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What is “pro gear” and do you really need it to do “pro work”?
May 26, 2017
John Aldred
The topic of “pro gear” comes up quite often. What is it? Does it make a difference? Will clients and other photographers look at you…
The popular Macphun photo editing software is finally coming to Windows
May 26, 2017
John Aldred
I’ve been looking forward to this announcement for a while. Affinity did it last year, bringing their popular Photo and Designer apps to Windows. Now Macphun…
Parkour team breaks tons of rules while shooting promo video at Joshua Tree National Park
May 25, 2017
Dunja Đuđić
Sadly, it’s nothing new that tourists or photo and video enthusiasts harm natural parks and nature in general only to take the shot. But the…
Triggertrap Mobile camera-control dongle goes Open Source
May 24, 2017
John Aldred
Over the course of its life, Triggertrap has had a pretty eventful journey. Triggertrap started life as an Open Source universal camera trigger backed through Kickstarter in 2011….
Drone problems? Maybe hire this seagull thief for your next aerial shoot
May 24, 2017
John Aldred
GoPros are great to capture death defying stunts and extreme sports. But that’s not all they’re good for. Recording wildlife is another activity that’s high up on…
From next year, the world’s largest photography show, Photokina, becomes an annual event
May 24, 2017
John Aldred
Photokina is the highlight of many photographers calendars. It’s the largest photography trade event in the world. It’s so big, that it only happens once…
The Pinhole Pro is the world’s first multi aperture pinhole lens designed for DSLRs
May 23, 2017
John Aldred
Pinhole photography has had an interesting life. It started off as the most basic fundamental way to capture an image. Despite becoming “obsolete” as lens…
Canon puts out service notice for the 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM lens after autofocus issues detected
May 23, 2017
John Aldred
Canon’s 24-105mm f/4L lens has become a staple amongst Canon users. Whether pro or hobbyist it’s the perfect balance between quality, versatility and price. Its…
Pete Souza photographs “House of Cards” president Frank Underwood
May 23, 2017
Dunja Đuđić
Former presidential photographer Pete Souza has found himself in the familiar role again. This time, he photographed the fictional president Frank Underwood from House of…
Drone crashes in the audience during major league baseball game
May 23, 2017
Dunja Đuđić
This Sunday, a drone crash landed in the audience during a Major League baseball game. Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres played a game at…