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The ins and outs of the Cable Release

The cable release or shutter release was once a required piece of every serious photographer’s gear.  It is was and is the most important accessory to the tripod to ensure razor-sharp images.   Today cable releases have been largely replaced by … Continue reading

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Today is lens cap appreciation day

That’s right in case you haven’t heard today is in fact lens cap appreciation day.  This is the day we take out our lens caps, admire them and thank them for their service to our lenses.  In photography it is … Continue reading

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Nikon 28-200mm f3.5-5.6

I was thinking about some of my old friends, friends in the form of photography equipment that I used very regularly.  For several years my go-to lens was a Nikkor 28-200mm f3.5-56D IF AF lens.  When it came out it … Continue reading

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