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Cynthia Boylan  |  Apr 06, 2015

Selfie sticks have, so far, been seen as somewhat frivolous and narcissistic photo accessories. But now a very big name in photography has gotten into the selfie game. The new Nikon N-MP001 Selfie Stick is designed for use with Nikon's Coolpix cameras -- and other compact digital models -- and collapses down to just 7.28 inches to fit easily in your purse or backpack.

Dan Havlik  |  Apr 06, 2015

If you’re in the market for a Canon EOS-1D X DSLR, now might be a good time to buy. This flagship professional camera from Canon just saw a $700 price drop at several online retailers, including Amazon.

Cynthia Boylan  |  Apr 02, 2015

Rokinon & Samyang just introduced two new high-end lenses: a 100mm F/2.8 Macro and the new Cine DS 135mm T3.1 Macro. (The Korea-based Samyang company owns the Rokinon brand.)

Cynthia Boylan  |  Apr 02, 2015

Humanity has always been fascinated with (and attracted to) the creatures of the night. Every culture has legions of deadly monsters that lurk in the dark corners waiting for an unfortunate victim to wander too close. Much of our popular fiction and films are based upon these fears, to the ghoulish delight of the fans.

In 1995 Joshua Hoffine graduated from Kansas State University with a B. A. in English Literature but he soon decided to embark upon a totally different (and far more strange) road. He began his career in photography by studying with commercial photographer Nick Vedros and working as a photo assistant at Hallmark Cards. In 2003 Hoffine started creating horror themed images and his work soon exploded across the Internet. 

Dan Havlik  |  Apr 01, 2015

Nikon just announced the  20.8-megapixel Nikon 1 J5, the newest mirrorless model in Nikon’s portable Nikon 1 compact system camera line. The biggest headline feature about the Nikon 1 J5 is its extremely fast 20 frames per second (fps) continuous burst shooting with full autofocus AF.

The Editors  |  Mar 31, 2015

Have you shot some great photos? Well, now’s the time to enter them in our brand new photo contest where you’ll have the chance to win two amazing prizes!

Steve Meltzer  |  Mar 31, 2015

A few weekends ago, the French Culture Minister Fleur Pellerin visited Paris’s spectacular Musée d’Orsay to see an exhibition of art by the Post-Impressionist painter Pierre Bonnard. The d’Orsay houses France’s largest collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art and for years it has had a strict ban on photography. However when Madame Pellerin arrived at the show she liked what she saw so much she photographed several of her favorites and posted them to her Instagram feed.

Dan Havlik  |  Mar 30, 2015

Phase One Industrial has announced the Phase One iXU 180, which the company says is the world’s smallest and lightest 80-megapxiel medium format aerial camera. The Phase One iXU 180 weighs less than 34 ounces and can fit in the palm of your hand.

Dan Havlik  |  Mar 30, 2015

Want to spice up your real estate photos? Put a cute grandma in them! That’s the lesson from these adorable photos featuring an 86-year-old grandmother from Florida that went viral today.

Cynthia Boylan  |  Mar 27, 2015

This stylish shoulder bag from Jill-e Designs is ideal for smaller mirrorless camera gear. Fashionable yet durable, this bag is crafted from weather-resistant microfiber with top-grain leather trim and can safely accommodate a compact system camera body, 1-2 interchangeable lenses, a smartphone and an assortment of small personal items or other gear.

Ron Leach  |  Mar 27, 2015
Most of us who are serious about photography own an arsenal of gear. These days that could mean one or two DSLRS with an array of lenses and accessories, a compact mirrorless system for traveling light, and a high-end compact camera (or two) with manual controls so there’s always a capable camera on hand for those unexpected moments worth capturing.

 

Shutterbug Staff  |  Mar 24, 2015

Phase One just released Capture One Pro 8.2, an update of its image editing and Raw conversion software that adds several new tools and color grading options.

Cynthia Boylan  |  Mar 23, 2015

Mistubishi Electric’s new CP‐W5000DW duplex dye‐sublimation color printer is designed to be a compact, versatile, and reliable printing machine that can output high-quality two-sided photo prints in a snap. The new CP‐W5000DW photo printer, which can shoot out duplex photo prints in standard sizes from 4 x 6 inches up to 8 x 12 inches, can fit on a small table or desk and weighs just under 64 pounds.

Cynthia Boylan  |  Mar 20, 2015

The Pocket Toddy is a compact, double sided lens cleaning cloth that conveniently folds down into its own tiny pocket and includes a sturdy tab that lets you attach it to your key ring. It measures (unfolded) 5x7 inches and folds down to just 2x2½ inches, to easily fit in your pocket or handbag.

Cynthia Boylan  |  Mar 19, 2015

Blending fashion and function, the latest additions to the Artisan&Artist line of stylish camera bags are the COV-7000N and COV-7500N. These new models offer the friendly features of a tote bag, including a convenient laptop computer sleeve pocket with extra padding.

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