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Capture One Pro photo-editing software updated with a host of improvements

The latest version of Capture One Pro gains an updated processing engine and an assortment of new features that make the program even more versatile.
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PogoCam attachable camera offers another take on photo-capable eyewear

The PogoCam features the convenience of a glasses-mounted camera without sacrificing style, all while potentially alleviating privacy concerns.
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Film Objektiv wants you to rent a film camera for your next photo project

Film Objektiv is an online rental house that sees things a bit differently: Every camera it rents shoots film, and the shortest rental period is one month.
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The star of YouTube’s largest photography channel, DigitalRev, is going solo

DigitalRev TV grew to become the most popular photography channel on YouTube, but its energetic writer and host, Kai Man Wong, is moving on.
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500px for Business serves up photography on-demand for brands

500px, the popular portfolio website for photographers, is launching 500px for Business, a service that connects brands with custom photography.
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Adobe's Project Sky Replace could be Photoshop's next big feature

The simple tool can automatically replace a boring or overexposed sky in a photo, but the underlying technology is more complex than it sounds.
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Facebook loses German lawsuit surrounding removal of metadata from photos

A German photographer has won a lawsuit filed against Facebook, claiming the company's practice of removing EXIF data from photos violated copyright law.
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Godox RF flash gives Sony Alpha shooters wireless lighting on the cheap

Sony shooters will soon have another option for off-camera, radio frequency flash control, and it looks to be more affordable than ever.
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Not just for cameras, video shows drones are great for holding lights

When it came to lighting slopestyle MTB, photographer David Robison turned to drones to hold high-end flashes where light stands couldn't reach.
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GoPro brings telemetry data on speed, distance, and elevation to the Hero5 Black

Thanks to the built-in GPS, Hero5 Black users can now view information on speed, distance, elevation and more right in their videos.
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‘Distance Between Dreams’ takes you on, above, and under biggest waves in surfing

The surfing documentary Distance between Dreams is the second installment in Redbull's 'The Unrideables' series and follows esteemed surfer Ian Walsh.
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Photolemur is an automatic image editor that gets better over time

The MacOS app is a one-click, no-nonsense solution for people who want to spice up their images without putting in hours of work.
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Netgear's Arlo Go is a 100-percent wire-free, mobile smart security camera

The Arlo Go adds 4G LTE connectivity to the previously announced Arlo Pro for a 100-percent wireless and remote security camera solution.
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You could win an E-M1 II camera, 1M Yen in Olympus’ Global Open Photo Contest

The annual Olympus Global Open Photo Contest is now open for entries for the 2016-2017 year. Photos shot on any type of camera will be accepted.
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HBO's 'Underfire' is the untold story of an Army photographer in WWII

Available now on HBO Now and HBO Go, the one-hour feature tells the story of 21-year-old Tony Vaccaro, an Army infantryman and photographer in World War II.
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GoPro puts the consumer market in focus with new ad campaign

GoPro has never launched a standard, scripted TV ad -- until now. The company's Capture Different campaign will target a general consumer audience.
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Locked and loaded: Sony unveils FS7 II with variable ND filter, locking lens mount

The FS7 II is built around the same chipset as the FS7, but adds locking lens mount and a variable electronic neutral density (ND) filter.
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New Light & Motion kits feature bright, waterproof LED lights for video

The new location light kits are based around single-point LED lights, which provide up to 5000 lumens in a form factor that fits in your hand.
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(Virtually) run the NYC Marathon thanks to Samsung's Gear 360 camera

At the NYC Marathon on Sunday, 10-time participant Alex Christison secured a 360-degree camera over his shoulder and started out on the 26.2-mile course..
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Take a Look at the Future of Photo Editing with the Insanely Fast ON1 Photo RAW

ON1, known for its suite of effects plugins for Lightroom, is building a new RAW processor that offers incredible speed and flexibility.
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The iPhone 7’s camera makes up nearly 10 percent of the phone’s total cost

Chipworks has compiled a report on the iPhone 7, revealing the various camera components add up to $26, or about 9.5 percent of the phone’s $275 total cost.
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Inspire your inner artist with Canon's printable coloring pages for adults

Coloring has seen a resurgence among adults in recent years as a way to relieve stress and Canon is getting in on the action with its own pages.
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Adobe Project WetBrush and Project StyLit could be game changers for painters and animators

StyLit and WetBrush aim to simplify and improve the way animators, illustrators, and painters work by bridging traditional and digital mediums.
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Movi Pro is a refined approach to the original handheld camera gimbal

With hot-swappable batteries, weather-sealed components, and a new ring that encompasses the entire gimbal, the Movi Pro is a versatile tool for filmmakers.
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Forget the Touch Bar, this bespoke Lightroom console has all the control you need

Targeting amateur, enthusiast, and professional photographers, Loupedeck is a new hardware control interface made specifically for Adobe Lightroom users.
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Stunning Northern Lights captured in time lapse of Voyageurs National Park

More Than Just Parks' latest video is a stunning tribute to Voyageurs National Park, capturing falls colors and the Northern Lights in impressive fashion.
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Nikon’s new 105mm f/1.4 is a stellar performer, according to LensRentals test

Nikon's 105mm f/1.4 portrait was the first of its kind. It's now also been proven to be one of the sharpest lenses out there, of any kind.
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Olympus jumps up to 4K video after it announces the OM-D E-M1 Mark II at Photokina

Olympus surprised at Photokina with the unveiling of the E-M1 Mark II, which offers numerous improvements, including an advanced 4K video mode.
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All episodes of ‘GoPro Perspectives’ with Travis Rice are now online

After going through two years' worth of footage, GoPro has unveiled its first Perspectives episode with Travis Rice.
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Create a book from your favorite mobile photos with Blurb for iOS

Blurb simplifies the normal photo book design process by providing a streamlined set of options. The app is available now for the iPhone and iPad.
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30,000 ‘Lost & Found’ photos tell the tale of ’70s surf culture

On a routine trip to a Los Angeles flea market, surfing enthusiast and amateur photographer Doug Walker stumbled upon 30,000 discarded Surfing Magazine negatives dating from the 1970’s.
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Turn your average DSLR into a video shooting machine with this DIY rig

DSLR Video Shooter shows you how to build a feature-rich rig for a DSLR or mirrorless camera that mimics the functionality of a larger video camera
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To boldly go: Massive array of Canon lenses discovers new galaxies

While any photographer would be happy with just a single copy of Canon's 400mm f/2.8, a small team of astronomers required a few more: 48 to be exact.
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Panoramic time lapse created with two DSLRs placed side-by-side

Photographer Joe Capra spent two years planning, shooting, and editing this incredible panoramic time lapse of L.A.
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Chronos high-speed camera can shoot at 20,000 frames per second for $2,500

The home-brewed, Linux-powered Chronos high-speed camera will deliver ultra slow motion capabilities at just $2,500.
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GoPro Awards celebrates 1-year anniversary, and a cool $1 million in payments

This month marked the first anniversary of the GoPro Awards, the program started by the company to highlight content being created on its cameras.
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DJI’s new drone camera tacks a 30x zoom onto commercial unmanned aerial vehicles

DJI just announced the Zenmuse Z30, a drone camera with a whopping 30x optical zoom. Tailored for industrial use, the camera is limited to 1080p video.
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Adobe's Photoshop Mystery 2016 will put your Photoshop skills to the test

Adobe's annual Photoshop Mystery is back, and it's bigger and more complex than ever, with 21 scenes, 330,000 lines of code, and two Facebook Live events.