Nikon and Apple’s rumored app could be a game-changer

According to the latest rumors the app Nikon and Apple were said to be developing will be used to update camera firmware, sync custom settings and add features via the camera’s WiFi. This app could be related to the firmware download program we were expecting and might be released with the upcoming D5 (and hopefully […]

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A First Look: The Apple iPhone 6s Plus

On Friday, September 25th, Apple released the next addition to their industry-shaking smartphone, the iPhone. Customers who were fast enough to preorder either the iPhone 6s and/or the iPhone 6s Plus either queued up in front of their local Apple Store or had a courier deliver their unit(s) to their doors. For the past year, I’ve […]

Check Out Some Of The First 4K Ultra HD Footage Shot On The iPhone 6s Plus

The filmmakers over at RYOT have just released a short mini-documentary that was shot entirely on the iPhone 6s Plus, which is some of the first footage we’re seeing made with Apple’s latest smartphone model. David Darg & Bryn Mooser, the filmmakers from RYOT, took their 6s Plus to Haiti, where they made a vibrant […]

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Dont have enough Selfies? Use This Spoon Selfie Stick So Everyone Can See You Eat

You know that ever since places stated to ban selfie sticks we are left with very little options on location for a selfie. You are almost confined to taking selfies solely at home. Luckily this new selfie spoon stick (which is partially a publicity stunt from cinnamon toast crunch) will let you take a selfie while you […]

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Hacking a Canon Camera with Magic Lantern Menus

Have you ever wished for more control on your Canon DSLR?  In this tutorialfrom the Video Gear Weekly series presented by lynda.com authors Rich Harrington and Robbie Carman dig deep into a hacked Canon camera.  This option really enhances what you can do with a DSLR using Magic Lantern.   This specific tutorial is from the Video Gear Weekly […]

DIY V-Flats for Photographing Portraits

V-flats are an essential item to a portrait photographer’s studio. A typical v-flat is two pieces of foam core connected on the long side with gaffer tape, and they are black on one side, white on the other, and have a smooth surface. They can stand on their own when set in an approximate 120 degree angle or less, […]

Setting Up the Shot: Commercial Studio Headshot

Here is a basic set up to achieve a commercial studio headshot. If you’ve never played with lights, it can be intimidating but once you just do it, you will find you have much more control and it’s not as scary as you imagine. This is a very basic set up with two lights. 1 Key light, 1 […]

Fujin Mark II Vacuum “Lens” Sucks The Dirt, Dust, & Grime Right Out Of Your SLR

This funky little “lens” is actually not a lens, but a specialty camera vacuum called the Fujin Mark II. The device uses an electric fan which the manufacturer says, “can easily remove the type of dust, dirt, and sand that could not be removed before.” All you have to do is mount the lens on your camera, […]

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Fujin Mark II Vacuum “Lens” Sucks The Dirt, Dust, & Grime Right Out Of Your SLR

This funky little “lens” is actually not a lens, but a specialty camera vacuum called the Fujin Mark II. The device uses an electric fan which the manufacturer says, “can easily remove the type of dust, dirt, and sand that could not be removed before.” All you have to do is mount the lens on your camera, […]

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