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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Review: Making impossible shots easy

With the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III, less is more, because you don't need to bring a tripod. The E-M1 Mark III reworks the E-M1X into a smaller body.
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Want to sell your photos on Amazon? Shutterstock launches new partnership

Shutterstock photographers and artists may find their work gracing the walls of more homes, thanks to an Amazon storefront.
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Got a camera drone? This app lets you earn money for 10- to 15-minute flights

The DroneBase app is giving drone owners a reason to fly -- money for 10-15 minute flight photos and videos.
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The best Canon cameras

Here are some of the best Canon cameras on the market, from top options like the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV to budget-friendly choices like the EOS Rebel T7i.

The best camera filters for DSLRs and mirrorless cameras

Camera filters are simple accessories that can make a big impact on the quality of your photos -- if you don't buy a dud. So what are the best camera filters for DSLRs and mirrorless cameras? We've rounded up some of the best neutral density filters, graduated filters, and polarizers.
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Nikon Z7 vs. Nikon D850: Comparing two 46-megapixel full-frame cameras

Nikon's new full-frame mirrorless is here -- but can it dethrone the company's powerful D850 DSLR? Picking a winner between these two cameras is not easy, as each outshines the other in particular circumstances. Find out which in the Nikon Z7 vs. Nikon D850 comparison.
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The best SD memory cards for your camera, and how to choose the right one

Between the classes and ratings, picking out the right SD card can be a challenge. We break down the most important specs and details so you can decipher the GB, the MB/s the class numbers and the different types. Then, choose from a handful of the best SD cards available at different price points.
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Digital collages go retro with app designed to mimic cut-and-paste look

Remember clipping out photos with actual scissors? Pasted is a new iOS collage app designed to mimic that traditional cut-and-paste look.
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Cheap shots: These are the best cameras under $1,000

Looking for a great camera without taking out a loan? The best budget-friendly DSLRs and mirrorless cameras pack a lot of promise for less cash. From the impressive Fujifilm X-T30 to the full-frame Sony A7 II, here are the best sub-$1,000 cameras on the market right now.
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The best DSLR cameras

The camera on your smartphone might be capable, but it's not as flexible as a dedicated DSLR. Whether you're looking for something bare-bones or a professional full-frame designed to do it all, we've rounded up some of the best DSLR cameras for seasoned and budding photographers alike.
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Lightroom CC and Lightroom Classic: What’s the difference?

What's better for photographers, Lightroom Classic or Lightroom CC? Here's how the two editing programs differ from one another, so you choose between them.
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Polaroid launches an app-based photo printing service to get real Polaroid prints from your iPhone

Polaroid's latest official app turns iPhone shots into actual white-framed Polaroids. The new app includes options from traditional prints to canvas.
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Snap, then shop — Snapchat rolls out Shoppable AR filters

Snapchat fans can now shop directly from the app, thanks to new Shoppable AR filters. The new feature allows Sponsored Lenses to include product links, download links, or video links directly inside Snapchat. The expansion to sponsored filters is rolling out this week, initially with four advertisers.
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Grip Gear’s dolly slides phones, compact cameras around for smooth shots

Gripo Gear is back with the new Movie Maker 2, a small video slider system for smartphones, action cameras and compact cameras. Along with enhancements to the slider, the company also introduced a dolly add-on that converts the slider motor into a mini motorized tabletop dolly.

Having regrets? Snapchat adds a tool to delete messages

Snapchat users can now take back what they just said with a new Clear Chats tool. The hidden tool allows users to delete messages, both read and unread, in any chat. The update comes as the company's camera glasses launch on Amazon, ending exclusive availability through the manufacturer's website.
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Future SD cards could be as fast as an SSD — and hold more than your hard drive

High speed, high capacity card seekers, rejoice -- the SD Association has announced two new card formats. SD Express is designed for top speeds up to 980 megabytes per second, while the SD Ultra Capacity is designed to hold anywhere between 2 TB and 128 TB, which is enough to stash millions of photos.
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Not just for photographers anymore, Loupedeck+ now supports Adobe Premiere Pro

Video editors can now get physical with the Loupedeck+ control board. Originally for Lightroom, a software update allows the controls to adapt to video editing, including color grading, clip trimming, and navigating through the timeline. The company says Premiere Pro is just the start.
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Photography News: Samsung’s new smartphone sensor is the smallest one yet

Samsung's latest smartphone sensor is their smallest one yet -- and it still packs in 20 megapixels and Tetracell technology. In this week's photography news, see just how small the sensor is, take a look at an odd, outside-the-box camera backpack, and check out a new budget lens for the Nikon Z and Canon RF.
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Canon EOS 90D review: Keeping the DSLR relevant

Mirrorless cameras tend to be faster, with better Live View autofocus -- but the Canon EOS 90D bucks the trend with an impressive 10 fps burst and Dual Pixel autofocus. While mirrorless cameras may be more advanced, there are a few reasons to eye this DSLR -- find out why in this Canon EOS 90D review.
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Lensbaby Velvet 28 review: Meet the wide-angle McDreamy lens

If you prefer your creative effects in-camera instead of in Photoshop, the Lensbaby Velvet 28 may be for you. Create glowing images with its soft, dreamy blur.
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Facebook’s long-promised ‘unsend’ feature arrives. Here’s how to use it

Did you send a message to the wrong person? Messenger now gives you 10 minutes to take it back. After an update, users can now retract messages if they act within the first 10 minutes of sending the message. Users will see that a message was removed from the conversation.
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Adobe narrows the gap between Lightroom CC and Classic with new tools

Lightroom CC and Lightroom Classic now have fewer differences, thanks to a significant CC update adding curves and split toning.
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iOS 12 adds a Snapchat-like camera for iMessages, with AR-powered Memojis

Apple's native texting app Messages will soon have a new camera with stickers, filters, and text effects. The built-in camera appears to have been inspired by social media cameras like Snapchat, but with Memojis instead of AR. Apple is also bringing several new features to Photos in iOS 12.
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Kodak Printomatic review

Our Kodak Pritomatic review examines a digital camera mated with a printer. It's only $70, but is it a good budget buy, or just cheap?
How To Photograph An Eclipse With A Smartphone

Yes, you can photograph the eclipse with your smartphone — here’s how

Chances are, you already have what you need to photograph the 2017 solar eclipse. Here's how to photograph an eclipse with a smartphone.
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The best SD memory cards for your camera, and how to choose the right one

Between the classes and ratings, picking out the right SD card can be a challenge. We break down the most important specs and details so you can decipher the GB, the MB/s the class numbers and the different types. Then, choose from a handful of the best SD cards available at different price points.
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Polaroid OneStep 2 review

Polaroid returned as Polaroid Originals with a relaunch of a 1970s era instant film camera. The Polaroid Originals OneStep 2 is a true Polaroid, from the classic design to the imperfect exposures, but also brings in a few modern features. See where the camera hits the mark in our Polaroid OneStep 2 review.
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Nikon Z 14-30mm f/4 review

The widest lens available in Nikon's mirrorless Z mount, the Nikkor Z 14-30mm f/4 S pulls off a number of wins, including accommodating screw-in filters. It's also very sharp and considerably more compact than many ultra-wide zooms. Is it enough to warrant its $1,300 price?
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PhotoTracker Lite allows photographers to track stolen images in one click

This updated plug-in serves as a Shazam for images, bringing up results from four different reverse image search engines in one click.
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LuMee releases a phone case that's not just for selfies, with rear-facing LEDs

LuMee's original smartphone case designed to light selfies and video chats is getting s big upgrade with both front and rear-facing lights.
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No desktop necessary: The DxO One can now send RAW files straight to iPhone

A firmware update means that DxO One users no longer have to use a computer to edit their RAW shots -- they can send them right to their camera roll.
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Polaroid wants to teach you to take better shots with your iPhone

Polaroid is working on a new kind of instant with a new app to teach iPhone users how to take better photos with their smartphones.
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We watched Zuckerberg’s testimony so you don’t have to. Here are 5 key takeaways

We watched the 4+ hours of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's testimony to the Congress House Financial Services Committee on the Libra cryptocurrency so you didn't have to. From burglary to sex trafficking, here's why U.S. politicians are worried, and what Facebook is doing about it.
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Adobe turns pixels into paint with real-feel art app Fresco

With Adobe's latest app, artists can let watercolors run -- or control them in a way that's impossible with the real thing. Adobe Fresco mixes Photoshop-like tools with brushes designed to emulate traditional art mediums, from oil painting to watercolors.
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These are the best photography portfolio websites for showing off your work

Looking to show off your latest photography work online? To save you the hassle, we've rounded up the best online portfolio solutions available. From simple drag-and-drop solutions to self-hosted content management systems, there's bound to be a portfolio setup just right for you.
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The next iOS camera will be able to read QR codes natively

Scanning that occasional QR code will no longer require another app download for Apple users after iOS 11 launches.
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Adobe’s new Lightroom leverages the cloud for cross-platform photo editing

Adobe is splitting Lightroom into a version that exists, and the new Lightroom CC that's designed to be a mobile "work anywhere" platform.
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Senators call for investigation into TikTok for ‘counterintelligence threat’

Does giving your data to an app-based in China create a national security risk? Two U.S. senators are calling for an investigation into TikTok over data sharing, freedom of speech, and foreign interference. The request comes from Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer and Republican Sen. Tom Cotton.