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Dropbox Just Deleted 2000 Files Because of My Samsung Phone
Nov 5, 2016
JP Danko
I have been using Dropbox for years now and I have never once had a problem with it…until a week ago when over 2000 files mysteriously…
Shopping is coming to Instagram
Nov 4, 2016
John Aldred
Facebook’s takeover of Instagram becomes more apparent by the day. We’ve seen ads, selective algorithm driven feeds, business pages and other features. Some good, some bad….
Camera thieves caught trying to sell stolen goods to off-duty Brooklyn cop
Nov 4, 2016
John Aldred
Having one’s camera gear stolen is the nightmare of every photographer. The nightmare for those that steal it? Being arrested by the guy you’re trying…
Adobe focus on productivity and workflow efficiency with Photoshop CC 2017
Nov 2, 2016
John Aldred
Adobe have today announced the release of Adobe Photoshop CC 2017. This update comes along with new versions of Premiere Pro, After Effects and other…
Magic Lantern shows signs of life on the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Nov 1, 2016
Udi Tirosh
If you are a long time reader of the blog, you know that we are big fans of Magic Lantern. Magic Lantern is a piece…
This free location scouting checklist helps you find the perfect shooting spots
Oct 31, 2016
John Aldred
For anybody who shoots outside of a set or the studio, location scouting is almost a necessity. Whether you’re shooting video or stills, if you…
How a Mythbuster removes a stuck on filter with a bandsaw
Oct 31, 2016
John Aldred
We’ve all come across a situation where we’ve had a filter on a lens that just wouldn’t come off. If you haven’t, you will one…
Open letter to GoPro – don’t lock us out of our cameras
Oct 31, 2016
Jeffrey George
[editor’s note: we got this letter from our reader Jeffrey George. It resonates true. If you look at the reviews on the apple store or the…
This little device will hijack a drone mid-flight without destroying it
Oct 30, 2016
Udi Tirosh
Law enforcement agencies are in an (unofficial) fight with drone operators. And it’s clear why. While some drone pilots are very careful, some have caused quite…
Photographer travels 20,000 miles by thumb, foot, van, and train. This is how his camera ended up
Oct 29, 2016
Udi Tirosh
One of the biggest selling points for more professional cameras is their rigidity. Mag-alloy body vs. Plastics; better weather sealing, and all and all better…