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The world’s smallest selfie stick is cool enough to not be annoying

Currently on Indiegogo, the Hey Stick is a sleek selfie stick that measures just 6.3 inches long and is less than one inch in diameter.
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Documentary filmmakers call on camera companies to offer encryption

Some 150 filmmakers and photojournalists have signed an open letter from the Freedom of the Press Foundation to camera companies asking for encryption.
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Camera+ 9 adds RAW shooting and editing, dual lens support, and wide color

A major update for the popular Camera+ app adds support for features introduced with the iPhone 7 and iOS 10, including RAW shooting and wide color gamut.
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Broadcast better: DxO One update adds multicamera Facebook Live support

DxO will add Facebook Live streaming to the DxO One camera, and will update the app to allow users to play the role of director on live broadcasts.
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4K time-lapse video captures the drama of Iceland’s gorgeous landscapes

The internet is chock-full of gorgeous time lapse videography these days, but 'Whispering Iceland' adds a dimension of drama which helps it stand out.
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Adobe’s 3D design app, Project Felix, is now available to download

Adobe today announced the availability of the first public beta of Project Felix as well as the first Experience Design (XD) beta for Windows 10.
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PolarPro’s lens filters for DJI drones help you achieve the cinema look

The new polarizer and ND filters promise full compatibility with the drones, and attach by simply pushing them over the lens.
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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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High-dynamic range photography is easier, more powerful with Aurora HDR 2017

For Aurora HDR 2017, Macphun has all but rebuilt the program, adding a fresh interface, new HDR algorithm, automated batch processing, and much more.
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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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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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‘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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Going mirrorless easier with the Fotodiox Fusion Nikon to Sony lens adapter

The new Fusion adapter offers full electronic control over aperture and autofocus for Nikon lenses mounted on Sony E-mount cameras.
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AirSelfie drone is small enough to stow away in a phone case

The AirSelfie is a minuscule quadcopter that fits in the palm of your hand and slides into a custom phone case for storage and charging.
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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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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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Canon EOS M3 review

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Canon promotes new EOS M5 mirrorless camera in interactive Instagram campaign

As the M5 is built for speed and easy sharing, Canon's #tagyoureit campaign will challenge Instagram influencers to complete spontaneous photo challenges.
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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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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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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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The Zoom Q2n lets you record high-quality audio and comes with a camera

Zoom, the company beyond several popular audio recorders, built the Zoom Q2n -- a compact camera that puts audio first.
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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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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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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.