Digital cameras have actually been available for quite some time, but it’s only recently that professional photographers are starting to use digital photography. There are however still some people that are addicted to their 35mm camera and unwilling to give it up. There’s no denying that 35mm cameras are fantastic, and there is something very [...]
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Choosing a great Digital Camera
Posted by Martley on July 22nd, 2008
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Tags: camera, digital camera, equipment, lens, P&S, point and shoot camera, SLR 
No Comments »Wide-angle lenses: What for?
Posted by Greg on July 12th, 2008
Recently I’ve been in the market for an ultra-wide angle lens. Why you ask? Well for the obvious reasons. First and foremost I’ve outgrown the rather limited 18mm wide end of one of my lenses and just felt like it was time to venture into the realm of those cool looking fish-eye lenses. Since I’m [...]
What to look for in a camera bag
Posted by Greg on June 18th, 2008
For this hobby, there are SO many things you need to think of; lighting, lens choice, camera settings, subject matter. The list goes on and on. But one of the most important things to think of is how you’re going to get all of your camera gear where you want to go, safely and conveniently. [...]
Glass, glass, and more glass
Posted by Greg on May 30th, 2008
If you’re the proud owner of an amazing point and shoot style camera, this article might only be of informational value to you. But if you’ve got either a film or digital SLR camera you’ve already been confronted with the sometimes dizzying array of lens choices. Do you want ultra-wide angle, super fast action, or [...]
Posted in Articles Tags: camera, lens, macro photography, photography, prime lens, SLR, telephoto range No Comments »The Telectroscope
Posted by Greg on May 27th, 2008
I ran across a mention of this interesting artistic venture in a photography forum, and felt that it’s novelty, along with it’s rather nebulous technology, warranted a mention in the blog this week. Though definitely not on par with the professional Canon 1Ds Mark III, the Telectroscope combines bulbous 19th century-ish, brass, scientific instrumentation with [...]
The Photograph You Missed
Posted by admin on February 27th, 2008
Have you ever run into the problem where you see the perfect opportunity for a picture but you don’t have your camera with you? Well it happens to a lot of people I’m afraid. You can avoid having this problem simply by bringing your camera with you everywhere you go. Now if your camera is [...]
Posted in Articles Tags: beginner, camera, equipment, lens, opportunity, photo, photographer No Comments »Canon-mount 35mm Macro Postponed
Posted by admin on December 20th, 2007
Japanese manufacturer of photographic lenses Tokina Co., Ltd. had recently announced the release of the Canon Mounted Tokina’s AT-X M35 PRO DX 35mm F2.8 lens .The company is now revealing that it will be delayed. The wide angle macro lens was supposed to be available on December 21st this year,but it was pushed back to [...]
Sigma Corporation Launches Two Fisheye Lenses
Posted by admin on November 16th, 2007
The Sigma Corporation recently announced the launch of two new lenses ,the first one is the 4.5mm F2.8 EX DC Circular Fisheye Lens . It is the first time that the camera company is marketing a true fisheye optic for crop sensors, projecting a circular 180° image onto APS-C sensors. The new lens provides a [...]
Zeiss introduces new line of lenses
Posted by admin on November 12th, 2007
Zeiss has recently introduced the Distagon T* 2.8/25 ZF-I series which is a new line of high-quality lenses that gives a professional feel to any photographer. The photography company usually aims at the industrial and scientific sectors nonetheless has decided to now captivate the general photographic community with their high performance and retro styling. Zeiss [...]
