Author: Gannon Burgett

This BTS video is a zoo: Photographing 12,000 species for National Geographic is no easy task

Gannon Burgett

Photo shoots are stressful enough when you’re dealing with even a handful of human subjects. Could you imagine if you had to shoot over 12,000 animals? Well, this endeavor is a reality for photographer Joel Sartore, who was commissioned by National Geographic to capture Photo Ark, a series of portraits that show off the world’s […]

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Sony inks deal to acquire Toshiba’s image sensor business, facilities

Gannon Burgett

This week has been acquisition galore. First, the rumor of Nikon buying out Samsung’s NX sensor business (which has since been denied by the latter of the two), then came news that Phase One acquired Mamiya for its medium format technology. Today, Sony announced it has inked a deal that solidifies a $154 million buyout […]

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Western Digital unveils world’s first helium-filled 10TB hard drive

Gannon Burgett

Do you have a lot of backup drives laying around your office? Would you prefer to have them consolidated into a single, more efficient drive? If so, Western Digital’s new 10TB helium-filled hard drive is just for you. Increasing the capacity from its predecessors, the HGST Ultrastar He10 is a new 3.5” hard drive that […]

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A behind the scenes look at TIME Magazine’s Star Wars cover shoot

Gannon Burgett

Marco Grob might be scared of robots, but when the TIME Magazine contract photographer was asked to shoot the cast of the new Star Wars movie, he wasn’t going to let a little fear get in the way of work. In this behind the scenes video, TIME gives us an inside look at how Grob […]

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Survey reveals 44% of adults have lost an image, 21% have never printed an image

Gannon Burgett

Have you ever lost digital images due to a misplaced memory card or a corrupted hard drive? If so, you’re not alone. A recent survey conducted by British photographic retailing company Jessops revealed almost half of adults have lost a digital image. According to Jessops’ comprehensive survey, ’44% of British adults have lost a digital photo that […]

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Florida Police Share Memo Stating Undercover Officers Can Arrest Photographers to Protect Their Identity

Gannon Burgett

A Florida Police Department is under fire after a recent memo expressed that undercover cops are advised to arrest citizens who record them in public – a right protected by the first amendment. The memo, which was brought to light by the Photography Is Not a Crime (PINAC) Newsroom after submitting a public records request, […]

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Why Photographers Use Medium Format Cameras

Gannon Burgett

For most photographers, medium format is overkill–the equivalent of driving a tank to pick up a gallon of milk. But, there’s no denying that medium format systems have their place in the market, particularly for photographers who need the absolute best image quality with zero compromises. To explain the differences between medium format and smaller […]

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This Old Rifle Marksmanship Video Will Teach You More About Photography Than You Would’ve Ever Guessed

Gannon Burgett

Do you need military training to become a better photographer? Probably not, but this rifle marksmanship video from days long past is a wonderful way to improve how you position yourself and hold your camera, especially in awkward spaces and tough situations. Posted to Reddit by SquigglesMcDeef, the twelve minute video looks to be footage […]

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You Can Now Own a Super-Rare Nikkor 10mm Fisheye Lens With 180º Field of View for Only $10K

Gannon Burgett

Are you a Nikon shooter? Do you have $10,000 laying around? Do you like to shoot REALLY wide? If you answered ‘yes’ to all three of the above questions, I have good news for you. You can pick up your very own Nikkor 10mm f/5.6 Fisheye Lens on Ebay. The lens is in mint condition, numbered 180470 […]

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