Peter K. Burian

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First Look
Pentax MZ S
Peter K. Burian  |  Dec 01, 2001  |  0 comments

After testing many new Pentax autofocus SLR cameras, I jumped at the chance to work with the new flagship of the line, the MZ-S. The small and lightweight (18.3 oz) magnesium alloy body offers a handsome rounded style and the overall look of a...

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Year End Wrap Up 2001
New Lenses For 35mm SLR And Rangefinder Cameras
Peter K. Burian  |  Dec 01, 2001  |  0 comments

Minolta's New "D" Series
Minolta introduced a new series of D-type lenses, with an Advanced Distance Integration (ADI) distance encoder chip for superior results in flash photography with the Maxxum 7 and Maxxum 5. By adding distance information to the equation, they...

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New Sigma SA9, SA7, And EF 500 Super Flash
Peter K. Burian  |  Nov 01, 2001  |  0 comments

Still the only independent lens maker to design and produce 35mm SLR cameras, Sigma continues developing and upgrading their line. Replacing the previous SA-5, two new models were recently introduced. The SA-9 and the SA-7 are very similar in...

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Holiday Gift Guide
Peter K. Burian  |  Nov 01, 2001  |  0 comments

If there's a photo enthusiast on your holiday gift list, there's a vast range of products that would make for highly suitable gifts. Whether your budget is tight or unlimited, the following accessories should bring a smile of appreciation and many years of productive use. With that...

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Fast Sigma Zooms
AF 100 to 300mm F4 EX And AF 28 to 70mm F2.8 EX
Peter K. Burian  |  Oct 01, 2001  |  0 comments

Although Sigma has recently concentrated on fast wide angle prime lenses, the company continues to develop new zoom lenses, too. This summer I tested two of these at a safari park, at bicycle, motorcycle and War of 1812 events, as well...

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The Far View
Whats New In Binoculars
Peter K. Burian  |  Aug 01, 2001  |  0 comments

Although we cover new equipment announced at trade shows, binoculars are often overlooked because they're not used for photography. Still, most outdoor shooters do carry binocs as they can be invaluable for scanning or scouting an area to...

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AF VR Zoom Nikkor 80 to 400mm f4.5 to 5.6D ED
Nikons Vibration Reductio Entry
Peter K. Burian  |  Aug 01, 2001  |  0 comments

Although most advanced photographers use a tripod when possible, some subjects and situations call for a handheld camera. Examples include sports where full mobility is required, candid shots of people, birds in flight, and even indoor...

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Lowepro Road Runner AW
A Rolling Backpack
Peter K. Burian  |  Aug 01, 2001  |  0 comments

The most popular type of camera bag among serious outdoor photographers, the photo backpack, has two major advantages. Models with a sophisticated harness system offer the most comfortable method for carrying a lot of weight. Because...

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Film Photography Reviews
New Kodak Max Zoom 400 Print Film
Peter K. Burian  |  Jul 01, 2001  |  0 comments

Until about five years ago, any color print film with an ISO over 200 was considered to be in the "high-speed" category. Then, the many ISO 1000 and 800 films hit the market, and eventually, the ISO 400 products were defined as medium...

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Film Photography Reviews
Fujichrome Provia 400F Pro Plus Sensia 200 And 400 Films
Peter K. Burian  |  Jul 01, 2001  |  0 comments

Over the past two years, we have seen significant improvements in all ISO 400 and 800 color print films, but few advances in the "fast" color reversal products. This is understandable because color neg film outsells slide film by a vast...

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