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Adobe to add 5D Mark IV’s dual pixel RAW functionality to Lightroom and Photoshop

John Aldred

The dual pixel sensor of the 5D Mark IV has two main functions. One is to improve the accuracy of the autofocus. The other gives you slight focus adjustment capabilities in post – a bit like Lytro. The latter is called dual pixel raw. At the moment (well, for those who already have a 5D Mark […]

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Photographer attacked in San Francisco after photographing an accident

John Aldred

Photography is not a crime. Sucker punching a man and beating him while on the ground is. This lesson was learned by three individuals in San Francisco recently after attacking photographer Peter Muller. Muller had taken a couple of photos of an accident that had occurred to send to a friend over Snapchat who was out of town. […]

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Facebook releases image identification software to the public

John Aldred

Facebook has announced that it is releasing three of its main image identification algorithms to the public. It’s not the first time Facebook has opened its research to the public, and it likely won’t be the last. In this particular instance, Facebook say that they hope the work will “rapidly advance the field of machine […]

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ATF and Kentucky State Police warn of more IEDs in trail cameras

John Aldred

Well, this is messed up. A warning has been issued that IEDs have been found in Harlan County, Kentucky. The IEDs in question are hidden inside trail cameras. So far, nine such devices have been discovered. Sadly, some have already detonated, permanently injuring at least one member of the public. But officials believe there are more […]

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Is putting a darkroom in a bar a good idea? Guess we are going to find out

Udi Tirosh

“I’ll have a whatever’s on tap and two stacks of Ilford paper please”. I know this is not what you expect to hear in a bar. Consider this though: darkrooms are being less common, there is a renaissance for film and everyone loves beer. So why not combine a darkroom with a bar. And this […]

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Snappr is a new photographer client matchmaking startup that wants to put photographers out of business

John Aldred

I don’t know why so many photographers seem to be obsessed with racing to the bottom. But, for those that are, new Australian startup “Snappr” wants to help you win. Or, lose, depending on your perspective. That’s the thing about racing to the bottom. Even if you win, you lose, because you’re not making any kind of sustainable […]

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Plagiarism is for Amateurs

Missy Mwac

I’m fussy today. And it’s not because I ran out of coffee; it’s not because I didn’t get a proper night’s sleep, and it’s not because I’m worried Gary Johnson won’t be given a chance to participate in the Presidential debates, although that last one is a concern. I am fussy because, once again, a […]

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Amazon’s Unlimited Cloud Storage is now available in the UK for only £55 a year

John Aldred

It’s no secret to most people who know me that I’m not a huge fan of online cloud backup services. But I know many of my fellow UK photographers are. Amazon’s unlimited cloud storage launched in the USA in the middle of 2015. Now, Amazon have introduced the service to the UK, with prices starting at only £55/yr […]

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