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Trexo is the World’s Most Compact Camera Slider

Delaware-based company Trexo Innovation has announced the Trexo Slider, what it claims is the world’s most compact camera slider designed with modern-day content creators in mind. Unlike many other sliders on the market, Trexo Slider does not use a belt-operated system. Instead, the Trexo Slider uses a lead screw to operate. Trexo claims this should help limit the causes responsible for…
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Light Modifiers for Portrait Photos: A Beginner’s Guide

In the two-plus decades I’ve been a photographer, finding the right light modifiers for the varied work that I did was a challenge. In the small community I lived in, my subject matter ranged from commercial photography to weddings and portraits. Each subject required its…
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The Biggest Camera Manufacturer in the World Is… Fujifilm

It’s a strange twist of fate that the company that rivaled Kodak in film manufacturing but currently makes very little of its money from the camera business should now be the largest camera manufacturer in the world. However, before marveling at the technical merits of the X and GFX Systems, ponder that it’s actually Fuji’s Instax film cameras that are the source of its success…
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Omnar Can Covert Any Lens to M-Mount for Rangefinders

Omnar Lenses, a new optics manufacturer based out of the United Kingdom, has announced a partnership with Skylanney Opto-Mechanics to offer a new one-off service that will turn any non-rangefinder lens into a rangefinder coupled M-Mount lens. Omnar launched its…
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Lens Hoods: Why, When, and How to Use One in Photography

Whenever you buy a new camera lens, you’ll often receive a free lens hood included with your purchase. And while many photographers leave it on without thinking twice about what it does, this handy tool isn’t just for show. Lens hoods can help you achieve the results you desire in your images by excluding unwanted glare and flare, and they’re also an essential tool if you want to…
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How to Take Graduation Photos

Graduation portrait photography is an opportunity to develop your portrait skills, make photos that your client will treasure, and have fun. There are important logistics to keep in mind for a smooth and well-executed graduation portrait shoot, and this guide will help prepare you. Table of Contents Table of Contents Get to Know the Locations Learn the Attire for Graduations Come Up With a…
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