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This Epic Bundle Offers a World-Class Photography Education for Less Than $100 (96% Off!)

16 Oct

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What’s the fastest way to improve your photography?

There’s a quick method to enhance your photos and level up your skills, and it’s pretty simple, too: learn from the masters. In other words, discover the secrets, tricks, and techniques already developed by the best of the best, and apply them all in your own shooting.

So how do you access these photography masters? How do you learn their secrets? That’s where online courses come in handy. These days, you can find dozens of well-taught, helpful courses, created by truly outstanding photographers from all around the world. They illustrate the most efficient composition guidelines, effective post-processing techniques, and so much more. 

Unfortunately, online courses can be expensive. This stops plenty of photographers, especially beginners, from ever discovering the information that could instantly take their photos to the next level.

Which is why the 5DayDeal is one of those once-in-a-blue-moon, can’t-miss-out offers that you should absolutely check out, especially if you’re serious about improving your work.

What is the 5DayDeal?

The 5DayDeal is a limited-time bundle, which includes literally dozens of courses from world-class photographers, along with plenty of additional photography-enhancing items (including Photoshop actions, books, and packages/software).

Normally, the 5DayDeal resources would cost over $ 2200 USD.

But for five days only, you can grab them for $ 89 USD, at a whopping 96% off.

Landscape Photography Secrets by Tim Shields

You can click here to take a closer look at the bundle. Highlights include:

  • Landscape Photography Secrets (value: $ 297), a six-class set covering essential landscape topics such as settings, composition, and post-processing, taught by acclaimed landscape photographer Tim Shields
  • Luminar AI Magic (value: $ 99), a comprehensive class that covers the ins and outs of Skylum’s popular editing software – and how to use it for jaw-dropping results
  • Simple & Intermediate Object Removal in Photoshop (value: $ 60), which will turn you into an object-removal wizard, capable of ridding your images of telephone poles, distracting people, and even unwanted cars
  • Painterly Portraits Photography Course (value: $ 227), which offers the secrets to professional-quality portraits, both in the field and in the editing room
  • Nature Love Presets (value: $ 69), a set of 18 Lightroom presets designed to offer quick and efficient yet high-quality edits

And that’s just a small sample of the 5DayDeal items. Photographers, this bundle genuinely is the best way to level up your work; get it, take the time to go through each item, and by the time you’re done, your work will be unrecognizable.

Plus, 10% of the profits go to charity, so it’s really a win all around.

You can check out the 5DayDeal bundle and see all the courses, packages, and more on the 5DayDeal website.

When does the 5DayDeal end?

The 5DayDeal really does last for just five days, and you will never see the exact same deal ever again (the 5DayDeal creators refer to this as a “once-in-eternity sale”).

Specifically, the deal will disappear on October 19th, 2021 (next Tuesday!) at 12 PM PST. So don’t wait; get the bundle while you still can!

Check it out here.

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Nikon offer lets you trade up any camera to a Nikon Z5 with a special $100 bonus offer

04 Aug

Nikon has announced an introductory trade-in offer for photographers interested in Nikon’s new entry-level full-frame mirrorless Z5 camera. From now through one month following the Z5’s August 27, 2020 release date, customers will be able to trade-in any working camera from any brand and save $ 100 USD on the Z5, in addition to the trade-in value of their camera. This deal is available retroactively as well, ensuring that those who already preordered through Nikon directly or through an authorized reseller can still get in on this new deal.

The basics of the deal are as follows. You visit Nikon’s dedicated trade-in website to get a quote for your camera. You then purchase a new Z5 (or Z50, Z6 or Z7, albeit without the $ 100 USD bonus). Next, you send Nikon your old camera, with Nikon covering the cost of ground shipping. Once the camera has been received and checked over, Nikon will send you a refund.

As an example, let’s consider the (plausible) case of a Nikon D750 owner wishing to trade-up to a new mirrorless camera, while still being able to use their existing full-frame F-mount lenses via Nikon’s FTZ adapter. Further, let’s assume that the camera is in excellent condition, meaning it shows minimal wear and functions properly. In this case, Nikon will offer $ 495 trade-in value, plus an additional $ 100 with the ongoing promotion. ‘Good’ and ‘poor’ conditions are also available to select, although all three conditions require the camera to function properly. You cannot trade-in a camera that is not functional.

If Nikon determines that the quality of the camera is less than you stated during the trade-in quote process, you will be eligible to return the Z5. However, you will otherwise forfeit the $ 100 bonus if you, for any other reason, return the camera. As expected, there additional terms and conditions to consider, the full list of which can be viewed here.

To participate in the trade-in program, you must have the Z camera shipped to a valid US address. You can trade-in multiple cameras when purchasing multiple Z cameras, but only a single trade-in can be applied per camera, so there is no way to combine $ 100 bonuses on a single Z5 purchase.

Nikon has published a Frequently Asked Questions list for their Z camera trade-in program as well. Before participating in the program, it is highly recommended reading. There is included information worth highlighting.

You can trade in any camera in working condition, not just a digital camera nor only an interchangeable lens camera. Cameras not listed as trade-in options are eligible and Nikon will send a quote within 1-2 business days of receiving your submitted information, in most cases. You cannot trade standalone lenses in as part of the promotion, however, some kit lenses are included in the promotion, such as a Nikon D3000 and accompanying 18-55mm VR kit lens, for example. If you are worried about being without a camera, fret not as Nikon will ship your new Z camera with free two-day shipping and you aren’t required to send in your trade-in camera until your new Z camera has arrived.

If you would like to learn more about the Nikon Z5, which was recently announced on July 21, you can read our detailed overview here. If you’d like a quick hit piece on what you need to know about the Nikon Z5, we have that too. New cameras aren’t released in a vacuum; click here to learn how the Z5 compares to the Sony A7 II and Canon EOS RP.

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Peak Design Donates 100% of Profits from Travel Tripod Launch to Charity

26 May

The post Peak Design Donates 100% of Profits from Travel Tripod Launch to Charity appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey.

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Peak Design, the camera carry company based in California, launched their Travel Tripod in early April.

And they donated 100% of the profits to charity.

The Travel Tripod has been making waves ever since it was funded on Kickstarter, where the promise of a stable, compact tripod drew in 12 million USD from nearly 30,000 donors.

Fast-forward a year, and the Travel Tripod was ready to launch as two separate products:

A carbon fiber option and an aluminum alloy option, both offering unprecedented compactness and stability as a pro-level travel tripod solution.

peak design travel tripod in use

Then, in the weeks prior to the launch, Peak Design announced its intentions to donate all profits to two charities:

The CDC Foundation, for COVID-19 relief, and Climate Neutral, an organization that works to combat climate change.

As explained by the Peak Design CEO:

Now more than ever is the time for us to act on our core values and ensure that our employees, contractors and retail partners can find economic shelter in a product we’ve spent years developing…Peak Design is also in a unique position to offer financial support to those that are solving the problem. To be able to donate in a time of need speaks volumes to the company we’ve built over the last ten years.

Now that the launch is complete, Peak Design has released their numbers; the company sold over 2000 tripods, culminating in a whopping $ 218,000 USD donated to the CDC Foundation and Climate Neutral.

the peak design travel tripod is extremely compact

For those who are interested in the Peak Design travel tripod, it offers:

  • A weight of 2.81 lbs (1.27 kg) for the carbon fiber model
  • A weight of 3.44 lbs (1.56 kg) for the aluminum model
  • A weight capacity of 20 lbs (9.1 kg)
  • Minimum height of 15.2 in (38.5 cm)
  • Maximum height of 60.2 in (153 cm) with the center column raised
  • Setup in 9.8 seconds
  • A ball head with a phone mount

You can pick it up for $ 599.95 USD (carbon fiber) or $ 349.95 USD (aluminum).

Now over to you:

Do you own a travel tripod? And how does the Peak Design Travel Tripod compare? Share your thoughts in the comments!

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Canon releases $100 firmware update for professional stop-motion photography

05 May

Canon has introduced a new firmware option for EOS R owners interested in high-end stop motion photography. The firmware, which has to be installed at a Canon service center, adds a number of features to make shooting stop motion easier, particularly for those using the Dragonframe animation application. A new version of the EOS R has also been released that has the firmware already installed.

This is a comparison of the new Live View resolution of 1920×1280 (full screen) versus the original size of 960×640 (small inset). The large preview image makes it easier for the animators to have confidence in the shot and can improve the overall quality of the scene.

The main advantage of the new firmware for animators is the increased resolution of the live preview when the camera is tethered via USB. Without the new firmware, the camera outputs an image of 960×640 pixels, but this is increased to 1920×1280 pixels with the firmware installed. This resolution is higher than all other still cameras compatible with Dragonframe, and the extra detail makes checking the image details and focusing much easier. Output live view resolution from the Nikon Z7 and the Sony A7R IV is 1024×680 pixels, for example, while that from the Olympus OM-D E-M lll is 1280×960 pixels.

Seeing Focus Peaking on the full screen allows the animator to precisely capture fine detail and adjust for desired depth of field.

The downside of the update is that HDMI output is disabled, as are display performance options. Manual focus peaking becomes an option over USB but it will no longer work in the viewfinder or on the camera’s rear screen in a number of situations:

  • When an EF-S lens is used
  • When [Multiple exposure] is set
  • When [Cropping/aspect ratio] is set to an option other than [FULL]
  • When the shooting screen is magnified
  • When you keep holding down the shutter button after shooting

The new firmware costs $ 100 plus shipping to have installed on an existing EOS R camera, and the new version of the camera with the firmware pre-installed costs $ 1899 – about $ 100 more than the standard version.

For more information on the firmware see the Canon website, and for more on the animation software see the Dragonframe website.

Press release

Stop Motion Animation Firmware

Supercharge Your Stop Motion Animation

Whether pre-installed on a new EOS R or manually installed on an existing EOS R the new Stop Motion Animation upgrade for EOS R cameras increases your Live View resolution to 1920×1280 from Canon’s normal of 960×640 when connected to Dragonframe stop motion animation software. This makes it easier for animators to confirm focus and movement within every frame.

Larger Live View

Live view is critical to animators creating stop motion animation films. Animators use the remote live view of the camera to review critical details and make decisions within the Dragonframe software. Canon’s Stop Motion Animation firmware increases the Live View to 1920×1280 – helping animators see subtle movement for refined animation.

USB Manual Focus Peaking

Canon has added Manual Focus Peaking over USB to interface with Dragonframe software.

HDMI Output

Important information about EOS R Stop Motion Animation Firmware:
* HDMI output is not available on the EOS R with this firmware installed
* [Disp. performance] cannot be set
* MF peaking will not show up even if [MF peaking settings] is set to [On] under the following conditions:

  • When an EF-S lens is used
  • When [Multiple exposure] is set
  • When [Cropping/aspect ratio] is set to an option other than [FULL]
  • When the shooting screen is magnified
  • When you keep holding down the shutter button after shooting

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Save up to $100 on Massive dPS Lightroom Presets Bundle

21 Dec

The post Save up to $ 100 on Massive dPS Lightroom Presets Bundle appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Darren Rowse.

dPS Holiday Deals 9

It’s day 9 of dPS Holiday Deals and today we’re doing a mega deal on our dPS presets.

Save up to $ 100 now

You can now get any of our Lightroom Presets Bundles for just $ 19 each. That’s a massive 62% off the regular price, and 67% if you buy them all together.

Each bundle contains at least 101 presets:

  • 101 Lightroom Presets
  • 101 Landscape Lightroom Presets 
  • 101 Lightroom Portrait Presets 

There are no duplicate presets amongst these, so you can grab all three knowing that each preset is unique.

Save 62% on each set of presets or save $ 100 (67%) by buying the mega-set of all 303 presets.

Check it out before the next deal arrives in less than 24 hours.

 

PS – Don’t miss out on yesterday’s deal – learn how to “Capture Your Memories with Awesome Video” for just $ 39, save 60%. Check it out here.

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Dell’s new UltraSharp 27″ 4K Thunderbolt 3 monitor has 100% Adobe RGB coverage, built-in colorimeter

05 Nov

Dell has used Adobe MAX as an opportunity to announce the UltraSharp 27 4K PremierColor Monitor, a new 4K (3840 x 2160 pixels) Thunderbolt 3 monitor made with photographers and videographers in mind.

The monitor, which goes under the product code UP2720Q, is the world’s first 27-inch 4K monitor with a built-in colorimeter and Thunderbolt 3 connectivity that not only makes it possible to daisy-chain two monitors together but also lets you fully power a connected laptop at up to 90W.

The monitor features 100-percent Adobe RGB coverage, 98-percent DCI-P3 coverage and 80-percent BT2020 coverage — impressive numbers considering all of the other features this monitor has to offer. The stand-out feature of this monitor is a built-in colorimeter that pops out of the bottom bezel of the display and works with CalMAN color calibration software to consistently check the monitor’s color accuracy.

Other specs include a pixel density of 163ppi, a 1,300:1 contrast ratio, an 8ms response time and a less-then-stellar 250 nits ‘typical’ brightness. Aside from the two Thunderbolt 3 ports (one upstream, one downstream), the display also features one Display Port 1.4 connection, two HDMI connections, three USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (downstream) and a single USB 3.2 Gen 2 port (downstream) with 2A ‘Power Charging.’

The monitor comes with an included shading hood and is expected to ship January 15, 2020 for $ 1,999.99.

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Samsung announces first 100+ layer V-NAND memory module

07 Aug

Fast storage solutions are essential for efficient digital photo and video workflows and Samsung Technology has announced the start of production of new V-NAND modules with more than 100 layers, which is an industry first and should give a boost to any editing workstation. According to the South Korean company, the 256GB 3-bit V-NAND will be used to make SSD drives for PCs and has already been delivered to a number global OEMs.

The new generation adds around 40 percent more cells to the previous 9-layer single-stack structure. Samsung achieves this by building an electrically conductive mold stack with 136 layers. The company claims this results in the industry’s fastest data transfer rate, citing writing speed of 450 microseconds (?) and a reading response time of 45?. Compared to the previous design performance has been increased by 10 percent and power consumption decreased by 15%.

The company claims this results in the industry’s fastest data transfer rate, citing writing speed of 450 microseconds (?) and a reading response time of 45?.

Samsung says that thanks to the new and faster design, it will be able to offer V-NAND solutions with more than 300 layers by combining three of the new stacks, without any negative impact on performance or reliability.

In addition to the performance increases, the engineers have been able to reduce production steps and reduce chip sizes, increasing production rates by 20 percent.

With the 250GB SATA PC SSD already released, the company is planning to increase production in second half of the year to meet growing global demand and produce SSDs and eUFSs using 512Gb 3-bit V-NAND in a variety of specifications. Samsung is also hoping to deploy the new chips for mobile and automobile applications in the future.

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FAA expands LAANC capabilities to 100+ new airports

24 May

At the beginning of this month, the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Acting Deputy Administrator, Carl Burleson, announced that Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) would be made available to an additional 109 contract towers. The government agency has acted quickly since the news broke at AUVSI Exponential’s keynote presentation.

The FAA has expanded LAANC to increase access for commercial drone pilots in controlled airspace. Still in beta, LAANC was introduced to the public in November, 2017. Applications such as Kittyhawk, AirMap, and Skyward give qualifying remote pilots approval in real-time to access controlled airspace. Without LAANC, the process of getting approval via a waiver could take up to 90 days.

Approximately 600 airports are now covered by the LAANC capability. The FAA also mentions that the list of facilities taking part in LAANC will change. Some airports will drop it altogether. The full list airports added today can be viewed here.

Some major Class B, C, and D airports were added today including the following:

  • Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS)
  • Hartfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)
  • Nashville International (BNA)
  • Bob Hope (BUR)
  • Denver International (DEN)
  • Dallas-Fort Worth International (DFW)
  • Detroit Metro Wayne Co (DTW)
  • Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International (FLL)
  • John F. Kennedy International (JFK)
  • McCarran International (LAS)
  • Los Angeles International (LAX)
  • Orlando International (MCO)
  • Chicago Midway International (MDW)
  • Memphis International (MEM)
  • Miami International (MIA)
  • Minneapolis-St. Paul International/Wold-Chamberlin (MSP)
  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)
  • Metro Oakland International (OAK)
  • Ontario International (ONT)
  • Chicago O’Hare International (ORD)
  • Portland International (PDX)
  • Philadelphia International (PHL)
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)
  • San Diego International (SAN)
  • Seattle Tacoma International (SEA)
  • San Francisco International (SFO)
  • Salt Lake City International (SLC)

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TOP 13 Landscape Photography Accessories Under $100 [video]

17 May

The post TOP 13 Landscape Photography Accessories Under $ 100 appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Caz Nowaczyk.

Following on from last week’s video share from Mark Denney “Which Landscape Photography Camera Should You Buy?“, I thought I’d also share his video on affordable landscape photography accessories.

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These are, of course, Mark’s opinions and not mine. I’d be interested to know your thoughts and if you have any to add to this list.

In the video, Mark mentions these accessories in order of price, starting at number 13.

TOP 13 Landscape Photography Accessories under $ 100

13. Samsung 500GB SSD at $ 87.99

While the Samsung 500GB SSD doesn’t have massive storage, it is perfect for travel because of its size and portability. It’s lightweight and durable and fits in your pocket.

12. NRS Boundary Socks – $ 84.95

NRS Boundary Socks are water socks and keep your feet warm and dry when standing in water. They have a seal around the top so that water cannot enter the top. These are also handy for getting better shots because you can get into the water and shoot from better angles.

11. Vallerret Photography Gloves – $ 79.95

The Vallerret Photography Gloves are perfect for photographers because the thumb and forefinger tips flip back to allow you to adjust your camera controls while still keeping your hands warm and dry. They also have a non-slip surface on the palm so that you can grip your camera confidently.

10. Hoya Circular Polarizer – $ 53

This Hoya Circular Polarizer is a great option if you are on a budget. The quality is high and the results are great. You may not always use it, but they are great to have.

9. Black Diamond Headlamp – $ 38

This Black Diamond Headlamp is great for when you are shooting sunrises and sunsets, blue hour, astrophotography and you have to hike in and out of places in the dark, and set up your camera in low light. Having it on your head leaves your hands free. The headlamp is also super-bright – with 3 levels of brightness.

8. Tripod Spikes – $ 20-$ 96

Tripod Spikes are great for digging your tripod into the surface to give your tripod extra stability.

7. Pelican SD Card Case – $ 33.99

The Pelican SD Card Case is tough, durable, and waterproof. It fits several cards safely. It protects one of the most important parts of your gear because that is where your photos are stored.

6. Shimoda Small Accessory Case – $ 24.95

The Shimoda small accessory case is ideal for storing your extra camera batteries, chargers cables, and anything related to power. It has a clear plastic side so that you can see exactly what is in the case too. The fact that it is bright blue means that you can find it easily in your suitcase or backpack.

5. Small Moleskin Case – $ 19.95

The Small Moleskin Case can be used for keeping tools, such as Allen keys, flathead screwdrivers, or backup tripod plates.

4. Backpack Rain Cover – $ 5-$ 25

Backpack Rain Covers are ideal for covering your backpack and also for covering your camera when it is set up ready to take shots near waterfalls or if it is rainy. Shower caps are also a good solution for covering your camera in the rain.

3. Think Tank Red Whips (10) – $ 9.94

The Think Tank Red Whips are amazing cable ties for keeping your cables organized.

2. Giottos Rocket Blower – $ 8.00

All photographers should have one of these. The Giottos Rocket Blower is perfect for blowing the dust off your lens and camera. It’s strong and

1. Zeiss Microfibre Cloth – $ 7.90

The Zeiss Microfibre Cloth is ideal for cleaning your lenses and filters.

 

Do you have anything to add to this list? If so, please share in the comments below.

 

You may also find the following helpful:

  • 5 Camera Accessories You Shouldn’t Buy Cheap
  • 10 Must-Have Photography Accessories
  • DIY Photography Hacks and Accessories You Can Make at Home
  • 11 Accessories for Long Exposure Photography
  • 6 Accessories to help you Improve your Landscape Photography

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Video: This $100 projector lens has beautiful bokeh and is perfect for portraits

02 Apr

Photographer and YouTuber Mathieu Stern is no stranger to finding and adapting unusual lenses, but his latest find might just be the best projector lens he’s ever come across.

The Isco MC 65mm F2 lens, which can be found for around $ 100 on eBay, is an old projector lens that was used for 35m cinema projectors. As with most previous projector lenses Stern has adapted, there was no official way to adapt it to a modern lens mount. So, Stern got creative and used a little bit of rubber from a bike inner tube along with the barrel of an Helios 44 lens to create a worthwhile body for the adapted lens. From there, Stern used a proper adapter to give the lens infinity focus and it was ready to roll.

Surprisingly, the lens produces impressive results in both photos and video, despite its limitation of being permanently stuck at F2 due to the lack of an aperture diaphragm. In the center, it appears to be sharp, but it does get soft quickly towards the edges. Colors render beautifully and the bokeh looks both distinct and pleasing.

Sure, it might not have the best resolution, but it certainly has a distinct look and considering it only costs $ 100, a few spare parts and a little elbow grease, it’s relatively cheap. To see more unusual lenses from Stern’s collection, head over to his Weird Lenses Museum.

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