As far as pocketable cameras go, the DxO ONE is the most likely to fit into the smallest of pockets. Built as a companion to Apple mobile devices, it connects directly via integrated Lightning connector to bring your iPhone a 20MP 1″-type sensor and 32mm equivalent F1.8 lens. We put its standard shooting mode as well as its SuperRAW mode up against our studio test scene. Read more
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Canon’s EOS Rebel T6s (760D) is easily the most advanced model yet to enter the company’s beginner-friendly DSLR lineup. It offers a new 24.2MP sensor and improved AF and metering systems compared to its predecessor. Its top plate LCD display, quick control dial and continuous AF in live view elevate it above its near-twin, the T6i, while Wi-Fi/NFC round out a solid set of features. We put its improvements to the test in our lab and in the real world. Read review
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Tamron announced the SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD at the end of 2013, and as one of the cheapest ways to reach past a 400mm focal length, it quickly became popular with amateur wildlife and sports photographers. We’ve previously published a lab test for this lens, but in order to get the complete impression, we wanted to spend some time with it out in the field. Read more
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Editor’s Note: This is part a series on macro photography this week. Look for a new one each day. The next newsletter will have them all if you miss any!
Macro photography is all about getting close and photographing small things. The tiny world of bugs and insects is perfect for macro photographers as there are always an abundance of them no matter where you live.
Let’s see some examples of images by photographers who have delved into the micro world of bugs:
ngeblues by Alfian Ismail on 500px
hey, it's my reflection by Abidin M Faiz Nur on 500px
Share by Miki Asai on 500px
Kungfu Mantis by Boim Wahyudi on 500px
The eye by bug eye 
on 500px
hi ! by bug eye on 500px
Red by Ondrej Pakan on 500px
Sup Peeps! by Jay Capilo on 500px
The Katydid by Steve Passlow on 500px
Bumble Bee 2 by Gustavo Restrepo on 500px
BIG HEAD by Yudy Sauw on 500px
It's Me by Uda Dennie on 500px
Big Drops by Mostafa Ghroz on 500px
4 vs 1 by Uda Dennie on 500px
Lantern Fly by Richard Nurse on 500px
Moth by Carlos Esteban Solís Fallas on 500px
Twilight Assassin by Chad on 500px
Sigmund, the Jumping Spider by Amine Fassi on 500px
Green bug on white flower by Steen Rasmussen on 500px
Taeniopoda maxima by Carlos Esteban Solís Fallas on 500px
Portrait of An Alien 1 by Nhut Pham on 500px
Le tre sorelline by Roberto Aldrovandi on 500px
A dragonfly by Fabio Giarrizzo on 500px
The predator by shikhei goh on 500px
Next to you… by Yvonne Späne on 500px
the dancing ants by Rhonny Dayusasono on 500px
Nass erwischt by Leo Pöcksteiner on 500px
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Olympus and Pentax have introduced cameras with sensor-shift-driven resolution modes designed to maximize the amount of information collected by their sensors. Apple has also patented a similar system, using an optical image stabilization system to create and combine multiple exposures into a higher resolution image. Read more
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When points of light are out of focus they turn into sparkling orbs of awesomeness.
This is called bokeh!
Wouldn’t it be cool if your next backdrop was made completely out of this fantastic effect? We tried it and loved it, and chances are you will, too!
So we’ve put together a step-by-step tutorial on how to make your very own glittery bokeh backdrop. Follow along and let the magic begin.
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Blackmagic revealed the Micro Cinema Camera today, a lightweight professional-grade action camera with a Micro Four Thirds lens mount and a Super 16 sensor. GoPros may be good enough for your extreme family vacation and your cousin Jeremy’s POV skateboard videos, but Blackmagic is counting on pro filmmakers needing more. Read on
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Olympus has announced the Stylus 1s in the US, a camera it had previously announced in Japan last year. This enthusiast compact features much of the same hardware as its predecessor, the Olympus Stylus 1, including a 12MP 1/1.7″ BSI CMOS sensor, 28-300mm equivalent F2.8 lens, and integrated Wi-Fi. Added features include a redesigned grip, higher-capacity BLS-50 battery, Small AF target mode, and Step Zoom with nine preset zoom positions. Read more
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Store shelves are lined with teddy bears, hearts, and a lot of pink stuff. Valentine’s Day is right around the corner!
And with V-Day comes many happy couples whose adorableness is just begging to be captured on camera for all to see and “squee!” over.
Photographing all those pretty pairs of people can be a tad awkward though, so we’ve put together our very best tips to help make the process fun and pain free!
Read on and you’ll be capturing memories sweeter than a heart-shaped box of chocolate.
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Oh, the weather outside is frightful. But photographing snow is so delightful!
It’s especially delightful when you know how to make the most of that sparkling, snow-covered landscape.
Check out our four tips for taking brrr-eautiful snow photos, and in no time you’ll be running around and enjoying the cold stuff as much as the sledders and snow-angel-makers.
We guarantee that the gorgeous winter shots you’re going to get are worth leaving the comfort of your heated blanket. (And hey, that blanket will still be waiting for you when you get home!)
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