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Photoworld and Image – complete digital 28 issue archive!

By David Kilpatrick, on June 2nd, 2016

We are able to offer, now, the complete 28-issue digital archive in page-turn format for the final eleven years of Minolta Image and Photoworld (as it became) from 2002 to 2011. For only £10, a one-off payment, you unlock the complete collection of digital versions of the printed quarterly magazine.

This collection forms a . . . → Read More: Photoworld and Image – complete digital 28 issue archive!

Comments are closed   Accessories - 3rd party, Accessories - Minolta/Sony, Bags, cases and trivia, Cameras (DSLR), Cameras (Film), Equipment Reviews, Flash units, Legacy Lenses, Lenses - Alpha Mount, Lenses - E mount, Magazines, Minolta History, NEX System, Scanners, Sony Digital Cameras   , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,  

Sony ‘HowTo’ videos – a different level

By David Kilpatrick, on September 1st, 2011

Paul Genge of Sony UK noted my criticism of the Sony corporate videos. Well, what Sony were not publicizing so well was that Paul has been making some rather homespun but far more valuable and interesting videos – in fact, going beyond the usual remit of Sony staff to do stuff almost off the cuff.

. . . → Read More: Sony ‘HowTo’ videos – a different level

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NEX-5 with ECM-SST1 mic

By David Kilpatrick, on September 6th, 2010

Some parts of this were very close to large PA system speakers; others were close to dangerous loud instruments of war, notable Border fiddle and Scottish bagpipes from the Coldstream town pipe band (not the same as the Guards, this is the locals not their namesakes!).

Hand-held, mic set to 90 degree coverage not . . . → Read More: NEX-5 with ECM-SST1 mic

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Nikon D5000 first day – quick HD vid

By David Kilpatrick, on May 1st, 2009

True to promise, the Nikon D5000 did become available on May 1st in the UK, and my review camera turned up mid-day in time to be photographed and have its battery charged. Taking it out on my walk to the post (regrettably, to send in large sums of VAT and tax…) the sun came out . . . → Read More: Nikon D5000 first day – quick HD vid

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