Was also stuck with Outdoor Photographer when Shutterbug shut down. I'm not interested in a bunch of rich people bragging about all the wonderful places they've been, or all the super expensive gear they own. Thanks for nothing Shutterbug.
You can get free programs to read the magazines. I love my kindle and can also read it on my computer.
It's the trend,feel for elderly that are not computer literate....
I agree with digital and thickness of Outdoor Photography. I receive Nature Photographer and I love it. Comes quarterly but wuality of pics and information is top notch.
Billbobboy42 wrote:
My subscription is soon due for renewal and donât want to get stuck with another digital version. In recent months the mag has thinned to the point it should be referred to as a pamphlet. Several months ago I lost part of a subscription to Shutterbug with no notice of the change or offer of digital service. I am fully aware of the trend to soft copy only, but I have never liked reading magazines or books in soft copy. Yes, I know, I am a dinosaur.
Took this snap of a row of photo magazines at a French Airport this spring. They all seemed to be quality mags - at least all great pictures. Articles all in French unfortunately.
47greyfox
Loc: on the edge of the Colorado front range
Charles P wrote:
Here's a copy of an email got on 8/17/18. Just waiting to see if it's on the level.
Dear Shutterbug Subscriber,
As you may be aware by now, Shutterbug is officially shutting down and your final issue was June 2018. However, we couldn’t be more excited to tell you that all of your remaining issues on your Shutterbug subscription will be fulfilled with Outdoor Photographer Magazine, starting with our October issue!
You won’t miss a beat. Discover inspiring locations for your next photo adventure, learn the techniques that pros use to make stunning images and read expert insights on the latest cameras, lenses and accessories with Outdoor Photographer. Whether you enjoy scenic or wildlife photography, if you’re a professional photographer or just a casual nature enthusiast, Outdoor Photographer is designed to cater to a wide variety of readers. If you enjoyed Shutterbug, we think you’ll love Outdoor Photographer.
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Interesting, maybe because I already subscribe to the once worth my money OP, but I received no advance email, just a copy of "Stereophile" with a sticker on the front telling me it was my "Shutterbug" replacement. I quickly contacted customer service and requested a refund. Surprisingly, the email answer came the next day and stated that I should have a refund within 4-6 weeks. One week has passed, but who's counting. Like the rest, I was disappointed to see OP become a shell of its former self about 3 or so months ago. My main read now is the UK "Practical Photography" via my iPad; not ideal for reading however as also noted by others. The only good size for mag read (other than a mag itself) is a 12.9 iPad Pro, but who wants to add a one time $950 (256gig version) to their subscription cost?
BBurns
Loc: South Bay, California
Billbobboy42 wrote:
My subscription is soon due for renewal and don’t want to get stuck with another digital version.........I know, I am a dinosaur.
According to the representative I just spoke with on the phone, they have no intention to stop publishing the printed version.
It is available in many formats:
http://www.outdoorphotographer.com/subscribe/
Yeah, the number of photography magazines in the bookstores is certainly dwindling.
Billbobboy42 wrote:
My subscription is soon due for renewal and don’t want to get stuck with another digital version. In recent months the mag has thinned to the point it should be referred to as a pamphlet. Several months ago I lost part of a subscription to Shutterbug with no notice of the change or offer of digital service. I am fully aware of the trend to soft copy only, but I have never liked reading magazines or books in soft copy. Yes, I know, I am a dinosaur.
I am down to my last mag...AARP😐😀😂😥
Photography magazines nowadays are nothing but "infomercials". A lot of gear photos, but very little teaching. I remember when Popular photography own's Herbert Kepler passed away, I instinctively knew that the demise of the magazine was coming. Immediately, the format was changed, and little by little all of the sections were replaced by mere nothings until it became a "mumble jumble' agglomeration of images and words that sometimes you didn't know what you were looking at or reading . The fantastics lens review technical data and graphs were eliminated to a bare minimum table. eventually I let the subscription expire and never renew again. Too bad.
lmdavid wrote:
... I receive Nature Photographer and I love it. ...
I also subscribe to Nature Photographer. I won't renew. IMHO, the images they publish are
way over-cooked.
True the articles nice. Enjoy John Gerlach's
I didn't renew because all my photo magazines have gone the way of the dodo bird--I don't want another subscription to Popular Science
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