Nikon D5 Leaks Continue, Viewfinder Blackout Confirmed

As the ongoing saga of the Nikon D5 leaks continue, we now have several new images leaked out. Notably, the viewfinder eyecup is removable and there is a blackout switch to cover the optical viewfinder (presumably to eliminate light leaks during long exposures). More photos below. [Chassimages.com via Nikon Rumors] Copyright/DMCA Notice: The RSS entry […]

Sony is bringing its ‘4D Focus’ α68 camera to the US and Canada…in three months

A month after releasing the α68 in Europe, Sony has announced that it is bringing its latest entry-level camera to the US and Canada, contradicting previous rumors that Sony was killing off its A-mount lineup. As a refresher, the α68 uses Sony’s new 24 megapixel CMOS sensor with Translucent Mirror Technology, which allows users to […]

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Sigma Unveils Durable & Water Repellent Ceramic Lens Filters

The new Sigma Water Repellent (WR) Ceramic Protector is a shock- and scratch-resistant Clear Glass Ceramic filter that is 10 times stronger and a conventional protective filter and three times the strength of a chemically strengthened filter. It also features a WR coating that repels water, dust and oil, allowing fingerprints to be easily removed. […]

How to create an authentic Star Wars lightsaber using old camera components

Here’s a bit of photography-related Star Wars trivia you may have never known. The lightsaber used in the original Star Wars was a modified 3-Cell Graflex Flashgun handle. DIY YouTube effects guru Shanks FX took this piece of trivia and used it to create an informative tutorial video showing how you can make your very own […]

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Adobe Lightroom for iOS 2.1 Now Available

Adobe has released Lightroom of iOS 2.1 with several new features and enhancements, including: iPad Pro support. Take advantage of the iPad Pro’s brilliant visual experience while adjusting color, tone or brightness in your photos. iOS9’s Split View and Slide Over multi-tasking enhancements make Lightroom for mobile + iPad Pro the best combination for photographers […]

B&H Now has Free Next Day Shipping for Delivery by Christmas

If you’re worried about getting your presents delivered in time for Christmas, B&H has bought you a couple more days with free next day shipping on thousands of items. You can find all of the qualifying items on this page at B&H or you can just look for the below label on the product pages […]

Booq Unveils New Slimpack Camera Bag

Booq has added the new Slimpack to its line of camera bags. It fits two DSLRs, up to four lenses and a 12″ MacBook or 10″ tablet, along with a tripod. The Booq Slimpack features an exterior weatherproof fabric, includes a 5-year warranty and offers the Terralinq serial number and service for bag owners. The […]

Topaz Labs 35% Off Holiday Sale

Topaz Labs is offering 35% off all of its products, including the Complete Collection, through December 31, 2015. Just use the coupon code TOPAZ2015 at checkout on the Topaz Labs website.
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Lightroom Tip: Changing the Mask Overlay Color

When working with masks in Lightroom’s Develop module, such as the Graduated Filter, Radial Filter, or Brush tool, you can easily preview the mask by either using the checkbox in the Toolbar below the image, or with the keyboard shortcut O. By default, this mask is red, but if you are processing a photograph that has a lot of […]