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Tamron 85-210 f4.5 Telezoom Lens Review
Tamron 85-210mm Vintage Telephoto Zoom LensRecently I received a Tamron telephoto zoom lens as a goodwill gift from my mentor. As I didnt have a telephoto for my Nikon D200 I was eager to try it out....
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Good Lenses for Fashion Photography
Offline or online there is no definitive answer as to what particular lenses we need to do specialist jobs like fashion photography. Some prefer zooms and some primes. Out of these two, prime lenses...
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Going full frame on a budget with film cameras
I wrote many articles on film photography and cameras before. With a recent increase in the usage of high-end (and also costly) full frame cameras I wondered if guys with small pockets had any choices....
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Lowepro Photo Traveler 150 (Mica) Camera Bag Review
The Lowepro Photo Traveler 150 Mica on a chair. I put it on a chair so you will have a better idea about its size.I really never wrote any camera bag reviews but seeing as it is, I thought may be this...
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Studio Lighting Setup For Photographer On A Budget
A translucent shoot through umbrella Firstly, I would like to begin by saying that all or atleast most of the photography lighting equipment and gear out there is very expensive. I cannot emphasize...
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Tripod DIY - Repairing or Making Your Own Quick Release
The Vivitar VPT-3600 TripodWhen I bought my Sony a200 DSLR the shop owner promised to give me a free tripod and I got it after a few days. The catch? It had no quick release plate or the fastening...
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Nikkor 18-70 ED DX lens review
I recently had the good fortune of buying a ‘as good as new’ Nikkor 18-70 from a local seller at a reasonably low price. I was really tired of the ‘amateur’ 18-55 VR. Though its not a bad lens and...
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Using cheap flashes for professional photography
I have always loved flashes more so than any other accessory in my camera bag. Flash changed my photography thoroughly and for the better. The following are the pictures I shot with a single Canon 430...
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Digiflip CB001 Bag Review
Digiflip CB001 camera bagThis is the second camera bag I bought from flipkart, the first one being the Lowepro 150 Mica. When I first wanted to buy a DSLR bag, this was the one I wanted, but chose...
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Using inexpensive plastic boxes for photography accesories
I looked up for some CF card holders online and was surprised to find that they cost a minimum of Rs 699 (a little over $10 US) so went out hunting at local utilities stores and found these inexpensive...
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what to look for in a pro camera body
So you have quit your day job and jumped headlong into photography? Congratulations. Do you already own a camera? An entry level camera? Unfortunately your entry level camera wouldn't cut it for the...
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Regarding your Photography Gear: Upgrading Vs Downgrading
Canon 40D and Canon EOS 1D Mark IINA lot of you are already aware what upgrading is, then what exactly is downgrading,it is exactly what you think it is. There are always latest and greatest cameras...
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Vivitar 3200A Auto-thyristor flash review 2014
Vivitar 3200A Auto-thyristor electronic flash, seen here with other knick knacksSome months ago I visited camera shops in my city and came across a Vivitar 3200 flash, when the sales guy told me that...
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Nikon D200 review 2014 - Some New Thoughts
Nikon D200 DSLR with 50mm 1.8D lensThis is going to be a long read, so save this on your phone or laptop and get to home. I don’t suggest you read this at your office or on your phone. Go home, make...
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Nikon D200 Review - Professional camera for the rest of us
Nikon D200 frontA while ago when I was reading on what cameras National Geographic photographers were using, I came across a variety of things online. I happened to stumble upon one interview of Steve...
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The Nikon D200 review
Updated - 26JUL2014Nikon D200 with 28-105mm AF Sigma on the box Thoughts I got one for myself just a week ago. In the professional circles I have been in, the D200 is a much sought after camera. The...
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Sigma Autofocus 28-105 Lens Review
This is probably the most prized lens I currently have with me. It works great on my Nikon D200, though not without some glitches, it has its own quality. Somebody gave it to me out of goodwill last...
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The Lone Wolf Scenario
Sony a200 DSLRIn the professional photography arena, being special and unique in the equipment you use and to be known that way comes at a cost. Ever since I wanted to buy a DSLR I have always craved...
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Motorcycle Porn: Shooting Jawa/Yezdi Motorcycles with the Nikon D200 and...
My kid brother's 1986 Yezdi 250 CL II MotorcycleOn the evening of 11th July my brother told me about a gathering of Jawa/Yezdi motorcycle owners at Deccan Club, Hyderabad. Being a motorcycle guy...
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Nikon D300 Review 2015: Comparison with Nikon D200 & D7000 series cameras.
Before I begin let me tell you this is a completely unscientific, non-technical review. If you are looking for technical reviews you can visit sites like DxO etc.PrefaceI often times speak to other...
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Should you buy old manual focus lenses ???
pic from: http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/canon-eos-crop-sensor-hd/484807-top-4-vintage-lenses-6.htmlSaw an old Zeiss lens on ebay for 50 bucks ?? dont jump with joy just yet. Many photographers do that...
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Sony a200 review 2015 or how I got my beloved camera back.
Note: You can refer/ cite this article or portions of it or use it under the Creative Commons License. Kindly credit the blog and writer. Thank you. © Viisshnu Vardhan 2015.Disclaimer: All the opinions...
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Nikon D70s Review 2016: Outdoor Portraits with the Nikkor 80-200 f2.8 and...
I had been lusting after a Nikon D70s since atleast 2011, you might wonder why?. Many reasons – an extraordinary Sony sensor, allmost all features of the D200 in a smaller body, cheap, versatile, the...
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Leica M8 / M9 in 2017 ??
Leica M8/M9 in 2017 is not suggestible. Its not only a risky proposition given the sensor rot issue, but also a huge economic liability. Leica recently acknowledged and taken responsibility for the...
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Seiko Epson RD1 vs Nikon D70s/D100 in 2017
Why did I pit these two together?? In 2017 ?? Both are CCD sensors, both are 6 megapixel and both came around more or less at the same time. Now read on:Original Picture by James Bamford:...
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