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Sigma Halts Production on 24-105mm F/4 Art Lens, Something Else In the Works?
Now this is some interesting news! Today it came out that Sigma has halted production on their 24-105mm F/4 Art lens, a halt that will be 'indefinite'.
Using Strip Softboxes To Light A Dynamic Portrait | Andrea Belluso
In the Profoto sponsored video, Andrea Belluso shows you how he lights not only his subject, but an aircraft correctly in one frame with strip softboxes to create a dynamic portrait.
Basic Channel Swapping: A Quintessential Guide To The World In Infrared
Loved around the world for bringing a sense of familiarity to digital infrared photography, I’ll show you how to do a red/blue channel swap and control colors like nothing else.
Spider Holster’s Black Widow | Your Shoulders Will Thank You For This
One of the best alternatives to carrying your gear on your shoulders is moving it to your hips, and one product for doing this is the Spyder Holster Black Widow Holster system.
Shake App Creates Image/Model Release Forms On The Fly For Free
Shake has recently added a feature for creating legally binding agreements for photographers in their slick app. It's free, and worth a look.
The Best Way To Create, Use, & Alter Lens Flares In Photoshop
Lens flares can add some great interest to an image, but can also make you look like a fool. Here's how to create them fast and easy, and tips on when to use them.
One Light, One Photographer: Shooting Dramatic Portraits Without An Assistant
In the following video from our friends at The Slanted Lens, Jay P. Morgan takes off to blustery Maine to shoot some dramatic portraits of fishermen, with one light and no assistant and he shows you how he does it.
Safari With The Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM | Gear Talk Episode 10
Justin talks about his incredible safari experience with the ultimate safari lens, the Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8
MagMod Announces Two New and Exciting Flash Modifiers | The MagSphere & MagBounce
MagMod came on the scene a year ago. We love them here at SLRL, and are excited that they've announced a new set of modifiers - MagSphere & MagBounce.
What Is The Fastest Lens Possible? How ‘Fast’ Should We Go Before It Makes No Practical Sense?
Matt Granger explores just how fast a lens is possible, in theory, and then commentary on the implications for function and practicality.
Lensbaby’s New Sweet 50: Your Favorite Focal Length With a Twist
The Lensbaby Composer Pro system is a versatile selective focus housing, which can hold any of Lensbaby's optics. The latest of those optics is the Sweet 50.
Lenstag Releases Infographic Showing The Most Stolen Gear of 2014 & Where It’s Stolen From
Lenstag has just dropped their list of most stolen gear of 2014, and from where it gets stolen, including which cities. Any surprises?
