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Close Ups

With the naked eye, it’s often difficult or impossible to see the detail of smaller objects. Most modern cameras and cellphones have lenses that can focus close enough to capture some of this detail. When shooting up close I try … Continue reading

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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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