a multi-talented artist based in Novi Sad, Serbia. With 15 years of experience as a photographer, she specializes in capturing the beauty of nature, travel, and fine art. In addition to her photography, Dunja also expresses her creativity through writing, embroidery, and jewelry making.

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