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Locations: Photographing Peru’s Nazca Lines: A “Bucket List” Locale
Lorin R. Robinson  |  Feb 04, 2014  |  First Published: Dec 01, 2013  |  1 comments

Photographers who also love to travel are probably most prone to this collecting imperative. High on my list was Peru. For those who have traveled there, Machu Picchu was probably a primary destination. And why not? Machu Picchu is one of the few Incan sites to remain essentially intact following the 16th century Spanish conquest of the Kingdom of the Incas—for the simple reason that the invaders never found it.

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New Marshall's Photo Oil Kits
Press Release  |  Feb 04, 2014  |  0 comments
OmegaBrandess is pleased to announce the arrival of six new Marshall's Photo Oil kits. Before the invention of color film, artists used paint on black & white photos to make them appear more realistic. These 6 new kits feature an assortment of colors in either 1/2'' x 2'' or 3/4'' x 4'' tubes of Photo Oils. Colors may Vary. No-scratch cotton balls & skewers are included with each kit. Large areas are best colored with wads of cotton, while details are colored with cotton-wrapped skewers or cotton-wrapped toothpicks. Your photographs will be dry in 2 to 3 days depending on the thickness of your application.The kits include a Basic Six Pack, Bold & Beautiful, Get Your Groove On, Eight is Enough, Perfect 10, and Delirious Dozen.
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Mirrorless Camera Reviews
Samsung NX300 Mirrorless Camera Review
Edited by George Schaub  |  Jan 31, 2014  |  First Published: Dec 01, 2013  |  1 comments

The NX300 follows the company’s NX210 and updates many features. Its new WLAN system, for example, now supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz systems for better data transfer. (Note: 5GHz systems eliminate interference better than the older 2.4GHz standard.) The free Wi-Fi connection can be used with remote control software on Android or Apple iOS smartphones, for auto backup on the PC, and for various mobile link functions, like sharing images by e-mail or in social networks.

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Talking Pictures
Don’t Look Now
Staff  |  Jan 31, 2014  |  First Published: Dec 01, 2013  |  0 comments
The light wasn’t right on the day John Conn saw the scene, so he came back the next day at a time when the shadows would work in his favor. Then he waited. The geometry of the legs of a trousered figure striding by was distracting. “I really wanted a woman because they usually dress in lighter, more colorful clothing,” John says, “and I needed a more solid form, with more of a flow. And she had to be the right height, too.” His next opportunity was a bicyclist…who veered away from the perfect spot, spoiling the alignment. Then a woman came by and John took the photograph you see here.
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Tamron SP 150-600MM F/5-6.3 DI VC USD
Press Release  |  Jan 31, 2014  |  0 comments
Tamron Co., Ltd. has announced the release of an innovative ultra-telephoto zoom lens with a focal length range of 150mm to 600mm for full-frame and APS-C format DSLR cameras. The SP 150-600mm Di VC USD lens will be available in the USA on January 17, 2014.
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Best Image Quality? Shoot in Raw Format
George Schaub  |  Jan 28, 2014  |  0 comments

This photo was made in Raw file format, then enhanced using a Raw processor. Doing so allowed me to get exactly the color, contrast, and richness I wanted. Shooting in Raw is what allowed me to get the most quality out of the image file later.

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Mirrorless Camera Reviews
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Mirrorless Camera Review
Edited by George Schaub  |  Jan 28, 2014  |  First Published: Dec 01, 2013  |  0 comments

As a member of the G Series, the G6 is styled like an SLR system, in contrast to the GF models, which are styled like compact cameras. The G6 offers a high-resolution viewfinder system with an OLED screen that has 1.4 million RGB dots. In addition, it has a swivel LCD screen with 1.04 million RGB dots, which allows for comfortable shooting, especially in video mode. The LCD screen is touch sensitive and is very helpful for handling and making settings.

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Locations: A Journey To Africa: A Photographic Safari
Stan Trzoniec  |  Jan 28, 2014  |  First Published: Dec 01, 2013  |  1 comments

When photographing animals on an African safari, sharp photos are a gift to bring home and it all centers on proper technique. Use the “sweet spot” on the lens; with both of my shorter lenses it was around f/5.6 or f/8. On the longer zoom, I found f/5 or f/5.6 gave me needle-sharp and distortion-free images. With the animal at rest, always put that focusing spot on the eye. On longer distances or perhaps with the animal moving, place that spot on the shoulder or flank to keep a decent depth of field throughout their length.

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SIRUI Multi-Function Monopods
Press Release  |  Jan 28, 2014  |  0 comments
SIRUI’s revolutionary New P-S Photo/Video Monopods have three sturdy fold-down feet that provide stability and flexibility not possible with conventional monopods. The rugged feet allow you to pan the monopod 360º and tilt 20º in any direction without worrying that the monopod will move out of position. And you can step on the feet for even greater stability.
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Compact Camera Reviews
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Camera Review
Edited by George Schaub  |  Jan 24, 2014  |  First Published: Dec 01, 2013  |  0 comments

The robust and relatively heavy body of the Canon SX50 HS has a metal-based chassis and is designed like a small SLR system. A large handle on the right-hand side of the body gives a stable grip and allows for comfortable handling when shooting. The motorized zoom lens is controlled via an easy-to-use zoom switch; focal length selection is quite sensitive to the touch.

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