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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/4E PF ED VR Lens Review
Stan Trzoniec  |  Nov 05, 2015  | 

Chances are if you take a poll of what photographers picked for their first telephoto lens, it would be the 300mm. For one thing, it’s a good choice for those starting out in wildlife or sports photography and, given the nature of millimeters, it’s relatively inexpensive as compared to the big guns like the 400, 500 or 600mm lenses. 

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Ricoh Slashes Price on Pentax 645Z Medium Format Camera & Starter Kit with Lenses & Accessories
Dan Havlik  |  Nov 05, 2015  | 

One of the better deals we saw at the recent PhotoPlus Expo show in New York City was a massive price drop on the Pentax 645Z medium format camera and on a complete 645Z “Starter Kit” that included three high quality lenses, accessories and an extended warranty. And now here’s the good news: the deal, which cuts $1,500 off the price of the 51-megapixel 645Z, has been extended, making digital medium format slightly more accessible to the masses.

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Our 5 Favorite Photo Gadgets & Gizmos: Stylish & Versatile Camera Vests
Cynthia Boylan  |  Nov 05, 2015  | 

Cotton Carrier Camera Vest: This camera vest system comes complete with a comfortable, durable  (one-size-fits-all) adjustable vest unit crafted from strong 1680 Denier Polypropylene material and fitted with a Lexan camera receptacle. 

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Fujifilm X-T10 Field Review: A Portable But Powerful Mirrorless Camera From A Venerable Brand
Henry Anderson  |  Nov 03, 2015  | 

"I tested [the Fuji X-T10] on subjects from moving vehicles to erratically running children and the camera managed to keep up with practically everything I could throw at it."

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Watch This Innovative Symphony Created By the Sounds of 14 Nikon Cameras (VIDEO)
Cynthia Boylan  |  Nov 03, 2015  | 

Our previous video (see Camera Shutter Sounds Are Not All The Same And This Video Proves It) revealed that every camera make and model is capable of producing its own variety of unique sounds. This knowledge inspired photographer Benjamin Von Wong and Andrew Kesler—along with a few creative assistants—to experiment with and transform 14 Nikon cameras (provided by Nikon Professional Services Canada) into musical instruments and use them to create an amazing symphony of shutter and camera sounds.

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Tenba Intros Stylish New Cooper Photo Bag Collection
Cynthia Boylan  |  Nov 02, 2015  | 

Tenba recently introduced its new Cooper collection of luxury canvas and leather photo bags that combine pro performance with a messenger-style design. Crafted from soft, durable cotton canvas with full grain leather trim, Tenba's Cooper bags are designed to meet the demands of pro photographers in a stylish yet accessible form factor

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Camera Shutter Sounds Are Not All the Same and This Video Proves It
Cynthia Boylan  |  Nov 02, 2015  | 

Some photographers may think that every camera is only capable of making the exact same sound when the shutter is pressed (to capture a single shot or a rapid burst of images): that familiar soft metallic click. While that may seem to be true, in reality nearly every make and model of camera has a shutter sound that is quite unique.

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Ask A Pro: Scott Kelby Answers Your Photography Questions
Scott Kelby  |  Oct 30, 2015  | 

Hi everybody! I’m very excited to be launching a new Q&A column here in Shutterbug—a magazine I’ve been reading, and been a fan of, for so many years—so it’s truly an honor to be here with you. I invite you to send in your questions to editorial@shutterbug.com (with "For Scott Kelby" as the subject line), and I’ll do my best to answer them in Ask a Pro. OK, let’s jump right to it.

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7 Cameras with Character: Our Favorite Endearingly Eccentric Models Outside the Mainstream Box
Jason Schneider  |  Oct 30, 2015  | 

When applied to humans, the word “character” has two distinct meanings, an oddball or eccentric as in “Fred is a real character” or a morally upstanding person, as in “Charlie is a man of unimpeachable character.” When it comes to machines created by humans, the word “character” conveys a slightly different constellation of meanings, hovering somewhere between “having lovable defects” like an old Model T Ford, and expressing a distinctive personality, like a classic Ferrari.

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Our 5 Favorite Photo Gadgets & Gizmos: Hot Bags, Straps & More
Cynthia Boylan  |  Oct 29, 2015  | 

Manfrotto’s PIXIE EVO: Manfrotto recently introduced the new PIXI EVO, a mini tripod created for enthusiast and hobbyist photographers who need a lightweight/portable tripod. PIXI EVO provides flexibility of use, robustness and a variety of framing. PIXI EVO features two different leg angles with a sliding selector, enabling users to shoot ground level images. 

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The State of the Camera Industry Is Strong (At Least According to the PhotoPlus Expo Show)
Dan Havlik  |  Oct 28, 2015  | 

Forgive me if I catch my breath for a second but I just returned from the PhotoPlus Expo show in New York City and it was an exhausting show in many respects. But I say that in a most positive way.

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Profoto B2 Lighting Review: This Small Light Really Packs A Punch
Steve Bedell  |  Oct 27, 2015  | 

I had the opportunity to spend a couple of weeks with the Profoto B2 Location Kit. Said kit contains one power supply with two batteries, two flash heads, a carrying bag, and more. Profoto also sent me a bunch of light-shaping tools to experiment with.

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Outdoor Lighting Tips: Why I Don’t Leave Home Without My Speedlights
Blaine Harrington  |  Oct 27, 2015  | 

When I realized that this column would be in the magazine’s lighting focus issue, I looked at the data for the photos I’d taken earlier this year during a nearly month-long combination of safari workshop, assignment, and stock shoot in Africa. What I found surprised me: I’d used flash on about one-third of the 13,000 photos I’d made on that trip. I had no idea I’d used my Speedlights as often as I had.

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Epson Intros New Pro Quality Legacy Photo Paper Line
Cynthia Boylan  |  Oct 26, 2015  | 

At the PhotoPlus Expo show in New York City this past week, Epson introduced its most advanced line of photographic papers—Epson Legacy Papers.

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Lensbaby Composer Pro II with Edge 50 Optic Review
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Oct 26, 2015  | 

Sometimes an old fashioned recipe and the latest modern technology don’t mix: zap-blasting your grandmother’s vegetable soup ingredients in a 10,000-watt microwave instead of slowly simmering them for six hours, for example. But other times strange bedfellows bring out the best in each other. Such is the case with Lensbaby optics on modern digital cameras.

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