Firmware Friday: Lots of news from Nikon, Leica, Pentax, DJI, Metabones and Nissin Featured Story
06/30, 17:30 EDT As the weekend arrives -- and for our American readers, perhaps an eagerly-awaited long weekend in honor of Independence Day next week -- so to does our regular weekly roundup of firmware news make its touchdown. This week, Firmware Friday... (more)

Lee Filters introduces ProGlass IRND neutral density filter range, available in 3 sizes and 6 strengths
06/30, 15:05 EDT After two years of development, Lee Filters has released a new series of neutral density filters, ProGlass IRND. The company states that the filters have "virtually no color shift" and "extremely accurate stop values." The filters block both... (more)

Primed for landscapes and portraiture: Fujifilm’s newest pair of Fujinon GF lenses are now available
06/30, 09:55 EDT Joining the trio of lenses that launched with the Fujifilm GFX 50S in late February, the GF 23mm f/4 R LM WR and GF 110mm f/2 R LM WR prime lenses are now available. We have received both the new lenses at Imaging Resource and they are currently in... (more)

Shutter Release: Premiere still having issues with the GH5, new medium format film and DJI drone shootout
06/30, 09:35 EDT As always, we've looked for interesting photography-related content from around the web and in today's edition of Shutter Release, we have a good variety. Today includes some concerning news for Panasonic GH5 owners who use Adobe Premiere, tips for... (more)

Tamron announces full-frame SP 24-70mm f/2.8 G2 lens, offering best image stabilization in its class Featured Story
06/30, 03:00 EDT Click here to read more about the new Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 G2 lens Tamron has announced a new version of the popular full-frame 24-70mm f/2.8 zoom lens, the Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2. This new version features Dual Micro... (more)

Shutter Release: Savings on education, fixing sunburn in Photoshop, APS-C portraiture and more
06/29, 15:00 EDT Our ongoing Shutter Release series helps connect you to interesting photography stories from around the internet. There is a lot of great content out there and we want to make sure you see as much of it as possible. In today’s edition of Shutter... (more)

Thrifty Thursday: Big savings on Canon and Sony cameras to heat up your summer shooting
06/29, 12:30 EDT Summer is in full swing and July 4th is right around the corner. Perhaps you need a new camera to capture great shots on a family vacation or at camp, maybe you even want a new camera for photographing fireworks. No matter the reason, we’ve got you... (more)

Fast and easy black and white conversions using “Calculations” in Photoshop
06/29, 12:00 EDT With as much versatility as Photoshop offers, it should come as no surprise that there are almost always a wide variety of ways to accomplish any particular task or image edit. Black and white conversions are no different. YouTube user PiXimperfect... (more)

Think Tank announces new MindShift sling and Pelican-like hard cases
06/29, 11:00 EDT Think Tank, through their sister-company MindShift, has announced a new sling bag called the PhotoCross. It's designed with tough and rugged materials and a "faceted design" which makes it ideal for photographers who are pushing into the wilds. The... (more)

Canon 6D Mark II arrives with more megapixels, more AF points, Dual Pixel CMOS AF and a flip-out LCD Featured Story
06/29, 00:01 EDT Click here to read our Canon 6D Mark II Hands-On Preview After five long years, the successor to Canon's most affordable full-frame DSLR is here. Say hello to the Canon 6D Mark II. Sporting an all-new 26MP full-frame sensor with Dual Pixel CMOS... (more)

Canon announces the Rebel SL2: A compact, entry-level DSLR that packs a lot of punch in its small shell Featured Story
06/29, 00:00 EDT Click here to read our Canon Rebel SL2 Preview In conjunction with National Camera Day, Canon has at long last announced a successor to its ultra-popular compact entry-level SL1 DSLR, the Canon Rebel SL2. This new Rebel brings with it a wealth of... (more)

Scott Kelby shows how to use the powerful Image Processor script in Photoshop, which he calls “Buried Treasure”
06/28, 16:30 EDT Have you ever heard of or used the “Image Processor” script in Photoshop? While it doesn’t sound exciting, it is actually a very useful feature. Scott Kelby has made a new video about it and the title, “More Photoshop Buried Treasure,” helps express... (more)

Shutter Release: Nikon D500 barely survives battle with dog and Lensbaby announces new lens
06/28, 14:00 EDT For the uninitiated, Shutter Release is an ongoing series in which we share interesting photography articles and videos from around the web and give you a short summary. There’s a lot of great content out there and Shutter Release is our way of... (more)

Lexar is on the verge of death: Micron announces it’s discontinuing the brand while trying to sell it
06/27, 14:36 EDT Micron, the parent company of memory card and portable memory behemoth Lexar, announced an absolute shocker: they will be discontinuing its Lexar retail removable media storage business while also entertaining offers from those looking to purchase... (more)

Photographing the National Parks: The beauty and diversity of America’s National Parks
06/27, 11:30 EDT The National Parks are one of America’s greatest natural resources. The parks span many states and offer a diverse range of pristine environments, including deserts, forests and coastlines. Photographer Chris Nicholson has embarked on an ambitious... (more)

Shutter Release: Portrait lighting tips, volcano photos and using the moon to light your landscape shots
06/27, 07:00 EDT Today’s Shutter Release has a bit of a portraiture tilt. Among the five covered stories, two of them are focused on portraiture, with the first looking at how to shoot a basic model test and the second being a video featuring five beginner portrait... (more)

Nikon D7500 Field Test Part I: The enthusiast-friendly DSLR gets tested… above ground and down below!
06/26, 17:07 EDT A few weeks ago, we posted our First Shots of the Nikon D7500, an enthusiast-oriented DSLR that follows in the footsteps of the much-loved D7200. At the time, we promised more to come soon. Well, if you've been waiting for our first real-world... (more)

Precise, customizable selections: Learn all about the Photoshop pen tool in under 10 minutes
06/26, 16:00 EDT Nathaniel Dodson of tutvid frequently creates excellent video tutorials, many of them focused on becoming a better photo editor. We’ve covered his work on numerous occasions, including this one on creating better black and white images in Lightroom... (more)

The Canon 5D series versus the Nikon D800 series battling it out in our May photo contest!
06/26, 13:40 EDT Last month, a longstanding trend in our photography contest came to an end. For the first time in the contest history, a DSLR from neither Canon nor Nikon was represented on the Top 3 prize-winning podium. DSLR lovers worldwide heaved a heavy sigh... (more)

Shutter Release: Sony announces 20-megapixel 1-inch sensor with less rolling shutter and 4K/60p video
06/26, 13:00 EDT It’s a Sony-centric start to the week. Today’s Shutter Release features news of a new 20-megapixel sensor from Sony, an interesting look at all the native 50mm (and one 55mm) lenses available for Sony E mount, an interview with Joe McNally, a behind... (more)