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Hilarious Video: How to Annoy a Wildlife Photographer
Dan Havlik  |  Oct 09, 2014  | 

Ok, this should give you a good chuckle this morning. Photographer Tony Northrup has teamed up with his wife Chelsea, who's also a photographer, to create a hilarious video called “Stuff that Annoys Wildlife Photographers.”

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K-Tek Introduces Transformer-Like ProShot Multifunctional Camera Rig
Cynthia Boylan  |  Oct 09, 2014  | 

K-Tek has introduced a unique, four-in-one rig designed to provide camera support and stability for reality, documentary, commercial and action sports photographers and videographers. The relatively inexpensive ProShot ($849) can be quickly configured into a Shoulder Rig, Monopod, Stabilizer or High-hat—tool free—without removing the camera from the system’s baseplate.

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Impossible Intros New Special Edition B&W SX-70 Polaroid Hard Color Instant Film
Cynthia Boylan  |  Oct 08, 2014  | 

Despite big changes in the imaging market, Polaroid is a brand that continues to have staying power. First the company unveiled a curious new, cube-shaped camera and now there's a new instant film.

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GoPro Launches New HERO4 Line of POV Cameras
Cynthia Boylan  |  Oct 08, 2014  | 

GoPro recently launched an update to its popular line of rugged POV (point-of-view) cameras. Called HERO4, the pint-sized photo/video cameras are available in two flavors: HERO4 Black for $499, and HERO4 Silver at for $399.

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Think Tank Photo Releases Airport Accelerator Phantom 2 Quadcopter Backpack Divider Kit
Cynthia Boylan  |  Oct 08, 2014  | 

Imaging drones have become so popular, Think Tank Photo has now created a special kit that lets you fit one into a backpack for easy transport. With the new Airport Accelerator Phantom 2 Quadcopter divider kit ($34.75), photographers can easily convert a Think Tank Photo Airport Accelerator backpack (sold separately for $294.75) into a customized quadcopter transportation backpack.

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Teacher Uses GoPro to Capture Amazing Image of Great White Shark
Dan Havlik  |  Oct 08, 2014  | 

We've seen some amazing images of Great White Sharks before but this one might take the cake…er…fish.

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Ricoh Unveils New Rugged, Waterproof WG-30W Camera with WiFi
Dan Havlik  |  Oct 08, 2014  | 

Ricoh Imaging has just unveiled the new rugged and waterproof WG-30W compact camera. The latest addition to the well-known WG series of tough cameras – which used to carry the Pentax brand that’s now owned by Ricoh – the 16-megapixel WG-30W features built-in WiFi connectivity and a snazzy, rough-and-tumble build.

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The Wish List: Capturing Couture’s Micro-Fiber Cleaning Cloth
Cynthia Boylan  |  Oct 07, 2014  | 

Its that time again, the holidays are just around the corner so now is the time to get a jump on your photo gear wish list. Pocket sized and lightweight, these days a good quality micro-fiber cleaning cloth is a must have accessory to keep your photography equipment, eyeglasses, television and computer screens and various mobile devices clean and scratch free. 

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Cool Job Alert!: Capturing Aerial Photos of High-Tech Fighter Jets (VIDEO)
Dan Havlik  |  Oct 07, 2014  | 

We thought our job was pretty cool until we saw this great short video from Lockheed Martin. In the clip, aerial photographer Liz Kaszynski talks about what it’s like to photograph fighter jets from the air.

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Adobe Updates Photoshop and Lightroom, Adds New Apps
Cynthia Boylan  |  Oct 06, 2014  | 

Adobe has announced an update to Photoshop CC that adds new features including changes to the Creative Cloud service; improvements to some existing features; and various other refinements. Key among those additions are updates to 13 Photoshop CC desktop tools that link to a new family of integrated mobile apps; Touch support for Windows 8 and Surface Pro 3; the Creative Profile (that connects CC desktop tools); and nine new mobile apps.

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Photo Book Review: Grafica della Strada, The Signs of Italy
Cynthia Boylan  |  Oct 03, 2014  | 

Signs are equal parts art and science because they must deliver information to potential customers at a single glance. Signs can be found everywhere—in every city and town around the world—and each one must be designed to be as eye catching and memorable as possible while still maintaining a certain level of cultural identity.

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Photographers, News, and First Amendment Groups Pen Letter Blasting Federal Plan to Limit Filming Wilderness Areas
Dan Havlik  |  Oct 03, 2014  | 

Seventeen news, photographers’ and First Amendment organizations have sent a joint letter to the U.S. Forest Service protesting a move to make a temporary plan to restrict filming in wilderness areas into a permanent rule.

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Check Out the Most Extensive and Interactive Collection of Photos of America in the Depression-Era 1930s
Steve Meltzer  |  Oct 01, 2014  | 

If, like most of us, you think that you know all about the Dust Bowl/Depression Era photography of the Farm Security Administration, think again. While you may have seen some of the FSA’s greatest hits, like Dorothea Lange’s “Migrant Mother,” there is a rich vein of images still to be discovered.

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Corel Releases New AfterShot 2 And AfterShot Pro 2 Raw Image Editing Software
Cynthia Boylan  |  Sep 30, 2014  | 

Corel has launched its new AfterShot 2 software for Windows, providing photographers with a Raw photo editing and adjustment application at an affordable price. Available for just $39.99, AfterShot 2 offers 64-bit performance and a variety of features including: complete photo adjustment tools include Crop, Straighten, Highlight Recovery, Noise Removal, Color, Temperature, Exposure, Highlights and Fill Light.

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New Photo Show: "Innovation In The Imaging Capital" Explores Early Photo Tech
Cynthia Boylan  |  Sep 30, 2014  | 

The George Eastman House is currently hosting the Innovation in the Imaging Capital exhibit from September 20, 2014 to January 4, 2015. The main focus of the show is the major contributions to the development of imaging technology made possible by the various inventions that were created—or developed—in the town of Rochester, New York. Since 1888 Rochester has been widely known as America's center for imaging innovation. 

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