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The Fascinating History Behind Pentax and Their Cameras

Pentax has been around just a shade under a century now, and it has a fascinating history full of success and tragedy that most of us probably aren't aware of. Learn about how the company came to be what it is today in this excellent video history.

Believe It or Not, Canon Leads the Mirrorless Market in Japan

It's no surprise that Canon dominates the DSLR market in Japan (and elsewhere), but they're not exactly at the forefront of mirrorless technology. Nonetheless, they took over the top spot from Olympus in the second quarter of 2018.

Using Levels to Create the Film Look in Your Photos

The film look continues to enjoy a resurgence in popularity. And while many enjoy the style, they may balk at the cost of shooting actual film. This helpful tutorial will show you how to emulate it using just one powerful tool.

Apple Releases Fix for MacBook Pro Throttling Issue: Tests Confirm Improved Performance

You might remember recent issues involving the new line of i9 MacBook Pros in which the systems excessively throttled under heavy load, leading users to believe the MacBook design couldn’t handle the thermal demands of the powerful processor. Apple released a patch to address the behavior, and it appears to have alleviated the issue.

How to Make Your Own Photo Presets in Lightroom

Presets are one of the most useful ways to both ensure greater consistency across your edits and to speed up your workflow. This helpful tutorial will show you how you can create your own sets of presets in Lightroom in no time.

Five Very Useful Lightroom Tricks You Might Not Have Known

Lightroom is an intricate program full of layers of features that go deep beyond the surface interface. As such, there are a lot of hidden tips and tricks that can make your work both easier and better. This helpful video will show you five such tricks.

How to Use Photoshop to Remove Lens Flare From an Image

A lot of us like a bit of lens flare in our photos as a stylistic choice, but once it reaches J.J. Abrams levels, it can be a bit distracting. This helpful tutorial will show you how to remove it from a photo, particularly when it lands on your subject's face.

How to Mix Flash and Ambient Lighting to Create More Dramatic Photographs

Shooting natural light can be great, but the beauty of flash is the control you have over the power and shape of the light. Sometimes though, a combination of the two is best, and this excellent tutorial will show you exactly how to effectively mix them for a dramatic portrait.

How to Take Better Landscape Photos When Flying Your Drone

If you enjoy shooting landscapes, a drone can offer a vastly different perspective that can open up a wealth of new possibilities even in places you've already shot before. This great tutorial will give you some helpful tips for getting the most out of yours.