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Photo-John, a.k.a. John Shafer, is the managing editor of PhotographyREVIEW.com and has been since the site launched back in 1999. He's an avid outdoor enthusiast and spends as much time as possible on his mountain bike, hiking or skiing in the mountains. He's been taking pictures for ever and ever, and never goes anywhere without a camera.
Red Bull Illume – The Very Best Action Sports Photography
The Red Bull Illume photography competition attracts the very best action sports photographers on the planet. Check out the mind blowing photos from the 250 finalists!
Read More »Just In: Transcend UDMA 7 1000x CompactFlash Card & USB 3.0 Card Reader
Does a faster memory card really make a difference? Transcend sent us their top-of-the-line 1000x CompactFlash card so we can find out. Check out this preview to learn more!
Read More »Olympus Tough TG-2 Waterproof Point-and-Shoot – Featured User Review
Read our latest Featured User Review to find out why professional photographer Mike Laughlin loves the Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS waterproof point-and-shoot camera.
Read More »Nikon Coolpix L620 – Easy, Affordable Pocket Camera With 14x Optical Zoom
With a 14x 25-350mm 7.8x optical zoom lens, full HD video, and powered by easy-to-find AA batteries, Nikon’s new Coolpix L620 is a great pocket camera for travelers on a budget.
Read More »New AF-S 18-140mm VR Zoom Lens For DX-Format Nikon DSLR Owners
Nikon announces a new, compact 7.8x step-up zoom lens – perfect for DX-format digital SLR owners who want to replace their 18-55mm kit lens.
Read More »Super-Compact Nikon SB-300 Flash For DSLRs & Coolpix Cameras
Nikon’s newest Speedlight is perfect for the Coolpix A, P7700 or digital SLR owners who want a little more power and control than their pop-up flash can deliver.
Read More »Just In: Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR Pocket Superzoom With Wi-Fi & RAW
We just got the Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR pocket superzoom in for review. It’s got a 20x optical zoom, full HD video, Wi-Fi and RAW shooting. Check out our short hands-on pre-review article to learn more!
Read More »Sigma’s New Lens Mount Conversion Service
Sigma offers new lens mount conversion service for owners of their new Global Vision lenses.
Read More »Panasonic Announces Noctiron 42.5mm f/1.2 Lens For Micro Four Thirds Cameras
The new Leica Noctiron 42.5mm f/1.2 prime from Panasonic is the fastest lens yet for Micro Four Thirds cameras.
Read More »Panasonic Targets Still Photographers With New Lumix GX7 Mirrorless Camera
Panasonic’s new Lumix GX7 mirrorless camera appeals to serious photographers with in-camera image stabilization, built-in tilting EVF, and dual exposure control dials.
Read More »Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 Zoom Lens Review
A complete, hands-on review of Sigma’s new 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM zoom lens. Designed for APS-C sensor cameras, the Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 is the world’s fastest zoom lens for digital SLRs.
Read More »Video: Breaking Down A Nikon D4 DSLR
Watch a Nikon Professional Services (NPS) technician break down and reassemble a D4 pro DSLR in this timelapse video.
Read More »Night Scenes, Velodrome Racing & Jerky – Featured Member Photos – July 29, 2013
New Featured Member Photos – the best from our galleries and forums over the past couple of weeks, including night photos, action photography and an interesting desert photo from the Photo Critique Forum.
Read More »Lomography Revives A 19th Century Classic – The Petzval Portrait Lens
Lomography’s new Kickstarter project redesigns the revered 19th century Petzval portrait lens for Canon and Nikon SLRs.
Read More »Fujifilm Updates X-Series Camera Firmware & Lens Roadmap
A new firmware update promises better auto focus performance for the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and X-E1 mirrorless cameras – plus, new X-Series lenses are on the way.
Read More »Hasselblad Stellar – The Rolls Royce of Point-And-Shoots?
Hasselblad’s new Stellar luxury compact camera is a dressed up version of Sony’s excellent RX100 pocket camera. Is the Hasselblad worth the extra money?
Read More »Fujifilm Provia 400X Slide Film & Neopan 400 B&W Film Discontinued
Fujifilm discontinues two more professional film types – Provia 400X slide film and Neopan 400 B&W film.
Read More »Socialmatic Is Planning To Make The Instagram Camera A Reality
It looks like the Instagram camera is going to become reality. That’s right, Instagram’s logo camera is gonna be something you can actually buy and use. It won’t be made by Instagram, though. The Socialmatic camera is the brainchild of Italian design firm ADR Studio. They’ve partnered with Polaroid and C & A Marketing to […]
Read More »Panasonic Lumix FZ70 With 60x 20-1200mm Zoom Lens
Do you need more? With a 60x 20-1200mm optical zoom lens, the new Panasonic Lumix FZ70 superzoom camera goes to eleven.
Read More »Outdoor And Waterproof Digital Cameras
Updated for summer 2013: tips for choosing the best rugged, waterproof camera – plus – Photo-John’s waterproof camera recommendations!
Read More »Magic Lantern Adds Three Stops Of Dynamic Range To Canon EOS 5D Mark III & EOS 7D
Get more dynamic range from your Canon EOS 5D Mk III or EOS 7D with Magic Lantern’s new Dual ISO hack.
Read More »Spiders, Boats, Starfish, & Horses – Featured Member Photos – July 15, 2013
New Featured Member Photos are posted, including a great Thai beach sunset and a creepy spider macro. Check ‘em out!
Read More »41-Megapixel Nokia Lumia 1020 – Real Camera Image Quality From A Smart Phone?
Looking for a camera phone with serious image quality? Nokia’s new 41-megapixel Lumia 1020 looks like the Smart Phone for photographers who want the best.
Read More »Video – Is This 50mm Lens Indestructable?
Are you over-protective of your camera gear? This video should make you worry a little less about how you treat your camera and lenses.
Read More »Nikon Coolpix S9500 – Studio Sample Photos
Studio sample photos are live for the Nikon Coolpix S9500 – Nikon’s top-of-the-line pocket superzoom camera. Check them out and and see how it measures up!
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