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Capture One 5 Tutorials

by MarkV July 18, 2010 Updates

Those that know me well have had their ear’s filled with my thoughts on raw converters for years. Those folks also know that only one raw converter has been the apple of my eye, Capture One. Capture One has always produced files for me that have that certain something extra. Phase One, makers of Capture One, have [...]

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What Leica Needs Now

by MarkV March 12, 2010 Leica

Leica Camera AG, the German camera and lens maker of M9 fame, needs to put more meaningful products into the hands of consumers. The fabled camera company has struggled during it’s transition into the digital world. The M8 had serious issues with banding/blobbing during it’s launch and the M9 has been plagued by supply issues. [...]

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Strobie SGM 700 and Vivitar 283

by MarkV February 10, 2010 Flash Photography

I intended to finish my review of the Interfit Strobie Beauty Dish a while ago but the cold weather has kept me indoors. In preparation for the warmer weather I took a few minutes to find out how I could mount Strobie accessories onto my old Vivitar 283 flash. Interfit doesn’t list a flex adapter [...]

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5 Tips for Maximum Sharpness

by MarkV February 4, 2010 Beginner's Corner

Upgrading from a P&S camera to a DSLR does not guarantee sharper photos. Frustration over sharpness can lead new DSLR shooters into the costly land of uber lenses. Before spending money on another lens consider these 5 tips for sharper photos. Moving Subjects – Pan the camera to match your subject’s speed if your subject [...]

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Building a Toy TLR Camera

by MarkV January 31, 2010 LoFi-Photography

If you read my previous post about the Gakkenflex Toy TLR you might have noted that I ordered one. I was intrigued by thoughts of building a working camera. I received the Gakkenflex kit just in time to get snowed in. Now I had something to do as we waited for the snow to thaw. [...]

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