Peter K. Burian

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10 Tips For Classic Car Images
Peter K. Burian  |  Sep 01, 2000  |  0 comments

A large percentage of the population has always had a love affair with the automobile. We own more cars per capita than any other culture and we have a genuine fascination with older models. When "classic" vehicles reach a certain age, some will spend small...

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Digicams; Integral Lens And “Point-And-Shoot” Digital Cameras
Peter K. Burian  |  Jun 01, 2006  |  0 comments

As Canon's media spokesman Chuck Westfall predicted a few months earlier, "In compact cameras, the megapixel race is pretty much over." Well, that race may never be over but there is a lull in the action, at least for the moment. The majority of the latest digicams fall into the 5- to 6-megapixel category. Granted, I found some new 8-megapixel models at PMA...

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Digital SLR Cameras; Is It Time For You To Step Up?
Peter K. Burian  |  Jul 01, 2004  |  0 comments

Cameras with a built-in lens are certainly convenient, but many photo enthusiasts prefer one of the digital Single Lens Reflex (D-SLR) models that accept interchangeable lenses. Quite expensive in the past, D-SLR cameras have become more affordable, and...

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Digitally Optimized Zoom Lenses; Do They Really Make A Difference?
Peter K. Burian  |  Mar 01, 2005  |  0 comments

All Photos © 2004, Peter K. Burian, All Rights Reserved

As digital SLR cameras have become more affordable the shift to digital capture has been rapid. Even the most conservative photographers who I know have added digital SLRs to their systems; others are seriously considering that step. Hence, it comes as no surprise to see an increasing number of new "digitally...

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Doubled Barrelled Optics
Binoculars For Outdoor Photography
Peter K. Burian  |  Jun 01, 2000  |  0 comments

Whenever outdoor photographers discuss their favorite gear, one significant item is frequently overlooked. Binoculars, though not categorized as photo equipment, can be invaluable for scanning or scouting an area and for searching out potential subjects. Especially in bird and wildlife...

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Show Reports
Electronic Flash Units And Batteries
Peter K. Burian  |  Dec 01, 2000  |  0 comments

As camera manufacturers introduce new SLRs, they also tend to announce new flash units. As well, several independent brand flash manufacturers showed new models at photokina with additional functions. Most of the products that we found were upgrades to existing models as were the new battery types. Some...

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Printer News
Epson K3 Inks & Printers
Peter K. Burian  |  Jul 01, 2005  |  0 comments

Epson has unveiled a new line of printers employing an eight-color pigment-based UltraChrome K3 inkset system. All of the new machines employ the same K3 inks, print heads, and driver software, but differ in size, cartridge size, and color calibration technology.

The suffix K3 refers to the fact that a full three--not merely two--black pigmented inks are...

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Epson Stylus Photo R800; "Archival" Prints And UltraChrome Hi-Gloss Pigment Inks
Peter K. Burian  |  Dec 01, 2004  |  0 comments

All Photos © 2004, Peter K. Burian, All Rights Reserved

Epson Stylus Photo R800 Quick Look
· Pigment based inks
· $399 (Street price)
· 8.3x10.7" prints

Further Information
Epson Stylus Photo R800
http://www.epson.com

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Expand Your Horizon
Ultra Wide Zooms Can Do The Trick
Peter K. Burian  |  Mar 01, 2001  |  0 comments

Although the 28-80mm zooms have become the standard lenses, they're not ideal in every respect. Although practical their somewhat limited focal length range tends to yield an "average" vision of the world, perhaps limiting the ability...

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Newsletter
Expand Your Horizons; Five Tips for Great Wide Angle Photos
Peter K. Burian  |  Jun 07, 2005  |  0 comments

Until recently, few digital camera owners were able to make true wide angle
images because a 38mm focal length was the shortest available in built-in zooms.
(All focal lengths are discussed in 35mm format equivalent.) Today, an increasing
number of digicams include zooms that start at 28mm or even 24mm. Many of the
high-end cameras also accept 0.7x adapters, ideal for ultra wide angle photography.
And SLR system lens manufacturers have also started making incredibly short
zooms, such as 12-24mm, for a very wide angle of view. All of this is great
news for creative shooters who want to expand their visual horizons.


Most camera owners think of a wide angle lens as something that's
useful for including an entire landscape vista, street scene,
or a large group of people, in a single image. While that is one
valid reason for owning a wide angle lens, or a wide angle adapter
accessory, there are many others as discussed in the text. (28mm
equivalent.) Photo © 2005 Peter K. Burian.

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