Blackmagic Camera Setup 2.6 Adds URSA Viewfinder Support

Blackmagic Design has released Blackmagic Camera Setup 2.6. The new camera software adds support in the Blackmagic URSA for the new URSA Viewfinder that was announced back at NAB 2015. Additionally, the URSA gets an option to display timecode input by tapping on the timecode display, along with various other performance enhancements and improvements that are not […]

Deal: Gitzo Systematic Series $150 Rebate

Gitzo has a $150 rebate on its Systematic series of tripods now through September 30. These are the heavy duty Gizto tripods with load capacities up to 88lbs and max heights up to more than nine feet high. Check them all out here at B&H Photo.

A Selfie Stick Saved This Girl From Drowning

A couple minutes into this video, you see teenager Erynn Johns and her dad, Derrick Johns, get pulled out from the shore in a riptide. As they struggled to make it back to shore, a good samaritan swam out to Erynn and towed her to shore with her selfie stick. Her GoPro camera on the […]

Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR Lens Delayed

When Nikon announced its new AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR lens earlier this month, it was supposed to ship by late August. Now, Nikon Japan is saying that the lens is being delayed with an official released date in October 2015. No real details for the cause of the delay were released other than the […]

Understanding Lens Distortion At Different Focal Lengths And How To Work With It

Wide angle lenses let you pack a lot of action into the frame, but they also present a problem: distortion. Fortunately, if you know what to expect and some of the different ways you can work with it, distortion isn’t a deal breaker. In the quick video clip below, John Greengo shares some examples of […]

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Online Database Of Historic Photography Will Inspire And Keep You Entertained For Hours

Next time you find yourself browsing through photos on 500px or Instagram, why not switch it up a little bit and check out TheRedList.com. It’s an online database that’s chock full of incredible photographs taken by some of history’s most beloved photographers. Plus, it’s highly organized–first by genre, then by photographer. So, for example, say […]

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15 Tips for More Cinematic Drone Video

Looking to make your drone footage a little less like consumerish video and a little more cinematic? Check out this video with 15 great tips on making your drone footage more cinematic.
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