Category Archives: camera and lens

Why I pay attention to lens and sensor quality

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Oleg Volk

These snapshot show a small fraction of the SHOT show displays using my photos: Unlike billboards, these are seen up close. And these were not even the largest images — the biggest was a three-part Keltec display 8 feet high … Continue reading →

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Models have such tough lives…

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Oleg Volk

…this one was getting a back massage from my assistant. Olive oil with a little red pepper works great to vanquish goosebumps from shooting outdoors.

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How to turn off viewfinder auto-adjustment on Alpha 77?

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Oleg Volk

A friend lend me Sony Alpha 77 to try out. I noticed that the viewfinder brightness is proportional to the exposure. If the ambient exposure is insufficient, the viewfinder turns black. The camera doesn’t know that I have studio flash … Continue reading →

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Canon flash needed in Las Vegas

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Oleg Volk

I am in Las Vegas for SHOT show. I brought two studio flashes with me but managed to leave out my hot shoe mount flash. I can try to have it shipped but I am not certain that the package … Continue reading →

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Studio or another indoor space for photos in Minneapolis

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Oleg Volk

I am looking for a space that I could use for portrait, gun poster and figure work this coming Saturday, January 3, near Hopkins, Edina or Minneapolis. Does anyone have suggestions or leads? Outdoors is just too cold this time … Continue reading →

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Any Canon 70D users in Nashville?

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Oleg Volk

I am considering adding a 70D to my 5Dmk2 as a more video and action oriented body. However, I’d like to try it for a day before buying. I just tried a friend’s Nikon D700 and the user interface improvement … Continue reading →

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Verifying lens calibration

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Oleg Volk

I’d like to verify AF calibration of my lenses with my primary camera body? What’s the nearest place to Nashville where I could get that done? I tried doing it myself but the results were inconclusive.

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Connections at camera companies wanted.

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Oleg Volk

In particular, Fuji and Panasonic, though others would be of interest also. I’d like to T&E some of their gear and write it up, but lack the connections to the right people.

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Loaner video camera needed.

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Oleg Volk

If anyone in Nashville has a current prosumer video camera and would be willing to let me try it out, please let me know. I’d like to figure out if the ergonomic advantages of a dedicated video camera would be … Continue reading →

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Traveling light…almost.

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Oleg Volk

(Photo by Tatyana Volk) Since the weight and the bulk of the camera and lenses were a problem during my trip to the Eastern Europe the previous year, I tried to pack light for the Swiss trip. In the end, … Continue reading →

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Want to buy: Panasonic G2 or GH2 camera, lenses

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Just checked the usual stores and didn’t see one for sale. If anyone has a G2 or GH2 for sale, please let me know. Also interested in lenses, particularly 20/1.7, 45/1.8, 60/.28 macro.

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How to *remove* a copyright notice from Facebook posts?

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Recently, I added “Copyright:Oleg Volk (For use permission ask photo@olegvolk.net)” into EXIF generated by my camera. Today, I notice that photos posted on Facebook directly pop that up in the captions, which I do not want. Any ideas how I … Continue reading →

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Minneapolis Art Institute

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Was there today with friends. Friends had cameras, so good photos exist.

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Photo gear wish list

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Panasonic GH3 (or a used G2 if I am being realistic). Olympus 60mm macro lens and 45/1.8 lenses. Canon 70-200/2.8 In order to get money for these acquisition, I’d like to get some of my older gear sold and even … Continue reading →

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Camera equipment for sale, updated Dec.28

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Oleg Volk

I am streamlining my camera and lens line-up and upgrading lenses. Old gear has to go. Prices do not include shipping. Canon 10D body $225 (comes with charger, spare battery, 4GB memory card) – good starter camera for a kid … Continue reading →

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Canon 300/4 IS lens for sale.

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Oleg Volk

I was finally able to buy a 300/2.8 IS, so the f4 is now surplus. Asking $860 including shipping within continental US. B&H is asking $1350 for it new, $1050 used. Review of the 300/4 IS.

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Lens Usage Notes.

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Over the last few months, I’ve often had to decide which lens to take along on trip or to field photo shoots. Looks like the winner is the 90mm tilt-shift. I take most of my photos with it. I sometimes … Continue reading →

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My friend Miles.

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Oleg Volk

With a 12ga bullpup shotgun. Photos for a hat catalog.

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The man who taught me how to use a camera.

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Oleg Volk

My father Ted Volk. Taking photos out of an art museum window in Prague. Picking on an LSD-based lifeform in Prague. (Photo by Tatyana Volk)

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Two ways to get a shot.

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Oleg Volk

DDB at the ready.

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