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Software review: Nik Silver Efex Pro 3 gives the look of black and white film without the fuss

Nik Silver Efex Pro 3$149 as part of Nik Collection 4 A few months ago we found a lot to like in the latest iteration of the Nik Collection, a suite of eight image processing tools initially developed by Nik Software and these days owned by French software company DxO. At the time, we looked at the overall suite with a focus on what was new. For this review, though, we’d like to take…
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This is What Footage from Canon’s 5.2mm Dual Fisheye Lens Looks Like

Canon has shared video captured with its unique virtual reality RF 5.2mm f/2.8 L Dual Fisheye lens. The 4K footage allows for inspection of quality as well as showcases the ability to “look around” and interact with the scene. Canon’s RF 5.2mm f/2.8 L Dual Fisheye Lens is described as the company’s first lens in the EOS VR System, which indicates that the company plans to make more…
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Apple Unveils a Redesigned MacBook Pro Featuring M1 Pro and M1 Max

Apple has launched the new, redesigned MacBook Pro that promises extreme performance, the return of many highly-requested features and ports, and is available in both 14- and 16-inch sizes. Apple has brought the tech behind the standalone magic keyboard to the MacBook Pro and has removed the much-maligned Touch Bar. The keyboard is set in a double-anodized black well, which Apple says…
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12 Unusual Light Shaping Tools for Creative Portrait Photos

One of the most frustrating things I see is photographers limiting their knowledge of light to one modifier. So much so, that there are people who can build whole portfolios with just one single type of light. While this is not wrong, it must get boring for the viewer after…
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How to Capture In-Action Portraits with a Wide-Angle Lens

One of my favorite engagement photography techniques is getting up close to the subjects with a wide-angle lens. The resulting images feel alive and immersive. In this article and video, I’ll be demonstrating the difference a wide-angle and a telephoto lens can make when…
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Fujifilm Ends the Fujicolor Pro Line and Velvia 50 Sheet Film

Fujifilm has announced that it will be discontinuing a few more film products. The latest to be axed are Fujicolor 160NS Professional 120 film and Velvia 50 in 4×5 and 8×10 sheet sizes. In its press release announcing the discontinuation, Fujifilm explains that it was forced to make the decision because it can no longer (affordably?) obtain certain ingredients used to make its film…
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