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The Mecaflex; A Square Format 35mm SLR
John Wade  |  Oct 01, 2008  |  0 comments

The Mecaflex was one of the smallest 35mm single lens reflexes ever made. It was designed by Heinz Kilfitt, who, in 1947, opened an optical company in Leichtenstein that subsequently relocated to Munich. It was here that he made a name for himself producing high-precision lenses that included the 40mm f/2.8 Kilar--the world's first 35mm macro lens--and the Zoomar...

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Lowel’s Rifa eXchange System; Continuous Lighting Has Its Advantages
Steve Anchell  |  Oct 01, 2008  |  0 comments

At a recent pro photo show I came across what I consider to be a unique innovation in small studio lighting--the Lowel Rifa eXchange System (#1), which is comprised of four self-contained softboxes that come in varying sizes. At 16x16" the Rifa eX 44 is the smallest and the Rifa eX 88 is the largest at 32x32". What makes this system special is the minimal time it...

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Pro Techniques
Location Shoot: Studio Results; Portable Pro Lighting Tips & Gear
Ron Eggers  |  Oct 01, 2008  |  0 comments

One reason that many photographers prefer working in a studio is because they can totally control all aspects of light, from its source to its power, temperature, and direction. To control light in a studio, photographers utilize a variety of light modifiers, including umbrellas, softboxes, light tables, and barn doors.

Shooting in the field...

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Pro Techniques
Leica Day At RIT; Preserving Traditions With An Eye To The Future
Jason Schneider  |  Oct 01, 2008  |  0 comments

Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), the world-renowned center of imaging tech, research, and photographic education, and Leica Camera, acclaimed for its legendary cameras and outstanding optics, proclaimed May 6, 2008 as Leica Day. The daylong event, hosted by RIT at its impressively large modern campus, was celebrated with speeches, lectures, tours, slide shows, seminars...

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Kenko’s KFM-2100 Flash/Ambi Meter; Everything You Always Wanted In A Handheld Meter, And More
Jack Neubart  |  Oct 01, 2008  |  0 comments

You might think that the sophisticated metering system in your camera is the be all and end all when it comes to exposure. The truth is, it does deliver remarkable results, but it can only take you so far. Want to tackle high-contrast scenes or tricky lighting or tonal situations without wasting a lot of time bracketing? Then you'll need a handheld meter. Shooting studio...

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Pro Techniques
A Long Road To A Happy Accident; Photographing Hothouse Beauties
David B. Brooks  |  Oct 01, 2008  |  0 comments

I began as a photographer back in 1952 while in the US Air Force during the Korean conflict. After being assigned to duty in Anchorage, Alaska, I found myself in an environment of great natural beauty, so taking pictures was both logical and a much better option than drinking beer and playing cards in the canteen. The first happy accident in my life as a photographer came as a...

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Robert E. Mayer  |  Oct 01, 2008  |  First Published: Sep 04, 2008  |  0 comments

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Fujifilm’s FinePix S100FS; Capturing A “Digital Film” Look
Joe Farace  |  Oct 01, 2008  |  0 comments

Fuji's FinePix S100FS (Film Simulation) is an electronic viewfinder digicam that's designed to produce film-like images at the point of capture. How it does it is not all that different than a D-SLR set on Picture Styles or similar, but the S100FS does this with menu items with such magical names as Provia and Velvia, Fujifilm's renowned slide emulsions. Overlooked...

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Pro Techniques
The “Poison Dart Frog” Challenge; The Ring Flash (And A Little Bit O’ Photoshop) Solution
Jim Zuckerman  |  Oct 01, 2008  |  0 comments

I recently had the opportunity to photograph poison dart frogs, and I was excited to do so because these unique creatures have brilliant colors and are endlessly fascinating. While they make for amazing pictures, they also present significant technical challenges. I had to do some thoughtful planning before I attempted to shoot them. I started out by buying several tropical plants...

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The Flashpoint II 2420 Monolight; Top WS Unit Of The Line
Steve Bedell  |  Oct 01, 2008  |  0 comments

Monolights are a handy and portable way to work and I am always interested in testing out new models. When I tested these new lights from Adorama I received an added bonus, some of their new Belle Drape Muslin backgrounds. This was going to be fun--it was like getting a new studio setup in one box. When I opened the box I found two of the Flashpoint II 2420 monolights, a...

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