Category Archives: camera and lens

May I play with your camera?

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Oleg Volk

I would like to upgrade my Panasonic LX-3 to something with a slightly larger sensor. 4/3 is the most likely contender, with Olympus and Panasonic models being most interesting. If you live in Nashville, own such a camera and wouldn’t … Continue reading →

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How to get in touch with PR department at Sony

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Canon Professional Services have, on occasion, provided me with loaner equipment for evaluation. I am now curious about Sony A77 and would like to try it out for a few days. Any suggestions who to contact at Sony with the … Continue reading →

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Need to find a TGS-104 video cable

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Oleg Volk

I need to find either a TGS-104 or a functional equivalent. So far, I have not located any current sources. I also have not found the specs on it, which makes figuring out equivalent cables difficult. Does anyone have a … Continue reading →

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Which magnifier hoold for Canon 5D mk2?

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Oleg Volk

At Defcon, I tried a Canon XTi with a Zacuto magnifier for video work and it worked great. B&H and others show several hood choices. I am not sure which one to pick for use with 5D mk2 with a … Continue reading →

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Night hunters

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Keltec RMR30 with Gemtech 22WMR suppressor and ATN MK390 night scope. The infrared illuminator above the scope is turned off. Magpul backup sights for daytime use are folded out of the way. Czech vz58 Both photographed with 35/2 lens behind … Continue reading →

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Podcast appearance

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Listen if you like to hear my interview about model photography.

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Other people’s photo shoots

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Oleg Volk

I sat in a corner and took snapshots while Rebecca photographed Pamela. Since the photos were taken over several hours, the photographer’s own outfit changed (first to go out in public to lunch, then back for more comfort)

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Who has a used Sigma 300mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM APO or the non-IS Canon 300/2.8 lens for sale?

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Oleg Volk

I finally decided to get one of these two lenses…and now no one seems to have them in stock. If you know of any store or individual selling them, please let me know. I’d like to upgrade from the Canon … Continue reading →

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Olympus Pen E-PL2 records video without sound. Why?

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Just recorded a music performance using friend’s E-PL2 camera. None of the video files have any audio data at all! Any idea why? I searched on-line for answers but only found people raving about how great the audio is.

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Olympus E-PL2 first impressions

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Just borrowed that camera with 20/1.7 lens from my friend DDB. First impressions: User interface is very awkward. I had to read the manual in detail just to figure out manual exposure. AF is very good. Face recognition and tracking … Continue reading →

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Adjusting camera to individual lenses

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Oleg Volk

http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/article_pages/cameras/1ds3_af_micoadjustment.html I just looked at the images form this weekend and found many photos taken with the 85/1.8 severely back focused. Running the tests showed that it had to be adjusted to +7(!) for clear images.It’s a wonder I got … Continue reading →

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