One of the realities of Gimp is it doesn’t have all the tools Photoshop does. In her post How To Replace A Sky In Photoshop, Helen Brady used a feature called “Blend If” in the blending options panel. This feature is great at helping replace a blown out sky but it doesn’t exist in Gimp. So, with her permission, I’ve taken her basic instructions and tweaked them to gain the same results from Gimp.
Without further ado, here is one useful method for replacing a sky in Gimp.
1) Fire up Gimp and open an image needing sky replacement and then drag in a sky image to the Layers panel. Rename the dragged image “Sky”. Click on the eye icon to the left of Sky to hide it from view for now.
2) With the background layer highlighted, select the Fuzzy Selection Tool (for a list of tools and icons, check out Gimp – An Introduction) and click any location in the sky. This tool will select regions with similar color attributes, so the more uniform the sky, the better the results. If not all the sky is selected, hold down Shift and keep clicking sky elements until it is all selected.
3) Select the Sky layer then click on Layers then Mask then Add Layer Mask.
4) In the dialog box that appears, click the button for Selection and then click Add.
5) Click on the box next to “Sky” to make the layer visible. The sky from the Background layer will now be replaced by the sky from Sky. But you may notice there is a harsh edge left by the mask. I’ve included a zoomed crop here to show an example.
6) To get rid of that border we’ll start by clicking on the Sky layer then, on the top menu, click Layer and Duplicate Layer. Right click on the new layer and click Edit Layer Attributes. Rename this layer “Border”. Your layer section should now look like this.
7) With the Border layer selected, click Layer from the top menu, Mask and Delete Layer Mask.
8) Now select the Background layer and repeat step 2) above.
9) Select the Border layer and then, from the top menu, click Select and Border. In the selection screen that appears pick a pixel width of around 5 depending on your image. Also select Feather Border.
10) Repeat steps 3 and 4 above with the Border layer selected.
You’re just about done!!
While you will now have a passable photo, you might want to tweak the curves of the background or sky layers. Adjust as needed to match the general brightness and contrast of the foreground objects. Once you’re tweak is finished you can merge the visible layers (located under the Layer menu item) and save in any format you wish, or leave it un-merged. The choice is yours!
In the end, you should have an image that looks something like this:
NOTE: It would be more elegant to create two layers of the sky initially. I chose the method above to help show the effects of only using the one mask without a border enhancement. It also helps simplify things for those just starting to use Gimp. Repetition is a wonderful tutor. 🙂
Do you feel your photos are good but not great? Do you think something is missing in your images? You may just need a little post-production to give your images the punch they need to become eye-catching. Keep reading to learn some basic photo retouching in GIMP – a free software – that will make your photos pop.
GIMP is an image manipulation software you can download for free. If you’re not familiar with it, check my previous article, A Brief Introduction to GIMP. There are many things you can do with it. To start you up, I decided to do a quick overview of the most common adjustments for photo editing.
Rotate
Most times you take a photograph without a tripod, you’re bound to have the horizon line leaning towards one side. You can easily fix this common problem by using the rotation tool. First, you may want to turn on the visibility of the grid. For this go to View -> Show Grid. If you want to make it wider or narrower, go to Image -> Configure Grid.
Now, to straighten the image, click on the rotation button from the toolbox to open the tool’s setting window. Then you can either drag the slider or type the degree of the angle you want. The last two options are there to re-position the rotation center point if you want. You can also do this by dragging the image itself.
Crop
After the rotation or other transforming methods like perspective, some parts of the canvas remain empty, and you need to crop them out. For this, click the Crop tool from the toolbox and drag around the part you want to keep. The part that will be cropped out becomes shaded. To fine-tune the selection click, and drag the edges. When you’re satisfied click on the image to apply the crop.
To keep an eye on the composition while cropping, you can put some guides to use as points of reference. For example, to play with symmetry put a guideline at 50%. Alternatively, put one at 33% and another at 66% if you want to follow the rule of thirds. You can do this by right-clicking the image window to open the main menu. From there, you need to go to Image -> Guides -> New Guide by percent.
Layers
For retouching, it’s always best to work on layers. That way, you can always go back if you don’t like how things are going. First, make sure the layers dock is visible. If it’s not, open it from Windows -> Dockables.
From there you can add a new empty layer from the blank page icon. Duplicate the current layer with the symbol of 2 squares, or delete it by dragging it into the paper shredder one.
By the way, if you don’t want to cancel the entire process you’ve done on a layer, you can go to the tab, Undo, and do it step by step. The Undo tab keeps a history dialogue allocated as a dock containing your latest actions. If the dock is not there, you can open it from Windows -> Dockables.
Color Adjustments
If your image is not well exposed, you can find the Adjustment tools to fix it in the Color menu. To access it, right-click on the image window and choose Colors. Then choose the tool that best suits the adjustment you need to do. To see these options more in-depth check the article Make your Photos Sparkle with GIMP. For now, I’ll just show you the Levels tool, which I find to be one of the most versatile.
Levels
With Levels, you can fix the color balance and tonal range of your image. GIMP gives you different choices to modify the Levels from the same window. You can move the sliders, enter the values underneath, use the eyedroppers to set the brightest, darkest and middle tones, and even use the auto-mode. They all make similar changes, but they can be more or less precise.
Remember to have the preview box checked so you can see the changes take effect before you apply them.
Filters
You can also apply a great variety of filters; from correcting ones like sharpening an image, to special ones like coffee stains. You can find all these options in the Main Menu -> Filters.
Feel free to experiment with them.
Finally, you can switch to the Multiple Windows Mode (in case you weren’t using it) by going to the menu Windows -> Single Window Mode and uncheck it. Then open the original file and a second window will open with the image so you can compare the side-by-side before and after images.
I hope you learned some useful tips to fix or boost your images.
The term seascape is used to describe a sub-genre of landscape photography, where the subject is (or is composed with) the sea, beach or ocean. Similar to landscape shooting, there is a certain amount of planning that goes into having a good day “at sea”.
Here are a few tips to help you on your next salty excursion.
1. Angles and perspectives
So how do you want to tell your seascape story?
There is the obvious option of shooting at sea level. You should include foreground elements to give your scene some depth and interest.
If you have higher ground, use it for a different perspective.
When you shoot from above, you are able to capture coastline shapes to your advantage. These include the shoreline, cliff edges or other rocky outcrops, and the way the land and sea meet. The ocean works well as your foreground or middle ground in the frame. Use the textures around you as well at different angles.
Most seascapes are shot at wide angles to capture the entire scene. Waves also make interesting seascape images. You can do this using a telephoto lens or by getting in the water with your camera properly housed in an underwater case. The latter is not as easy because it requires a whole other skill level.
2. Shutter speed
Since seascapes are all about water or using the water element in your composition, shutter speed is an important consideration. In regular landscapes, your shutter speed affects mostly your sky, whereas, in seascape photography, you now introduce another major moving element. Thus learning to photograph water, and how shutter speed affects it, will go a long way towards your seascapes. You can freeze those crashing waves in time or shoot longer exposures for an end result of smooth, silky water. It all depends on your desired result.
3. Chasing tides
When you go out to shoot landscapes, most likely you check the weather forecast beforehand.
For seascapes, it is a good idea to also check the times for high and low tides. The tides may enhance interesting land features at your location. Some areas may work well with both high and low tides, while others may only be accessible during the low. This is a good reason why scouting a location helps with planning your outing.
Similarly, shooting the same area at different tidal times can also be an interesting photo project.
Tidal pools also make great foreground subjects, and as a bonus, it can be reflective as well.
4. How wet?
Sometimes you need to get your feet wet to fully capture the beauty of the ocean. Other times, you may even get in knee-deep. Saltwater is the natural enemy of electronics though, so keep your gear safe, and more importantly, yourself!
It is better to shoot crashing waves from a distance. If you venture close, choose a dry, safe position and have someone help you look out for rogue waves. Wet rocks can be slippery, so be careful walking on them.
Keeping your gear dry is also a challenge, especially the front lens from sea spray. Plastic bags or waterproof covers and microfiber cloths come in very handy!
Tripods in the ocean are a tricky thing to maneuver with the ebbs and flows of the waves, but once you get a sound footing, you are all set.
If you are shooting on the beach, use tripod feet, or implant the feet a couple of centimeters into the sand to increase stability.
When shooting in the sea, wash off your tripod with fresh water as soon as you can. Keep in mind that salt and sand can still get into the leg joints/extenders and affect slide and lock features.
Do you get in the water more often than not? Then a good recommendation is to get a cheap, sturdy tripod that is replaceable. If not, you will need to disassemble your tripod to clean it properly.
5. Let’s reflect
What could be better than an amazing sky? How about its reflection in a large body of water?
The magic of reflections is real, and an expanse of the ocean provides a fantastic opportunity to capture it. When you use other foreground elements such as rocks, keep an eye out for pools and puddles formed within them to add some extra interest.
Wet sand and rocks can also be reflective as waves recede or at low tide. All of these elements can come together to create an awesome composition. Wet rocks are yet another reason to go out shooting after it rains.
Seascapes are definitely worth the effort. The ocean is always changing, and you can get totally different captures at sunrise and sunset or between high and low tides.
Seascapes also work during the day when the sun is high and is enhancing those beautiful ocean blues and greens, at varying depths.
Plan in advance what you want to capture. What angles are interesting? Can you do something different than what has been done before?
When getting your feet wet, do so safely for both you and your gear. But most of all, have fun! Respect the ocean, and you can make amazing images while listening to its soundtrack.
Photography contests are a great way to find out if your images are up to scratch. By taking part in these competitions, you can win big. Either cash prizes, camera equipment, or having your work exhibited.
Even if you gain no financial benefit, having your images posted on the competition’s website has incredible benefits.
Here are 10 photography contests you should enter in 2019.
These awards are forever, so get submitting now. There is no time to lose.
Grand Prize – Gold Bar (Pamp Swiss 1g) & Certificate
1st Place Prize – Gold Bar (Pamp Swiss 1g) & Certificate
2nd Place Prize – Palladium Bar (Pamp Swiss 1g) & Certificate
3rd Place Prize – Palladium Bar (Pamp Swiss 1g) & Certificate
If you are looking for the world’s first and most respected iPhone photography contest, you’ve found it!
The IPPAwards are the Oscars of the mobile photography world. They have launched the careers of many iPhone photographers globally.
This year will be the 12th award since the contest’s start. Last year, they received thousands of entries from more than 140 countries.
There are 18 different categories to join, including architecture, portrait, and travel.
The rules of this photography contest are simple. Every image needs to be an iPhone or iPad photo and submitted no larger than 1000px.
The Neutral Density awards aim to promote photography. They do this by presenting photographers to audiences all over the globe.
This award is a melting pot of some of the world’s most outstanding imagery, and it could be yours. The winning image receives recognition, prestige, and publicity.
This photography contest is the perfect place for professional photographers. It allows them to compete across six main categories. These include fine art, nature, and architecture.
For amateurs, there are five categories. Both competitions go through a respected jury of acclaimed gallery owners, publishers, editors, and photographers.
These awards have been around since 2014. The ND magazine and its community brought this photography contest into fruition.
The International Photography Awards are one of the highest paid photography contests around. It is also the only place you can land a Lucie.
There are 13 categories to choose from. These are for professional and non-professional photographers alike. On top of this, there is also a ‘one-shot’ street photography competition.
This year will see the 17th annual photography contest. The winners receive a travel allowance and accommodation to collect their awards in New York.
This photography contest is actually the main funding machine for the Lucie Foundation. This is a non-profit, charitable foundation to honor the masters of photography.
All winning images are published in a high-quality International Photography Awards book.
The Taylor Wessing Photography Portrait Prize is the leading international photography contest. As the name suggests, it focuses on portraiture.
This prize promotes and celebrates the very best in contemporary portrait photography. It does so through its established reputation.
Talented professionals, amateurs and emerging artists can submit their work. The jury selects the best images, which, for many, are the first time shown.
They touch on ideas and concepts surrounding the photographic portrait while exploring other avenues. A range of moods, settings, characters, and expressions are all present.
All submissions turn into an exhibition, shown at the National Portrait Gallery in London.
It will feature the fifty-nine selected images from the winners, including the winner of the $15,000 first prize.
Category winners – Personalised Award of Excellence & Award Certificate
Most photo contests come with cash prizes. The communication arts photography competition stands out as being one that doesn’t. Don’t let that put you off, it is still a revered photography competition.
To be eligible, your images need to be captured or first published between March 2018 and March 2019.
A distinguished jury of designers, art directors, and photographers chose the winning images.
Apart from winning a personalized award of excellence, your image is distributed worldwide. This takes place in the communication arts photography annual, in both digital and print.
If you are looking for one of the most coveted awards in the photography industry, you have found it. Submit today!
Professional Grand Prize – Slovakia Lakes and Mountain Photography Masterclass
Portfolio Winner Prize – Week-long French Alp holiday
Category Winners – Manfrotto BeFree travel tripod
If you are looking for photo contests with cash prizes, you are in the wrong place. There are more important and special things than financial gain.
By winning, you get whisked away to join a photography master class in Central Europe. Here, pro photographer Justin Mins gives you all the help you need.
If you are the winner of the portfolio competition, you get to go to France. All other winners get a very expensive tripod. What is there not to like?
Having National Geographic on your resume and website means you’ll be set for life.
There are a few rules to abide by. The important one is that the image needs to have been taken within two years of the date of entry. Photo manipulation is not allowed, and only basic adjustments are possible.
The Nikon Small World photography contest gives you the largest chance of winning a cash prize. You can be 1st or 20th, and you’ll still win an amount of money.
This photography competition is all about photomicrography. This is the discipline of photographing through a light microscope. Nikon, being a long-standing camera manufacturer has been running this competition since 1975. That’s longer than I’ve been photographing, let alone alive.
Anyone can enter, and they do in droves. They receive submissions from almost every continent on the planet. There are no restrictions, and you don’t even have to use Nikon cameras or microscopes.
Each participant can upload three images. If you win any prize, your image is exhibited at numerous museums and science centers throughout the United States and Canada.
If you don’t feel like entering, even if it is free, check out the previous winners. The images are stunning, and it might just get you in the mood to apply.
Professional Section Prize – $2,000, certificate & Exhibition
Non-Professional Grand Prize – $1,000, certificate & Exhibition
1st, 2nd and 3rd Category Winners – Certificate & Exhibition
Is black and white photography is your thing? Then this is the photo competition for you. There are 13 categories to enter, ranging across landscapes, fashion and abstract photography.
If you are in the top three of any of them, you get a certificate alongside an exhibition of your work. All winners and honorable mentions are also included in the Monochrome Photography Awards Annual book.
Each image costs $20 for professionals and $15 for amateurs if submitted before July. After, the price jumps up by $5.
The only rule is that the image has to be black and white, film or digital. Toned images, such as selenium or sepia are also accepted, so start getting creative. This is your time to shine.
Professional Photographer of the Year – $25,000 (Sony Equipment) & Exhibition
Open Photographer of the Year Prize – $5,000 (Sony Equipment) & Exhibition
Youth Photographer of the Year – Flights and Accommodation in London & Exhibition
Student Photographer of the Year – $30,000 (Sony Equipment for the institution) & Exhibition
The Sony World Photography Award has four simultaneous photo contests. These are Professional, Open, Youth and Student. Each one has a different prize, and although it looks like cash, the money is for Sony Equipment.
But who wouldn’t enjoy $25,000 worth of camera gear? That’s a lot of everything you need to capture stunning shots. You only need to win first prize.
One of the other great things about this competition is the traveling exhibition. No matter which country I find myself in, I always notice the Sony World Photography Award image show.
The submitted images need to be taken within a year of their entry. There is a minimum of five and a maximum of ten images that you can send, so don’t be shy.
We love this competition because it is free to enter. That’s right, free. and you can enter as many categories as you wish.
For all landscape photographers, enter the International Landscape Photographer of the Year award. This is their 5th year, and it’s still going strong.
The limitations are set to four images per applicant. This is to allow the experience gained from the competition is easily accessible.
From all these submissions, the jury rates the images between 1 and 100. They choose the top 101 images and move to the second round of judging. First, they find the best images, then they search for the best photographers.
There is the photographer of the year, a photograph of the year and five special subject awards. Each section goes through a rigorous selection process.
It costs $25 per image, meaning the maximum you can spend is $100 in total. They also have to be captured within a year of their submission.
The best thing about this photo contest is that you are not restricted when it comes to photography manipulation. Just make sure you do it yourself.
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What You Need to Know About Photo Contests Before You Enter
Photography contests are attractive to photographers of all kinds, but especially newcomers to the discipline. It doesn't matter what niche or style of photography we practice, there will always be a contest designed for us. The reasons for participating in them can be diverse – from friends hinting that we should participate, to wanting the awards the contest can offer. Unfortunately, not everyone has a positive experience with contests, which is why we should take our time and analyze the different options available. Image by Joanna Kosinska
How to Analyze a Contest
The first step when deciding whether we should participate in a photography contest is to know the type of photographs the contest is looking for. We cannot participate with conceptual photography in a photojournalism contest, or with portraits in a landscape contest. There are competitions with open themes, but we must learn to evaluate them with a certain objectivity since some contests have acquired a bad reputation due to the poor practices. Often, companies unrelated to photography launch contests for the ultimate purpose of acquiring a vast inventory of images they can use in business activities, without paying for their use – known colloquially as “rights grabs.” To effectively discern the type of contest that suits us, it is worth taking time to study the information provided by the contest. Not only will they give us clear instructions on technical requirements (such as image size and format), but also a clear understanding about usage of our images, and how our intellectual property rights will be managed. Some Terms and Conditions state clearly that photographers give partial or even total cession of patrimonial rights of the photographs that they present. Image by Priscilla Du Preez The simplest way I have found to discern the intentions of a contest is to see who is behind it. So, a contest promoted by a photography magazine like B&W is more likely to be true to the spirit of photography than one sponsored by a bank or an airline, for example. The latter contests are often referred to as “spec work”, and should really be avoided because the sponsoring companies usually get the assets legally, without paying anything for them (and this applies not only to photography, but to many other creative services such as graphic design, illustration, music, etc.). Usually, serious photography contests ask for a small biographical sketch of the photographer along with a statement that justifies their photographic work. These contests are likely to ask for a title for each image and a brief description or caption. This caption should be contextual, non-technical. They ask for it because they are committed to making a more objective distinction of the image and leaving subjectivity aside. The time between the contest’s public launch and the final date for submitting work is also very important. Well-planned contests show they are serious by planning ahead instead of improvising. Some popular annual contests are even anticipated by the public long before the official announcement. The most important thing is to always closely read the offered Information about the contest. If we take time to read this in depth, we will have a very clear picture of what will happen with our photographs.
Benefits of Photography Contests
Image by Marcus Castro When we decide to participate in a contest, it's usually because we are keen to gain one or more benefits beyond the grand prize. Competitions that have an important link with photography usually bring with them some benefits not only for the winners, but also for the participants. These types of benefits are mostly “Networking” and “Exposure”. The big problem is that benefits such as “Feedback” and “Learning” are rarely attained by most participants. This loose end is the main reason why I suggest investing in a review or a portfolio review rather than waiting for this kind of return from a contest. (Some do deliver feedback, but this is not the standard). Often the participants are forgotten and don’t get to know why their work wasn't selected. The general reasons for this are many, from technicalities (that is why it is important to read the terms, to comply with the requirements of the format of the images) to the aesthetic and subjective criteria of the judges.
Do Some Research about the Contest
Image by Samuel Zeller It is important to distrust every photography contest a little, and do a little research that will provide the right insight to help us make a better decision. How to Successfully Participate
Always read the information in depth, and possibly twice.
Pay special attention to the rights of use for the images. I have read contests information in which they even get to burn all the material they receive, to protect the photographer's rights.
Make a selection that not only reflects your best work, but that is in line with the contest theme.
Do not trust all the contests that appear on the internet. Being skeptical can help you avoid a possible fraud.
Paid Entry-Fee Contests Image by Vitaly This habit usually helps filter out candidates and provides resources to magazines or platforms to operate. We must be aware that the payment is a way to attract serious photographers who are willing to pay for this dynamic, and weed out photographers who are not (yet) as committed to the discipline. We must be clear about what we intend with our participation. This way we will avoid frustration if the most likely thing happens, which is that we are not selected. I'm not being pessimistic; I’m only speaking in statistical terms. It is not bad to participate in photography contests. What is wrong is to use competitions to obtain assets cheaply through deception. This message, if I’m not making myself clear, is directed at all those people behind those fraudulent contests.
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Things You Should Know About Photography Competitions From A Judge’s Perspective
by Tiffany Mueller
Photography contests aren't for everyone, that's a given. And rightfully so–not everyone wants to parade their work around in front of a bunch a strangers who have no obligation to protect your feelings or ego, nor does everyone desire to put in all the work it takes to actually make a successful entry into the ever expanding pool of photo competitions. The photographer at the Dark Hedges, Northern Ireland by Giuseppe MiloI used to avoid entering competitions for both those reasons–then I became a judge. This year marked my third year judging the EyeTime Photography Competition which is a really great contest that puts young and emerging talent in the spotlight. I've also judged a few other online contests, including some for the popular website, ViewBug. Since becoming a judge, I've even mustered up enough personal momentum to enter some of my own photos into competitions for the very first time in my life. So, taking my recent experiences into consideration, I'd like to share some advice with those of you who may be curious about entering their work into a contest.
The Benefits
In my opinion, the primary benefit of entering a competition is giving yourself the opportunity to grow from and develop your photography skills by presenting your work to a panel of judges and peers. In some instances, the feedback you get from entering a contest is in itself worth taking the time to submit. However, the benefits of entering your work into a competition are plentiful. In some instances, there are monetary rewards in way of cash prizes and product giveaways. Others benefit from the recognition to be achieved with winning work, sometimes adding prestigious titles onto their resume, helping them secure grants and commissioned work. These are all perfectly valid reasons to enter your work in a photography competition. The Photographer's View by Stròlic Furlà n – Davide Gabino
The Downsides
Entering a photography contest, and being successful in them, can be time consuming. For me, the most time consuming part seems to be finding the right competition to enter. One that both suits my work and isn't some sort of underhanded scam. A lot of effort can–and should!–go into this phase. That being said, once you've got a list of trusted competitions built up, the pain of scouring the internet for a fitting competition somewhat eases. Now, while we're on the subject of finding the right competition, let's talk about just how much emphasis you should put on this aspect…
This Is Really Important: Be Choosey
Not all photo competitions are created equal. It's really important you take the time to do your research, and read then re-read the fine print before you submit anything. There are a lot of credible photography competitions out there, but, unfortunately, there are also a lot of scams out there, too. These come in a variety of ways, with the most common being the ever sneaky rights-grab, as Jason Row has expands on, here. A legitimate photography contest will never ask you give them full rights to your photos. Make sure this is not a stipulation as you are reading the terms! Some best practices for deciding on the legitimacy of a photography competition are researching past winners and evaluating whether or not the contest benefited them in a way that you feel was worthwhile. For example, did the win lead to an exhibition or perhaps sponsorship? Year of the River Photography Contest by JAXPORTAnother thing to take note of is the reputation of the contest–is it a well known contest, and if so, is well known for the right reasons? A simple internet search is often enough to yield some background history on specific competitions and should help you establish a feel for whether or not it's a scam.
Do Your Research & Be Realistic
I also urge photographers to be cautions of competitions that charge an entry fee. Not only is this a red flag, the organizers are possibly in it for the money and not helping the photographic community, but for a lot of people–good photographers included–it can be a total waste of money. If you come across a contest that requires an entry, take your time to look at some of the past winners' and losers' work. If the winners historically have a style that is drastically different from your own, you may want to steer clear of the competition. Instead, spend a little more time finding a competition that prefers a style closer to your own. It can save you a lot of time and money. Of course, that advice can also be said of contests that do not require an entry fee! Lastly, it's also worthwhile to be realistic when entering competitions. Some of the larger, more prestigious competitions can attract thousands of entries and only one will be a winner. Ever if you do submit an excellent photograph, at the end of the day, all art is subjective–you have to be prepared for the fact that what you see as a perfect and inspiring image might not catch the eye of everyone else. Learning to take this in stride is part of the challenge!
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Tuesday, July 23, 2019
Did You Score Any Gear From This Massive Amazon Prime Blooper? Need to Know How to Use It?
This week, people flocked to Amazon for some annual Prime Day deals.
But a select few got a bit more than they were expecting:
Gear that normally costs thousands of dollars… …on sale for just $94.50 USD.
It all began when an observant Amazon shopper saw that a Sony a6000 bundle was on sale for $94.50. They shared this bargain on Slickdeals, and other photographers immediately began to take notice.
Slickdeals users raced to grab the bargain, but it soon became apparent that the Sony a6000 bundle wasn’t the only thing on sale.
Consider the Canon 800mm f/5.6L, which normally comes for $13,000 USD. One Amazon customer reportedly managed to snap it up for just $94.50 USD.
The same story is true for a number of other pieces of camera kit: the Fujifilm X100F, the Sony a7III, and the Canon EOS R, all of which normally go for over $1000 USD, all marked down to $94.50.
This was a mistake on Amazon’s part. First, it’s highly unlikely they would offer these items at such laughably low prices. And the deals weren’t seen by all customers; only some folks were able to view the bargain prices.
Many have claimed that Amazon will cancel any orders made for these products. And this might make sense – if it weren’t for the fact that many items have already shipped. Some customers have even received their items.
(Though it remains to be seen whether Amazon will honor the slashed prices for backordered items.)
Unfortunately, this deal-of-a-lifetime is long gone. And only a few Amazon customers managed to grab professional-grade gear for under a hundred dollars.
Were you one of them?
And even if you weren’t able to lock in any of these accidental bargains, did you get any new photography equipment for Prime Day? Let me know in the comments!
Also, for those who did get their hands on some exciting new photography gear, I’d like to take a minute to mention our course, which is only open for a limited time: 31 Days to Become a Better Photographer.
In it, you’ll discover how to use your new gear – so you can take stunning photos, consistently!
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