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Gitzopods And Friends
There Is More To Monopods Than Meets The Eye
Dave Howard  |  Jul 01, 2000

What meets the casual eye regarding monopods is one tripod leg with a 1/4 "-20 screw at the top. However, those who are familiar with the monopod's unique benefits, and are properly versed in its technique, know that its beauty is more than...

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Film Photography Reviews
First Look
New Kodak Max Zoom 800 Print Film
Peter K. Burian  |  Jul 01, 2000

Until recently, ISO 400 seemed to be the uppermost limit in terms of film speed for excellent print quality in 8x12" reproductions. However, there are many advantages to shooting with an ISO 800 film: less risk of blur from camera shake, greater...

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Do It Yourself
Make Your Own Custom Ground Glass
Tom Fuller  |  Jul 01, 2000

This month's project is a simple way to replace or customize the ground glass of any large format camera. Only a few inexpensive materials are needed to make the glass itself, but you will need the use of a computer and a laser or ink jet printer...

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Digital Innovations
Digital Innovations
Hidden Treasures In Imaging Software
Joe Farace  |  Jul 01, 2000

I try to have fun with digital images every day. This usually involves manipulating a few images then making prints using different kinds of papers on whatever printer I'm currently testing. Right now, that's an Epson Stylus Photo 1270 whose...

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Business Trends
Business Trends
Self Promotion On The World Wide Web
Maria Piscopo  |  Jul 01, 2000

Marketing on the World Wide
Web has become a very popular subject among photographers. I am always
asked about the topic when teaching my seminars and workshops. This
column is a gathering of information from a survey...

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We Tried It
Hoffman Lightweight Field Camera
Joseph A. Dickerson  |  Jun 01, 2000

Last summer I had the opportunity to spend some time with the recently introduced Hoffman Lightweight Field Camera, and I'd like to share my impressions of this little gem with you.

The Hoffman Camera Corporation has been around since 1953 and is best known for the...

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Outdoor/Travel
10 Air Travel Tips
How To Protect Your Photo Equipment
Peter K. Burian  |  Jun 01, 2000

No matter where we travel during the summer, a camera is a constant companion, for recording the sights, scenery, wildlife, and people we encounter. Traveling by air however, does pose problems, especially for those who take a lot of equipment. The risks of damage, theft, and unnecessary...

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Student Union
Student Union - Melinda Elizando
Jay McCabe  |  Jun 01, 2000

James A. Bollman
Art Institute Of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The Attraction
"Landscape photography is an extension of being out there; it's...

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Outdoor/Travel
Scenes Within Scenes
Taking A Longer Look With Telephoto Lenses
Dave Howard  |  Jun 01, 2000

Most of us have, on more occasions than we'd care to count, suffered through "presentations" of vacation photos. Whether fresh out of stacks of processing envelopes, chronologically arranged in albums, or clunk-whacking their...

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Pro Techniques
Recipe For Gourmet Images
10 Ingredients To Bring Home Your Memories
Rick Sammon  |  Jun 01, 2000

Ever wonder what ingredients professional travel photographers use to make great on-location pictures? Here's my gourmet recipe.

Getting Ready To "Cook."...

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