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Satechi Bluetooth 4.0 Smart Trigger Wireless Timer Remote Control Shutter

I first heard about the Satechi Bluetooth Wireless Timer about a year ago while researching various intervalometers for use with time-lapse videos.  It sounded like the answer to my prayers.  Control your camera settings from your iPhone?  Only $45.00?  Count me in!  So, I splurged. It turns out that, at least in this case, you get […]

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BorrowLenses.com November Savings

For anyone wondering, I rent my gear from BorrowLenses.com.  No other rental company that I know of beats them on pricing.  Depending on where you live, shipping can be a little much since they charge you for both ways up front, but unless you live in a major city, you’re going to have to pay […]

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Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Autofocus Lens Review

  I never did finish my review of the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 Lens, but I will say that it was truly an amazing lens.  It broke my heart to have to send it back. This week I’ve rented the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Autofocus lens for my Canon 60D.  I […]

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Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Lens Review

  I’ve been reading a lot of really good reviews lately about the new Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Lens.  At almost half the cost of a new Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM, I figured it was worth a look.  I rented one for a week from BorrowLenses and I must say it definitely lives up […]

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Sony Alpha a7R Mirroress Camera

    Sony has answered my prayers! Available just in time for the holidays, the new Sony Alpha a7R Mirrorless Camera includes a 36.4MP Full Frame Exmor CMOS Sensor, interchangeable lenses, and a flip down screen for discreet shooting. With three new high-quality Sony/Zeiss lenses, in 35mm,  55mm, and a 24-70mm zoom, due out at the same […]

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Fujifilm Mirrorless Cameras

I started saving money for a new lens earlier this summer.  Then I started reading all the good reviews of the new Fuji mirrorless cameras and I really want one.  So now I’m planning on selling my DSLR and going mirrorless.  I figure I should do that before I start spending money on new glass, […]

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What I learned In One Year Of Art School

Have you ever walked through a gallery and looked at something and wondered, “What makes that art?”  I have.  The answer; concept. Concept is important.  Some may argue that it’s more important even than the final product, which is why you can often find lengthy discourses written by art grad students explaining their work, how […]

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The Case For Not Writing On Your Photos

I’ve seen recently some very good photos where the artist has taken the liberty to write on them either in the borders or in the frames themselves.  I don’t personally like it, and I’d like to take a minute to explain why I don’t. Several years ago I had the opportunity to take a creative […]

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Hartford, CT Skyline At Night

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