A few years ago – when we got serious about cruise holidays – I had to accept the idea that I would not be taking my very best camera equipment with me any longer....
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I began the 21st Century as basically a film photographer – both at home and while traveling. At the time I did not think that the newly developing digital camera could compete with a...
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As the end of the year approaches, so does the end of another decade. These past 10 years have had their share of changes for us, although we have remained in Almonte as our...
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So I did end up taking the Nikon DSLR to Sydenham. Considering the amount of stuff we were toting anyway, the extra camera/flash bulk was negligible. The Nikon is surely the best camera for...
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We’ll be on the road this Christmas Day (again.) Off to Sydenham to Maria’s brother’s place. Taking a trip on Christmas Day brings along two of my best Purgatory moments – driving in crappy...
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It’s not something you hook up to the BBQ, add to your tank in the car, or use antacids to combat. G.A.S. stands for Gear Acquisition Syndrome, and it affects, guitarists, audiophiles and photographers...
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Last Camera Syndrome is a term coined by Nikon guru and camera market expert Thom Hogan. Basically LCS is a state of mind you have when the camera in hand is good enough and...
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Here we go again – the most unpleasant month of the year. The clock’s turning back and it’ll be dark at 5 PM tomorrow. It’s cold and wet tonight – first rain , then...
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For twenty years or so – from 1980 to 2000 – my photography was pretty uncomplicated. I had a manual 35 mm camera, shot color slide or print film, had a few extra lenses....
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In a couple of days, Maria will be celebrating a significant birthday with spouse, daughter, son in law and grandchildren. I won’t state which one it is but let’s say it’s been a while...