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A Star Wars: A New Hope movie original lightsaber used by Luke Skywalker and valued between $150,000 to $200,000 that will be auctioned on December 13 at the Paley Center for Media, by the 'Profiles in History' auction house in Calabasas, California on December 6, 2018.

I had no idea Luke Skywalker's Lightsaber was made from a vintage camera flash

By Mike Harris published

Star Wars Day This Star Wars Lightsaber is one of the most recognizable props in movie history – and its DNA comes from a vintage camera flash

Star Wars Day
Photo albums of Baz Juniper

I thought I was going to hate the moment my parents got an old family photo album out to show my girlfriend – but it turned out a moment of pure joy

By Adam Juniper published

Opinion I experienced something wonderful recently – I hope technology hasn't already ruined it for future generations...

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YouTube and Photography

How my YouTube addiction supercharged my photography tenfold (and why I don’t plan to stop)

By Sebastian Oakley published

Opinion How this unexpected addiction made me a better photographer

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Black-and-white image, showing a woman in the streets, wearing a hat and clown makeup

This pro photographer prefers a 35mm prime for portraits – and this is why

By Kim Bunermann published

Opinion Let's discuss the benefits of working with a fixed lens and a 35mm focal length in photography

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The Yashica FX-D sits on a desk

This upcoming retro camera has a “film” wind lever – but I’ve spotted something curious about the hybrid Yashica FX-D

By Hillary K. Grigonis last updated

OPINION The Yashica FX-D is a "film-digital hybrid" that's coming to Kickstarter, but the teaser has me intrigued

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Comet Nishimura C/2023 P1

Astrophotography in May 2025: what to shoot in the night sky this month

By Jamie Carter published

astrophotography Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in the night sky this month

astrophotography
Yashica Y35 camera product image on a grey background

This Yashica camera caused a Kickstarter stir, but was it justified? Ugh, yep...

By Mike Harris published

Features The Yashica digiFilm Camera Y35 was a digital camera designed to capture the tactile nature of analog photography, but the reaction from many Kickstarter backers was far from positive

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Two phones next to each other on desk, in front of a cup

I really think everyone should have two phones: here's why, and how you can afford it

By Tom May published

Opinion It's not just drug dealers and people having affairs who can benefit from having two phones; everyone can!

Opinion

The Fujifilm XF 27mm f/2.8 R WR pancake is so popular I can’t find it in stock at any of my go-to stores

By Hillary K. Grigonis published

OPINION Is the reason I can't find this tiny pancake Fujifilm XF 27mm f/2.8 R WR lens due to the popularity of the X100 series?

OPINION
Aerial night view of a city, showcasing illuminated streets and buildings, with a blur effect enhancing the ambiance

I love tilt-shift photography, but instead of spending a fortune on lenses I do this

By Kim Bunermann published

How to Tilt-shift lenses can be pricey; here's a technique to recreate the effect on a budget

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