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Going Ultra Long with the Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 on Fuji X Mount

Versatile, robust, great for sports, wildlife and even plane spotting. Pros Cons Tamron 150-500mm for Fujifilm X — Technical specifications Tamron 150-500mm for Fujifilm X — Build quality The first thing that struck me about the 150-500mm is that this is a big, imposing lens. I haven’t felt this impressed

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Is playing a part of your process?

Play. I talk about this quite often. That doesn’t mean I listen to my own advice though. I don’t know about you but I could use a little (more like a LOT) of creative inspiration lately. A reminder to play This Ted Talk with Dr. Russya Conner might be just what we

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Photography Marketing: Asking for a review

in previous columns, I’ve discussed the importance of getting reviews, especially on platforms like Google and Facebook. So what’s the best way to do it? How do you ask for a review without sounding desperate? Why are reviews important? Reviews on both Google and Facebook are important because they help

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2022 Holiday Gift Guide for Photographers: Our favorite gifts under $25

As we gear up for the biggest shopping season of the year, we’re presenting our favorite gifts for photographers this holiday season. Thanks to Capture One (Promo Code PHOTOFOCUS20), Mylio Photos, Radiant Photo, Skylum, Excire, Fundy, MPB and Tamron, the sponsors of this year’s Holiday Gift Guide. Need more gift ideas, and want

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We all struggle with ideas, business and more

I’m going to get a bit personal in this article. Why? Because we all struggle from time to time. Whether it’s struggling with the technical side of photography, the creativity or the business stuff, it happens to all of us. What I have found is that by sharing our own

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Lightroom Enhance: What is it and when to use it

The Lightroom Enhance feature has been a part of the Develop Module since about 2019, but do we understand what it is and when to use it? What the Enhance feature does The word “enhance” is misleading. Enhance often means changing an image by improving color, sharpness, and changing the

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Three reasons why you should consider tethering

Tethering is essentially connecting your camera to a computer or laptop for instant viewing of your images as you are taking them. There are several reasons why you would want to do this — here are three of the big ones. 1. Shorten the sales cycle Allow me to explain

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Best places for purchasing used camera equipment

You can purchase camera equipment used, and often with a warranty. If you are interested in saving money, buying used is a great way to go. We may not be made of money, but we sure love to create. Where do you purchase used camera equipment? Reputable camera stores I

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Adaptalux launches Pod Mini, a small and lightweight power unit

Adaptalux, the UK-based company behind the Adaptalux Lighting Studio, recently launched a brand new product called the Pod Mini. A small, lightweight and durable power unit for the Adaptalux Studio Lighting Arms, it aims to push the creative boundaries of macro photography lighting even further for as many photographers as possible.

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