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How to Rim-Light and Light a Black Product Shot on Black Background

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Shooting on a black background can create a great, contrasty image. Shooting a black product on a black background, however, can be tough to get right in camera.

This video from Karl Taylor and Broncolor shows us how to properly rim-light a product to create separation from a black background. The video goes on to show how to light from different angles to create or cancel reflections, as well as how to bring in LED lights from a product by extending an exposure time.

Epson Announces PictureMate PM-400 Personal Photo Lab

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Epson PM-400 Printer

Epson has announced its new PictureMate PM-400 Personal Photo Lab printer for borderless 4×6 and 5×7 prints.

The PM-400 prints 4×6 photos in as little as 36 seconds and is capable of printing without a PC. The new PictureMate model also functions as a complete wireless solution with Wi-Fi Direct and seamless printing from an iPad, iPhone, tablet or smartphone.

The Epson PictureMate PM-400 Personal Photo Lab retails for $249.99 and should start shipping in the next couple of weeks. Check it out here at B&H Photo.

Rokinon 50mm f/1.2 and 21mm f/1.4 Lenses Unveiled for Mirrorless Cameras

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TSrokinon 50mm 1.2 and 21mm 1.4

Rokinon has announced a pair of new lenses for mirrorless cameras. The new Rokinon 50mm f/1.2 and 21mm f/1.4 lenses will be available for Canon EF-M, Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds, and Sony E mounts.

Both lenses maintain the manual focus limitations of other Rokinon lenses; however, they deliver some solid specs for not much money.

The Rokinon 21mm f/1.4 lens retails for $499. Check it out here at B&H Photo.

The Rokinon 50mm f/1.2 lens retails for $549. Check it out here at B&H Photo.