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REVIEW: Radiant Photo Image Improvement Software Delivers One-Click Optimization that Actually Works
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Mar 31, 2023

Many image editing applications claim to provide “one click optimization.” Most of the time, the juice isn’t worth the squeeze. This software is different; it delivers. Radiant Photo from Radiant Imaging Labs analyzes your image and suggests a preset as a starting edit. Accept their judgement or change to the preset of your choice. From there, proceed using your own presets, perform a Quick Edit, or progress into a Detailed Edit and Color Grading. But the story is not what Radiant Photo does, it’s about how Radiant does it. Which is pretty cool.

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NEW: WotanCraft Genuine Leather Camera Straps
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Mar 28, 2023

WotanCraft, maker of handsomely designed camera shoulder bags, photo backpacks and accessory pouches, recently introduced a lineup of finely crafted leather camera neck straps and wrist straps. They’re all available now in a variety of colors and styles, including a series that features Peak Design Anchor Links.

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7 Flower Photography Tips For Beginners
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Mar 24, 2023

Photographing flowers is a lot like cooking breakfast. Anyone can crack an egg, but can anybody eat the omelet without gagging? Here are seven brief but important tips every budding flower photographer should know.

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Photographers: Add 10 Ports to Your Otherwise Perfect Computer
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Mar 17, 2023

If you recently purchased a Mac of any flavor, you no doubt discovered that your new computer has a ton a great features but darn few I/O ports. No USB-A, for instance. Yeah, it has a couple USB-C/Thunderbolt ports, but where do you plug in your USB-A memory card reader? Or maybe an HDMI display?

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REVIEW Olympus 90mm f/3.5 2X Macro for Micro 4/3
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Mar 10, 2023

Olympus just introduced a 90mm f/3.5 macro lens, and Shutterbug had a chance to give it a full workout on the new Olympus OM-1 mirrorless marvel prior to launch. Here is our evaluation and a few sample photos captured by this camera/lens combo.

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Peak Design Camera Straps are the Most Innovative in the World
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Mar 03, 2023

When Peak Design introduced camera straps with their proprietary Anchor quick-connector system in 2014, they quietly revolutionized the way the world had been attaching straps to cameras. Here’s a guide to their current lineup nearly 10 years on.

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Fujifilm Introduces INSTAX MINI 12 & INSTAX UP! App
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Mar 02, 2023

Fujifilm just announced the introduction of the INSTAX MINI 12, worthy successor to the well-liked MINI 11, and Shutterbug was allowed to run a sample through its paces several days prior to the launch. Consistent with instant photography’s shoot-and-share mindset, the MINI 12 is a fun, easy-to-use camera that we expect to be well received.

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New Gear From PGYTECH: Useful, Fun & High Quality
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Mar 01, 2023

The creative young people at PGYTECH have been at it again, producing new accessories and improving existing products. As an enthusiastic group of photographers and drone pilots, they understand user needs and design gear with practical application in mind. Here’s the rundown on their most recent creations and look at an old favorite.

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DALL·E 2 Turns Your Imagination Into Images Via AI
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Feb 26, 2023

DALL·E 2 from OpenAI (the folks who gave us ChatGPT) uses AI to convert plain language text strings into realistic images and art. We typed in “Digital camera that looks like a red pepper” and DALL·E 2 generated the image you see here (we added the Shutterbug nameplate). For lovers of imaging, DALL·E 2 is addictive. Read more to view a few other things DALL·E 2 generated for us, and learn how to begin turning your words in pictures.

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REVIEW: Think Tank SpeedTop Camera Bags Are Versatile, High Quality and Provide Fast Access
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Feb 24, 2023

Billed as a crossbody bag, the Think Tank SpeedTop 10 and SpeedTop 15 bags can be slung over the shoulder, worn bandolier-style, or worn on a belt. But the list of attractive features doesn’t end there.

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