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Snap the ultimate selfie with this extreme DIY ring light

Tech learning company Adafruit has a new tutorial -- and it's all about getting the perfect light for smartphone shots.
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Kodak follows the Ektra with a tablet thanks to new license agreement

After allowing another company to use the Kodak name on a smartphone, the historic imaging company will now license their name for a tablet.
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As global shutter sensors improve, so does the tech that uses them

Devices that need to "see" their surroundings to work could be getting more accurate, thanks to Sony's latest global shutter sensors.

Alexa can now tell stories based on the photos you upload

A new company is aiming to give Alexa the ability to tell stories about your own personal and family history by simply adding photos.
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DJI teams up with world’s biggest model aviation group for new programs

A new partnership between DJI and the Academy of Model Aeronautics could mean new opportunities for both AMA members and DJI fans.
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The best underwater photos of 2017

The annual Underwater Photographer of the Year competition has released the list of winners for 2017 -- and the shots are incredible.
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Joopic CamBuddy review

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Iconic ‘Star Wars’ lightsaber began life as a camera flash, cost $15 to build

One of the most iconic movie prop weapons in history was actually created for about $15 from a camera flash.
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After canceling the DL cameras pre-launch, Nikon says Keymission sales are slow

Nikon entered the action camera market last year, but sales have been slower than expected according to the latest reports.
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The 2017 World Press Photo of the year depicts 'the face of hatred'

The results of the annual World Press Photo competition are in -- and the images are both stunning and startling.
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Capture One Pro photo editor gains its own color-coded shortcut keyboard

The 500+ shortcuts in Capture One Pro just got a bit easier to learn with a custom color-coded keyboard made with LogicKeyboards.
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Fujifilm just developed a faster, cheaper organic sensor

Organic sensors are said to have better color and low-light performance, and now Fujifilm has reached another milestone in their development.
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This mesmerizing video isn’t just cool — it offers clues on how atmosphere works

Besides being the first extended video evidence of blue lightning, a 160-second clip has prompted more studies.
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Mirror mirror on the wall: Study delves into psychology of selfie takers

Snapping that selfie may be fun, but most people would actually prefer to see fewer selfies on social media, a recent study shows.
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Break out the birthday candles, Flickr just became a teenager

The image-sharing platform Flick is now 13 years old, though the company's vivid history isn't without a few growing pains.
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Nikon squashes DL camera series as companywide restructuring continues

Nikon's three advanced compact DL cameras now won't ever hit the market after manufacturing expenses increased and the market shifts.
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Look Ma, no softbox! Fotodiox unveils largest LED yet in portable FlapJack line

Photography accessory company Fotodiox is going big with their latest LEDs, a huge, softened 30-inch circular panel and a 15-inch square.
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Leica gets personal with a new choose-your-kit program including 19 lenses

The price of a kit lens isn't likely going to be a big factor when shopping for a $5,000+ Leica, but now the bundles are getting personal.
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Vintage Stock Photos now offers its entire collection to download for free

On Thursday, Vintage Stock Photos announced they are releasing their entire collection for free, with a royalty-free license.
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It’s possible iPhone cameras could soon refocus the shot — after a photo is taken

A recently uncovered patent suggests Apple may be trying to bring post focus capabilities to future iPhones.
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Fancy is a smartphone stabilizer that could actually fit in a pocket

Fancy is the smallest smartphone stabilizer yet. Launching on Indiegogo on Friday, the stabilizer is smaller than a smartphone.
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Pakk aims to combine sleekness and versatility in a single camera backpack

Now on Indiegogo, Pakk is a camera backpack with three different ways to access gear, a removable insert, and a waterproof canvas design.
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Grab your tripods, a partial lunar eclipse is coming Friday night

Friday night will see both a Snow Moon and a penumbral lunar eclipse as well as a possible comet sighting, though not without a telescope.
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Langly Simple Camera Bag: Our first take

The design of this bag is right in the name: Simple. The Langley Simple is an affordable canvas bag that gets big points for style and versatility.
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The revolutionary flat lens just got an upgrade with the ability to capture color

The Harvard research team behind the first flat lens is back -- and the group has updated their design to allow the lens to capture colors.
Panasonic FZ2500 review

Panasonic Lumix FZ2500 review

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Dual cameras won't be such a luxury with this new mid-level processor

Smartphones are just a sum of their parts, but a new processor may make mid-priced dual camera smartphones easier to find.
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Finding an unrestricted image to use is simpler with new Creative Commons search

Creative commons images are free to use -- but sometimes hard to find. The non-profit Creative Commons is working to change that.
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Think the reflector is a simple tool? The Wescott 15-in-one Omega may make you think again

Can reflectors get any more versatile? Apparently, Wescott thinks so with their new 15-in-one reflector with removable mini reflectors.
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A quick-release plate for filters? Manfrotto’s new Xume system makes it happen

Screwing in a lens filter could soon be a thing of the past with a magnetic filter swap system designed by Manfrotto.
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Sony thinks bokeh, budget and bright with the latest A7 camera accessories

Today, Sony announced a new 100mm flagship, along with a more budget-friendly 85mm and a radio-controlled flash, all for the a7 series.
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Do you OOO? New iOS music video app aims to make zooming fun

Zooming isn't just fun in a car -- it can be phone with your phone, too. At least that's what new video app OOO thinks.
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Samyang's cinema-level lenses continue to grow with a new 20mm option

Samyang's cinema line designed for 4K+ cameras is expanding with the latest 20mm T1.5 lens, bringing the total to eight.
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Tamron's latest glass boasts stabilization, extra features at affordable prices

Two Tamron favorites are getting an upgrade -- the 10-20mm and the 70-200mm f/2.8 now have better stabilization.