Robert E. Mayer

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The Minox GT-E 3 Compact 35
Robert E. Mayer  |  Oct 01, 2000  |  0 comments

Exceptionally small, light, and very solid are the descriptive attributes of this compact camera. It is an example of German precise engineering and design. A throwback to the fully manual operating camera era. The film speed ISO has to be set...

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Tamron 28 to 300mm Zoom Lens
Robert E. Mayer  |  Apr 01, 2000  |  0 comments

For extreme convenience a zoom lens with an ultra-wide range can make taking top quality images at a variety of focal lengths very practical. One example of this new breed is the Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 AF Aspherical LD lens which encompasses practically...

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Using Older Electronic Flash With Digital Cameras; What Works—What Doesn’t
Robert E. Mayer  |  Oct 01, 2009  |  2 comments

If you are relatively new to photography and have only digital cameras along with newer digital-oriented versions of major accessories, everything you have should be compatible and work properly together. But if you have been actively involved with photography for many years through the film-based era, you undoubtedly have older accessories designed for use with film cameras that you would also...

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Billingham Equipment Bags
Robert E. Mayer  |  Feb 01, 2000  |  0 comments

In the last several decades I have glanced at and often closely looked over literally hundreds of different equipment carrying bags at dozens of trade shows in this country and at the largest one of all, photokina in Germany. In addition, I have tested at...

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Carry Your Camera With A Hip Clip
Robert E. Mayer  |  Dec 01, 1999  |  0 comments

Individuals who hike, climb, bike, or are involved in any similar type of outdoor activity often like to have a camera along to record the event. Carrying a camera on a conventional neck strap is not practical because the weight of the camera causes it to...

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Cocoon Portable Difussion Device
Robert E. Mayer  |  Nov 01, 2000  |  0 comments

Lighting small reflective products, without the usual harsh shadows and distracting reflections produced by raw lights of any type, has always been a challenge even for experienced photographers. A new diffusion device makes it so simple and easy to light...

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JTL ET-4 Tripod
Robert E. Mayer  |  Jun 01, 1999  |  0 comments

Heavy and sturdy enough for practically any size camera including large format 4x5, the new JTL ET-4 No. 6014 tripod should satisfy the support needs of most any photographer today. Leg length can be quickly adjusted by first loosening then tightening a...

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Portable Backdrops Improve Portraits
Robert E. Mayer  |  Apr 01, 2000  |  0 comments

Generally, the one major difference that makes any photo more interesting than a mere snapshot is paying careful attention to the surroundings and subsequently moving in for a closer, more detailed view of the subject. The latter improved camera technique...

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The Wimberley Plamp
Robert E. Mayer  |  Aug 01, 2000  |  1 comments

What's a Plamp you ask? That's a contraction for Plant Clamp from the folks who make the very specialized and useful gimbal mounted telephoto lens suspension systems. Since many people who use the long lens mounts are nature photographers, it was only...

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ZTS Multi-Battery Tester
Robert E. Mayer  |  Nov 01, 1999  |  0 comments

Today's highly-electronic cameras and flash units all require good, reliable batteries to keep their components functioning properly. Most modern cameras have an LCD readout that performs a battery check when first switched on, then provides a...

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