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10 Reasons Why a Professional Photographer Left Nikon and Started Shooting with Sony

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Check out this video from professional photographer Jason Lanier as he breaks down the 10 reasons why he stopped shooting Nikon DSLRs and mored to Sony mirrorless cameras. Jason says that he “has shot with Nikon his entire life and professional career. He switched to Sony in July 2014 (not due to a sponsorship) and hasn’t looked back since.”

Sony is obviously gaining ground on Canon and Nikon, and the Sony A7 series has made huge strides for the mirrorless camera market. What do you DSLR shooters think about Jason’s claims? Are you considering a switch to mirrorless, Sony or otherwise?

Canon Survey Asks If Products Excite You and If You Feel Appreciated

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Canon has been taken to task lately with regard to what is perceived as mediocre upgrades to products and overall connection with customers.

While the Canon 7D Mark II has the looks of a solid camera, the upgrade is considered insufficient by some with common complaints referencing not enough resolution for both still images and video. The lack of an affordable 4K camera anywhere in Canon’s product lines exacerbates the 7D Mark II criticism. Likewise, on the very low end, the Canon Rebel series has been stuck in a stale upgrade cycle for several generations now. [Read more…]

Paris in Motion (Part 5) Timelapse

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Photography Bay reader Mayeul Akpovi has released his final timelapse video of Paris, France. It is a project he has been working on since 2012. This fifth entry in the series shows off more of the people of Paris, while still managing to show off some of the unique and beautiful scenes of the city. [Read more…]

Watch How Lighting & Posing Can Fake Before & After Photos

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We’ve all seen the before and after photos that plague online advertising. These photos are often part of ads that proclaim the latest and greatest fitness craze or weight loss pill. In the above video, BuzzFeedBlue shows just how easy it is to fake these photos using nothing more than some lighting and posing changes.

While there are certainly things you can do to enhance a physique for the after photo (e.g., lift weights, cardio and eat healthier), much of the presentation still relies on the professional eye of the photographer.

[h/t Jayson]