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Tamron Launches a 10.7x All-in-One Zoom Lens

by | Wednesday, July 31, 2024 |

Tamron's latest Sony E-mount lens is the perfect all-in-one lightweight companion. It boasts a wide zoom range of 28-300mm, outstanding optical construction, a VXD autofocus drive with Tamron's premium linear motor focus mechanism and Vibration Compensation (VC) optical image stabilization technology for effective camera-shake suppression.

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The Ultimate Guide to Photo File Management

by | Thursday, July 11, 2024 |
The Ultimate Guide to Photo File Management

A robust file management and backup routine is essential for photographers to safeguard their valuable images and ensure an efficient workflow. While editing your photos right off the SD card might save you a few seconds of importing, it is a surefire way to lose footage and photos. Accidental deletions, data overwrites, and card failures happen far more often than we would like to admit. That being said, here are a few tips to mitigate future mishaps!

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Elizabeth Gadd: Finding Inspiration Among Landscapes

by | Friday, June 28, 2024 |
Elizabeth Gadd's Experience with the Sony A9 III

For as long as I can remember, the most at peace and inspired I feel is when I’m surrounded by the mountains, forests or the ocean. When I lose myself in these vast natural landscapes, it actually feels more like coming home to myself. 17 years ago, when I acquired my first camera of my very own, I took it with me into the forest and mountains daily, documenting the natural world while simultaneously feeling my mind slowing down, entering that state of inner stillness… also filled with curiosity and inspiration.

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Introducing the Nikon Z6 III – A New Hybrid King

by | Friday, June 21, 2024 |
The NEW Nikon Z6 III - A New Hybrid King

The Nikon Z6III is Nikon's third-generation full-frame mirrorless camera, featuring an upgraded 24MP sensor that enhances both autofocus and video performance for this versatile stills/video hybrid. The most uninspired response to the Z6III would be to glance at it and assume it's solely focused on video enhancements. Although it does offer substantial video improvements, the Z6III also stands out as a vastly improved stills camera compared to Nikon's previous offerings at this level. Unlike the modest upgrade of the Z6 II, the Z6III signifies a much more notable advancement.

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