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From PDN's November issue: Three wedding and commercial photographers share their secrets for handling lighting challenges.

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Firmware Version 1.1.0 available for free download now.

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RED Prepares to Launch $28,000 Epic Camera

The follow-up to the RED One will shoot 5K resolution at up to 100 frames per second. Prototypes will be available to select customers this year.

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The new RS-5 uses the same essential concept as the original—a sling-like camera strap that makes it easy to quickly and safely bring your digital SLR to your face— and has added a few tweaks.

PhotoPlus Expo 2009: Testing the Leica S2 (Sample Images)

Leica lets us shoot with a final testing version of its elusive DSLR/medium format hybrid.

Objects of Desire: iHome Notebook Cooling Pad with 3 USB 2.0 Ports

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Video Lighting: Behind the Scenes of a Major Production

Production stills from Jeffrey Lamont Brown's recent spot for Dr. Pepper show the elaborate movie lighting and other details of the shoot.

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Edward Burtynsky: Economies of Scale

The photographer discusses his latest project, OIL, how he makes his photographs, and why a gallery is the best place to view his work.

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The Estimate Doctor: Reeling In a Novice Client

Photographer Mark Finkenstaedt describes how he won a job for a product shoot for $4,000 from an inexperienced small business client. (This is the first of a series of estimating case studies provided by John Harrington, author of the newly released second edition of Best Business Practices for Photographers).

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Still photographers moving into video often lose money because of unexpected costs. Here are the extra expenses every video estimate should cover.


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PDN Presents the Winners of our Second Annual Faces Contest.

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PDN Presents the Winners of the 2009 Great Outdoors photography contest.

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