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A Decade of Innovation with the Canon 5D Series
Ten years ago, in 2005, Canon broke new ground in the imaging world with the EOS 5D, the first full-frame DSLR to feature a body size similar to that of a 35mm film SLR. Today, Canon is still...
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I'm Going on Vacation... Which Camera Should I Buy?
I can’t blame anyone but myself. I suggested the title based on the many times I’ve been asked this exact same question. So here I am attempting to answer the almost unanswerable—what camera should you...
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Introduction to ND Filters:The Basics
In the following video, Larry Becker provides an introduction to using neutral density filters and some tips concerning how and when to use them. He covers some basic effects they can help to achieve,...
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How to Use ND Filters: Beyond the Basics
In the following video, Larry Becker presents the second installment of his Neutral Territory series on neutral density filters. This segment provides a more in-depth approach to working with ND...
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How to Use ND Filters: Tips, Tricks, and Special Effects
In the following video, Larry Becker completes his Neutral Territory series on neutral density filters with a roundup of information, as well as demonstrations of more specific techniques and pieces of...
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Hands-On Review: Bescor FP-500KB 1,000W Bi-Color LED 2 Studio Light
Bescor has been around since 1981, providing photographers and especially filmmakers with video-related products, eventually battery power and, now, LED lighting for wedding, event, and other location...
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Video: How to Find Your Edge in Sports Photography
If you want to become a sports photographer and have an hour to watch a video, this is where you click. Damian Strohmeyer, 35-year veteran shooter, with 29 Super Bowls and 70 Sports Illustrated covers...
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The Canon EOS 5DS versus the 5DS R
With Canon’s introduction of the high-resolution, full-frame 50.6MP CMOS sensor in the EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R DSLRs, many photographers are wondering which model is best for them. Luckily, there is only...
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Unveiled: Sony A7R II, RX100 IV, and RX10 II
Today, Sony unveiled the much-anticipated successors to three high-end cameras with a ton of new features and capacities: the 42.4MP, full-frame sensor, mirrorless a7R II and the 20MP, 1" sensor,...
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The No-Compromise Compact: Leica Q (Typ 116) Digital Camera
Users looking for optimal image quality in a compact body would do well to check out Leica’s latest release, the Q (Typ 116) Digital Camera. Packing a full-frame 24.2-megapixel CMOS sensor into a...
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Quick View: Rising Standard & Wide Pinhole
In the following video, Allan Weitz walks us through the capabilities of Rising’s line of Pinhole Lenses for a variety of specialized and unique imaging capabilities. The video covers the basics of...
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Hands-On Review: the Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)
Long gone are the days of having to pick between color or black-and-white film stocks before setting out the door. We have now entered a digital world where many critical artistic decisions are made...
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Lighting for Underwater Photography and Videography
Buying an underwater housing is just the beginning. There are many accessories that are helpful or necessary for taking photos underwater. An external flash, also called a strobe, is your most...
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Cognisys Motion Control, Focus Stacking, and High-Speed Photography Gear
If you’re interested in time-lapse, motion-control, or high-speed photography, the Cognisys line of controls, rails, and rotary tables is sure to excite. At the heart of the line are the controls: the...
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Infographic: Inventive Camera Designs from Sony
Over the course of the past decade, Sony has transformed itself from being a minor player in the digital point-and-shoot camera market—to being an innovative leader in the design of photographic...
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Sony's Innovative Journey in Camera Design and Technology
When the digital camera revolution took hold at the turn of the century, the never-ending technological race among camera manufacturers sped up and, with no sign of that race ever slowing down, some...
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Designed for Detail: The Canon EOS 5DS & 5DS R DSLRs
The ultimate in resolution for full-frame DSLRs: this is what Canon’s latest 50-megapixel 5DS and 5DS R offer users. These cameras take a huge leap forward in resolution for the legendary 5D series...
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First Look: Leica Monochrom Typ 246
In the following video, Allan Weitz welcomes the Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246), a 24MP full-frame black-and-white digital rangefinder camera with numerous updates over its predecessor. The video covers...
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A Guide to Birding with Binoculars
When it is time to see a rare bird up close, the binocular is the go-to optical tool for almost every serious birder. Unmatched portability and convenience make the binocular one of the best devices...
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A Guide to Birding with Spotting Scopes
There is nothing that can replace the extreme close-up view of a rare bird in the wild. Binoculars can get you close but, if you want to look the bird in the eye or confirm that identification for your...
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