Robert E. Mayer

Megazoom, The Sigma 50 to 500mm f4 to 6.3 APO Tele Zoom Lens
Robert E. Mayer  |  Jan 01, 2001  |  0 comments

A long 10x zoom range is typically found on better movie cameras and camcorders--but rarely is offered for still photography. Available now from Sigma, the new Sigma 50-500mm f/4-6.3 APO produces the kind of crisply detailed images you...

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Hands On
Quick Draw Clip System
Robert E. Mayer  |  Jan 01, 2001  |  0 comments

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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Compact 35mm And APS Cameras
Robert E. Mayer  |  Dec 01, 2000  |  0 comments

There have been relatively few new compact 35 or APS cameras introduced in the past year, and those that have arrived generally don't have any unusual uniqueness or pizzazz.

One camera does stand...

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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...

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We Tried It
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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Radical New Trilite Incandescent Cold Light
Robert E. Mayer  |  Nov 01, 2000  |  0 comments

Like the Monty Python bunch used to say, "And now for something completely different!" That's the only way to describe this new piece of lighting equipment. This incandescent light has three spiral screw-in fluorescent lamp tubes that produce a...

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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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Case Logic
A Convenient Way To Protect And Carry Equipment
Robert E. Mayer  |  Sep 01, 2000  |  0 comments

Case Logic is a relatively new brand name you will often find on prominent display at many different photo and mass merchandise stores catering to photo and electronic enthusiasts. After looking over a sampling of eight of their many different products...

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We Tried It
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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Protecting Your Gear
Ortlieb Waterproof Camera Bags
Robert E. Mayer  |  Jul 01, 2000  |  0 comments

Who says there's nothing new these days? We just learned of an interesting line of small camera bags designed specifically for the active outdoor photographer. These bags are for those individuals who are more concerned about protection from the elements than instant access to a...

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