MPU-100 Arca-Swiss compatible Universal Quick Release L plate bracket Review

April 6th, 2014

A review of the MPU-100 Universal Quick Release L plate bracket, an arca-swiss compatible quick release L bracket designed for use with most cameras, and which can be purchased quite cheaply on eBay. [...]

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How to dismantle the Sunpak Auto 170 flash for modification

March 30th, 2014

How to dismantle the Sunpak Auto 170 flash for modification or repair - a tricky flash to open that appears to have no screws. [...]

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Fujifilm X-M1 vs X-A1 w/ 16-50mm kit lens: ACR & Capture One compared

March 21st, 2014

A look at how the image quality of the Fujifilm X-M1 compares to the X-A1 and how the choice of RAW convertor (ACR or Capture One) affects the image. [...]

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eBay Meking 99p UV Filter Review

March 8th, 2014

Review of a cheap 99 pence 58mm UV filter sold by Meking Photo Studio on eBay. For 99p including shipping from China, how bad will it be? [...]

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eBay 80 cm / 32 in Octa Umbrella Softbox Review

February 23rd, 2014

A review of the 80cm (32″) octagon umbrella softbox suitable for speedlight flashes available on eBay. Looking particularly at uniformity across the front panel [...]

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Fishing for horses in infrared

February 12th, 2014

Some infrared and full spectrum fisheye photos I took recently, including information on how I captured the images without being able to see through the viewfinder. [...]

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Recently processed panos

February 2nd, 2014

A few panorama photos I've processed recently, from the Corncob building in Chișinău, Moldova, to autumnal trees at sunset by the River Beauly in Scotland. [...]

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Getting organised – Photo filenames & Metadata

January 26th, 2014

How I aim to change my photo ingest process to keep my photos better organised, such as using unique filenames and ensuring JPEGs contain a reference to the RAW [...]

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YongNuo Speedlite YN460-II Flash Review

January 19th, 2014

A review of the YongNuo Speedlite YN460-II Flash, looking at what useful features it has, and what features it is missing compared to a more expensive flash like the Nikon SB-800. [...]

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Begonia flower abstract photos

January 13th, 2014

Some abstract photos of Begonia flowers that I took recently, and information on how I took the photos. [...]

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