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Scale, or Why I Thought the Pentax Q7 Was Bigger
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Aug 11, 2013

We all know how big a tomato is. If we see a photo of a GIANT tomato sitting all by itself, we have no idea that it’s bigger than its cousins. To convey the perception of size one must position the tomato near another object of known size—say, an egg or a walnut. Same is true about cameras.

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SD Memory Cards: Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About SD Cards But Were Afraid to Ask
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Feb 15, 2018

If your digital camera is fairly new, odds are it stores images on SD cards. SD stands for Secure Digital but it may seem more like Strange & Discombulationg because of the permutations that abound. This primer will school you on all you need to know about this efficient and progressive format, and help you make better purchasing decisions when it’s time to buy more cards.

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SDHC Speed Class
Jon Sienkiewicz Blog  |  Feb 10, 2010

If you shoot video with a DSLR or camcorder that uses SD memory cards, be sure to use a card that is fast enough. Since the introduction of SDHC, cards are labeled with a Speed Class that indicates the sustained data transfer speed. Class 2 cards deliver a sustained read/write speed of 2MB per second. Class 6 operate at 6MB/sec. It’s an easy standard to understand.

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See How Tara Wray Used Photography to Cope with the Pandemic
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Apr 09, 2021

Tara Wray found a way to turn a personal dark cloud into a hope-filled ray of sunshine for thousands of others. A highly esteemed and award-winning filmmaker and photographer, Tara generously shares some images from her latest book, Year of the Beast, and answers some photography questions for Shutterbug.

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Selfie Stick with a Built-In Battery & 24-Hour Battery for a GoPro: Re-fuel's Cool Photo Accessories
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Jan 14, 2016

A selfie stick with a built-in battery pack—why didn’t I think of that? And a 24-hour battery for my GoPro HERO4? Crazy!

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Seven GREAT Gift Ideas for Photographers & You
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Nov 26, 2025  |  First Published: Nov 27, 2025

Priced from $4 to $66 (most under $30), here are 7 gifts all photo enthusiasts would appreciate this holiday season. And they're all available now on Amazon. (At the end, don't miss the Best Deal on an innovative product from the legendary accessory manufacturer SmallRig that will make any Content Creator jump up and down with joy.)

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Share Your Images — Photo of the Day Gallery
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Nov 27, 2024

Imagine seeing a photo you created displayed in an online gallery for all to admire. It could even end up being selected as the Shutterbug Photo of the Day and posted on our homepage.

Here's the quick and easy procedure, along with some tips to help you navigate to the upload page with just one click in the future. It's free, it's fun and it's a great way to share your creativity with the world.

Today the spotlight is on Jeff Van Scoyk, an amazing photographer and frequent Photo of the Day contributor. Tomorrow — the spotlight could be on you.

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Share Your Knowledge: 7 Tips for Teaching a Free Photo Workshop
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Aug 11, 2016

The “Back to School” bug bit me and I volunteered to teach a digital photography workshop at my local library. You may have had the same inclination at one time or another, but never got around to putting together a syllabus and some example images. Here are a few tips that will help you create an informative, worthwhile photo class for your community.

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Sharp, Super-Affordable and Fun! 7Artisans 7.5mm f/2.8 Mark II Fisheye Lens Review
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Apr 02, 2021

7Artisans just released the updated Mark II version of their popular 7.5mm f/2.8 Fisheye lens and it’s about the most fun a photographer can have for $139. We borrowed an early sample in Fujifilm X mount and here’s what we discovered.

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Sharpen Images Without Adding Digital Artifacts: Topaz Labs Sharpen AI 10-Point Review
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  May 14, 2021

Topaz Labs claims that Sharpen AI is the first sharpening tool that can tell the difference between real detail and noise. Breakthrough or BS? And why is this important to you?

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Sharpen Your Photo Skills At A Farmers' Market: Here Are 5 Tips
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Sep 20, 2024

It's harvest time throughout most of the country. That means farmers' markets are ripe with opportunities for photographers to sharpen their camera skills. Here are five tips to help you maximize the experience. This advice applies equally to street fairs, flea markets, fall festivals and other similar events.

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Shimoda Adventure Photo Backpacks Review by the Bag Man
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Dec 07, 2017

For years I’ve evaluated camera bags, photo backpacks and other camera carry solutions using a multi-point matrix that considers characteristics like comfort, durability, accessibility and protection. Once in a while a bag comes along with features that blow apart my sophisticated chart. Introducing Shimoda, a line of photo backpacks that demand a whole new classification. 

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Shimoda Launches Women's Collection Backpacks
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Jun 04, 2023

Addressing a very real but virtually ignored need felt by female photographers, Shimoda Designs is offering five of their most popular and requested pack sizes outfitted with a new women-specific harness and an exclusive teal colorway. The Shimoda Women's Collection consists of female-friendly designs based on the Shimoda Explorer V2 and Shimoda Action X V2 models.

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Shoot Film? Here are 5 Labs that Develop & Print
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  May 24, 2024

Yes, I want to shoot some film. But where the heck do I get it developed?
Relax! There are a number of options, five of which we identify here. One will possibly surprise you.

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Shooting Baseball Sharpens Your Photo Skills
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Aug 03, 2017

Action, colorful uniforms, human drama and predictable photo opps—baseball and photography go together like hot dogs and beer. 

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