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Welcome to episode 40!  Consider subscribing if you haven't already. Call us at: 1-206-333-9308Email us at: lensshark@gmail.com SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!00:01:02 - This podcast has been called up to the big leagues and that's no exaggeration. On August 26, 2015 we were contacted by one of the largest photography websites about teaming up and podcasting for them. After hammering out the details, we have agreed to do so. Stay tuned for a special episode coming days after this one goes live explaining where to find us and full details of this incredible news. MILLIONS of photographers of all levels will now be able to listen to an even better version of this podcast. Details coming soon! This will will always remain and the iOS, Android and Windows Phone apps will soon we available so if you'd like to download episodes of this podcast to your phone to save them, you can do that right in the apps. # # # In this episode:00:04:46 - A photographer learns the hard way that if you set your Creative Commons license on Flickr (or anywhere) to allow for commercial use without compensation...that might just happen! # # # 00:06:16 - DxO Mark give the Sony a7R II it's highest rating of any camera sensor ever tested by them. # # # 00:08:20 - Tamron releases some cool new lenses. The SP 35mm f/1.8 DI VC USD and the  SP 45mm f/1.8 DI VC USD. They're available on September 29, 2015 in Canon and Nikon mounts. # # # This week's listener question:00:10:29 - Brad in Australia wants to know how to create his online portfolio. # # #00:16:09 - Getty Images gets cranky with a German blog which used one of their photos for the "Socially Awkward Penguin" meme. # # # 00:18:16 - A photo gallery hiding app on smartphones and tablets makes the news. # # # 00:19:16 - Reports are that the DxO ONE will eject your iPhone quickly causing it to possibly crash to the ground if you're not careful says a reviewer. # # # 00:21:28 - Kenko Tokina releases its hardened Hoya HD3 UV and Circular Polarizer filters. # # # 00:25:48 - Olympus releases the OM-D E-M10 II with some cool upgrades. # # # 00:28:42 - Panasonic releases firmware version 2.3 with V Log L shooting mode with 2 more stops of dynamic range and more as well as its GH4R with unlimited 4K video shooting. # # # 00:29:39 - A DJ and a wedding photographer tangle raising questions about whether or not a DJ has any business shooting the wedding and promoting themselves with those photos on social media. We discuss the mess that this could be if the DJ distracts subjects the wedding photographer is photographing. Check out the madness here. # # # 00:42:30 - Panasonic releases more Micro Four Thirds lenses. The Lumix G 25mm f/1.7, the 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6, 45-150mm f/4-5.6 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 all in matte black. # # # In Drone News:00:44:03 - A parent overreacts and accuses an experienced drone pilot and aerial photographer of flying over and near a girls soccer game. Watch the video here. # # # 00:49:22 - I give my heartfelt thanks for my amazing listeners and give further information about how to find us days from now when the new podcast gets added to iTunes. Please join us in this exciting venture as we reach a much larger audience. I VERY MUCH need your voicemail questions for the new podcast so please his the "Send Voicemail" tab on LensShark.com or call us at 206-333-9308. # # # Announcement:Free eBook!  –  The Lens Shark Quickstart Guide to Perfect Exposure. Announcement:Free camera giveaway coming up!The winner’s choice of a Nikon D750, Canon 7D Mark II or Sony A7s! Listener questions needed:Click the link for the podcast and leave us an audio question to have a good chance to get on the show or call us at 1-206-333-9308. Alternatively, you can post your questions on our site or via social media. ###  Please consider subscribing if you haven’t done so already, leave me a review and check me out on social media at the links below.  ### Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/LensShark/ Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/LensShark/ Pinterest:  http://www.pinterest.com/LensShark/ Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/LensShark/

Welcome to episode 39!  Consider subscribing if you haven't already. Call us at: 1-206-333-9308Email us at: lensshark@gmail.com In this episode:00:01:10 - Want to win ONE YEAR of the Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan (Photoshop CC + Lightroom)?!!! Want to win a super fast 64GB Lexar 1000x SDXC card? How about a $100 or $1,000 Amazon.com Gift Card? Everyone gets a FREE portfolio review by me who enters this giveaway! Visit this page for details: http://www.LensShark.com/contests # # # 00:02:21 - The FREE Lens Shark Photography Podcast iOS, Android and Windows Phone apps are coming! You'll be able to listen, call in to the show, leave feedback, etc. all in one convenient app. We're pretty excited about this. # # # This week's listener question:00:03:10 - Dotan in Israel wants to know why his Nikon D7200 isn't locking on to subjects using the outer focus points. # # #00:08:30 - Rumors are that Canon plans on getting more serious about the mirrorless market as DSLR sales continue to slide. # # # 00:15:41 - The oldest and most-listened-to podcast on everything iOS reaches out to me to get my thoughts on possible technology in upcoming iOS devices. Rob Walch, host of "Today in iOS", gave me permission to use the portion of his show with me in this episode. If you're into iOS devices, check out his show here. # # # 00:19:07 - A Facebook community alters photos of plus-size models and celebrities to make them thinner, "fat-shaming" them. We discuss this alarming misuse of photo editing. # # # 00:22:30 - A perfectly good Sony a7R II gets torn down. We tell you why. # # # 00:24:56 - Olympus users discover a hidden menu with useful info on their cameras. # # # 00:25:32 - Muggings of photographers for their camera gear is on the rise in San Francisco, California as a photojournalist gets robbed in broad daylight. # # # 00:27:35 - Reporters and a U.S. Presidential candidate poke fun at another candidate over a photo composite, but don't get it quite right. # # # 00:30:38 - 18 countries alter a photo of a young woman to their society's standards and the results are very telling. # # # 00:33:32 - MIT scientists develop a camera that just can't blow out the highlights, but is this a camera we even want or need as photographers? # # # 00:36:18 - Apple officially announces its program to repair iPhone 6 Plus phones whose rear iSight cameras have failed. Search with your serial number here. # # # 00:37:30 - 500px users voice their displeasure with the company's new app and the direction they've been going as they're overwhelmingly underwhelmed. # # # In Drone News:00:40:01 - An ammunition company releases a project targeted at shooting down drones, but is this even legal? # # # Announcement:Free eBook!  –  The Lens Shark Quickstart Guide to Perfect Exposure. Announcement:Free camera giveaway coming up!The winner’s choice of a Nikon D750, Canon 7D Mark II or Sony A7s! Listener questions needed:Click the link for the podcast and leave us an audio question to have a good chance to get on the show or call us at 1-206-333-9308. Alternatively, you can post your questions on our site or via social media. ###  Please consider subscribing if you haven’t done so already, leave me a review and check me out on social media at the links below.  ### Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/LensShark/ Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/LensShark/ Pinterest:  http://www.pinterest.com/LensShark/ Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/LensShark/

Welcome to episode 38!  Consider subscribing if you haven't already.   In this episode: 00:00:56 - Want to win ONE YEAR of the Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan (Photoshop CC + Lightroom)?!!!   Want to win a super fast 64GB Lexar 1000x SDXC card? How about a $100 or $1,000 Amazon.com Gift Card? Everyone gets a FREE portfolio review by me who enters this giveaway!   Visit this page for details: http://www.LensShark.com/contests   # # #   00:02:19 - Photographer Trey Ratcliff has his photo walk tour of the U.S. interrupted by police at Atlanta's Centennial Olympic Park.   # # #   This weeks's listener question: 00:05:58 - Jeffrey from the Bronx, New York wants to know who he should have print his photos and what they charge.   # # #   00:14:21 - Our friends at Petapixel publish an article about DMCA Takedown Requests. We discuss what you need to know about getting your photos removed from websites stealing your images, video and other works.   # # #   00:16:05 - A photographer loses her camera during a charity bike race and you won't believe where it's found two years later.   # # #   00:18:28 - Corel ParticleShop is released with cool brushes for Photoshop and Lightroom.   # # #   00:19:50 - A photographer does a senior shoot...at Taco Bell.   # # #   00:22:04 - Think Tank Photo releases Roller Flair, a product designed to make your roller bag more recognizable in the crowd.   # # #   00:23:36 - Find out what country can sue you for photographing your meal at restaurants.   # # #   00:25:37 - Find out what city in the U.S. has an "Instagram Officer".   # # #   00:27:55 - Morpholio releases Journal, its digital sketchbook app.   # # #   00:28:41 - Canon's new printer ads are hilarious and encourage people to print more.   # # #   00:32:43 - A website pulls your Instagram photos and charges $150 for them.   # # #   In Drone News: 00:34:00 - A jerk on a pier in San Diego makes a great shot and hooks a drone.   # # #   00:36:45 - A hawk in Australia spots a drone and takes it down.   Announcement: Free eBook!  –  The Lens Shark Quickstart Guide to Perfect Exposure.   Announcement: Free camera giveaway coming up! The winner’s choice of a Nikon D750, Canon 7D Mark II or Sony A7s!   Listener questions needed: Click the link for the podcast and leave us an audio question to have a good chance to get on the show.   Alternatively, you can post your questions on our site or via social media.   ###  Please consider subscribing if you haven’t done so already, leave me a review and check me out on social media at the links below.  ###   Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/LensShark/   Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/LensShark/   Pinterest:  http://www.pinterest.com/LensShark/   Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/LensShark/

Welcome to episode 37!  Consider subscribing if you haven’t already. In this episode:00:00:44 – Want a FREE portfolio review by me (Sharky James)? Want to win a super fast 64GB Lexar 1000x SDXC card? How about a $100 or $1,000 Amazon.com Gift Card? Visit this page for details: http://www.LensShark.com/contests # # # 00:01:23 – This week’s Listener Question comes from Denise in Idaho. Denise wants to know if she should put her pricing on her website or leave them off.   # # # 00:04:35 – Nikon announces the 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR, the 24mm f/1.8G ED and the 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR. # # # 00:09:24 – Tamron releases the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC lens. # # # 00:11:01 – Nikon comes out with the massive innovation that is the black and gold hot shoe cover (ASC-02). Wow. Just amazing. # # # 00:12:54 – Google and MIT figure out how to effectively remove obstructions and reflections from photos. Watch the video here. # # # 00:15:22 – NASA releases images of the Moon cross the Earth…and it looks like the Death Star from Star Wars. See it here. # # # 00:15:51 – Can your flash cause blindness? We discuss it a bit and a claim of one doing just that recently in China. # # # 00:17:49 – Fujifilm announces the X-T1 IR, a professional-grade infrared camera. # # # 00:18:45 – Two professional photographers in San Francisco are robbed with pepper spray as they unload their car full of $7,000 worth of camera gear. # # # 00:19:38 – Mexican photojournalist Ruben Espinosa is killed making it seven journalists killed in that country so far in 2015. RIP # # # 00:20:48 – Adobe announces that CS6 users will no longer receive updates to Adobe Camera Raw past the current version (v.9.1.1). Download the DNG Converter Utility to convert future cameras’ RAW files or upgrade to the Creative Cloud Photography Plan for $10/month. # # # 00:21:38 – LumoPro announces their LP605M light stand which can convert into a monopod. # # # 00:21:58 – Lens Rentals Canada announces that it’s closing its doors. # # # 00:22:40 – Bored with your DSLR? Consider a medium format DSLR with the 40 Megapixel Pentax 645D now that’s it’s dropped to about $4,000. # # # In Drone News:00:23:24 – DJI announces the Phantom 3 Standard for $799. # # # 00:24:39 – A Kentucky man is arrested after shooting a drone out of the sky with his shotgun. Here’s his interview and the drone owner’s. # # # 00:25:44 – Drone Kid (18-year-old Austin Haughwout) is arrested after being arrested by police after a motor vehicle offense. I put two and two together and realized this is also the same kid who attached a gun to a drone (and firing it) as well as the kid who was attacked by a woman at the beach who accused him of being a pervert. Announcement:Free eBook!  –  The Lens Shark Quickstart Guide to Perfect Exposure. Announcement:Free camera giveaway coming up!The winner’s choice of a Nikon D750, Canon 7D Mark II or Sony A7s! Listener questions needed:Click the link for the podcast and leave us an audio question to have a good chance to get on the show. Alternatively, you can post your questions on our site or via social media. ###  Please consider subscribing if you haven’t done so already, leave me a review and check me out on social media at the links below.  ### Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/LensShark/ Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/LensShark/ Pinterest:  http://www.pinterest.com/LensShark/ Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/LensShark/   The post Episode 37: Can A Flash Really Cause Blindness? [LSP #0037] appeared first on Lens Shark Photography Podcast.

Welcome to episode 36!  Consider subscribing if you haven’t already. In this episode:00:01:00 – Want a FREE portfolio review by me (Sharky James)? Want to win a super fast 64GB Lexar 1000x SDXC card? How about a $100 or $1,000 Amazon.com Gift Card? Visit this page for details: http://www.LensShark.com/contests # # # 00:03:21 – This week’s Listener Question comes from Sergio in Ohio. Sergio has a Nikon D200, but wants to know if he should move up to the Nikon D700 or go mirrorless with the awesome Fujifilm X-T1.   # # # 00:12:09 – Adobe’s Dehaze slider in Lightroom and Adobe Camera RAW seems to also do wonder with the night’s sky and astrophotography. # # # 00:13:14 – Google gets ready to yank Google+ Photos…what you need to know. # # # 00:14:03 – Flickr brings back the Pro level of membership due to popular demand. # # # 00:15:03 – Canon reports huge losses in the Q2 of 2015. What does this mean for the camera maker? # # # 00:20:30 – Sony’s RX100 IV does an amazing 1000 frames per second and you need to see the video by our friends at MirrorLessons.com. # # # 00:22:11 – LumoPro innovates with a cool flash case called the LumoPro LP742 LightSwitch which doubles as three flash modifiers. # # # 00:23:22 – A Fresno, California photographer is killed as he is hit by a train while doing a photoshoot on the tracks. # # # 00:24:58 – Still shooting film? What you need to know if you’re dropping rolls of film off at Walgreens, CVS, Walmart and others for processing. # # # 00:27:38 – Taylor Swift’s rights-grabbing contract gets reworked by the photography industry and Swift accepts the more reasonable contract. Another victory in the war on photography! # # # 00:30:13 – It looks like once again, the government is looking to push through an “Orphan Works” act. What you, as a photographer, needs to know about your diminished copyright should this pass. # # # In Drone News:00:36:19 – A foolish Connecticut man attaches a gun to a drone and flies it causing quite an uproar. You must see the video. # # # 00:38:09 – After quite a few irresponsible drone owners causing firefighting aircraft to be grounded due to safety concerns, California legislators introduce a bill allowing emergency personnel to knock drones out of the sky for their safety. We’re calling on drone manufactures to warn its customers about flying near the scenes of emergencies. Announcement:Free eBook!  –  The Lens Shark Quickstart Guide to Perfect Exposure. Announcement:Free camera giveaway coming up!The winner’s choice of a Nikon D750, Canon 7D Mark II or Sony A7s! Listener questions needed:Click the link for the podcast and leave us an audio question to have a good chance to get on the show. Alternatively, you can post your questions on our site or via social media. ###  Please consider subscribing if you haven’t done so already, leave me a review and check me out on social media at the links below.  ### Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/LensShark/ Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/LensShark/ Pinterest:  http://www.pinterest.com/LensShark/ Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/LensShark/   The post Episode 36: Nikon or Fujifilm…Which Would You Choose? [LSP #0036] appeared first on Lens Shark Photography Podcast.

Welcome to episode 35!  Consider subscribing if you haven’t already. In this episode:00:00:53 – Want a FREE portfolio review by me (Sharky James)?Look for our podcast in iTunes. Rate us, review us and if you wouldn’t mind, subscribe! In exchange, I’ll review your portfolio and help you take your photography to the next level. Search for “Lens Shark” in iTunes. If you don’t have iTunes, Stitcher, Tune-In, etc. would be fine. But iTunes is deal as it helps us reach more listeners. Listen to the show for details. Thanks! # # # 00:02:47 – Nikon reportedly sends out a Maintenance Service Initiative letter to 4,300 D800 owners, 100 D700 owners and 100 D7100 users offering to have a look at them, clean them and make any necessary repairs for free and pick up the shipping costs. What the heck is Nikon up to?   # # # 00:04:20 – Canon releases the 430EX III-RT Speedlite with radio wireless technology. # # # 00:05:13 – A Canadian newspaper protests a rights grabbing contract by sending an illustrator to a Foo Fighters concert rather than a photographer. # # # 00:07:47 – DxOMark ranks the Canon 5Ds and 5Ds R lower the Nikon D810 and the Sony a7R. # # # 00:09:32 – It’s happened again. Yet another photographer collides with a cyclist. See the photos and video here. # # # 00:11:50 – Kickstarter project GNARBOX seeks to back up your photos and videos in the field while giving you an easy way to edit your photos without a computer and get them on social media quickly. # # # 00:13:50 – Photographic zombie Photoflex seems to have come back to life thanks to PromarkBRANDS. # # # 00:15:27 – Nikon releases three great new lenses: the AF-S DX Nikkor 16-80mm F/2.8-4E ED VR, the AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/4E FL ED VR and AF-S Nikkor 600mm f/4E FL ED VR. (Affiliate links) # # # 00:20:39 – Panasonic releases the Lumix GX8 micro four-thirds with 20.3 Megapixels, dual image stabilization, 4K video and more. (Affiliate link) # # # In Drone News:00:22:30 – Things get out of control as emergency personnel are forced to ground their firefighting aircraft as irresponsible drone owners violate their airspace and cause wildfires to increase in size. # # # Announcement:Free eBook!  –  The Lens Shark Quickstart Guide to Perfect Exposure. Announcement:Free camera giveaway coming up!The winner’s choice of a Nikon D750, Canon 7D Mark II or Sony A7s! Listener questions needed:Click the link for the podcast and leave us an audio question to have a good chance to get on the show. Alternatively, you can post your questions on our site or via social media. ###  Please consider subscribing if you haven’t done so already, leave me a review and check me out on social media at the links below.  ### Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/LensShark/ Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/LensShark/ Pinterest:  http://www.pinterest.com/LensShark/ Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/LensShark/ The post Episode 35: What The Heck Is Nikon Up To? [LSP #0035] appeared first on Lens Shark Photography Podcast.

Welcome to episode 34!  Consider subscribing if you haven’t already. In this episode:00:01:16 – Want a FREE portfolio review by me (Sharky James)?Look for our podcast in iTunes. Rate us, review us and if you wouldn’t mind, subscribe! In exchange, I’ll review your portfolio and help you take your photography to the next level. Search for “Lens Shark” in iTunes. If you don’t have iTunes, Stitcher, Tune-In, etc. would be fine. But iTunes is deal as it helps us reach more listeners. Listen to the show for details. Thanks! # # # 00:05:07 – This week’s Listener Question comes from NyNy Weber in Southern California and she wants to know what my thoughts are on the Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG fisheye lens. (Affiliate link)   # # # 00:08:13 – It’s happened again. Yet another problem with the great Nikon D750. Click hereto see if your D750 is one of those affected. # # # 00:11:55 – Does your photography business’ site use Flash? Now might be the time to move to a site utilizing a different technology which is not as exploitable. I think that NOW is the time. Update your Flash here. # # # 00:19:07 – Sony seeks to raise an amazing $6 Billion as demand for its sensors goes through the roof. # # # 00:15:14 – The actress in the “10 Hours in NYC” video in which she was harassed over 100 times, sues the director, an anti-harassment group, YouTube, Google and TGI Fridays over the video which has been viewed over 40 million times. Claiming there was no contract, this is a perfect example of why you need to at very least have a contract as that’s better than none at all. # # # 00:19:07 – Presidential candidate Hilary Clinton does as her husband’s campaign did in 1992 and herds photographers with ropes in a very demeaning way. Check out the pics and video here. # # # 00:19:43 – Portbox seeks to professionalize the pairing of photographers with models by screening them first.  Check them out at Postbox.com # # # 00:21:00 – Sigma announces the 24-35mm f/2 Art lens. # # # 00:22:29 – Yongnuo gets set to release a 50mm f/1.8 lens for Nikon F mount. # # # 00:23:40 – TheLensPal gets burgled not long after Lens Pro To Go was. # # # 00:25:18 – The European Parliament (mostly) votes to preserver the so-called “Freedom of Panorama”. Find out which major countries aren’t as friendly toward photographers here. # # # 00:26:29 – Affinity Photo official comes out of beta. Will you use this Photoshop alternative? # # # 00:27:39 – LightroomDashboard.com seeks to analyze your Lightroom catalog and give you insights into how you shoot. # # # 00:29:05 – Union Pacific warns photographers against shooting in their railroad tracks as it’s both illegal and dangerous. # # # 00:31:27 – A Canadian photojournalist loses 35 years worth of his life’s work as he was burgled and didn’t have a very solid backup plan. # # # Announcement:Free eBook!  –  The Lens Shark Quickstart Guide to Perfect Exposure. Announcement:Free camera giveaway coming up!The winner’s choice of a Nikon D750, Canon 7D Mark II or Sony A7s! Listener questions needed:Click the link for the podcast and leave us an audio question to have a good chance to get on the show. Alternatively, you can post your questions on our site or via social media. ###  Please consider subscribing if you haven’t done so already, leave me a review and check me out on social media at the links below.  ### Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/LensShark/ Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/LensShark/ Pinterest:  http://www.pinterest.com/LensShark/ Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/LensShark/   The post Episode 34: Yet Another Nikon D750 Problem! [LSP #0034] appeared first on Lens Shark Photography Podcast.

Welcome to episode 33!  Consider subscribing if you haven’t already. In this episode:00:01:09 – Sony announces the a7R II and wows people with its specs. Is it a game-changing camera? I get some thoughts from Sony Artisan of Imagery Paul Gero and weigh in my own thoughts on this new body. Buy it here. (Affiliate link) # # # 00:12:23 – Is Flickr’s auto-tagging feature racist?   # # # 00:13:11 – Fujifilm releases the X-T10 mirrorless body. Buy it here. (Affiliate link) # # # 00:13:57 – Panasonic releases the Lumix G7 Micro Four Thirds body with 4K Photo feature. Buy it here. (Affiliate link) # # # 00:14:35 – It’s official…the camera class is now officially called “mirrorless”. Why it’s important to pay attention to mirrorless cameras even if you don’t think you’ll ever get one. # # # 00:22:21 – A journalist is confronted by no less than three people at Pier 11 in New York City all because he was using a tripod. Based on my experience as a photojournalist, how I think you should prepare for possible confrontations while out shooting. Watch the video here. # # # 00:27:51 – Electronics giant Samsung UK wants to use an Instagram user’s photo in an ad campaign…but isn’t interested in paying for it and has quite a set of terms they wanted him to agree to. # # # 00:31:21 – The Dallas, Texas Police Department puts out a one page general order instructing officers on how to deal with the public photo/video/audio recording them. But is it enough? # # # 00:34:05 – Apple reduces the price on it’s 15″ Retina MacBook Pro laptops as well as their 5K Retina iMacs. Find out which one I bought and why. (Affiliate links) # # # In Drone News:00:37:18 – A New York man flies his drone over and around a house fire, getting close enough to bother firefighters causing them to try to knock it out of the sky with their hoses. Who was in the wrong? See the video here. # # # Announcement:Free eBook!  –  The Lens Shark Quickstart Guide to Perfect Exposure. Announcement:Free camera giveaway coming up!The winner’s choice of a Nikon D750, Canon 7D Mark II or Sony A7s! Listener questions needed:Click the link for the podcast and leave us an audio question to have a good chance to get on the show. Alternatively, you can post your questions on our site or via social media. ###  Please consider subscribing if you haven’t done so already, leave me a review and check me out on social media at the links below.  ### Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/LensShark/ Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/LensShark/ Pinterest:  http://www.pinterest.com/LensShark/ Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/LensShark/   The post Episode 33: Is the Sony a7R II a Game-Changing Camera? [LSP #0033] appeared first on Lens Shark Photography Podcast.

Welcome to episode 32!  Consider subscribing if you haven’t already. In this episode:00:01:22 – Controversial artist appropriates photos from Instagram, mocks up a screenshot and sells them for upwards of $100,000 for them. Is that art? # # # 00:02:55 – Miller Lite asks to use a photo from photographer Nikki May in a national ad campaign…but doesn’t want to pay for it. How devalued has photography become? # # # 00:08:19 – Sony makes a mistake and lists its awesome a7R at a $1,700 discount as hundreds, if not thousands, of people clammer to get the camera for roughly $200. Should they have honored all those orders?   # # # 00:10:19 – A judge holds of the City of Atlanta, Georgia in contempt and orders the city to properly train officers on how do deal with the public and press taking photos and/or shooting video. Another victory in the war on photography. # # # 00:11:42 – ShutterDial.com emerges as a way to visualize various camera settings utilizing Flickr’s massive cache of photos. # # # 00:12:22 – Samsung adds additional functionality to it’s awesome NX1 camera via a firmware update. Buy the Samsung NX1 here. (Affiliate link) # # # 00:12:44 – A photographer gets fed up with Pinterest and sues them seeking to compel them to do more to “protect photographers and their work.” # # # 00:14:50 – A Texas high school student is forced to remove photos from his Flickr site or face suspension. Was he being selectively singled out? # # # 00:17:08 – Olympus pokes fun at heavy DSLRs with a new commercial as mirrorless sales climb. Watch the commercial here. # # # 00:17:32 – An Italian cyclist breaks his arm as he collides with a spectator who was shooting photos while extended over a barrier. See the video here. (WARNING: not for the squeamish) # # # 00:20:53 – If you have a Nikon D750, you might want to update to the latest firmware which all Nikon says about it is: “Camera operation is now more reliable”. Buy the awesome Nikon D750 here. (Affiliate link) # # # 00:21:17 – Copyright infringement suits aren’t always what they’re cracked up to be. I discuss this and talk about one of the many copyright infringement settlements I’ve had. # # # 00:26:04 – Legendary photographer Mary Ellen Mark dies at 75. # # # 00:26:33 – Is Nikon and Apple working on a super secret app which will benefit Nikon users? # # # 00:26:58 – The ShutterSpots app seeks to help photographers find cool locations to shoot. Will you find spots? I didn’t. I came up goose eggs. # # # In Drone News:00:29:16 – Singer Enrique Iglesias severely cuts his fingers during a concert in Tijuana, Mexico has he grabbed the DJI Inspire 1 drone shooting live video of him. Buy the DJI Inspire 1 here…just be careful! (Affiliate link) # # # 00:30:41 – Lucky 7 Drones has their DJI Phantom 3 significantly damaged as an alleged drunk neighbor knocks it out of the air with his shirt. Buy a DJI Phantom 3 here…just keep it away from your drunk neighbors. (Affiliate link) # # # Announcement:Free eBook!  –  The Lens Shark Quickstart Guide to Perfect Exposure. Announcement:Free camera giveaway coming up!The winner’s choice of a Nikon D750, Canon 7D Mark II or Sony A7s! Listener questions needed:Click the link for the podcast and leave us an audio question to have a good chance to get on the show. Alternatively, you can post your questions on our site or via social media. ###  Please consider subscribing if you haven’t done so already, leave me a review and check me out on social media at the links below.  ### Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/LensShark/ Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/LensShark/ Pinterest:  http://www.pinterest.com/LensShark/ Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/LensShark/   The post Episode 32: Is Richard Prince Even An Artist? [LSP #0032] appeared first on Lens Shark Photography Podcast.

Welcome to episode 31!  Consider subscribing if you haven’t already. In this episode:00:01:17 – Sony Artisan of Imagery Jason Lanier takes on authorities in an effort to end “discrimination against photographers”. Does he speak for you? Will this make things better or worse for photographers? Watch the video here. # # # 00:06:08 – Canon announces its 50mm f/1.8 STM to replaces the 50mm f/1.8 II. See it here. (Affiliate link) # # # 00:07:07 – Users report that Lightroom 6/Creative Cloud is disappointing as most are not seeing the GPU acceleration improvements…and some are actually getting slower performance. We tell you why and how to fix this. Lightroom 6 standalone or Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plan. (Affiliate links) # # # 00:09:47 – Sony Australia launches its “Move to Mirrorless” ad campaign. We discuss this and talk about how the industry is moving to mirrorless as DSLR sales continue to slide. Watch it here. # # # 00:16:19 – Rumors of Fujifilm’s X-T10 and its specs. # # # 00:18:01 – Fujifilm announces firmware version 4.0 with great new features for X-T1 users continuing its policy of giving users improvements without having to wait for a new camera. # # # 00:20:41 – A wedding shooter allegedly calls a bride the ugliest he’s ever photographed and ignites a social media firestorm. Read about it here. # # # 00:22:35 – Olympus announces a limited edition Titanium version of it’s OM-D EM-5 II as well as an 8mm f/1.8 fisheye and a 7-14mm f.2.8 zoom. (Affiliate links) # # # 00:25:46 – Canon issues a product advisory regarding white spots all over sensors in the new Rebel T6s and Rebel T6i. Why can’t camera makers stop these issues from happening? # # # 00:32:23 – Canon announces that it’ll fix the original 5D (which is 10 years old now) if its mirror is detaching…but not for much longer. # # # 00:34:44 – Wyoming enacts a stupid law which could send photographers to prison for one year. # # # 00:37:56 – A New York photographer, known for his interaction with police, makes news again. What you need to know, based on my years as a photojournalist, about how to deal with law enforcement. Watch it here. # # # 00:47:47 – Finally! You can bulk download your photos from Flickr. # # # 00:49:11 – A wedding shooter wows the bride and groom by delivering their wedding album on their wedding day. Will people be asking for this service now? See it here. # # # 00:51:12 – Sony reportedly has trouble keeping up with demand for its sensors. # # # In Drone News:00:51:55 – Makers of the Lily drone claim it’s the first “throw-and-shoot” camera, but will it really not crash into objects as it’s following subjects at 25 MPH? See it here. # # # 00:54:54 – DJI raises $75 Million more and is now a $10 Billion company as it seeks to expand into other markets. # # # Announcement:Free eBook!  –  The Lens Shark Quickstart Guide to Perfect Exposure. Announcement:Free camera giveaway coming up!The winner’s choice of a Nikon D750, Canon 7D Mark II or Sony A7s! Listener questions needed:Click the link for the podcast and leave us an audio question to have a good chance to get on the show. Alternatively, you can post your questions on our site or via social media. ###  Please consider subscribing if you haven’t done so already, leave me a review and check me out on social media at the links below.  ### Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/LensShark/ Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/LensShark/ Pinterest:  http://www.pinterest.com/LensShark/ Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/LensShark/   The post Episode 31: Does Jason Lanier Speak For You? [LSP #0031] appeared first on Lens Shark Photography Podcast.

Welcome to episode 30!  Consider subscribing if you haven’t already. In this episode:Your host is featured along with 9 other sports shooters who dare to use mirrorless systems on the job. Check it out the MirrorLessons.com piece here:http://bit.ly/MLsports 00:02:06 – Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 6/Creative Cloud is released and it’s mostly seen as being a big yawn by the photographic community. Get it here. (Affiliate link)   # # # 00:05:00 – Is Nikon actually working on a full-frame mirrorless camera system…and will that help to keep Nikon relevant? # # # 00:08:07 – A Baltimore photojournalist is beaten by police and another is arrested during the riots. How is it that police can’t tell the difference between a photographer and a protestor? See the video and pics here. # # # 00:10:36 – The war on photography continues as a California woman records video of law enforcement activity and they overreact. Watch the video here. # # # 00:12:56 – Yongnuo releases its 35mm f/2 lens for the Canon EF mount which is significantly cheaper than Canon’s. Here’s Canon’s version. (Affiliate link) # # # 00:14:36 – A popular viral blog allegedly uses a photographer’s photo within a month of being sued for copyright infringement by another photographer. # # # 00:16:21 – American Photo magazine ceases publication. # # # 00:17:33 – A group participating in a photography workshop gets arrested, then deported from Indonesia. # # # 00:19:31 – Sony updates its 24-70 mm f/2.8 and 16-35mm f/2.8 A-mount lenses with 4 times the autofocus tracking speed. Get the 24-70mm f/2.8 here. and the 16-35mm f/2.8 here. (Affiliate links) # # # 00:21:59 – Nikon and Sigma settle their patent infringement suit. Nikon alleged that Sigma had violated their patent for its Vibration Reduction (VR) technology. # # # 00:23:54 – Nikon announces an upcoming firmware update for its flagship body, the D4s, which adds additional functionality. # # # 00:25:04 – Pentax releases its 24.35 megapixel K-3 Mark II with a technology that produces a highly detailed image, has an astrotracker and more. Get it here. (Affiliate link) # # # 00:29:10 – Presets and actions maker VCSO raises an additional $30 Million (USD) in funding. # # # 00:29:54 – Zeiss releases its first full-frame autofocus lenses with an OLED scale on them for the Sony E-mount. They are an 85mm f/1.8 and a 25mm f/2. # # # In Drone News:00:31:24 – A photographer sprints down the beach, makes his way down some large rocks and catches his DJI Phantom drone JUST in time to save it from hitting the ocean. # # # Announcement:Free eBook!  –  The Lens Shark Quickstart Guide to Perfect Exposure. Announcement:Free camera giveaway coming up!The winner’s choice of a Nikon D750, Canon 7D Mark II or Sony A7s! Listener questions needed:Click the link for the podcast and leave us an audio question to have a good chance to get on the show. Alternatively, you can post your questions on our site or via social media. ###  Please consider subscribing if you haven’t done so already, leave me a review and check me out on social media at the links below.  ### Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/LensShark/ Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/LensShark/ Pinterest:  http://www.pinterest.com/LensShark/ Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/LensShark/   The post Episode 30: Lightroom 6 Wah Wahhh [LSP #0030] appeared first on Lens Shark Photography Podcast.

Welcome to episode 29!  Consider subscribing if you haven’t already. In this episode:00:01:51 – A photographer leaves his Nikon D5200 (affiliate link) on a Ryanair flight only to have it stolen by flight attendant. # # # 00:05:11 – An Ontario-based vegan posts a video to YouTube claiming that cameras are radioactive and dangerous. But old camera gear is, so do some research. Read more here.   # # # 00:07:12 – Mitakon releases a very affordable alternative to Canon’s 85mm f/1.2 L lens. # # # 00:08:45 – Is lighting gear maker Photoflex a photo industry zombie as they’ve announced that they’re not going out of business after all? # # # 00:11:00 – A South Carolina man captures newsworthy footage of a police shooting and demands to be paid for it. What would you do it if happened to you? I give my advice based on my experience as a newspaper photographer and we cover Copyright issues as well. # # # 00:17:23 – Shutterstock publishes a surprising list of cameras used to submit photos to its stock photography service in 2014. # # # 00:21:21 – Kipon announces its Canon EF to Micro Four Thirds adapter will autofocus and full transmission of EXIF data. # # # 00:22:35 – Fujifilm announces its XF 16mm f/1.4 wide-angle prime lens. Buy it here. (affiliate link) # # # 00:23:39 – Instagram clarifies its policies on copyright, nudity and more. # # # 00:26:56 – Do you post DIY items on your blog or YouTube channel? You might be a patent infringer. Also, did you know that talking about your pricing with other photographers and setting prices is illegal? # # # 00:29:54 – EllaSnap is an app which helps you sell wall prints as it shows your clients what their photos will look like on their actual wall. # # # Announcement:Free eBook!  –  The Lens Shark Quickstart Guide to Perfect Exposure. Announcement:Free camera giveaway coming up!The winner’s choice of a Nikon D750, Canon 7D Mark II or Sony A7s! Listener questions needed:Click the link for the podcast and leave us an audio question to have a good chance to get on the show. Alternatively, you can post your questions on our site or via social media. ###  Please consider subscribing if you haven’t done so already, leave me a review and check me out on social media at the links below.  ### Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/LensShark/ Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/LensShark/ Pinterest:  http://www.pinterest.com/LensShark/ Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/LensShark/   The post Episode 29: Is Your Camera Dangerous? [LSP #0029] appeared first on Lens Shark Photography Podcast.

Welcome to episode 28!  Consider subscribing if you haven’t already. In this episode:00:02:20 – A photographer fires back and files a $1 Million lawsuit against a bride and groom she alleges tried to ruin her business. # # # 00:04:41 – Canon permanently drops prices on its great glass. Check them out here. (Affiliate link) # # # 00:09:25 – Nikon warns of cameras being sold which are made to look like more expensive models. Is your camera a phony? We tell you how to find out.   # # # 00:11:38 – A Texas lawmaker withdraws the ridiculous anti-photography bill he introduced…and probably wishes he hadn’t proposed it in the first place. # # # 00:12:45 – Google-owned Snapseed releases v2.0. # # # 00:13:05 – Firmware replacement developer Magic Lantern pulls a very unfunny April Fools Day prank which annoyed its users. # # # 00:14:25 – Apple releases “Photos”…is it right for you? Is it a viable Lightroom alternative? # # # 00:15:29 – Is limiting payment for your photography in obscure, underground currency Bitcoin a good idea? # # # 00:17:56 – Photographer Gordan Jack dies from injuries sustained while photographing a famous tennis player prior to his wedding. # # # 00:18:23 – A Humane Society of Utah photographer helps get a large percentage of dogs adopted through her photography and wants to inspire others to do the same. # # # 00:19:26 – Datacolor announces three versions of its Spyder5 monitor calibrator to help ensure you get consistent print results. See them here. (Affiliate link) # # # 00:20:32 – DxOMark is high on the Nikon D7200 and rates it the highest of all APS-C crop sensor bodies ever and says it’s dynamic range is in second place among all cameras tested. For more info and to buy the D7200, visit: http://www.LensShark.com/Nikon-D7200 # # # 00:22:33 – You’ve gotta see this photographer in Osaka, Japan who is the Tony Stark of photography. Watch the video here. # # # 00:24:00 – Nikon to release firmware for the D4s, D810 and D750 which will add additional video features. Is this enough? Why does Canon seem clueless when it comes to what its users want? # # # 00:27:18 – Photography Tyler Johnson utilizes 27 GoPro cameras to create his take on the bullet time effect with stunning results. # # # 00:27:41 – Manfrotto announces the Digital Director allowing you to use an iPad Air as an external monitor and as a way to control your Canon or Nikon DSLR. # # # 00:28:27 – Getty Images tells how Carlton E. Watkins’ photos lead to President Abraham Lincoln making Yosemite a National Park. Watch it here. # # # In drone news:00:29:25 – Drone maker DJI thinks it’s a good idea to fly drones inside a church during a wedding ceremony. It’s not. Watch the video they produced and a parody video for a good laugh. # # # 00:30:55 – A drone operator in The Netherlands finds out the hard way what happens when you fly a drone close to a chimpanzee. Watch it here. # # # 00:31:42 – Blackmagic Design announces its Micro Cinema camera which is designed to be flown on drones or attached to just about anything. # # # Announcement:Free eBook!  –  The Lens Shark Quickstart Guide to Perfect Exposure. Announcement:Free camera giveaway coming up!The winner’s choice of a Nikon D750, Canon 7D Mark II or Sony A7s! Listener questions needed:Click the link for the podcast and leave us an audio question to have a good chance to get on the show. Alternatively, you can post your questions on our site or via social media. ###  Please consider subscribing if you haven’t done so already, leave me a review and check me out on social media at the links below.  ### Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/LensShark/ Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/LensShark/ Pinterest:  http://www.pinterest.com/LensShark/ Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/LensShark/   The post Episode 28: Is Your Camera A Phony? [LSP #0028] appeared first on Lens Shark Photography Podcast.

Welcome to episode 27!  Consider subscribing if you haven’t already. In this episode:00:01:40 – A photographer and her former MTV VJ brother, get detained by a “hostile mob” who wouldn’t let them leave until they could view the photos the shot of their children. # # # 00:16:14 – Nikon releases its Nikon 1 J5 mirrorless camera, but will anyone actually buy it when much more exciting offerings by Sony and others are available?   # # # 00:21:30 – A Chinese official finds out when his love for photography got in the way of doing his job. # # # 00:23:03 – Craigslist recommends that you arrange to do your expensive gear transactions…at a police station. # # # 00:24:44 – Novo announces the world’s first Sapphire Crystal Glass filters. # # # 00:25:20 – Sony closes all but two of its remaining stores in the U.S. as they continue to restructure. # # # 00:26:29 – Samyang announces it’s Rokinon 100mm f/2.8 macro lens in various popular mounts. # # # 00:27:25 – Amazon plays to win and announces two unlimited photo storage solutions. # # # 00:29:14 – Camera maker Olympus announces a customer loyalty program. # # # 00:29:39 – F-stop Gear announces its Kit Sentry solution for protecting your camera gear. # # # Announcement:Free eBook!  –  The Lens Shark Quickstart Guide to Perfect Exposure. Announcement:Free camera giveaway coming up!The winner’s choice of a Nikon D750, Canon 7D Mark II or Sony A7s! Listener questions needed:Click the link for the podcast and leave us an audio question to have a good chance to get on the show. Alternatively, you can post your questions on our site or via social media. ###  Please consider subscribing if you haven’t done so already, leave me a review and check me out on social media at the links below.  ### Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/LensShark/ Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/LensShark/ Pinterest:  http://www.pinterest.com/LensShark/ Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/LensShark/   The post Episode 27: Watch Out For West Virginia! [LSP #0027] appeared first on Lens Shark Photography Podcast.

Welcome to episode 26!  Consider subscribing if you haven’t already. In this episode:00:01:16 – Gov. Asa Hutchinson of Arkansas vetoes a bill which would have infringed on the First Amendment. # # # 00:03:42 – Would you apply chemical eyedrops to your eyes if it meant you could improve your night vision?   # # # 00:05:01 – Facebook now allows parents to tag their kids who are under 13. # # # 00:05:53 – Sony divests itself of about half of its investment in competitor, Olympus. # # # 00:07:53 – Photoflex goes out of business after 30 years in the business. # # # 00:09:35 – In-depth with official White House photographer Pete Souza. Watch the interview here. # # # 00:10:18 – Yahoo!-owned Flickr has two options for you to release photos into the public domain. But should you? # # # 00:11:22 – An 87-year-old grandmother sells a huge collection of Civil War photographs to the Library of Congress. Read more about it and see the video here. # # # 00:12:42 – Camera maker Olympus reaches a court settlement to dispense with a number of lawsuits following its accounting scandal.? # # # 00:14:28 – A photographer shoots 5,000 photos in 9 months and creates a stunning time-lapse of the Manchester, England sewer system. See it here. # # # 00:15:33 – A Turkish photojournalist’s photo of a Syrian girl surrendering to his camera goes viral and sparks controversy. Read more about it here. # # # 00:16:57 – Social network Instagram removes a photo of a fully-clothed woman with period blood twice then puts it back and apologizes. Read the Washington Post article here. # # # 00:18:53 – Nikon makes a completely pointless stainless steel hot shoe mount insert. Is this Nikon’s idea of innovation amid stiff competition? # # # 00:22:04 – A military transport jet nosedives 4,000 feet as the pilot’s DSLR gets lodged between the joystick and his chair’s armrest. # # # 00:23:58 – Photography lighting industry pioneer Paul C. Buff dies at age 78. # # # In Drone News…00:25:01 – PhaseOne makes an 80 Megapixel medium format quality camera which is meant to be carried beneath a drone. # # # 00:25:57 – Our YouTube video with an in-depth preview of Nikon’s D7200 tops 8,000 views. Find it at YouTube.com/LensShark # # # Announcement:Free eBook!  –  The Lens Shark Quickstart Guide to Perfect Exposure. Announcement:Free camera giveaway coming up!The winner’s choice of a Nikon D750, Canon 7D Mark II or Sony A7s! Listener questions needed:Click the link for the podcast and leave us an audio question to have a good chance to get on the show. Alternatively, you can post your questions on our site or via social media. ###  Please consider subscribing if you haven’t done so already, leave me a review and check me out on social media at the links below.  ### Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/LensShark/ Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/LensShark/ Pinterest:  http://www.pinterest.com/LensShark/ Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/LensShark/   The post Episode 26: Another Victory In The War On Photography [LSP #0026] appeared first on Lens Shark Photography Podcast.

Welcome to episode 25!  Consider subscribing if you haven’t already. In this episode:00:01:04 – Wedding industry “The Knot” polls wedding shooters and finds out what they really make. # # # 00:07:46 – Another photographer gets plowed into by a horse while shooting a horse race. How can you protect yourself? See it here. # # # 00:10:28 – A Texas Republican introduces a bill which would make it illegal to photograph law enforcement within 25 feet of them. Read more about it here.   # # # 00:14:26 – Actress/troublemaker Lindsay Lohan posts a photo on Instagram with some pretty bad Photoshopping…then follows it up with a racial slur. See it here. # # # 00:16:52 – Photoshop experts use version 1.0 from 25 years ago with pretty comical results. See it here. # # # 00:17:25 – Researchers find that posting the “perfect picture” has kept them from enjoying life. # # # 00:20:01 – YouTube introduces 360 degree videos. Can you make use of this? Read about it and see them here. # # # 00:21:30 – Nikon finally ships the MB-D16 battery grip for the Nikon D750…some 6 months after the D750 began shipping. Is Nikon just not the company it used to be?  Buy the Nikon MB-D16 here or get the much cheaper Neewer aftermarket version here. (Affiliate links) # # # 00:22:44 – Camera app Zither seeks to help you better organize your camera’s most important information. Get it here. # # # 00:23:09 – Rollei’s assets are set to be auctioned off in Germany. But why did they have a creepy mannequin? See the photos here. # # # 00:24:05 – Thomas Blanchard creates a stunning time-lapse of flowers blooming with 9,620 RAW images. See it here. # # # 00:25:01 – Photographic jeweler Leica, who makes overpriced cameras for doctors, dentists and other rich guys, survives the transition into the digital world. Read the Wall Street Journal’s article here. # # # In Drone News…00:28:50 – Chinese drone maker DJI is on pace to do $1 Billion in sales in 2015. # # # 00:30:52 – Our YouTube video with an in-depth preview of Nikon’s D7200 reaches nearly 6,000 views. Find it at YouTube.com/LensShark # # # Announcement:Free eBook!  –  The Lens Shark Quickstart Guide to Perfect Exposure. Announcement:Free camera giveaway coming up!The winner’s choice of a Nikon D750, Canon 7D Mark II or Sony A7s! Listener questions needed:Click the link for the podcast and leave us an audio question to have a good chance to get on the show. Alternatively, you can post your questions on our site or via social media. ###  Please consider subscribing if you haven’t done so already, leave me a review and check me out on social media at the links below.  ### Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/LensShark/ Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/LensShark/ Pinterest:  http://www.pinterest.com/LensShark/ Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/LensShark/   The post Episode 25: What Wedding Shooters Really Make [LSP #0025] appeared first on Lens Shark Photography Podcast.

Welcome to episode 24!  Consider subscribing if you haven’t already. In this episode:00:01:21 – A U.S. Navy veteran catches flack for photographing a solider cradling his 8-day-old baby using the U.S. flag. Read more about it here. # # # 00:04:53 – Is Canon getting ready to update its amazing 50mm f/1.2L lens? Get the current one here. (affiliate link)   # # # 00:05:48 – Los Angeles County agrees to pay three photographers $50,000 and train its deputies that photography is not a crime. # # # 00:09:47 – Eye-Fi releases what it’s calling “The most powerful wireless SD card ever”. Buy it here. (affiliate link) # # # 00:10:48 – People are up in arms over The New York Times excluding former U.S. President George W. Bush in a front page photo of President Obama and thousands of others marching in Selma, Alabama to commemorate a famous march in the civil rights movement 50 years earlier. See the photo here. # # # 00:24:46 – A Vogue magazine editor/princess humiliates a 65-year-old homeless woman in Paris, France by posting a photo to Instagram. See the photo here. # # # 00:27:19 – Bloomberg Politics apologizes after putting Hillary Clinton’s head from one photo on her body from another photo and blames this dodgy Photoshop job on being rushed. Then TIME magazine seemingly adds horns to her by mistake (or was it on purpose?). See the photos here. # # # 00:29:34 – An apartment complex near Orlando, Florida forced tenants to sign a contract with a social media addendum in which they agreed to pay a $10,000 fine if they talked negatively about the complex and its owners. Additionally, the contract transferred rights of any photo taken by residents on the property to the complex. # # # 00:32:28 – Midnight Rider director Randall Miller and producer Jay Sidrish are held accountable for the death of camera assistant Sarah Jones. Jones died after being struck by a train on tracks during filming for the movie. # # # In Drone News…00:35:53 – The 23-year-old woman who attacked a 17-year-old drone operator because she thought he was a pervert and shooting video of women in their bikinis on a beach, may have the charges dropped. Watch the video of the attack here. (Warning: bad language) # # # Announcement:Free eBook!  –  The Lens Shark Quickstart Guide to Perfect Exposure. Announcement:Free camera giveaway coming up!The winner’s choice of a Nikon D750, Canon 7D Mark II or Sony A7s! Listener questions needed:Click the link for the podcast and leave us an audio question to have a good chance to get on the show. Alternatively, you can post your questions on our site or via social media. ###  Please consider subscribing if you haven’t done so already, leave me a review and check me out on social media at the links below.  ### Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/LensShark/ Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/LensShark/ Pinterest:  http://www.pinterest.com/LensShark/ Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/LensShark/   The post Episode 24: A Victory in the War on Photography [LSP #0024] appeared first on Lens Shark Photography Podcast.

Welcome to episode 23!  Consider subscribing if you haven’t already. In this episode:00:01:37 – Triggertrap apologizes to backers of its Kickstarter campaign despite raising nearly 6 times more than they asked for. Find out why. # # # 00:07:59 – Nikon takes two years to release an underwhelming update to the D7100. We break down the D7200 which you can pre-order now. (affiliate link)   # # # 00:12:45 – An English photographer thinks quickly and photographs a weasel on the back of a woodpecker in flight as it tries to escape. Check out the article and photos here. # # # 00:14:43 – HP licenses a photograph through Getty Images for use as wallpaper on their laptops and nets a Turkish photographer a surprising amount. # # # 00:16:03 – Bloomberg reports that stock photo giant Getty Images burns through one-third of its cash reserves in a short period of time as photographers struggle to make money with them. # # # 00:17:57 – Nikon diversifies by purchasing a business as DSLR sales continue to decline. # # # 00:21:45 – A group of anonymous nature photographers voice their outrage over photos of a frog riding atop a beetle. See the photos here. # # # 00:23:33 – With more waffles than at IHOP, World Press Photo takes action, stripping a photojournalist of his first place win. # # # 00:26:30 – Sony further builds out it’s E-mount line with the announcement of 4 new lenses bringing the total available to 11. They are a 28mm f/2, a 35mm f/1.4 Zeiss Distagon, a 90mm f/2.8 Macro with OSS and a 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 with OSS as well as 4 ultra-wide and fisheye converters. # # # 00:29:17 – The House of Lords EU Committee publishes a report on drone use in the European Union outlining its concerns. # # # 00:31:46 – Beach goers cheer as a jetliner flies just feet over them as it lands near the end of a small runway on the caribbean island of St. Maarten. See more photos shot at Maho Beach here. # # # 00:32:58 – High-end strobe maker Profoto announces the B2, a unit they say can be used on-camera as well as off-camera and offers some outstanding features…at a price. You can purchase the Profoto B2 now. (affiliate link) # # # 00:34:18 – Some confusion over the rear gel slot in Canon’s new 11-24mm f/4 lens.(affiliate link) # # # 00:34:51 – Can you make more than beer money shooting for a stock photo site with 250,000 photographers submitting images? Check out Twenty20 here. # # # 00:37:24 – A photographer teams up with Arizona State University to install a solid metal camera which will photograph the Tempe, AZ skyline for 1,000 years. Will it work? # # # 00:38:59 – A Chinese company introduces a $64 competitor to the GoPro. # # # 00:40:07 – Do you like the look of film, yet just don’t want to shoot it? You might be interested in this suite of presets which has fooled many film shooters. Check them out here. # # # 00:40:42 – Bag maker Lowepro announces a line of camera bags for fancy people to hold their fancy gear. Check out Lowepro bags here (affiliate link). # # # 00:42:02 – iPhoneographers capture stunning images shot with the iPhone 6 which Apple is displaying on billboards around the world. Have smartphones come of age in the photography realm? # # # 00:43:08 – A photographer uses a Light Blaster to project an image and propose to his girlfriend of 8 years during their annual photoshoot while capturing it all using GoPros.Check out the Light Blaster. (affiliate link) and the video of the proposal here. # # # 00:44:00 – Urban explorers utilize Instagram to break the law and risk their lives to photograph New York City from atop skyscrapers. Is photography worth the risk? # # # Announcement:Free eBook!  –  The Lens Shark Quickstart Guide to Perfect Exposure. Announcement:Free camera giveaway coming up!The winner’s choice of a Nikon D750, Canon 7D Mark II or Sony A7s! Listener questions needed:Click the link for the podcast and leave us an audio question to have a good chance to get on the show. Alternatively, you can post your questions on our site or via social media. ###  Please consider subscribing if you haven’t done so already, leave me a review and check me out on social media at the links below.  ### Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/LensShark/ Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/LensShark/ Pinterest:  http://www.pinterest.com/LensShark/ Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/LensShark/   The post Episode 23: Woodpecker + Weasel = Awesome! [LSP #0023] appeared first on Lens Shark Photography Podcast.

This is audio from the video I posted on YouTube.com/LensShark Subscribe to the podcast: http://bit.ly/LensSharkiTunes To order the Nikon D7200: http://www.LensShark.com/Nikon-D7200 This is a seemingly minor upgrade to the D7100, but is still a very nice camera and at a very reasonable price. Some quick specs: 24.2 Megapixel APS-C crop-sensor No OLPF (Optical Low Pass […] The post BONUS audio Nikon D7200 announcement appeared first on Lens Shark Photography Podcast.

Welcome to episode 22!  Consider subscribing if you haven’t already. In this episode:The world goes crazy as we debate whether or not that now famous dress was gold & white or blue and black. We discuss this and how so many people can see different things in the same photograph. Check out the photos and illustrations which show how our eyes deceive us here. #TheDress # # # In the news:A town in Belgium gets ticked off at an Italian photographer who won a World Press Photo award feeling he distorted reality and portrayed the town in a bad light. We discuss how easy it is for a photojournalist to portray a subject any number of ways. See the photos and more on this here.   # # # The National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) calls for the 20% of photographers who were disqualified in the World Press Photo contest to come forward and show their original files as well as those they submitted. Read about it here. # # # We discuss the FAA’s recent rules regarding drones and what this means for photographers and videographers wanting to use these devices to make money. # # # Is an all-digital rangefinder camera that requires the use of expensive Leica glass a good idea? Check it out here. # # # Is your local public library going to be the location of your future studio? Read about it here. # # # Find out what late star’s family won their rights of publicity case and why you should care.Read about it here. # # # Learn why Polaroid was created, how the company helped in World War II, how much they won in a settlement from Kodak and the device they created which you may use in your photography today. Get the book here. # # # Camera maker Lytro changes their focus (pun intended). What’s this mean for the light field tech company and their stills cameras? Read about it here. # # # Find out which device shot Apple’s latest commercial. Check out the commercial here. # # # If you had the money, would you pay millions for a photo of infamous outlaw Billy the Kid?See the photo here. # # # Find out which famous actor who just passed away, was actually a very talented photographer. Check out his books here. # # # Mark Seliger’s Oscar Party photos. See them here. # # # Photographer Joe Rosenthal’s famous “Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima” photo and the story behind it. See the photo and video with him here. # # # Announcement:Free eBook!  –  The Lens Shark Quickstart Guide to Perfect Exposure. Announcement:Free camera giveaway coming up!The winner’s choice of a Nikon D750, Canon 7D Mark II or Sony A7s! Listener questions needed:Click the link for the podcast and leave us an audio question to have a good chance to get on the show. Alternatively, you can post your questions on our site or via social media. ###  Please consider subscribing if you haven’t done so already, leave me a review and check me out on social media at the links below.  ### Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/LensShark/ Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/LensShark/ Pinterest:  http://www.pinterest.com/LensShark/ Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/LensShark/   The post Episode 22: That Darn Dress! [LSP #0022] appeared first on Lens Shark Photography Podcast.

Welcome to episode 21!  Consider subscribing if you haven’t already. In this episode: Angeline in Paris, France feels like her photography is pointless and wants to know how to find inspiration so she doesn’t lose her interest in photography. She also asks if I plan on doing any photography workshops in Paris…or anywhere else. # # # In the news:An update on the Florida-based company which ignited a social media racial firestorm over the naming of an upcoming set of Photoshop actions and the imagery used to promote it.   # # # Did a NASA astronaut break the law while using a clever trick to turn off a city streetlight interfering with his astrophotography? Watch the video here. # # # A growing trend for photographers which could earn you more money, but many men might not be interested in shooting. Watch the story here. # # # An alleged patent troll sues photography websites. Are you at risk? Read the full story here. # # # A photographer gets hit while shooting a race. We tell you why and how to avoid collisions. I share my experiences with getting hit by athletes as well as rodeo stock. (I’ll add some of my rodeo photos here when I look for them.) See the video of the collision toward the end of the video here. # # # Can you use a 323-key keyboard made specifically for Lightroom…or any program? To see their Kickstarter campaign, go here. # # # Remember Peter Lik’s $6.5 Million print sale? The New York Times discovers the shockingly high amount of money he’s made in his career. # # # A USA Today photographer gives us a peek at what it’s like to shoot backstage at the Academy Awards. See the video here. # # # What is China doing to help photographers win what they consider the “Photo Olympics”…the World Press Photo awards. # # # Is printing a photo on a pancake a waste of human ingenuity? See it here. # # # Announcement:Free eBook!  –  The Lens Shark Quickstart Guide to Perfect Exposure. Announcement:Free camera giveaway coming up!The winner’s choice of a Nikon D750, Canon 7D Mark II or Sony A7s! Listener questions needed:Click the link for the podcast and leave us an audio question to have a good chance to get on the show. Alternatively, you can post your questions on our site or via social media. ###  Please consider subscribing if you haven’t done so already, leave me a review and check me out on social media at the links below.  ### Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/LensShark/ Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/LensShark/ Pinterest:  http://www.pinterest.com/LensShark/ Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/LensShark/   The post Episode 21: Is Your Photography Pointless? [LSP #0021] appeared first on Lens Shark Photography Podcast.

Welcome to episode 20!  Consider subscribing if you haven’t already. In this episode: A Florida-based company ignites a racial firestorm with imagery used to promote an upcoming product.We talk about the controversy and question if sometimes art can go too far. UPDATE [February 20, 2014 10:45 pm PST]It appears that amid the controversy, Seasalt and Co. has removed their presence on social media and have included this message on their website. Is Nikon getting ready to announce the D7200 and a Nikon 1 J5 with 4K video in it? Less than a week after unretouched photos of Cindy Crawford were leaked, over 200 unretouched photos of Beyoncé are leaked.Are we going to see more celebrity leaks and is the same individual behind this? Do they have a social agenda? See them here.   The “Father 0f the Internet” thinks a “Digital Dark Age” is coming.Do you need to take steps to make sure a record of you and your loved ones lives long after you do? Read the article here. Are a few new Sigma “Art” series lenses on the horizon? A Kickstarter campaign solves the frustration known as hanging frames.Click here to see their Kickstarter campaign. Photoshop turns 25!What’s changed in the past quarter century and where is Adobe taking it? Hawaiian photographer Aaron Eveland rents a Canon 800mm f/5.6 lens and creates some stunning imageryUtilizing a Sony A7s, a Metabones adapter and that beastly Canon 800mm f/5.6, he created images and a video you must see. See them here. North Carolina-based photographer Faith Massey gets her stolen memory card back…but not her photo gear after a public pleaThe stolen card contained images Massey shot of a baby who was going to die and these were among the only images the family would have of their child. Russian photographer Vadim Trunov leaves his Canon DSLR out in the snow mounted low on a tripod and comes away with really fun images.This might just inspire you to try a new and fun photo project. See the photos here. IFTTT releases the Do Camera app and streamlines your photo sharing.Do you think people will accidentally send the “wrong” photos to everyone in their contacts? GuruShots goes strong with a unique photo contest site. Canadian photographer Martin Szabo shakes things up with a unique photo booth idea.See the photos here. Supposed leaked details of Lightroom 6 surface on a French site. Polarr releases version 2.0 of it’s online photo editor. An Indiegogo campaign launches for a rear-mounted filter adapter.Click here to see their Indiegogo campaign Announcement:Free eBook!  –  The Lens Shark Quickstart Guide to Perfect Exposure. Announcement:Free camera giveaway coming up!The winner’s choice of a Nikon D750, Canon 7D Mark II or Sony A7s! Listener questions needed:Click the link for the podcast and leave us an audio question to have a good chance to get on the show. Alternatively, you can post your questions on our site or via social media. ###  Please consider subscribing if you haven’t done so already, leave me a review and check me out on social media at the links below.  ### Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/LensShark/ Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/LensShark/ Pinterest:  http://www.pinterest.com/LensShark/ Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/LensShark/   The post Episode 20: How NOT to Promote a Product [LSP #0020] appeared first on Lens Shark Photography Podcast.

Welcome to episode 19!  Consider subscribing if you haven’t already. In this episode:We take our very first question from Australia as Diane wonders if the flippy screen on the D750 will make her look less professional in her wedding photography. She also asks about if she should worry about the D750’s light leak/flare issue and how this body performs in low light.As a D750 owner, I answer her questions and give her some informed advice. In the news:An unretouched photo of 48-year-old former supermodel Cindy Crawford leaks and sparks a national debate. Does it matter if models are retouched in magazines or no? Is it hypocritical if our portrait clients feel like magazine covers should not be retouched while they ask for our photos of them be? Mattel reimagines the View-Master with the help of Google and may very well frustrate parents come Fall.Did Mattel overlook a couple of big downsides to this photo-driven toy from our childhood reimagined for 2015? World Press Photo awards the top prize to a Danish photographer for a photo depicting a controversial top…and discovers an alarming number of entries needed to be disqualified. Find out why.Do you think the judges were too harsh in their judgement of the entrants? Click here to see the photo and learn more. Nikon D750s come back from being repaired for the light leak/flare issue with a black smudge made with a marker rather than the painted black dot shown in Nikon’s official repair photo.If you get a black marker smudge rather than a painted black dot will this drive down the resale value of the D750? Let us know what you think. RAW TALK podcaster Jared Polin of FroKnowsPhoto.com posted a video and article showing his black smudge in the tripod socket. Photographer Tim Mantoani’s book “Beyond Photographs” features famous photographers and their even more famous photographs.Get this great book here. Olympus shows off a futuristic looking camera setup at the CP+ Expo in JapanIs a futuristic setup like this something you’d be interested in? Is it something you can handhold? Check it out here. The Photographer’s Ephemeris updates to version 3.0This great online resource and it’s app are now on par with each other. Check it out here. I prefer the Photo Pills app. Russian photographer Nick Lariontsev creates a really cool macro time-lapse of mold growing.While it sounds gross, this time-lapse might just inspire you to do some macro photography or try your first time-lapse. French photographer Charles Petillon use giant white balloons to create really cool conceptual photos Is it time for you to take on that project you’ve been putting off. These photos just might inspire you. Click here to see them on his site. Major museums and sports teams ban the “Selfie Stick”Listen to this episode and find out why and what this might say about our self-absorbed society. Click here to view one of many Selfie Sticks available. Camera maker Olympus announces that it plans to release cameras using its Sensor Shift technology which won’t require the use of a tripod.Is this the future of cameras? Are 16 Megapixel cameras that output 40 Megapixel images on the horizon for those of us who want to run and gun rather than lock our camera down on a tripod? NASA releases a 3 minute time-lapse covering 5 years in the life of our son.The Solar Dynamic Observatory captures over 200 Million photos and culls them down into this awesome video that’ll wow you. English videographer Paul Parker gives us a view of birds as they fly which very few of us have ever seen before. Using After Effects, Parker shows us the interesting paths through the sky that birds take. Click here to watch the video. Photojournalist Lynsey Addario publishes a book of her conflict photography If you appreciate conflict photography, you’ll enjoy “It’s What I Do: A Photographer’s Life of Love and War”. Click here to order it on Amazon.com. LA-based photographer Joe Capra releases a 10K time-lapse showing the the amazing detail you can see when zooming in on 80 Megapixel images.This 5 minute, 24 second video shot in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is worth a view. Announcement:Free eBook!  –  The Lens Shark Quickstart Guide to Perfect Exposure. Announcement:Free camera giveaway coming up!The winner’s choice of a Nikon D750, Canon 7D Mark II or Sony A7s! Listener questions needed:Click the link for the podcast and leave us an audio question to have a good chance to get on the show. Alternatively, you can post your questions on our site or via social media. ###  Please consider subscribing if you haven’t done so already, leave me a review and check me out on social media at the links below.  ### Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/LensShark/ Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/LensShark/ Pinterest:  http://www.pinterest.com/LensShark/ Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/LensShark/   The post Episode 19: Our First Question From The Land Down Under! [LSP #0019] appeared first on Lens Shark Photography Podcast.

Welcome to episode 18!  Consider subscribing if you haven’t already. In this episode: A cheap Photoshop alternative:England-based Serif, releases Photoshop competitor “Affinity Photo” for free during it’s beta period and only $50 once out of beta with two years of free updates and no subscriptions. Pentax’s weird KS-2 camera…just not as weird as the KS-120 Megapixel KS-2 is announced with some underwhelming features and in an odd color combination. Order the Pentax KS-2 here (affiliate link). Nikon announces the D810a for astrophotographyAre you going to plunk down $3,800 for a purpose-built, limited camera like this? Click here to see the photos this camera is capable of.  Order the Nikon D810a here (affiliate link). Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art series wide-angle prime lens announcedWill it be as good as their 35mm and 50mm f/1.4 Art series offerings? Order the Sigma 24mm f/1.4 from B&H (affiliate link). Drone maker DJI gets on board with the Micro Four Thirds standardWith rumors of GoPro looking to get into the drone market, is DJI trying to bolster its offerings with cameras attached to their drones with a larger sensor and great image quality? Find out what country effectively makes street photography illegalIs it worth the $130,000 fine and/or a year in jail? Nikon announces its D750 Filmmakers KitOn the heals of the light leak/flare issue with this otherwise great camera, Nikon is offering a bundle with over $800 in savings. Order the Nikon D750 Filmmakers Kit (affiliate link). What country confiscated the passport of a conflict photographer to save his life?Does a country have the right to step in and keep a journalist from doing his job just because he might die? Imgur discontinues its Pro level of image hostingIs this something you should be concerned about? NASA astronaut’s widow finds relics from the Moon landing in her closetAmong the items in the bag was a 16mm film camera which caught historic images. Who owns these items? Famed photographer Jay Maisel makes $55 Million in one dayListen to this episode and find out how. Photographer Seph Lawless documents snow-filled abandoned mallSee the eerie photos here. Announcement:Free eBook!  –  The Lens Shark Quickstart Guide to Perfect Exposure. Announcement:Free camera giveaway coming up!The winner’s choice of a Nikon D750, Canon 7D Mark II or Sony A7s! Listener questions needed:Click the link for the podcast and leave us an audio question to have a good chance to get on the show. Alternatively, you can post your questions on our site or via social media. ###  Please consider subscribing if you haven’t done so already, leave me a review and check me out on social media at the links below.  ### Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/LensShark/ Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/LensShark/ Pinterest:  http://www.pinterest.com/LensShark/ Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/LensShark/   The post Episode 18: More News Than You Can Shake A Stick At! [LSP #0018] appeared first on Lens Shark Photography Podcast.

Welcome to episode 17!  Consider subscribing if you haven’t already. In this episode:Our YouTube channel has launched. Check out YouTube.com/LensShark for a video preview of the Canon 5Ds and 5Ds R which was just announced. Canon 5Ds and 5Ds R bodiesThe rumors were true. We cover these beastly 50.6 Megapixel, 5 fps camera bodies. But can Canon’s current crop of lenses resolve that much resolution? We discuss who a camera like this is really designed for. Available to order on Amazon.com (affiliate link) Canon 11-24mm f/4L USM lensIs this lens worth its $3,000 price tag? Is this too much for a f/4 lens? Available to order on Amazon.com (affiliate link). Venezuelan state television makes a major photo faux pasThey probably didn’t choose the best subject to promote tourism to its country in retrospect. Film maker Ilford finds a resurgence in film useWhat’s up with younger generations discovering film. Fujifilm announces the XM-FL 24mm f/8 pancake lens with built-in filtersIt has 3 filters, but one of them is basically a lens cap? Is Nikon getting ready to release a D810 designed specifically for astrophotography?Would you buy a genre-specific body like this? Olympus announces the OM-D E-M5 II 16 Megapixel Micro Four Thirds camera which can produce 40 Megapixel images using sensor-shift technologyGrab your tripod if you want those 40 Megapixels! We tell you why. Available to order on Amazon.com (affiliate link). Pentax to release a K-mount full-frame DSLRIt’s said to be available by the end of 2015. Pentax releases 70-200mm f/2.8 and 150-400mm f/4.5-5.6 lensesAre you interested in these lenses? Wundershine to release Makerframe with built-in thermal printerIt seems like most people don’t use their digital photo frames. Is anyone going to want to print photos out of a frame? Rooftopping photographer and two others arrested on roof in TorontoIs it ok to break locks to access a rooftop you want to shoot photos on? Photos of Apple’s “Photos” app reveals a clearly consumer appWith Aperture being discontinued, is now the time to finally switch to Lightroom? Samsung announces the NX500 shoots 4K video and is only $800Is this the 4K camera for you? Available for pre-order now on Amazon.com (affiliate link). Announcement:Free eBook!  –  The Lens Shark Quickstart Guide to Perfect Exposure. Announcement:Free camera giveaway coming up!The winner’s choice of a Nikon D750, Canon 7D Mark II or Sony A7s! Listener questions needed:Click the link for the podcast and leave us an audio question to have a good chance to get on the show. Alternatively, you can post your questions on our site or via social media. ###  Please consider subscribing if you haven’t done so already, leave me a review and check me out on social media at the links below.  ### Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/LensShark/ Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/LensShark/ Pinterest:  http://www.pinterest.com/LensShark/ Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/LensShark/   The post Episode 17: Lots and Lots of News! [LSP #0017] appeared first on Lens Shark Photography Podcast.

Subscribe to the podcast: http://bit.ly/LensSharkiTunes BONUS audio from a video I uploaded on this at: YouTube.com/LensShark Canon just announced two 50.6 Megapixel DSLRs named the 5Ds and 5DsR. The latter features a Low Pass Cancellation Filter. Order them here. These behemoths in the megapixel arena are clearly aimed toward portrait, fashion, landscape and architectural/real estate […] The post BONUS audio Canon 5Ds and 5Ds R announcement appeared first on Lens Shark Photography Podcast.

Welcome to episode 16!  Consider subscribing if you haven’t already. In this episode:Chris in Ohio wants to know if he should use Photoshop or Lightroom to edit his photos…and why. We answer his question and give him a free alternative (Gimp.org). We gained over 1,000 followers on Instagram in just 2 weeks! Thanks! We’re “LensShark” on Instagram and all social media. Add us and connect with us. In the news:Rumors of Canon’s soon-to-be-announced EOS 5Ds with 50.6 Megapixels. There’s also a rumor of an EOS 5Ds-R model without a low pass filter in it. We mull the specs and give our impression of this rumored camera. We also talk about the rumored Canon 11-24mm f/4L USM lens…and its rumored $3,000 price tag. Do you think that’s too much for a f/4 lens? We couldn’t find a single mirrorless body on the sidelines at Super Bowl XLIX. Are they just not ready for primetime? Will they catch up to the DSLR for sports on that level in 2015? The FAA puts a 30 mile “No Drone Zone” around Super Bowl XLIX in Arizona. UAV/Drone “Dos and Don’ts”: KnowBeforeYouFly.org Drone maker DJI forces operators to install a “mandatory” firmware update with sensitive locations mapped out with a no-fly zone. “Humans of New York” project raises $1 Million for a Brooklyn, New York school to help send students to college. Announcement:Free eBook!  –  The Lens Shark Quickstart Guide to Perfect Exposure. Announcement:Free camera giveaway coming up!The winner’s choice of a Nikon D750, Canon 7D Mark II or Sony A7s! Listener questions needed:Click the link for the podcast and leave us an audio question to have a good chance to get on the show. Alternatively, you can post your questions on our site or via social media. ###  Please consider subscribing if you haven’t done so already, leave me a review and check me out on social media at the links below.  ### Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/LensShark/ Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/LensShark/ Pinterest:  http://www.pinterest.com/LensShark/ Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/LensShark/   The post Episode 16: Canon Rumors Abound! [LSP #0016] appeared first on Lens Shark Photography Podcast.

Welcome to episode 15!  Consider subscribing if you haven’t already. In this episode:Mars Federico in Germany wants to know why his photos are coming out differently when printing them out than what he’s seeing on his screen. We answer his question with possible reasons for why this is occurring, give some tips on printing better photos and talk about our upcoming print test. In the news:Someone crashes a drone on the lawn at the White House. Did they ruin things for the rest of us? Sports Illustrated pivots…and lets go of its six remaining staff photographers. A photographer once again hits up Nike for more money over the Michael Jordan “Jumpman” logo’s origin photo he shot in 1984. Nikon releases Nikon Capture NX-D 1.1.0. Nikon will no longer service or repair the D100. Sigma announces a firmware update to its 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport lens. Tamron announces the price for its SP 15-30mm f/2.8 DI VC USD lens. Canon reportedly to release two high megapixel cameras in the 53 Megapixel range. Do you need that many megapixels?!!! Is the Canon EOS Rebel T6i/750D coming out soon? Is Canon releasing the 11-24mm f/4L? Canon might release the EOS M3 mirrorless camera. Will it be able to compete with offerings from Sony, Panasonic and Olympus? Are new Canon Powershot cameras on the horizon…and does anyone care about these anymore? Announcement:Free eBook!  –  The Lens Shark Quickstart Guide to Perfect Exposure. Announcement:Free camera giveaway coming up!The winner’s choice of a Nikon D750, Canon 7D Mark II or Sony A7s! Listener questions needed:Click the link for the podcast and leave us an audio question to have a good chance to get on the show. Alternatively, you can post your questions on our site or via social media. ###  Please consider subscribing if you haven’t done so already, leave me a review and check me out on social media at the links below.  ### Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/LensShark/ Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/LensShark/ Pinterest:  http://www.pinterest.com/LensShark/ Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/LensShark/   The post Episode 15: Our Very First Question…From Mars! [LSP #0015] appeared first on Lens Shark Photography Podcast.

Welcome to episode 14!  Consider subscribing if you haven’t already. In this episode:Derek in Arizona wants to know what’s up with the numbers on memory cards like 1066x, 1000x, 800x, etc. We answer his question and talk about the various speed ratings, considerations if you plan on shooting video, card reader speed considerations, how to care for your memory crds and more and more. We have our recommendations for memory cards in the “Gear I Like” section on LensShark.com and go into the brands we know and trust. In the news:A photographer petitions Canon for a left-handed camera and with good reason. Adobe warns of stiffer requirements for it’s upcoming Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 6 release. Announcement:Free eBook!  –  The Lens Shark Quickstart Guide to Perfect Exposure. Announcement:Free camera giveaway coming up!The winner’s choice of a Nikon D750, Canon 7D Mark II or Sony A7s! Listener questions needed:Click the link for the podcast and leave us an audio question to have a good chance to get on the show. Alternatively, you can post your questions on our site or via social media. ###  Please consider subscribing if you haven’t done so already, leave me a review and check me out on social media at the links below.  ### Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/LensShark/ Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/LensShark/ Pinterest:  http://www.pinterest.com/LensShark/ Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/LensShark/   The post Episode 14: Uh Oh! We’ve Got Memory Problems! [LSP #0014] appeared first on Lens Shark Photography Podcast.

Welcome to episode 13!  Consider subscribing if you haven’t already. In this episode:We show our appreciation for a listener and thank all of you for supporting this podcast. We take a question from Bill in Kentucky who wants to know why he has spots all over his photographs. We tell him what to look for and the steps to take to clean his image sensor and lenses to get rid of this problem. We also talk about how to shoot around this problem using your aperture. In the news:Nikon releases its plan to fix D750 bodies with the light leak/flare issue, place a black dot in the tripod socket and do so at no charge. A model sues a photographer for nearly $500,000 along with more than a dozen other entities after revealing photographs of her end up on the covers of erotic books, in magazines, ads for adult clubs, etc. We discuss this and what it means for every photographer. Announcement:Free eBook!  –  The Lens Shark Quickstart Guide to Perfect Exposure. Announcement:Free camera giveaway coming up!The winner’s choice of a Nikon D750, Canon 7D Mark II or Sony A7s! Listener questions needed:Click the link for the podcast and leave us an audio question to have a good chance to get on the show. Alternatively, you can post your questions on our site or via social media. ###  Please consider subscribing if you haven’t done so already, leave me a review and check me out on social media at the links below.  ### Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/LensShark/ Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/LensShark/ Pinterest:  http://www.pinterest.com/LensShark/ Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/LensShark/   The post Episode 13: The Unlucky Episode [LSP #0013] appeared first on Lens Shark Photography Podcast.

Welcome to episode 12!  Consider subscribing if you haven’t already. In this episode:We talk about Nikon’s quiet factory recall of the D750, which while a wonderful camera (and our pick for DSLR of the Year 2014), has been plagued with a light leak/flare issue. I read the email I got from Amazon.com regarding the D750 problem and read info from Nikon’s site with a message to wait for a forthcoming announcement at the end of January. We discuss whether or not Nikon should give everyone a new D750 rather than fix their D750 with issues while others get brand new cameras in the supply chain. We also talk about how this issue and the oil spot issues with the D600 and D800 have tarnished Nikon’s image and what that means for them in this highly competitive market with increased competition in the mirrorless market. We talk about my experience shooting the Utah state high school football championship…with the $550 Sony a6000 and how it performed. And how the Sony A7s did shooting action. In the news:Nikon announces a 300mm f/4E PF ED VR as well as a 55-200m f/4.5-5.6G ED VR II. We talk about the merits of these lenses. We discuss Yongnuo entering the lens game with a near clone of the Canon 50mm f/1.8, it’s price and it’s surprising performance.   Announcement:Free eBook!  –  The Lens Shark Quickstart Guide to Perfect Exposure. Announcement:Free camera giveaway coming up!The winner’s choice of a Nikon D750, Canon 7D Mark II or Sony A7s! Listener questions needed:Click the link for the podcast and leave us an audio question to have a good chance to get on the show. Alternatively, you can post your questions on our site or via social media. ###  Please consider subscribing if you haven’t done so already, leave me a review and check me out on social media at the links below.  ### Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/LensShark/ Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/LensShark/ Pinterest:  http://www.pinterest.com/LensShark/ Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/LensShark/   The post Episode 12: Seriously Nikon? Seriously? [LSP #0012] appeared first on Lens Shark Photography Podcast.

Welcome to episode 11!  Consider subscribing if you haven’t already. Judy from Washington state wants to know our thoughts on Nikon’s D5500 announcementShould you upgrade from your D5300? Listen and find out! Also, get our thoughts on our beloved Nikon and the lack of innovation coming out them. In the news:Photography products manufacturer Gary Fong, maker of the Lightsphere, loses his home to a fire. Congressman Steve Stockman (R-Texas) introduces the “Ansel Adams Act” which seeks to keep shooting in national parks free.   Announcement:Free eBook!  –  The Lens Shark Quickstart Guide to Perfect Exposure. Announcement:Free camera giveaway coming up!The winner’s choice of a Nikon D750, Canon 7D Mark II or Sony A7s! Listener questions needed:Click the link for the podcast and leave us an audio question to have a good chance to get on the show. Alternatively, you can post your questions on our site or via social media. ###  Please consider subscribing if you haven’t done so already, leave me a review and check me out on social media at the links below.  ### Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/LensShark/ Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/LensShark/ Pinterest:  http://www.pinterest.com/LensShark/ Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/LensShark/   The post Episode 11: Nikon King of the Underwhelming Updates [LSP #0011] appeared first on Lens Shark Photography Podcast.

The 10th episode in a 10 day podcasting marathon!  Yes!  Now on to a twice a week schedule!  Subscribe! Abbie from England asks about whether she should shoot RAW or JPGWe go over the pros or cons based on my experience over the years in why you should shoot JPG…and why you should shoot RAW. We talk about the great deal of control you have with RAW and the limitations placed on you by shooting JPG.   Announcement:Free eBook!  –  The Lens Shark Quickstart Guide to Perfect Exposure. Announcement:Free camera giveaway coming up!The winner’s choice of a Nikon D750, Canon 7D Mark II or Sony A7s! Listener questions needed:Click the link for the podcast and leave us an audio question to have a good chance to get on the show. Alternatively, you can post your questions on our site or via social media. ###  Please consider subscribing if you haven’t done so already, leave me a review and check me out on social media at the links below.  ### Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/LensShark/ Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/LensShark/ Pinterest:  http://www.pinterest.com/LensShark/ Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/LensShark/   The post Episode 10: We’re in double digits! [LSP #0010] appeared first on Lens Shark Photography Podcast.

The 9th episode in a 10 day podcasting marathon!  Subscribe. Chris from Ohio wonders why the snow in his photos look gray.We tell Chris why it is that his snow photos are looking gray, how to make that snow white again while you’re shooting and give tips on how to shoot better snow photos and stack the deck in your favor.   Announcement:Free eBook!  –  The Lens Shark Quickstart Guide to Perfect Exposure. Announcement:Free camera giveaway coming up!The winner’s choice of a Nikon D750, Canon 7D Mark II or Sony A7s! Listener questions needed:Click the link for the podcast and leave us an audio question to have a good chance to get on the show. Alternatively, you can post your questions on our site or via social media. ###  Please consider subscribing if you haven’t done so already, leave me a review and check me out on social media at the links below.  ### Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/LensShark/ Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/LensShark/ Pinterest:  http://www.pinterest.com/LensShark/ Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/LensShark/   The post Episode 9: Gray snow…is better than yellow snow! [LSP #0009] appeared first on Lens Shark Photography Podcast.

The 8th episode in a 10 day podcasting marathon!  Subscribe. Thomas from London asks about Image StabilizationIn this episode, we take our very first international question as Thomas from London asks how Image Stabilization (IS) works and why a friend of his told him that he should NOT use it when shooting sports. The Nikon D750…is it really the D700 replacement?  Find out!John from Illinois returns with a question about the Nikon D750 and wants to know if I think it’s the long-awaited successor to the D700. I own both cameras so I’ve got some informed thoughts about this. I’m going to be doing a really detailed review of the Nikon D750 soon.   Apple finally added us to iTunes! Here’s a link to the “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” clip I referenced. I said “Saving” Sarah Marshall on the show. Oops! Announcement:Free eBook!  –  The Lens Shark Quickstart Guide to Perfect Exposure. Announcement:Free camera giveaway coming up!The winner’s choice of a Nikon D750, Canon 7D Mark II or Sony A7s! Listener questions needed:Click the link for the podcast and leave us an audio question to have a good chance to get on the show. Alternatively, you can post your questions on our site or via social media. ###  Please consider subscribing if you haven’t done so already, leave me a review and check me out on social media at the links below.  ### Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/LensShark/ Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/LensShark/ Pinterest:  http://www.pinterest.com/LensShark/ Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/LensShark/   The post Episode 8: We’re International Baby! [LSP #0008] appeared first on Lens Shark Photography Podcast.

The 7th episode in a 10 day podcasting marathon!  Subscribe. In this episode I give my camera predictions for 2015 and a quick look back at 2014. Philip Bloom’s awesome video showing the incredible low-light ability of the Sony A7s. What it can do for video, it can do for stills of course. If you’re looking for a superior low-light camera…this may be the one. Announcement:Free eBook!  –  The Lens Shark Quickstart Guide to Perfect Exposure. Announcement:Free camera giveaway coming up!The winner’s choice of a Nikon D750, Canon 7D Mark II or Sony A7s! Listener questions needed:Click the link for the podcast and leave us an audio question to have a good chance to get on the show. Alternatively, you can post your questions on our site or via social media. ###  Please consider subscribing if you haven’t done so already, leave me a review and check me out on social media at the links below.  ### Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/LensShark/ Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/LensShark/ Pinterest:  http://www.pinterest.com/LensShark/ Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/LensShark/   The post Episode 7: I can see the future! [LSP #0007] appeared first on Lens Shark Photography Podcast.

The 6th episode in a 10 day podcasting marathon!  Subscribe. In this episode, John from Oklahoma writes in with this question:“I’m considering giving up my career and going full-time with my photography, but I’m a little bit scared about doing so. What sort of things should I consider before making the jump and going pro?” We answer his question by giving him solid advice on the things he needs to think about when considering whether or not he should leave his job and do photography full-time. If you’ve been thinking about doing photography as a career, you won’t want to miss this. We discuss ideas for expanding your photography business and finding clients in a way most people seemingly forget. We talk about the decline of the portrait studio and the rise of the home studio. Amazon affiliate link for Gary Fong’s book called “So You Want To Be A Rockstar Photographer” We also take this question from Maggie in Florida:“I heard it’s very important to be careful when moving your camera in and out of weather conditions such as moving it from a hot, humid environment such as here in Florida into a cold, air conditioned apartment or house. What do I need to know about keeping my camera safe? I heard that mold can grow inside your lenses and I’m a bit concerned about that.” We answer Maggie’s questions giving her a surefire way to make sure this does not happen! We also give advice on where to buy used gear and significantly reduce the chances that it has mold in it. Announcement:Free eBook!  –  The Lens Shark Quickstart Guide to Perfect Exposure. Announcement:Free camera giveaway coming up!The winner’s choice of a Nikon D750, Canon 7D Mark II or Sony A7s! Listener questions needed:Click the link for the podcast and leave us an audio question to have a good chance to get on the show. Alternatively, you can post your questions on our site or via social media. ###  Please consider subscribing if you haven’t done so already, leave me a review and check me out on social media at the links below.  ### Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/LensShark/ Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/LensShark/ Pinterest:  http://www.pinterest.com/LensShark/ Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/LensShark/   The post Episode 6: New Year…new career? [LSP #0006] appeared first on Lens Shark Photography Podcast.

The 5th episode in a 10 day podcasting marathon!  Subscribe. In this episode, we take another audio question from Jessica in New York City who wants to know which circular polarizer to get. We also go into what a circular polarizer is as well as when and how to use one. Announcement:Free eBook!  –  The Lens Shark Quickstart Guide to Perfect Exposure. Announcement:Free camera giveaway coming up!The winner’s choice of a Nikon D750, Canon 7D Mark II or Sony A7s! Listener questions needed:Click the link for the podcast and leave us an audio question to have a good chance to get on the show. Alternatively, you can post your questions on our site or via social media. ###  Please consider subscribing if you haven’t done so already, leave me a review and check me out on social media at the links below.  ### Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/LensShark/ Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/LensShark/ Pinterest:  http://www.pinterest.com/LensShark/ Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/LensShark/   The post Episode 5: A Circular What Now?!!! [LSP #0005] appeared first on Lens Shark Photography Podcast.

The 4th episode in a 10 day podcasting marathon!  Subscribe. The fourth episode in a 10 day podcasting marathon! In this episode, we take an audio question from Bill in Atlanta, GA who wants to know how high of an ISO he can shoot and what H.1, H.2, etc. mean. Announcement:Free eBook!  –  The Lens Shark Quickstart Guide to Perfect Exposure. Announcement:Free camera giveaway coming up!The winner’s choice of a Nikon D750, Canon 7D Mark II or Sony A7s! Listener questions needed:Click the link for the podcast and leave us an audio question to have a good chance to get on the show. Alternatively, you can post your questions on our site or via social media. ###  Please consider subscribing if you haven’t done so already, leave me a review and check me out on social media at the links below.  ### Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/LensShark/ Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/LensShark/ Pinterest:  http://www.pinterest.com/LensShark/ Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/LensShark/   The post Episode 4: ISO…How High Should You Go? [LSP #0004] appeared first on Lens Shark Photography Podcast.

The 3rd episode in a 10 day podcasting marathon!  Subscribe. In this episode, I correct a mistake I made in Episode 1 by not mentioning when it actually IS a good time to use a UV filter (glass of course). Remember, friends don’t let friends use plastic filters™. My good friend Paul Gero, a Sony Artisan of Imagery and top wedding photographer in Ladera Ranch, CA, reminded me after listening to that episode that there are some occasions when protecting that front element with a filter is a good idea. Paul shoots a lot at the beach and while glass is made of sand, you do not want sand scratching your lens. As a photojournalist, there were occasions when I had to go shoot a fire and slapped on a QUALITY glass UV filter to protect the front element of my lens from burning embers and other debris flying around. The risk of reducing contrast and the risk of lens flare was a better than having to deal with possible lens damage. Thank you Paul for pointing this out and keeping me on my toes. Check out Paul’s blog here:http://paulfgeroblog.com/blog/ For those listening before the end of 2014, if you purchase the 12-month plan for Adobe’s Creative Cloud Photography Plan, you’ll receive a $30 Amazon credit. That’s awesome. That’s kinda like getting 3 months of your subscription for free. The Creative Cloud Photography Plan is just $9.99/month and you get Photoshop CC as well as Lightroom 5 along with all the updates so long as you’re a member. Even if you see this in 2015, consider signing up for this plan. Having all the power of Photoshop CC and Lightroom 5 for just $9.99/month is awesome. As a photographer, these are extremely useful tools. Lightroom 5 alone is an amazing time saver and time equal money and/or more time with your family. If you order through this link, we get a tiny commission and it’s a great way of helping us keep the podcast and this site going. Thank you. Amazon link for Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan In this episode we take an audio question from John in Illinois who wants to know how Depth-of-Field (DoF) works and why the backgrounds behind subjects in photos are more out-of-focus the further away they are. We also discuss how to properly pronounce “Bokeh” and what it is. We thank Martin Bailey from the Martin Bailey Photography Podcast for teaching me how to correctly pronounce this often mispronounced word. Announcement:Free eBook!  –  The Lens Shark Quickstart Guide to Perfect Exposure. Announcement:Free camera giveaway coming up!The winner’s choice of a Nikon D750, Canon 7D Mark II or Sony A7s! Listener questions needed:Click the link for the podcast and leave us an audio question to have a good chance to get on the show. Alternatively, you can post your questions on our site or via social media. ###  Please consider subscribing if you haven’t done so already, leave me a review and check me out on social media at the links below.  ### Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/LensShark/ Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/LensShark/ Pinterest:  http://www.pinterest.com/LensShark/ Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/LensShark/   The post Episode 3: My Very First Correction [LSP #0003] appeared first on Lens Shark Photography Podcast.

The 2nd episode in a 10 day podcasting marathon!  Subscribe. In this episode, we tackle the mirrorless vs. DSLR debate in this episode. I talk about why I decided to ditch my Nikon D4s ($6,497) for a Nikon D750 ($2,297)…then just 6 weeks later drank the mirrorless Kool-Aid and added the AMAZING Sony a6000 ($448) and practically night vision Sony A7s ($2,498) to the mix! We go over the pros and cons of mirrorless cameras vs. their DSLR counterparts and where these technologies are going. We talk about how big name pro photographers are switching to mirrorless cameras in droves. UP NEXT IN EPISODE 3: John in Illinois wants to know how depth-of-field works…and more! LensShark.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. Announcement:Free eBook!  –  The Lens Shark Quickstart Guide to Perfect Exposure. Announcement:Free camera giveaway coming up!The winner’s choice of a Nikon D750, Canon 7D Mark II or Sony A7s! Listener questions needed:Click the link for the podcast and leave us an audio question to have a good chance to get on the show. Alternatively, you can post your questions on our site or via social media. ###  Please consider subscribing if you haven’t done so already, leave me a review and check me out on social media at the links below.  ### Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/LensShark/ Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/LensShark/ Pinterest:  http://www.pinterest.com/LensShark/ Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/LensShark/   The post Episode 2: Los Dos Podcastios – The Mirrorless vs. DSLR Debate! [LSP #0002] appeared first on Lens Shark Photography Podcast.

The 1st episode in a 10 day podcasting marathon!  Subscribe. In this episode, we kick off the Lens Shark Photography Podcast with a question from Jessica in New York City about whether or not UV (Ultraviolet) filters are useful in protecting the front element of your lens. We also cover lens hoods, how they can aide in protecting the front element of your lens and the other benefits of using a lens hood. We discuss whether or not the kits sold with UV filters, lens cloths, camera bags, etc. are a ripoff or not. We talk about my moniker “Sharky”, my career as a photojournalist and why I created LensShark.com and the Lens Shark Photography Podcast. We talk about wanting to print more photos in 2015 and why. Announcement:Print test coming (saving you money!) Announcement:Free eBook!  –  The Lens Shark Quickstart Guide to Perfect Exposure. Announcement:Free camera giveaway coming up!The winner’s choice of a Nikon D750, Canon 7D Mark II or Sony A7s! Listener questions needed:Click the link for the podcast and leave us an audio question to have a good chance to get on the show. Alternatively, you can post your questions on our site or via social media. ###  Please consider subscribing if you haven’t done so already, leave me a review and check me out on social media at the links below.  ### Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/LensShark/ Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/LensShark/ Pinterest:  http://www.pinterest.com/LensShark/ Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/LensShark/   The post Episode 1: It’s Beginning To Look A Lot…Like A Podcast [LSP #0001] appeared first on Lens Shark Photography Podcast.