How to save your GoPro from drowning for $1

A while back I was on a family trip and used a GoPro to capture some memories. I put the gopro on the end of a selfie stick and the family took turns taking videos. Suddenly, someone, I am not naming names here, dropped the stick. Now, the camera (and …

Why Has The Falling Man – One Of The Strongest Photographs in History Disappeared [strong graphics]

Some dates are defining dates and everyone remembers where they have been on those date. One such date is 9/11. If I asked you where you were on that day you’d probably remember. One of the photographs most associated with that day is The Falling Man. Interestingly, despite the strength of the photo is has […]

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Primoplan 58 f1.9 should be a razor sharp lens wrapped in fabulous bokeh

You know the saying “they don’t make them like they used to”? Apparently, Meyer Optik wants to make them exactly like they used to. And by them, I mean lenses. After resurrecting the Trioplan f2.9/50 and the Trioplan f2.8/100 Meyer Optik are now bringing a new series of lenses to life, starting with the Primoplan 58 f1.9. All via Kickstarter. […]

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Getty responds to $1 Billion lawsuit: If you put your photos in public domain, don’t come whining to us

OK, those are not the exact words of Getty, but this is what their response feels like. As you may recall we reported this 1 Billion dollars lawsuit back in July. If you want the background, Getty sent an infringement notice to one Carol M. Highsmith. Here is the funny thing. Carol M. Highsmith was the photographer who […]

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Getty responds to $1 Billion lawsuit: If you put your photos in public domain, don’t come whining to us

OK, those are not the exact words of Getty, but this is what their response feels like. As you may recall we reported this 1 Billion dollars lawsuit back in July. If you want the background, Getty sent an infringement notice to one Carol M. Highsmith. Here is the funny thing. Carol M. Highsmith was the photographer who […]

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Facebook censored, then uncensored, famous photo of ‘Napalm Girl’

Facebook is probably the biggest media outlet in the word, which probably makes Mark Zuckerberg the most powerful editor in the world. But with great power comes great responsibility, and that means that Facebook should be extra careful when deciding which photos they are removing from their network. The story begins with Facebook removing a […]

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The new FDR-X3000 action cam from Sony has stabilized 4K video and a control watch

Sony was always a weird player in the action cam arena. While everyone was doing GoPro like cameras (aside contour, maybe), they were sticking to their weird camcorder design. But now it seems that their different form factor is also holding some best in market features. Most notably is stabilized 4K recording. Sony released two new […]

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Leaked images hint on new DJI foldable core design

If I had to take a while guess, I would say that DJI will uncover their next drone in Photokina in two weeks, but some quadcopter-oriented blogs are already sharing leaked images and info. According to heliguy the next DJI consumer drone will be called the DJI Mavic. It will also completely change its core design. bye […]

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Pouring rain is your shot at spectacular portraits

Pouring rain can be an excuse to stay home and do nothing. It can also be a great opportunity to go outside and use the elements at your advantage. Japan based photographer Ilko Allexandroff (interview) is maybe the master of shooting stunning portraits in the rain. You know what, it only takes perseverance and some knowledge […]

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