GoPro HERO5 Session Review

The GoPro HERO5 Session action camera features a 10-megapixel sensor, a single control button and voice control. It can shoot movies at 4K/30fps, is waterproof to 33ft/10m, and can upload photos and videos to the cloud while charging. Read our …

Build your own Lensbaby style DIY soft-focus lens for under $15

Constructing your own lens can seem like an impossible task. When you look at the amount of engineering in modern lenses, how can you possibly do it yourself? Well, you might not get quite the clarity of super high end lenses, but making your own is definitely doable. These days, you can even 3D print a lens, […]

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Build your own Lensbaby style DIY soft-focus lens for under $15

Constructing your own lens can seem like an impossible task. When you look at the amount of engineering in modern lenses, how can you possibly do it yourself? Well, you might not get quite the clarity of super high end lenses, but making your own is definitely doable. These days, you can even 3D print a lens, […]

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Bad news for Kodachrome lovers: Kodak may not be re-launching the iconic film after all

Film photographers all over the world had high hopes for the comeback of Kodachrome. However, it appears we’ll have to wait for it. Probably for a long, long time. The problems with film processing haven’t been resolved, so it may be unlikely for this iconic film to reach the users again. After announcing the return […]

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The Pentax KP is a New 24MP DSLR

The Pentax KP is a new 24MP APS-C format DSLR that appears to be slightly upgraded over the K-3 II. It features the new 5-axis Shake Reduction II system, as found in the flagship Pentax K-1, along with several other upgrades. Pentax KP Key Features 24.3MP APS-C AA-Filterless CMOS Sensor PRIME IV Engine with Accelerator […]

Photographer of the Day: Vittorio Vida

Category: Children Photograph: “Different Interests” by Vittorio Vida Beautifully timed capture by Vittorio Vida. We see a child in a crowd looking in the opposite direction as everyone else. Instantly we wonder what the child sees that others don’t. Choosing to use an aperture of f/5.3 kept everyone in focus. Originally shared with the Photofocus Flickr community right…

Lighting 103: How to Safely Gel a Speedlight

Do you work mostly with speedlights? If so, congratulations. Gelling your lights is going to be quick, easy and cheap. The fresnel lens on your speedlight (where the light comes out) is only about 3-4 square inches. And that is all you are ever going to need to gel on a speedlight.

As far as how to attach the gel, you have several choices and all are simple. But there are also a few things to watch out for, unless you want your gel to be permanently heat-welded to your flash. Read more »