Canon Speedlight 470 EX-AI

Canon Speedlight 470 EX-AI

A new flash from Canon.  Artificial intelligence technology is incorporated into this Speedlight to help photographers get a bounce angle that will properly light their shots.  Getting the right bounce angle can be challenging, and Canon has brought a new technology...
First Impression of the Panasonic Lumix GX9

First Impression of the Panasonic Lumix GX9

A refresh for the Lumix GX8 will soon be available.  The Panasonic GX9 will be released April 1st. It will be available in a kit with a 12-60mm lens for just under $1,000.  If you are familiar with the GX line of rangefinder style cameras, you will find a camera...
Panasonic LUMIX G9 Mirrorless Camera

Panasonic LUMIX G9 Mirrorless Camera

I have been looking into switching from my micro 4/3 camera to the Fuji line. The Fuji sensor is larger and has developed a loyal following. While I’ve been using the Lumix cameras with success, and really liking the results, I’ve been considering jumping...

How to Charge a DSLR Using Solar Power and USB

Using a combination of Goal Zero solar panels and Nitecore USB chargers you can charge your DSLR batteries when mains power is unavailable. Posted by Dan Carr on Shutter Muse Original Article on Shutter Muse
Pick of the Week – Polaroid ZIP Mobile Printer

Pick of the Week – Polaroid ZIP Mobile Printer

The Polaroid name is a blast from the past.  Some of us remember waiting for a photo to develop after it popped out of the camera, giving us the only “instant” photos of the film era.  Now Polaroid has their ZIP mobile printer.  The ZIP is in the same...
Pick of the Week – Kodak Ektra Smartphone

Pick of the Week – Kodak Ektra Smartphone

On October 20th (2016), Kodak issued a press release, announcing their new smartphone.  The Kodak Ektra. This device, which seems more camera than phone, seems wonderfully retro.  It has dial controls on the screen for intuitive control of the camera’s features,...