Category Archives: camera and lens

Hearing protection for musical kids.

Posted on August 14, 2024 by Oleg Volk

First time on the range, both did amazingly well out to 50 yards. Their mother, during her first range time, did even better — out to 100 yards with a .22 rimfire!

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Photographer at rest

Posted on June 25, 2021 by Oleg Volk
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Differences of detail level

Posted on February 5, 2019 by Oleg Volk

I just tried comparing a full-frame 43MP Sony A7R3 and 135/1.8 Sigma lens bought for $1200 to a 16MP micro 4/3 Panasonic GM5 with an adapted FED 50/2.8 lens (E26m) obtained at a used book store for $4. Sony wins … Continue reading →

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My favorite photo of Michael Meador

Posted on November 14, 2017 by Oleg Volk

And this renews my inquiry: why don’t professional DSLR cameras have fully articulated LCD viewfinders like entry level camera?

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A classic Russian-made camera support

Posted on November 14, 2017 by Oleg Volk

RPD seems so worthless as a light machine gun due to heavy recoil, it might actually be more useful as an improvised camera support. How the guy who designed lightly recoiling DP27 in 7.62x54R managed to make a 7.62×39 weapon … Continue reading →

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Anybody near Nashville able to help me test autofocus of my camera?

Posted on February 12, 2017 by Oleg Volk

My 5DSR is being inconsistent. I’d like to try adjusting it to individual lenses, but it seem that it doesn’t focus the same way twice, so there’s no baseline for adjustments. Perhaps I am doing something wrong? I can work … Continue reading →

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WW2 Uhertl scope, others like it

Posted on December 29, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Does anyone in or near Nasvhille have such an item that I could photograph? I could use images of any optics older than about 1970.

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Importing video from LG G5 to Premier

Posted on December 23, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Does anyone know what setting I should use for editing G5 video in Premier CS5? I tried 1920×1080 29.97 frame rate, 48kHz audio, but playback looks distorted. Almost as if the encoding fails on any scenes with motion.

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Green

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Oleg Volk

The local photo printer utterly failed to preserve detail in the white of the flower above. Any suggestions for a good web based print shop that can do a good job on properly set up files?

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3D (stereo) TV monitors?

Posted on November 6, 2016 by Oleg Volk

I am trying to find a currently produced TV monitor that would support 3D content…but can’t find anything listed. Suggestions? Also, is there any currently made 3D camera, or Fuji Real 3D W3 is it?

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Looks like the compact camera search is over.

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Oleg Volk

The winner is Panasonic GM5 with 20/1.7 lens, carried in CCW Breakaways pants. The main challenge now is to find a reasonably priced used GM5 body that’s not bundled with a zoom lens. Any pointers?

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Compact camera musings

Posted on October 25, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Sony NEX7 with 20mm/2.8 pancake…fits all needs except macro. Same with 30/3.5 macro fits all needs except pocketability. It would even mount the FE 55/1.8 as a short tele. From standpoint of ergonomics, Olympus Pen F would bring articulated LCD … Continue reading →

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Portable generator recommendations needed

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Oleg Volk

I am looking for a field-portable generator suitable for running a couple of studio flashes (without preview lights). Total current draw would be quite low. Main requirements are: Quiet Reliable Lightweight Simple in operation Any suggestions on what to buy … Continue reading →

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Compact camera considerations again…

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Oleg Volk

This topic seems to come up regularly. With my 4/3 body now in deep infrared configuration, I have no small cameras on hand. My smallest body is Sony A7R, and it’s hefty once 55mm lens is attached. It also lacks … Continue reading →

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Product and people photography seminar in Nashville, November 12-13

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Oleg Volk

The dates have been set for the next photo technique seminar. Enrollment is limited to four students maximum (three spots are open at this time). Two courses are offered: Product photography, with emphasis on guns and blades: Saturday 12th — … Continue reading →

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Once an object of desire, now a functional antique

Posted on September 6, 2016 by Oleg Volk

An Olympus Pen F half-frame, a real classic. Once upon a time, nearly twenty years ago, I really wanted one of these but couldn’t justify the price. One of the major features, for me, was the default vertical framing. Getting … Continue reading →

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Manual focusing with Canon 5DS R camera?

Posted on August 13, 2016 by Oleg Volk

I am looking at getting a 135/2 lens for use with the Canon, but it has a finder screen optimized for lenses no faster than 2.8. With the older 5Dmk2, I could get a higher contrast focusing screen for use … Continue reading →

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Another photography blog

Posted on August 8, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Mostly images of people, might be of interest to some of my readers.

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Infrared camera for sale

Posted on July 21, 2016 by Oleg Volk

I am getting an upgraded IR camera, so my Canon EOS REBEL T3 will be available. Selling it with a second battery and charger, $275 for everything, plus shipping cost from zip code 37076. Example of B&W image (it will also … Continue reading →

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Seminar on photographic lighting

Posted on July 17, 2016 by Oleg Volk

I am considering offering seminars on photographic technique. The two topics most often requested are people and product, specifically firearms. Could I see a show of hands — who would be interested in one-day seminars, conducted on weekends? Product photography, … Continue reading →

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