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Laowa 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF lens
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Laowa Autofocus 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF Lens Wins TIPA Award!

Laowa is thrilled to share some exciting news with you – The Autofocus Laowa 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF Lens has been awarded the prestigious TIPA World Awards 2024 for Best Ultra Wide Angle Prime Lens! This recognition from TIPA is a testament to the exceptional quality and performance of the Laowa 10mm f/2.8 […]

Tutorials

Elinchrom Light Shapers and Lighting Techniques – Episode 5

Welcome to the fifth installment of our new monthly that highlights a different Elinchrom Light Shaper or Lighting Technique, with sample images (full length and cropped headshots) and lighting diagrams. All the images were photographed with the same model and outfit (standing in the same spot on the background – […]

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Fanshawe Photography Student Image Competition

Amplis Foto is proud to be a continued supporter of the Fanshawe Photography Student Image Competition. We would like to extend congratulations to Graham Case, this year’s winner of the Ilford Photo / Hahnemühle Prize for “High Score B&W Image”. His image, shown above, is titled “Here again”. The Fanshawe […]

Reviews

Vanguard has Updated their Best-Selling Backpacks

The VEO Adaptor series of backpacks from Vanguard are an update to the most-popular backpack in Vanguard’s history – the original Adaptor. Available in four models with either rear access or side access and four sizes, there’s a VEO Adaptor backpack for every photographer. Available in classic black, all VEO […]

Laowa 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF Review
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Laowa 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF Review

We just tested the new Laowa 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF. Here are some of our favourite features! This lightweight auto-focusing lens with full-frame capability is available in Nikon Z and Sony E-mount. It features an ultra-wide angle of view of 130.4° while maintaining a weight of only 0.93 lb. / […]

Editor's Choice / Inspiration

Sandhill Cranes

When it comes to my appreciation of Christmas, I’m a real Scrooge, so every December I search for a photo destination to escape the crazy commercialism of the season.  One Christmas a few years ago I settled on Bosque del Apache along the Colorado River in central New Mexico – […]

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Think Tank – New Memory Card and Battery Wallets

Introducing Think Tank Memory Card and Battery Wallets Pixel Pocket Rockets and Battery Holders updated with new fabric, colours, and two new models keep your cards and batteries organized and secure.   All products will be available in early April 2024. For more product information please visit Think Tank Canada.

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Quality Equals Longevity

At Think Tank, we don’t do disposable gear. We handcraft tools that are built to withstand the harshest environments for years to come, ensuring that for us, Quality = Longevity.  Choosing the most durable materials and components ensures our products last significantly longer than our competitors. Hand-crafted manufacturing, replaceable parts, and award-winning customer service further […]

Destinations

Excerpt from Take Your Seat, Costa Rica by Randy and Spencer VanDerStarren

It is the third day of our Costa Rican expedition. Grey clouds postpone our Rio Celeste photoshoot. We shift gears and turn toward the Tree of Peace; what does not work for the river is perfect for a rainforest. The rain abates while leaving a glistening reminder of its presence […]

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Elinchrom – Different By Design

While this year was one of the worst winters I’ve ever seen in British Columbia, the challenges inspired me to find new ways to create images in the mountains. As an outdoor photographer, I can’t control the weather but I can play with light and shadow. The Concept I’ve always […]