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National Geographic Editor Explains Efforts to Keep Images “Honest” in the Digital Age
Ron Leach  |  Jul 06, 2016

On of the pitfalls in our digital age is the potential for publishing digitally manipulated images that defy authenticity and convey an unrealistic or inaccurate portrayal of the scene at hand. Perhaps motivated by the recent controversy over some heavily edited and staged images by famed photographer Steve McCurry, Editor-in-Chief Susan Goldberg addressed the topic head-on in the July issue of the magazine.

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Want to Create Amazing UV Blacklight Images? This Video Shows You How (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Jul 06, 2016

The latest video from the Cooperative of Photography (COOPH) takes you on a psychedelic, three-minute journey on how to create some really amazing UV blacklight images. All you really need is some imagination and either a simple UV flashlight, lamp or specialized head for your flash unit.

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Watch the Nightcrawler of Toronto Stalk Crime Scenes and Accidents with His Camera (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Jun 30, 2016

Photojournalist Victor Biro works long hours in the dead of the night doing what most photographers won’t—documenting crimes scenes, brutal accidents and other unsavory situations. Take a look at the dramatic video below, and you’ll probably feel pretty good about your day job.

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Grandpa’s Super Rare 1959 Nikon F with Cloth-Type Shutter Curtain for Sale on eBay
Ron Leach  |  Jun 30, 2016

About three years ago an eBay seller sold a large camera collection belonging to his/her grandfather for hundred of thousands of dollars. Now the seller is listing a bunch more, including this rare 1959 Nikon F with cloth shutter curtain of which very few were produced.

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Nick Carver Shares His Secrets for Making and Framing Great Fine Art Prints (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Jun 29, 2016

Photographer Nick Carver says, “There’s no better satisfaction than framing a print to hang on the wall. Creating a tangible, real-life piece of wall art is far more rewarding than uploading a file to Instagram or Flickr.” In the video below, Carver takes you through his process and describes the equipment he uses.

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Apple May Disable Your iPhone Camera at Concerts and Venues Where Photography Is “Inappropriate”
Ron Leach  |  Jun 29, 2016

How many times have you been at a museum or concert only to be distracted from the sights and sounds by a bunch of folks snapping away with their smartphones? Or perhaps you are one of the offenders. Well, in news that's sure to get some folks riled up, Apple just received a patent for technology that would disable your iPhone in situations where photography is deemed “inappropriate.”

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Versatile Wireless Flash Transceiver Offers High-Speed Sync with Multiple Camera Brands for $95
Ron Leach  |  Jun 29, 2016

When Cactus introduced its V6 wireless flash transceiver it created a lot of buzz because of an affordable price and it’s cross-brand compatibility. The company's newest model, the V6 II, offers all that and more; specifically, high-speed synchronization and compatibility with Fujifilm cameras (and the original five brands).

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Photographer Uses GoPro to Demonstrate the Collodion Process Invented in 1851 (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Jun 27, 2016

Here’s a fascinating video by French photographer Nède Nède who used a chest-mounted GoPro Hero4 Black to demonstrate the early collodion process invented by Englishman Frederick Scott in 1851. The technique involved adding soluble iodide to a solution of cellulose nitrate and coating a glass plate with the mixture.

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Help the Rescued Film Project Process & Restore a Treasure Trove of Film Shot in the 1950s (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Jun 27, 2016

We are big fans of the Rescued Film Project, an amazing online gallery of lost and forgotten unprocessed film from around the world. For his latest project, founder and film technician Levi Bettwieser needs some financial help to process and restore some 1200 rolls of film shot by one photographer in the 1950s.

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Print Digital Images Wirelessly From Your Phone or Tablet with Fujifilm’s New “instax SHARE SP-2”
Ron Leach  |  Jun 27, 2016

Fujifilm has upped the ante in instant wireless printing with the next generation of their popular mobile printer. The new “instax SHARE SP-2” improves upon its predecessor with faster/quieter operation, improved Wi-Fi connectivity, and a totally new design.

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