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Windows 8 Will Feature Better Photo Management

February 3, 2012 at 11:21 AM

There's a lot going into the upcoming operating system by Microsoft, but the thing that might best catch the eye of the photography community is... Continue Reading

Tamron Launches the "My Winter Exhibit" Photo Contest

February 3, 2012 at 5:40 AM

The folks over at Tamron have launched a new photo contest that's exclusively aimed at Tamron lens users. Like the recent backyard photography competition, you'll... Continue Reading

Pentax Unveils New Compact Interchangeable Lens Camera; The K-01

February 2, 2012 at 6:47 AM

Hot off the press, Pentax USA has just announced information about an all new EVIL or ILC digital camera, the K-01. Like the Pentax Q,... Continue Reading

DIY: Make a Suction Cup Tripod From an Old GPS Mount

February 1, 2012 at 7:15 AM

A 45 minute time investment and a little bit of cash can turn that old GPS mount into a unique tripod for your camera.If you've... Continue Reading

Sigma Founder Michihiro Yamaki Dead at 78

February 1, 2012 at 6:41 AM

Michihiro Yamaki may not be a household name, but the company he made is well known to photographers all over the world.51 years ago, Yamaki... Continue Reading

UPDATED: Panasonic Announces Five New Lumix Point-N-Shoots

January 31, 2012 at 3:46 PM

UPDATE: Panasonic has just announced that all five of these cameras will be available in early March of this year (2012). Each of the five previews... Continue Reading

Tamron Awards "My Macro Photo Exhibit" Winner with a Lens of Their Choice and Featured Exhibit

January 31, 2012 at 12:31 PM

Tamron's latest contest has wrapped up and a winner has been declared. Carolyn Derstine picked up the prize for her exhibit simply titled "Backyard macros.""Carolyn... Continue Reading

The HoldFast MoneyMaker is a Suspender Style Camera Strap with Room for Three

January 31, 2012 at 11:23 AM

There tends to be a disconnect when it comes to camera carrying products. Some accessories are built for efficiency and convenience while others veer towards... Continue Reading