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Build your own 3D printed DIY LED ringlight for your smartphone

Feb 16, 2017 John Aldred

The problem with mobile phones is that if you need lights, you’ve usually got two options. The first is to simply deal with the underpowered,…



This is how a piece of photographic gear became the iconic Star Wars prop

Feb 14, 2017 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

Did you know that the most iconic movie prop ever was made out of a piece of photographic gear? While George Lucas was making A…



Watch: How to truly make the eyes “windows to the soul” in your portraits

Feb 8, 2017 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

Catching the mood and the spirit of the moment may be one of our primary tasks as photographers or videographers. Yet, we may also be…



Introducing Omega Reflector 360 – the world’s first 15-in-1 reflector

Feb 7, 2017 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

If you are searching for one reflector to rule them all, this may be the one. Westcott has introduced the new Omega Reflector 360, which…



Sony announced two new prime lenses for full-frame mirrorless cameras (and a new flash)

Feb 7, 2017 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

Good news for Sony shooting team will make portrait photographers especially happy: Sony has announced two new prime lenses for their full frame mirrorless cameras….



3 tools to help you get super sharp manual focus shots

Feb 1, 2017 Jake Hicks

Last week we covered three of the main tips to bear in mind when trying to get sharper manual focus images. Ambient lighting, contrasting elements…



How to remove fungus from lenses using soap, water and vinegar

Jan 30, 2017 John Aldred

Fungus isn’t an issue most of us have to deal with when using modern glass. It comes pretty well sealed, and it’s usually not old…



Build your own Lensbaby style DIY soft-focus lens for under $15

Jan 27, 2017 John Aldred

Constructing your own lens can seem like an impossible task. When you look at the amount of engineering in modern lenses, how can you possibly…



Tips on Getting Sharper Images with Manual Focus Lenses

Jan 26, 2017 Jake Hicks

Ever since Leica presented a camera at the 1976 Photokina with working automated focusing, autofocus technology has taken leaps and bounds in its advancement. Today’s…



The comprehensive Fuji EF-X500 speedlight flash review

Jan 19, 2017 Robert Hall

In 2016, I joined team Fuji after being extremely impressed with the X-T2 body. I had been watching mirrorless technology for a while, but…