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A DIY Remote Mechanical Cable Release for a Large Format Camera

January 13, 2022
I do mainly large format photography, and I often take my own self-portrait by using my pneumatic cable release that has a long cable and air bulb release. However, I have long been thinking about how to make a more modern kind of remote cable release. In this article, I will show how I created a DIY remote cable release. Researching DIY Cable Releases I first searched the Internet for ideas on…
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What to Check for When Buying a Used Film Camera and Lens

January 13, 2022
As with buying anything secondhand, it is a good idea to have a good idea of what to look for when buying a used film camera lest you spend money on one that has major problems. Thankfully, there are some simple ways to check for problems in film cameras and their lenses……
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The M11 is Proof Leica Should Stick to Rangefinders

January 13, 2022
Leica has historically been known for rangefinder-style cameras but has branched away in recent years. But if there is one thing the company should take away from the praise the new M11 is getting, it’s that it should stick with what it’s good at. The new Leica…
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Leica announces the M11 rangefinder camera, with 60MP BSI sensor

January 13, 2022
Leica has announced the M11, the newest member of its M-series rangefinder line of cameras. The M11 maintains the traditional M-series form factor, but includes a variety of features and upgrades that should appeal to Leica aficionados. The M11’s headline feature is a 60MP BSI CMOS sensor, featuring what Leica calls ‘Triple Resolution’ technology, allowing the camera to capture…
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Leica M11 initial review

January 13, 2022
All images by DPReview The Leica M11 is a digital rangefinder camera built around a 60MP BSI CMOS sensor. It’s the latest in Leica’s ‘M’ series of rangefinders that dates back to the M3 from 1954. With this unrivaled depth of heritage behind it…
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Benro Unveils Aureole, the ‘First’ Detachable Multi-Filter Lens Adapter

January 12, 2022
Benro has announced the Aureole, what it calls the first detachable, multi-function filter adapter system that allows photographers to not only adapt lenses but also supports filters via a built-in quick loading system. The Benro Aureole (aureole means “circle of light or brightness surrounding something,” such as would be depicted around the heads of holy figures in art) comes in two…
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Canon EOS R3 sample gallery

January 12, 2022
Between short days, long nights, and a lot of bad weather here in Seattle, we’ve been working on a Canon EOS R3 sample gallery. So when the sun finally came out we hung out with climbers, ran around with dogs, and captured some high ISO nighttime shots in…
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Humorous Photos of Dogs Catching Flying Treats

January 12, 2022
Christian Vieler is a German photographer who has built his career on shooting humorous photos of dogs catching treats. In each of the photos, the dogs are frozen in time with various expressions on their faces while they lunge with jaws open at tasty snacks flying toward them. How the Photos of Dogs Catching Treats Started The 42-year-old Vieler had no formal education in photography.
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