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Backpacking With Your Camera

Posted on December 14th, 2010 by Forest Chaput de Saintonge
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I have gone on many backpacking trips in the past few years.  One thing that I always have to consider when I’m preparing is, what camera equipment should I take along? The following information doesn’t apply only to backpacking; it also really applies to any instance when you’re doing some sort of outside adventure and [...]

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Tilt-Shift Lenses (Part II)

Posted on November 16th, 2010 by Forest Chaput de Saintonge
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Welcome to Part II of my two-part post on tilt-shift lenses.  Part I addressed the tilt function of these unique tools. This week, I will be talking about the other control that is available – the shift. To put it VERY simply, shifting the lens (either up, down, left or right) gives the photographer the [...]

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Tilt-Shift Lenses (Part I)

Posted on November 9th, 2010 by Forest Chaput de Saintonge
Beginning the Climb

Few things are more iconic of the older style of photography than that of the photographer using a view camera with a black cloth over their head. I know that when I was a kid, I viewed a serious photographer as one of those people. Needless to say, things have changed quite a bit since [...]

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Winter Photography: The Right Clothes Make All the Difference!

Posted on October 12th, 2010 by David Marx
Winter Snow on the Historic Cabins in Big Praire Glacier National Park

For photographer’s, winter is the most wonderful time of the year but you have to dress for success. It’s hard to shoot great photographs when your fingers are freezing. In the winter, you want to plan your outfit from the top down starting with your head…..

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Trends in Camera Models: What’s New and What’s Important to Know

Posted on October 8th, 2010 by Neil Chaput de Saintonge
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Photokina, one of the largest international photo shows, took place in Germany a few weeks ago. New product after new product showcased the latest technological trends in photography, which since the advent of digital cameras, seems to be evolving at an unbelievably fast rate. In an attempt to keep tabs, I discuss some of these [...]

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Kata Bumblebee Pack Series Review

Posted on August 13th, 2010 by Forest Chaput de Saintonge
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These Kata Bumblebee reviews were written collaboratively by Neil and Forest Chaput de Saintonge. In past few years, camera bags have evolved faster than ever. First it was the move from the older “over the shoulder” style bags that were the standard for many years for most professional photographers. More recently the move has been [...]

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The Quest for the Perfect Camera-The Micro Four Thirds Camera System

Posted on July 19th, 2010 by Neil Chaput de Saintonge
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As long as the search for a perfect camera persists, I’ll offer my two cents. My new camera, the Panasonic Lumix GF1, has really impressed me in the past month or so…

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