I chose RAW in my camera … why is it capturing a different format?

Recently I’ve seen some questions on various Facebook groups about shooting RAW photos. Specifically, why when you select RAW as your camera’s capture format, it often captures in a different file extension, like .ORF, .NEF or .CR2. If you’ve been around cameras for a while, you love the RAW format. It captures the most amount […]

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Are you ready for great photo deals with Amazon Prime Day?

Amazon has announced its annual Prime Day, taking place June 21–22, 2021. This is a great chance to get that next camera, lens, tripod or other camera accessory with some great savings! How can you get Amazon Prime Day savings? Amazon Prime Day is specifically for Amazon Prime subscribers. It offers more than two million […]

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Five easy tips for using strobes with golden hour lighting

Golden hour is considered by most photographers to be one of the best, if not the best time to shoot outdoors. At this time of the day, the sun isn’t a hard light source and the sky takes on picture-perfect vibrant hues. However, shooting portraits with strobes during the golden hour can be tricky. If […]

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Are you a chimper? Here’s some tips to stop

I’ll admit, I used to have a chimping habit. I think as photographers, most of us did. The habit started from when I first picked up a camera, every time I took a photo, I would immediately look at the back of the LCD screen to see how it turned out. Well, 2-3 years later […]

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Aaron Perkinson: Life-long photographer

This week we’re getting to know community member, Aaron Perkinson. Aaron has always enjoyed recording his travels and every day life. Haven’t joined the Photofocus Community yet? Sign up for free today! How did you get started in photography? “I never considered myself a photographer. However, as I look at all the pictures I did […]

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Nikon unveils new NIKKOR Z 105mm f/2.8 and 50mm f/2.8 macro lenses

The NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S and the NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 have been added to the NIKKOR Z lineup. The premium NIKKOR Z MC 105mm and the compact NIKKOR Z MC 50mm are the first NIKKOR Z lenses to feature a 1:1 reproduction ratio, allowing users to get close to their […]

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Nik Collection 4 by DxO: New tools and experience

This morning, DxO announced the new Nik Collection 4. The latest version touts powerful new tools and an even more friendly user experience. An industry leader in the field of creative photography, Nik Collection 4 by DxO now features Meta Presets, improved U Point technology, and more seamless interactions with Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom Classic. […]

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