Robert E. Mayer

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Covering The Photo Beat
Camera Raincoat, Print Tacking Iron, Online Photo Lessons, And More
Robert E. Mayer  |  Feb 01, 2005

Small Camera Case Plus
An interesting new idea in multipurpose cases comes from Norazza, called the Ape Case Tri-Fold Traveler. At first glance, it looks like a case suitable for a small compact 35mm or digital camera, but when a hook-and-loop fastener is opened it expands to a 15.5" length having a protector organizer function with no less than 20...

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Covering The Photo Beat
Small Product Lighting Studio, Flash Bracket, Camo Blind, And More
Robert E. Mayer  |  Mar 01, 2005

New Sinar f3 Universal View Camera
Recently added to the precision Sinar view camera line is the Sinar f3 Universal View Camera. Built-in scales permit accurate determination of depth of field and tilt and swing angles, allowing for easy focusing. The Sinar f3 is fully compatible with the modular Sinar camera system and is suitable for use with both...

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Covering The Photo Beat
Tabletop Shooting Tents, Tripods, Bags, And More
Robert E. Mayer  |  Nov 01, 2004

New OP/TECH Digital D-Series Camera Pouches
Two new sizes of easy-access neoprene cases, which fit most film and digital cameras, now accommodate SLR cameras having lenses up to 6" in length. They provide protection against impact, moisture and dust, and have non-marring snaps, which securely close the flap cover on the base of the pouch. A retaining...

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Covering The Photo Beat
Thin Light Panel Displays, Cleaners For Video And Laptop Screens, And More
Robert E. Mayer  |  Apr 01, 2005

Satchel Bag For Laptops
New from RoadWired is the Skooba Satchel for laptop computers and more. This slim profile case will safely transport most laptops having up to 17" screens along with many gadgets and accessories. It features a patented "Air Square" protection system that completely surrounds the laptop with literally hundreds of...

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First Look
Minolta Maxxum 9 Professional SLR
Robert E. Mayer  |  Apr 01, 1999

When I first saw the Maxxum 9 at a private showing inside the Minolta display booth at the 1998 photokina I was impressed with this camera's capabilities and was anxious to obtain one for review--but they were not expected until sometime in the...

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Lighting
Getting Started
Basic Studio Lighting Setups On A Budget
Robert E. Mayer  |  Nov 01, 2001

Correct lighting is the key ingredient to producing any photographic image worth a second glance. Outdoors you don't have much control over the light other than to possibly use some type of reflector, diffuser, or flash fill. But...

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Hands On
Quick Draw Clip System
Robert E. Mayer  |  Jan 01, 2001

There seems to be a proliferation of belt clip systems for carrying small film or digital cameras, camcorders, cell phones, and similar items that are needed nearby when you are busy doing something else. One of the latest to come to our...

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Help
Robert E. Mayer  |  Feb 01, 2004

Here is a quick tip list
on letters for the HELP! desk:

Please confine yourself to only one question per letter. Both postal
letters and e-mails are fine, although we prefer e-mail as the most
efficientfo...

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Help
Robert E. Mayer  |  Apr 01, 2004

Here is a quick tip list
on letters for the HELP! desk:

Please confine yourself to only one question per letter. Both postal
letters and e-mails are fine, although we prefer e-mail as the most
efficientfo...

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Help
Robert E. Mayer  |  Mar 01, 2004

Here is a quick tip
list on letters for the HELP! desk:

Please confine yourself to only one question per letter. Both postal
letters and e-mails are fine, although we prefer e-mail as the most...

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