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After Spate of Recent Photo-Related Deaths, Russia Launches “Selfie Safety” Program
Steve Meltzer  |  Jul 10, 2015

Here at Shutterbug we like to keep an eye on the selfie photography phenomenon in all its wacky strangeness. We’ve reported on everything from Olivia Muus’ spoof of famous museum portraits taking selfies to the hilarious, faux PSA warning of selfie stick abuse.

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Fujifilm X-T10 Mirrorless Camera Review (Full Resolution Test Images)
Henry Anderson  |  Jul 10, 2015

The 16-megapixel Fujifilm X-T10 mirrorless camera reminds me of the old Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup commercial (bear with me Millennials) where two strangers—one eating peanut butter and one eating chocolate—bump into each other and somehow smash their food together. After a brief bit of yelling (“you got your peanut butter on my chocolate!” “you got your chocolate in my peanut butter”) they realize that the combination is better than the individual elements.

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Nikon Issues Another Service Advisory for D750 DSLR, This Time to Service Malfunctioning Shutters
Dan Havlik  |  Jul 09, 2015

The poor Nikon D750 just can’t catch a break. Nikon issued another service advisory for the semi-pro DSLR today, noting that some of the cameras may have malfunctioning shutters that can affect image quality.

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Affinity Photo, a Hotly-Anticipated Photoshop Rival, Now Available for Mac Computers
Dan Havlik  |  Jul 09, 2015

When we first told you about Affinity Photo back in February, the software’s parent company, Serif, had launched a free beta version of the app that garnered tons of attention from photographers seeking to leave the subscription-based Photoshop CC behind. That beta has ended and now a final version of Affinity Photo is available for Mac computers.

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Ever Wonder How a Camera is Made? This Video Shows Fuji X-T10s Being Manufactured
Dan Havlik  |  Jul 08, 2015

If you’ve ever been curious how a state-of-the-art camera is made, check out the below video, which shows the step-by-step manufacturing process for Fujifilm X-T10 mirrorless cameras.

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Canon Intros Compact Speedlite 430EX III-RT Flash with Radio-Controlled Wireless Shooting
Shutterbug Staff  |  Jul 08, 2015

Canon announced the new Canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT external flash unit this morning. This compact new Speedlite features – for the first time in the Canon 430EX series – radio-controlled wireless flash shooting capabilities that are designed to make creative light control easier for photographers of a variety of levels.

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You Could Win a $1K+ Tamron Lens in Shutterbug’s Nature Photo Contest!
The Editors  |  Jul 06, 2015

Nature photography has long captured the hearts and minds of amateur and professional photographers dedicated to capturing images of the great outdoors. Whether your passion is wildlife, landscape, or macro photography, we’d love to see examples of your best work.

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GoPro Launches HERO4 Session, the Company’s Smallest and Lightest POV Camera Yet
Shutterbug Staff  |  Jul 06, 2015

POV camera-pioneer GoPro has just unveiled its smallest and lightest GoPro yet. Called the GoPro HERO4 Session, the tiny, point-of-view camera is 50% smaller and 40% lighter than the company’s popular HERO4 Black and Silver cameras.

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Our 5 Favorite Photo Gadgets & Gizmos: Wacky & Wonderful Imaging Gear
Cynthia Boylan  |  Jul 02, 2015

The DSLR Wheel Of Filters: Would you like to change filters without having to fumble with color gels and multiple lenses? The DSLR Wheel of Filters makes it fast, easy and fun to create different effects with the 18 different filters and prisms that you can change with the simple turn of a wheel. Just mount it directly onto your DSLR body, snap on one of the two rotating wheels and enjoy. Wheel number one has colors, dual colors, and color surrounds. Wheel number two has lenses that include kaleidoscope, macro and more. The Holga base-lens is responsible for its distinctive lo-fi toy camera look and you can shoot video through it, too. The DSLR Wheel of Filters is available for Nikon or canon cameras and the retail price is $41.99.

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Nikon Announces AF-S DX Nikkor 16-80mm F/2.8-4E ED VR Lens
Shutterbug Staff  |  Jul 01, 2015

Nikon just announced the AF-S DX Nikkor 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR, a versatile DX-format lens designed for advanced and enthusiast photographers. The Nikkor 16-80mm features a combination of Nikon lens technologies typically found on the company’s pro glass including Nano Crystal Coat, which is appearing for the first time on a Nikon DX-format lens.

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Nikon Unveils AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/4E FL ED VR and AF-S Nikkor 600mm f/4E FL ED VR Super Telephoto Lenses
Shutterbug Staff  |  Jul 01, 2015

Nikon just took the wraps off two new super telephoto lenses: the AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/4E FL ED VR and AF-S Nikkor 600mm f/4E FL ED VR. These two Nikkor lenses use the Nikon’s latest lens technologies for better autofocus (AF) tracking and improved optical performance, while being significantly lighter in weight than the previous models.

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MindShift Gear Intros New First Light Outdoor Photography Backpacks
Cynthia Boylan  |  Jul 01, 2015

MindShift Gear’s First Light backpack series was designed to meet the needs of outdoor photographers who are on the move—especially those who carry 200mm to 600mm lenses.

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Michelle Obama Tears Up Ban on Photography During White House Tours (VIDEO)
Dan Havlik  |  Jul 01, 2015

A 40-year ban on photography during White House tours has officially ended...in style.

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Sunbounce Intros Wind-Killer Mobile Screen to Tame the Breeze During Outdoor Shoots
Cynthia Boylan  |  Jun 30, 2015

Designed for use by fashion, wedding and nature photographers (or even steadicam operators) the Wind-Killer from Sunbounce is a clever new mobile screen that allows you to tame the wind and keep shooting.

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Olympus Air A01 Camera Device that Wirelessly Connects Lenses with Smartphones Coming to US in July
Dan Havlik  |  Jun 30, 2015

Olympus just announced that it is bringing its compact and wireless Olympus Air A01 camera device to the U.S. in July and Canada in August. The Olympus Air A01, which was introduced in Japan earlier this year, is a small, cylindrical gadget with a 16-megapixel Live MOS image sensor that can wirelessly connect Micro Four Thirds lenses with mobile devices such as smartphones.

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