Robert E. Mayer

Sort By: Post Date | Title | Publish Date
We Tried It
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...

Continue Reading >
Update
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...

Continue Reading >
Help!
Robert E. Mayer  |  Apr 01, 2000  |  0 comments

PLEASE READ THIS
BEFORE WRITING TO HELP!

The volume of letters to this column is increasing every month. To be
able to continue to offer this service, we need your cooperation.

Pleasek...

Continue Reading >
Help!
Robert E. Mayer  |  Mar 01, 2000  |  0 comments

PLEASE READ THIS
BEFORE WRITING TO HELP!

The volume of letters to this column is increasing every month. To be
able to continue to offer this service, we need your cooperation.


...

Continue Reading >
We Tried It
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...

Continue Reading >
Help!
Robert E. Mayer  |  Feb 01, 2000  |  0 comments

PLEASE READ THIS
BEFORE WRITING TO HELP!

The volume of letters to this column is increasing every month. To be
able to continue to offer this service...

Continue Reading >
Year-End Wrap-Up
Compact 35 And APS Cameras
Robert E. Mayer  |  Dec 01, 2000  |  First Published: Dec 01, 1999  |  0 comments

Introductions of new models of compact 35mm cameras have slow-ed down considerably in the past year, but to make up for this deficit, there have been many interesting second and third generation new models in the 24mm wide APS format which is about three...

Continue Reading >
Help!
Robert E. Mayer  |  Dec 01, 1999  |  0 comments

PLEASE READ THIS
BEFORE WRITING TO HELP!

The volume of letters to this column is increasing every month. To be
able to continue to offer this service, we need your cooperation.

Pleasek...

Continue Reading >
We Tried It
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...

Continue Reading >
We Tried It
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...

Continue Reading >

Pages

X