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Nikon 1 J5 Mirrorless Camera Review
Edited by George Schaub  |  Jun 05, 2015

The Nikon J5 is the newest in Nikon's 1 series mirrorless camera line and is the first in the series to offer 20MP resolution. (Note: the first Nikon 1 cameras had 10MP, while the most recent, the V3, had 18MP resolution). Compared to APS-C sensors with about 23.5 x 15.6 mm and Micro-Four-Third cameras with 17 x 13 mm, the J5 has a smaller sensor at 13.2 x 8.8 mm, Nikon’s CX format. The crop factor is nearly 1:2.7 which means that the “effective” (defined as the 35mm format equivalent) focal length of the kit lens (1 Nikkor 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR) is about 27-81 mm. The camera has a very slim and compact design, which allows for easy transport and usage, similar to a compact camera.

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Pulitzer Prize-Winning Photojournalist David Hume Kennerly Says His iPhone Has Made Him A Better Photographer
Barry Tanenbaum  |  Jun 05, 2015

On a Sunday morning not long ago I turned on the radio and by chance heard the legendary, Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist David Hume Kennerly say that his iPhone had made him a better photographer.
 

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7 Features That Make the SOG S66 PowerAssist Multi-Tool a Great Father’s Day Gift for Your Picture-Taking Dad
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Jun 04, 2015

Dads and tools go together like crooked public servants and greasy bags of banknotes. Photographers tend to tote tools, too. Put it all together (minus the politician) and we just might have the perfect Father’s Day gift suggestion. And it comes from SOG, a company with a rich and venerated heritage.

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Which Is Better for Digital Photography: Mac or PC?
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Jun 04, 2015

Before you get any ideas about drafting a posse and coming after me with tar and feathers because of my computer platform preferences, let me explain—please. Because I write about digital photography I must use both PCs and Macs so that I can deliver balanced stories and explain computer functions to our entire audience, not just one group or the other.

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Hasselblad Launches A5D Medium Format Aerial Camera System
Cynthia Boylan  |  Jun 04, 2015

Hasselblad has just launched the A5D, the company's newest medium format camera system for aerial photography. Designed to deliver high image quality and reliability, the Hasselblad A5D is available in three sensor sizes: 40, 50 and 60 megapixels. The sensor options include the CCD-based A5D-40 and A5D-60, and a CMOS- based A5D-50.

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Shutterbug Photo of the Day: “Ginny” by Lori Kay
The Editors  |  Jun 04, 2015

Our Shutterbug Photo of the Day is a tranquil shot by Lori Kay of a boat on water as smooth as glass.

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Photo Gadgets & Gizmos: Six Great Imaging Devices For Summer Photography Fun
Cynthia Boylan  |  Jun 04, 2015

HEXO+: The HEXO+ is another new imaging drone that is capable of auto-following and auto-filming your subject. The HEXO+ is similar to the Lily Flying Camera drone, which we featured last month and took the UAV world by storm.

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Photo Bag Review Roundup: The Best Dry Bags to Protect Your Camera Gear
Patrick Sweeney  |  Jun 03, 2015

We were in a zodiac boat in a bay of Pitt Island, a small island that is part of the Chatham Islands, six hundred miles east of the South Island of New Zealand. It was December, summer in the southern hemisphere, but the islands are far enough south that even in their summer, it was cold.

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COOPH Intros Cool New T-Shirt Collection For Photographers
Cynthia Boylan  |  Jun 03, 2015

The Cooperative of Photography (COOPH) recently added a few new additions to their popular line of graphic shirts. Inspired by photography, COOPH tops are made from comfortable, soft 100 percent cotton fabric and feature a handy pocket for your lens cap. The new line of Leica inspired shirts features:

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Shutterbug Photo of the Day
Shutterbug Photo of the Day: “Backyard Hummingbird” by Brian Phillips
The Editors  |  Jun 03, 2015

Our Shutterbug Photo of the Day is delightful shot of a tiny hummingbird in flight by Brian Phillips.

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