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The 5 Best Cameras for Beginners

by | Thursday, August 10, 2023 |

For new photographers choosing the right camera to get you started is a big decision. You want to be sure you're not only getting a camera with the features and capabilities you need but that you are investing wisely in your new creative endeavour. To help you make this critical decision, we closely examined the field of entry-level cameras from all the major brands to share our top five choices for beginners. 1. Canon R50 - The best entry-level Canon mirrorless camera What we love: Fantastic...

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This Photoshop Feature Will Change The Way You Edit

by | Thursday, July 20, 2023 |
This Photoshop Feature Will Change The Way You Edit

Compositing has always been one of the most time consuming editing techniques out there. From contending with masks of various shapes and intensities to cut your subject out of one shot, to spending hours attempting to match the lighting and colours of your scene to perfectly blend your subject into your photo- it can be a nightmare. Thankfully, there’s a much more elegant solution to creating beautiful composite images. The best part? It only takes less than 10 clicks.

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The NEW Nikon Z9 Firmware 4.0

by | Tuesday, June 13, 2023 |
The NEW Nikon Z9 Firmware 4.0

Nikon's flagship mirrorless camera has been continuously pushing boundaries since it's release in late 2021, with a bevy of free firmware updates adding high-performance features, increasing the camera's already stellar value. This week, they pushed those boundaries even further with the introduction of Firmware 4.0, adding features like Auto-Capture and offering even deeper customization of powerful video features.

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