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  • Give it Your Best Shot • Re: Minolta (Sony) 500F8 Reflex October 27, 2020
    .I don't own one but enjoyed these shots very much...Thanks for sharing,YildizStatistics: Posted by aster — Tue Oct 27, 2020 10:09 am
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    .Sig, I had the pleasure of watching the video twice hours after it was first streamed due to the time difference. I'm glad you were able to get closer with your photoshoot and we could see more detailed closeups beforehand. Thank you for sharing the elegance of ballet with us.YildizStatistics: Posted by aster — Tue […]
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  • Give it Your Best Shot • Re: Minolta (Sony) 500F8 Reflex October 26, 2020
    Sig,Very nice shots. I guess it helps to have a bright day to get some sharp images.SuryStatistics: Posted by sury — Mon Oct 26, 2020 7:23 am
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  • Give it Your Best Shot • Re: Minolta (Sony) 500F8 Reflex October 26, 2020
    smulnik wrote:Thanks Valery! I think that sports fans would go nuts for this lens too. Usually you have to have a "press pass" in order to get into a stadium with a big lens, but no one at the gates gives this small lens a second look. I get the usual "come on in and […]
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  • Give it Your Best Shot • Re: Minolta (Sony) 500F8 Reflex October 26, 2020
    Thanks Valery! I think that sports fans would go nuts for this lens too. Usually you have to have a "press pass" in order to get into a stadium with a big lens, but no one at the gates gives this small lens a second look. I get the usual "come on in and have […]
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Is retouching acceptable?

By David Kilpatrick, on June 8th, 2016

There’s been a controversy surrounding Steve McCurry, a photographer I have listened to on the edge of a conversation a couple of times courtesy of Kodak who were always great sponsors and put his ‘Afghan Girl’ on display at photokina 2012 where McCurry’s work was celebrated.

Here’s the story – he’s been changing, or allowing . . . → Read More: Is retouching acceptable?

One comment - (Comments are closed)   Darkroom, DK's ramblings, Photo Techniques   , , , , , , , , , , , ,  

The Fotodiox Tough E-Mount

By David Kilpatrick, on October 27th, 2014

Machined from brass and chrome-plated, in the tradition of lens mounts from 50 years ago and not necessarily the best solution for precision or lifetime wear, Fotodiox’s TOUGH E-mount is a replacement body mount bayonet which you can fit to your existing A7R, A7, NEX-7, A6000 or any other metal-mount E-mount body in a few . . . → Read More: The Fotodiox Tough E-Mount

7 comments - (Comments are closed)   Accessories - 3rd party, DK's ramblings, Equipment Reviews, NEX System, Sony Digital Cameras, Troubleshooting   , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,  

Changing the Alpha 900 focusing screen

By David Kilpatrick, on February 15th, 2009

This is not a step by step, since the instructions for this operation are very clear and the procedure is simple and nearly foolproof. It is simply a reassurance for those worried about changing their screen, with some tips.

. . . → Read More: Changing the Alpha 900 focusing screen

4 comments - (Comments are closed)   Accessories - Minolta/Sony, Cameras (DSLR), Equipment Reviews   , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,