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- Sony SLT a65v Long-term Impressions | Clunky Camera on Sigma 150-500mm Lens Review
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- Sony a580 dslr gallery | Clunky Camera on Sony a mount 75-300mm-f4.5-5.6 Lens Review
- Sigma 150-500mm Lens Review | Clunky Camera on Sony SLT a65v Long-term Impressions
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Sony SLT a65v Long-term Impressions
I was frequently pleased with the quality of the images from my Sony SLT-A65. This camera was with me all the time, and when not around my neck was hiding in a Pelican case at the bottom of my boat … Continue reading
Sony a mount 75-300mm-f4.5-5.6 Lens Review
There are numerous lenses out there in the 75-300mm range built to various quality standards. This Sony 75-300 mm F4.5-5.6, built for its alpha dslr cameras is of the quality you would expect at its price point. The resolution and … Continue reading
Sigma 150-500mm Lens Review
Back in the day I bought a massive Sigma 150-500 mm f 5-6.3 telephoto zoom lens to help me with a project I was working on to help create nesting habitat for a locally endangered bird, the common tern. The … Continue reading
Watson Duo Battery Charger
Quick 2021 update. After five years of regular use the Watson Duo chargers is still working good and all the below is still accurate. The Watson Duo LCD Battery Charger is a great device for reducing the clutter of many … Continue reading
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Tagged Battery Charger, camera accessories
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Toyo 120 Roll Film Back for 4×5 Large Format Cameras
The Utility of 120 Roll Film Holders for Large Format Few products in photography look as amazing as large format transparency, whether it be 4×5 inches or even larger. Even large color or black and white negatives bring a sense … Continue reading
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Tagged 4x5, Film, Large Format, Roll Film Holder, Toyo 45aii
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Sony Camera LCD Screen Problem
Some Sony cameras, such as the a65, a77 have a problem with the lcd screen protector detaching from the rest of the screen. It leaves what looks like nasty scratches, and bubbles that can make the screen difficult to see. Continue reading
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Tagged Sony a65 SLT, Sony a77, Sony DSC-HX20V
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Nikon SB-50DX and Nikon SB 30 Speedlights
A few interesting flashes were introduced at the end of the film era, and the tip of the dslr revolution, the SB 50DX and SB 30. While these flash units are no longer fully compatible with recent dslr’s by Nikon … Continue reading
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Tagged Flash, Nikon SB 80, Nikon SB30, Speedlight
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Sony Alpha 580 Vertical Grip – Cheap
The Sony a580 is a great dslr camera, but like most cameras it can be made easier to hold with a vertical grip. A vertical grip usually does at least three things. It makes the camera easier to hold for … Continue reading
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Watson Rapid Battery Charger For CR123a and CR2
Compact lithium batteries such as the CR123a and the CR2 contain a great deal of power, and take up less room electronics, allowing the devices to be smaller, and less bulky. However, they can be expensive and sometimes difficult to … Continue reading
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Tagged Batteries, Battery Charger, Charger
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Nikon Lite Touch Zoom
It is an old, and at the time of introduction it was a relatively inexpensive, no frills point-and-shoot film camera, so why bother reviewing it when the digital photography revolution has long been since one and digital is the entrenched … Continue reading