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Lensbaby LM-10: Selective Focus Awesomeness On Your Mobile Phone

Lensbaby has a long and brilliant reputation as the go to shop for selective focus lenses and this year, they added a way for you to get that same selective focus awesomeness from the convenience of your mobile phone.

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Sirui K40x Ballhead Review: Is this the Perfect BallHead For Your Tripod?

Ryan Filgas

In my quest to find the perfect ballhead for my tripod, I stumbled across the Sirui K40X. What needs does this fill for me? I’ll get into details, but to begin It’s under $200, and looks like a gem...

Western Digital My Passport Wireless 1TB – Full Review

We recently had the opportunity to test and review the new Western Digital My Passport Wireless, the 1TB version. Could this be a photographer's dream external drive?

Vello EXT-CME AF Extension Tube Set – Full Review

I am always looking for ways to get more out of my EOS-M than just for video like I normally use them for. I figured macro photography could be a fun way to play with these little cameras, so I put in an order to B&H and below is the resulting review for these Vello EXT-CME AF Extension Tubes.

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A Trip to the Space Needle with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Tanya Goodall Smith

Tanya's review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 and sample pics from her trip to Seattle. Is this the perfect point-and-shoot for busy moms?

Nikon D610 Review | To Get Or Not To Get, Is Still The Question

Kishore Sawh

The Nikon D610 has been out for a bit. It was really a cover-up for a mistake, but is it now a prime choice? Is it relevant?

Pentax 645Z – Is This ‘Budget’ Medium Format Body Worth The Price?

Sony's new CMOS 50MP Medium Format sensor has been making the rounds, and has virtually become the defacto Medium Format sensor. One camera that makes use of this new sensor is the Pentax 645Z, a low budget (in medium format terms, anyhow) body that looks very promising.

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Why You Should Try Diffusion Filters – Comparison & Review

Ryan Filgas

For portraits, having a high sharpness may not always be what you want as it exposes "imperfections" in the face and makes retouching work more difficult as well; that's where a diffusion filter comes in. It allows highlights to bleed into the shadows making smoother transitions, and softens the skin for a more "pastel" look.

Canon vs. Nikon Showdown: Battle Of The Top 85mm Lenses

J. Cassario

Deciding between two of the best 85mm lenses in the game isn’t easy, and trying to compare them head to head wasn’t any easier.

Review | Fuji’s XF 23mm f/1.4. With A 35mm Full Frame FOV, Is It A Rival For The X100S?

Kishore Sawh

In their hearty stable of primes, the Fujinon Xf 23mm f/1.4 stands as the 35mm equivalent on full frame. Is it an X100s beater?

The Best Way to Cut Out Hair in Photoshop: Phlearn Pro Tutorial Review

Tanya Goodall Smith

In this Phlearn Pro Tutorial, several techniques for cutting out hair in Photoshop are explained. Bonuses include tips for compositing and color matching.

Turn Your iPad Into a Production Tool With This Gadget – Padcaster Review

Many photographers make fun of people taking photos and videos with their iPads. iPads don't have a very good lens, you can't attach them to a tripod and the sound just isn't that great when recording video. The Padcaster solves these issues.