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Instagram is Testing Notifications to Encourage Users to Try Facebook

Instagram is reportedly running a new test that tells users about an app they might want to try: Facebook. According to a report on Engadget, Instagram is currently testing a notification with a subset of its users that will tell display a banner at the top of users’ feeds that encourages them to check out […]

Does Sony’s Crop Mode Mean I Need Fewer Lenses?

A major change — and learning curve — for me this year has been my switch from Nikon to Sony. I’ve already documented the story of my switch to Sony, but what I have since discovered is the huge possibilities — or as some of us might call it the “confusion of options” — that […]

Review: The BenQ SW 271 Display (27 Inch)

BenQ is making a really strong push to compete with the big boys — Eizo and NEC— in the high end, high resolution, large gamut monitor market segment. And they are doing so by bringing very competitive pricing to the mix.

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DxOMark Made a Realistic Mannequin for Testing Selfie Cameras

DxOMark is known for its lab tests of camera quality that are widely used by brands in marketing. To standardize its selfie camera tests to ensure repeatability, DxOMark has created a custom realistic mannequin to serve as a selfie subject.

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A Comparison of All High Magnification Camera Lenses

For a long time, there weren’t many options for high magnification macro photography without resorting to solutions like lens coupling and reversals. The only lens on most photographer’s radar was the Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.

Comparing Real Film Grain to Adobe Lightroom Film Grain

In my never-ending search for that “special” photographic look that sets me apart from the competition, I recently discovered that overexposing film increases the grain and adds a vintage pictorial look to my images.

Canon 6D Mark II Dynamic Range is a Big Disappointment

The first dynamic range tests of the new Canon 6D Mark II DSLR are trickling onto the Web, and one thing seems to be clear: the results are very disappointing for Canon fans. In fact, Canon appears to have taken a step backwards.

The Sony a99 II is a Low Light Monster

Sony’s latest E-mount mirrorless cameras have wowed photographers with their low light and high ISO capabilities. Now it looks like its latest A-mount SLT, the new Sony a99 II, will do the same.