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Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Mar 10, 2023  |  0 comments

Olympus just introduced a 90mm f/3.5 macro lens, and Shutterbug had a chance to give it a full workout on the new Olympus OM-1 mirrorless marvel prior to launch. Here is our evaluation and a few sample photos captured by this camera/lens combo.

Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Mar 03, 2023  |  0 comments

When Peak Design introduced camera straps with their proprietary Anchor quick-connector system in 2014, they quietly revolutionized the way the world had been attaching straps to cameras. Here’s a guide to their current lineup nearly 10 years on.

Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Mar 02, 2023  |  0 comments

Fujifilm just announced the introduction of the INSTAX MINI 12, worthy successor to the well-liked MINI 11, and Shutterbug was allowed to run a sample through its paces several days prior to the launch. Consistent with instant photography’s shoot-and-share mindset, the MINI 12 is a fun, easy-to-use camera that we expect to be well received.

Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Mar 01, 2023  |  0 comments

The creative young people at PGYTECH have been at it again, producing new accessories and improving existing products. As an enthusiastic group of photographers and drone pilots, they understand user needs and design gear with practical application in mind. Here’s the rundown on their most recent creations and look at an old favorite.

Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Feb 26, 2023  |  0 comments

DALL·E 2 from OpenAI (the folks who gave us ChatGPT) uses AI to convert plain language text strings into realistic images and art. We typed in “Digital camera that looks like a red pepper” and DALL·E 2 generated the image you see here (we added the Shutterbug nameplate). For lovers of imaging, DALL·E 2 is addictive. Read more to view a few other things DALL·E 2 generated for us, and learn how to begin turning your words in pictures.

Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Feb 24, 2023  |  0 comments

Billed as a crossbody bag, the Think Tank SpeedTop 10 and SpeedTop 15 bags can be slung over the shoulder, worn bandolier-style, or worn on a belt. But the list of attractive features doesn’t end there.

Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Feb 17, 2023  |  2 comments

Minor League Baseball trumps the Big Leagues. Tickets are significantly cheaper, atmosphere is casual and parking is way easier. Plus the players are playing for heart, not purse. Although ballplayers on the farm teams may not have the talent or skills of the guys in The Show, the action—and therefore your chance for a great shot—is equal.

Here’s your guide to finding the teams near you, preparing for the event, and coming back with the most rewarding photos.

Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Feb 10, 2023  |  0 comments

By now you’ve read about ChatGPT’s powerful AI engine and probably have already formulated some tentative opinions about it. Whether you’re pro or con, OpenAI’s ChatGPT and other chatbots like it are here to stay, so the best strategy, perhaps, is to understand it—and learn how to use it for good instead of evil. Most important is for all of us to monitor it and see where it may lead.

Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Feb 03, 2023  |  0 comments

There’s a new tabletop tripod in the JOBY stable, the slim, sleek PodZilla. Perfect for cell phone photography, it includes a cleverly designed rotating smartphone grip. Here we compare it a longtime favorite, the JOBY GorillaPod 3K Kit.

Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Jan 27, 2023  |  0 comments

Exert your full creative powers when applying these two popular Photoshop Neural Filters. Try it once and you’ll never use the Presets again.

Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Jan 20, 2023  |  0 comments

The SnapGrip Creator Kit from ShiftCam lets you hold your smartphone like a camera, charges the battery, lights up the scene and provides a stable tabletop support. It’s very well made and practically attaches itself.

Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Jan 13, 2023  |  0 comments

It’s easier to get started in film photography than you may think, and you’re sure to enjoy the ride. If you’re even vaguely thinking about shooting some film, read this story. It’s a compendium of everything you need and where to get it. 

Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Jan 06, 2023  |  0 comments

If you have a recent iPhone it probably defaults to Live Photo and stores images as files that have an HEIC file name extension. Here’s how to change the default to shoot regular still images and save them as the JPEGs you’re accustomed to. But HEIC (High Efficiency Image File format), better known as HEIF, is better than JPEG in many ways, and after learning a bit about it you may not want to revert back to your old, comfortable JPEG files.

Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Dec 30, 2022  |  0 comments

The specifications of the Fujifilm X-T5 are extraordinarily similar to those of their X-H2. Pretending the price is the same (it isn’t) and you could have one or the other—but only one—which do you choose?

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