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A Different Kind of Before and After

Rather than the usual Photoshop or Lightroom before and after, learn how I spent the last year becoming a before and after myself — via a change in my lifestyle.

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More Sony A7000 specs and price information revealed

It has been rumored for a long time that Sony is working on a new E-mount mirrorless camera with an APS-C sensor. The device should have been out by now, but it has been delayed. Either way, sources have just leaked more specs and price details about the Sony A7000, which is now said to be unveiled in August or September.

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6 Tips for Capturing Great Wedding Photos

Every set of lovebirds has a unique story to tell. Here are our top tips to telling an adorable wedding day love story.

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Canon 5DX rumored to replace the 5D Mark III

The rumor mill has previously said that Canon might have a surprising name for the 5D Mark III replacement. Although most people have referred to it as the 5D Mark IV, one source had a different opinion earlier in 2015. Now, a different source is claiming that the 5D Mark III successor will be called Canon 5DX.

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Vintage Editing In 2 Seconds or Less

Learn how to change your color images to vintage tinted ones in just 2 seconds. Follow this fast recipe.

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Weathersealed Panasonic FZ300 4K bridge camera announced

The second camera of the day for Panasonic is the Lumix FZ300. This is a brand new bridge camera that employs an SLR-like design and weathersealing. The new Panasonic FZ300 is replacing the FZ200 and it has to offer a 24x f/2.8 zoom lens, a fast autofocus system, and 4K video recording among others to consumers.

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Panasonic GX8 unveiled with 20MP Micro Four Thirds sensor

Panasonic has officially announced the Lumix GX8 mirrorless camera as the world’s first Micro Four Thirds shooter to offer an image sensor with more than 20 megapixels. The new Panasonic GX8 is also capable of recording 4K videos and it comes packed with a plethora of exciting features for advanced photographers.

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New Canon 1D X Mark II info shows up online

Some new Canon 1D X Mark II info has been leaked on the web. It seems like the DSLR will not be announced on August 14 and that the Rebel SL2 / EOS 150D will be the one to show up during this event. On the other hand, the 1D X Mark II will be unveiled at a later date and it will employ a brand new autofocus system.

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5 Reasons to Travel with a Smaller Camera on Family Vacations

Next time to you travel on a family vacation, decide if that bulky, heavy camera gear is truly the best choice… And consider leaving it behind.

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Sony A7000 mirrorless camera to offer 15.5-stop dynamic range

There is no question that Sony is leading the image sensor market in the digital imaging world. The company will not stop improving its technologies and it seems like it is working on “wowing” the world once again. The upcoming Sony A7000 mirrorless camera is rumored to employ a sensor with an impressive 15.5-stop dynamic range.

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Add a Missing Piece and Bold Colors in Photoshop

Give your images a POP of color and fill in a missing piece of your image in these easy to follow steps.

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Panasonic GX8 and FZ300 to be announced within a few days

Multiple trusted sources are claiming that Panasonic has scheduled a major product launch event for next week. Among the upcoming products, it is said that the Panasonic GX8 and FZ300 cameras will become official, while the 150mm f/2.8 super-telephoto prime lens will be unveiled for Micro Four Thirds fans, too.

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Canon announces Speedlite 430EX III RT external flash gun

Canon has taken the wraps off of a new product. It is not a camera, nor a DSLR or lens. In fact, it is a new accessory aimed at amateur photographers looking to experiment with pro-grade features. Without much further ado, here is the new Speedlite 430EX III RT external flash which offers radio-controlled wireless TTL support.

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GoPro introduces compact Hero4 Session action camera

GoPro’s Hero-series action cameras are tiny and lightweight devices. However, there are some people who would love to enjoy the same features in an even smaller and lighter package. Well, the company is listening and it has revealed the Hero4 Session, the smallest and lightest GoPro, yet, which comes packed in a cube-like design.

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Canon to reveal two lenses and one DSLR on August 14

The next major announcement event to be held by Canon will take place on August 14, 2015, says the rumor mill. During the event, the company is rumored to unveil two lenses and one DSLR. It seems like the EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM lens is coming, while the most likely camera to show up is the tiny Rebel SL2 / 150D.

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7 Essential Tactics When Starting Your Own Photography Business

Wondering how to start your own photography business? We’ve collected a list of essential things you may need to start a successful photography career.

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Canon EF-S 15-105mm f/2.8-5.6 STM lens patented, too

Canon has patented a new lens for EOS-series DSLR cameras featuring an APS-C-sized image sensor. It consists of a standard zoom lens that will offer a 35mm focal length equivalent of about 24-168mm. The product in question is the Canon EF-S 15-105mm f/2.8-5.6 STM lens and it has been patented in Japan.

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Nikon 10-65mm f/1.9 lens patented for compact cameras

After recently introducing three new lenses for APS-C or full-frame DSLRs, Nikon has been caught patenting a zoom lens designed for compact cameras with smaller image sensors. The Nikon 10-65mm f/1.9 lens patent has been filed in Japan and it could be a part of one of the company’s future compact cameras with 1/2.3″-type sensors.

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Fun Photography Activity Using Fruit as a Prop

Have fun using fruit as a prop in this step-by-step photography activity — carve letters into fruit for your next summer themed photo shoot, BBQ or more.

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Olympus E-M10 Mark II camera registered on Postel’s website

The whole world is expecting the E-M1 Mark II to become the next OM-D-series mirrorless camera to be released sometime in 2016. However, Olympus may have other plans as the name of another OM-D model has showed up on line. It is the Olympus E-M10 Mark II and it is very likely that the camera will be unveiled in Q3 2015.

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