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Reading a camera’s user manual is a great way to become familiar with all of its features and functions, …

Here’s a neat productivity tip for those of you who regularly buy stuff online (e.g. obsessive photo gear buyers): …

We shared a couple weeks ago that it's possible to scan film using an ordinary flatbed scanner and a DIY cardboard adapter, but did you know you can also use a large-screen cell phone or tablet computer to provide the necessary backlighting? All you need is a way to turn a large portion of the screen entirely white (e.g. a "flashlight" app). Simply place the device facedown over the film on the scanner, and scan it with the cover open.

If you've tried to scan film using an ordinary flatbed scanner as you would a piece of paper, you've probably discovered that it didn't turn out very well. The reason is because film needs to be illuminated from behind, while conventional scanners capture light that's reflected off what they're scanning. Before you give up hope and shell out money for a film scanner, here's some good news: you can build a cheap and simple cardboard adapter that turns any scanner into a film scanner!

Here’s a clever trick to keep in mind if you use SD cards for your photography: if the locking …

You’ve probably seen the special keyboard covers for Mac keyboards that show you the Photoshop shortcut each key is …

Here’s a quick photo related life hack: if you have a lens filter that just won’t come …