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Rules to Remember Before Taking Your Camera on an Airplane

Yesterday I blogged about how a TSA agent spared me from destroying unused rolls of films I inadvertently packed in my checked in luggage during a recent trip. Today I thought it would be helpful to review the rules airlines have in place in regards to flying with photo equipment. Here’s what you need to know before you take your camera on your next flight: YES. You can take your camera on the airplane, though I would recommend packing it in your carry-on bag rather than in your checked suitcase given the number of bags the airlines’ loses each year. … Continue reading →

Alternatives to Tripods— Image-Stabilizing Equipment

I just got off my tripod soapbox and now here I am discussing image-stabilizing equipment again. I promise not to mention the word tripod in this blog. Rather, I’m here to focus on alternatives to the traditional three-legged device. They’re designed to eliminate the dreaded shaky shot minus the inconvenience of toting around a bulky accessory. The first device is a zoom lens. Yes, I know, you’re wondering how a lens is going to help stabilize your shots. This particular lens features technology that does the work of a tripo… (You get the idea). It’s called the Nikon AF-S VR … Continue reading →

German Photo Products and Field Trips

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In honor of my German foreign exchange student, I am writing today about German photography product manufacturers. The first one that comes to mind is Agfa. Agfa produces film, darkroom chemicals, minilab spare parts, and has a wholesale division. Or, should I say, they used to do all these things. As of last year, the company is being liquidated. Imaging Solutions, AG is taking over the spare parts and chemicals division, A&O is taking over the wholesale division, and The Lupus Imaging & Media Ltd. & Co. KG, a newly founded internationally operating trading company has taken over the main … Continue reading →

Cool New Photo Products

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If you like to keep up to date with the newest photography products, this post is for you. Here are some new products that can help you take, share, print and filter photos better. First, we have the Olympus EVOLT E-330, the world’s first interchangeable digital SLR, that features a live view image on the LCD screen and an optical viewfinder. The LCD screen can extend out from the camera body, enabling the photographer to shoot over people’s heads, from ground level, or from the hip. Metz has two new handle-mounted flash units, designed specifically for digital cameras. They offer … Continue reading →