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Adapting vintage lenses on Fujifilm digital cameras

Got some vintage lenses lying around? How about adapting them to your digital camera instead of letting them gather dust? It’s now a pretty common practice for those who want to experiment with the look. However, if this is the first time you’re learning about it, today’s featured video will

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Strobes vs. Constant light: Choosing the right artificial light for your shoot

Selecting the appropriate artificial lighting for your photography project is crucial in achieving the desired look and feel. Two primary lighting options are available: strobes (or speedlights) and constant light. Each has its unique advantages and limitations, making them suitable for different types of photography. Strobes (or Speedlights) Strobes, characterized

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Using GND filters for seascapes

A beginner’s guide to graduated neutral density filters

A graduated neutral density filter is a piece of glass or resin that is partially tinted, but not fully across. But why should you use them? And which type should you get? Read on for an overview. What is a graduated neutral density filter? Graduated neutral density filters (aka Grad

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RaLeno Soft Light Panel: Adding value to your light kit

No matter how expansive one’s lighting kit may be, there’s always room for an economical, versatile and low-profile LED light. Shame on me for not knowing much about RaLeno until they sent me their PLV-S192 Video Light to review. My immediate impression was that the 13-inch panel size is useful.

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Turning a Paris apartment into a giant camera obscura

Can you make a camera as big as an apartment? The short answer is yes, by transforming it into a camera obscura. For an idea as crazy and interesting as this, we can trust Paris-based experimental photographer and weird lens enthusiast Mathieu Stern to give it a go. If you’re

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Facing fears in the dark

Photography has the uncanny knack of frequently pushing me out of my comfort zone. Whether it be self-promotion, public speaking or taking on new clients, I feel like I’m constantly being pushed to do things that initiate a hornet’s nest of fear from deep within. This weekend was no exception.

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Troubadour Everyday Apex Tote Bag

Troubadour Everyday Apex Tote Bag for, well, everything!

The Troubadour Everyday Apex Tote Bag is a stylish, modern tote bag. Not only that, it’s very functional and versatile. It’s designed as a carry-all for work and weekends, with lots of compartments and organization. How would this work for photographers? Let’s have a closer look! Note: Troubadour Goods sent

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Using Pinterest to create Mood Boards

Not exactly sure where to start with creating your own Mood Boards in Pinterest? I frequently get asked what I use to create mood boards and find inspiration for various creative portraits. Pinterest is a terrific place to start. In this video, I run through how I set up a

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Can you 3D print a camera?

Virtually anything can be 3D printed these days, so this question seems easy to answer. So, to satisfy our curiosity, maybe it’s better to ask, “How would a 3D printed camera work?” Fortunately, we have an interesting answer from today’s featured video! The David Imel of The Studio recently received

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RaLeno 15W RGB Streaming Light

Review: RaLeno 15W RGB Streaming Light Kit

The RaLeno 15W RGB Streaming Light is a full-featured kit with high-quality RGB, CCT, and Scene lighting. We had a look at some of what the RaLeno light panel can do. Note: RaLeno sent us a 15W RGB Streaming Light to review and keep. However, this is a completely independent

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Weather apps to help you predict night skies

The peak of the Perseids meteor shower was on August 11-12 this year. Of course, there were clouds and thunderstorms threatening to take the night away. Fortunately, there are some incredible APPs to help predict the weather. Here’s my story. Weather apps Reading weather apps has become a skill I’ve

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