Anyone subscribe to Shutterbug?

jdouglas003 · 11th of February 2008 (Mon)

I got an email from Amazon with an offer to subscribe for $12.00 a year.

Those of you who get it is it worth 12 bucks?

Let me know what you think.

Thanks in advance.

bwolford · 11th of February 2008 (Mon)

I did and I no longer subscribe. Just didn't find it as worthwhile for equipment reviews, how tos, etc. I'd read it if it was free.

JWright · 11th of February 2008 (Mon)

Unfortunately, many of the US photo magazines are unabashed shills for the gear manufacturers and retailers. When Popular Photography had more advertising sections than content was when I quit subscribing. About the only decent US photography magazine anymore is Outdoor Photographer.

If you want good, colorful photo magazines, then read the UK magazines. The only problem with them is their high price in the US.

cowpix · 11th of February 2008 (Mon)

I stopped my subscription about 2 years ago. IMO best use of Shutterbug is if you are buying or selling equipment. By looking at the classifieds, you can get a good idea what the market is.

Trique Daddi · 11th of February 2008 (Mon)

Pick one up off the newstand and check it out. I enjoy my subscription.

Trique Daddi

zorz · 12th of February 2008 (Tue)

Still subscribe to it but will not renew. I would see a promising title in the table of contents on lighting techniques, for example, only to discover that they push a certain product. As another example, there was something that sounded like coverage of marketing techniques, turned out to be an interview with a founder of some service who insistently advertised its advantages... Too sponsor-driven.

My thumbs up are for Rangefinder, to name just one.

DaddyinKC · 12th of February 2008 (Tue)

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Originally Posted by zorz

My thumbs up are for Rangefinder, to name just one.

I had not heard of Rangefinder before and went to their website...is a subscription really free?

zorz · 12th of February 2008 (Tue)

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaddyinKC

I had not heard of Rangefinder before and went to their website...is a subscription really free?

I thought I was getting it for free as a prize but later felt like it could be available for free, too. It is related to WPPI, a wonderful organization. Rangefinder is filled with inspiring stories, philosophy of photography, reviews, news, tips, and lots of useful advices. In fact, I owe this magazine for my photography mental restructuring some time ago. There is some advertising material, of course, but the articles encompass broader areas than Shutterbug's. That is not to say that Rangefinder is the only serious option.

slimninj4 · 12th of February 2008 (Tue)

I have shutterbug sub. It is only 12$ so I could not pass it up. I have about a quarter through my subscription. I like the mag but there are alot of ads in it. You cannot go wrong for 12$.

pworm14 · 12th of February 2008 (Tue)

I bought a couple of issues of ShutterBug off the rack and wasn't all that impressed.

+1 for Rangefinder though.

photoguy6405 · 12th of February 2008 (Tue)

I did Shutterbug and Popular Photography for my first 2 years then realized 1 year would have been enough. I think they have value for people just starting out, and Shutterbug for the ads at times, but anybody even a bit beyond novice is more advanced than they are.

shkspr · 13th of February 2008 (Wed)

i don't buy many of the us mags anymore either. the uk ones are WAY better for 'how-to' stuff.

i just checked out rangefinder & sister pub http://www.aftercapture.com/ and found LOTS of useful articles for free!

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jdouglas003 Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Desoto, Texas Posts: 372	Anyone subscribe to Shutterbug? I got an email from Amazon with an offer to subscribe for $12.00 a year. Those of you who get it is it worth 12 bucks? Let me know what you think. Thanks in advance.

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bwolford Goldmember Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 3,704 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Anyone subscribe to Shutterbug? I did and I no longer subscribe. Just didn't find it as worthwhile for equipment reviews, how tos, etc. I'd read it if it was free. __________________ Brice Gear List Sample Gallery

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JWright Planes, trains and ham radio... Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 17,870	Re: Anyone subscribe to Shutterbug? Unfortunately, many of the US photo magazines are unabashed shills for the gear manufacturers and retailers. When Popular Photography had more advertising sections than content was when I quit subscribing. About the only decent US photography magazine anymore is Outdoor Photographer. If you want good, colorful photo magazines, then read the UK magazines. The only problem with them is their high price in the US. __________________ *John*

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cowpix Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 617 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Anyone subscribe to Shutterbug? I stopped my subscription about 2 years ago. IMO best use of Shutterbug is if you are buying or selling equipment. By looking at the classifieds, you can get a good idea what the market is. __________________ 1D MKIII, 5D MKII 24-105 f/4L IS, 70-200 f/2.8L IS, 100 2.8 Macro, 580EX II, Lumedyne flash units, Alien Bees. www.showchampions.com

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Trique Daddi Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: East coast of Florida Posts: 1,012	Re: Anyone subscribe to Shutterbug? Pick one up off the newstand and check it out. I enjoy my subscription. Trique Daddi __________________ Canon 7D, 40D, 20D, CANON 100-400mm IS 4.5/5.6L, Canon 70-200mm 2.8L, Canon 50mm 1.8, Canon 100mm 2.8 macro, Kenko Extension Tubes, Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS, 580EX II Flash,Gittos MH 5580 monopod, Thinktank Airport Takeoff.

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zorz Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 349	Re: Anyone subscribe to Shutterbug? Still subscribe to it but will not renew. I would see a promising title in the table of contents on lighting techniques, for example, only to discover that they push a certain product. As another example, there was something that sounded like coverage of marketing techniques, turned out to be an interview with a founder of some service who insistently advertised its advantages... Too sponsor-driven. My thumbs up are for Rangefinder, to name just one. __________________ Ed, Zorz Studios My introduction to POTN 1D Mk II N, 5D, 85mm L, 24-70mm L, 70-200mm L IS, 15mm fisheye, 50mm Mk I, Hensel Integra Pro monolights w/radio (3), 580EX II and 430X, Sekonic L-758DR, PocketWizards, Manfroto CF tripod, Wacom Intuos 3 6x11, EyeOne Display 2, Canon PIXMA Pro 9000 Last edited by zorz : 12th of February 2008 (Tue) at 13:55.

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slimninj4 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,120 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Anyone subscribe to Shutterbug? I have shutterbug sub. It is only 12$ so I could not pass it up. I have about a quarter through my subscription. I like the mag but there are alot of ads in it. You cannot go wrong for 12$. __________________ Canon 40D 5Dm3 \|\| 24-70 L 70-200 2.8 IS2 100mm Macro 50mm 1.8 35 1.4

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pworm14 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 258 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Anyone subscribe to Shutterbug? I bought a couple of issues of ShutterBug off the rack and wasn't all that impressed. +1 for Rangefinder though. __________________

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photoguy6405 Cream of the Crop Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: US Midwest Posts: 5,017 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Anyone subscribe to Shutterbug? I did Shutterbug and Popular Photography for my first 2 years then realized 1 year would have been enough. I think they have value for people just starting out, and Shutterbug for the ads at times, but anybody even a bit beyond novice is more advanced than they are. __________________ Website: Iowa Landscape Photography \| Blog \| Gear List & Feedback Equipment For Sale: Canon PowerShot A95 - Canon Tripod Mount Ring B (B)

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shkspr Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: little ol' rhode island Posts: 115	Re: Anyone subscribe to Shutterbug? i don't buy many of the us mags anymore either. the uk ones are WAY better for 'how-to' stuff. i just checked out rangefinder & sister pub http://www.aftercapture.com/ and found LOTS of useful articles for free! __________________ www.tjsphotographic.com http://shkspr.deviantart.com/ www.tjsphotographic.zenfolio.com

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