Category Archives: stills

PhotoPlus Expo – ZipShot

Tamrac’s very compact tripod For photographers who like to travel light, Tamrac has introduced the ZipShot.   This is a very small and lightweight tripod. Weighing less than a pound and only 15″ long when folded, it’s easy to carry. … Continue reading

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A Little Help from a Steady Hand

The Case For a Tripod I’ve never been a big user of tripods. I have nothing against using them and in fact I own several of them. I use a tripod mostly around the studio when shooting still life and … Continue reading

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Making your Photos Move

A case against Stop Action The usual “rule” for photography is to choose a shutter speed fast enough to eliminate the jitter or bluriness when the subject moves. But sometimes ignoring the rule leads to more interesting photographs. Here’s a … Continue reading

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