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Seagul 4A 105 And 4A 107 TLR Cameras
Tom Fuller  |  Jan 01, 2002

If you've been wondering about which medium format cameras would be a good choice for students and other struggling photographers, the answer today would indeed be one of the Seagull twin lens reflex models imported by Phoenix Corporation.

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The Pentax 645N
Expanding The Telephoto Lens Line Up
W.L. Fadner  |  Jan 01, 2002

With the recent addition of the 150mm f/2.8 autofocus lens, the line-up of telephoto or long focus optics for the Pentax 645N camera is nearly complete. When the 645N was first introduced, Pentax promised that they would issue a...

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Minolta Maxxum 5
Small, Light, And Packed With Features
George Schaub  |  Jan 01, 2002

Weighing in at just under 12 oz with a size of 5x3.4x2.4", the compact Minolta Maxxum 5 could be considered a downsized 35mm SLR, at least when compared to some of the bulkier pro models. But this size and weight belies the...

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Lens TipsOutdoor Photography How ToOutdoor TipsPhoto How To
10 Fun Self-Assignments
The Editors  |  Jan 01, 2002

Here are 10 ways to get your creative juices flowing . . . and some great photos

1. Discover Your Own Backyard

If you put your mind to it, you can find lots of neat photo subjects right in your own backyard. (If you live in an apartment and don't have a formal backyard, don't worry—this assignment is about...

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Medium Format Update
Breaking News And Highlights
George Schaub  |  Jan 01, 2002

Pentax 645NII
We start off with a new 6x4.5 format camera from Pentax, the 645NII. This second generation manifestation of the popular 645N adds mirror up functionality on the drive mode dial, a choice of EV increments in exposure compensation...

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Master Class
Master Class
The Wedding Day, Part I
Monte Zucker  |  Jan 01, 2002

Let's start with this picture of the two wedding rings resting on top of the bride's bouquet. I made it with the macro setting of my Canon 28-135mm zoom lens. I just placed the flowers down and carefully nestled the rings among them. I let the camera select its own...

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Lighting
Lesson Of The Month
Contrasting Color For Vivid Results
Ben Clay/Web Photo School  |  Jan 01, 2002

Of the many factors that go into making a great studio photograph (subject matter, lighting, props, composition, camera lenses/settings, etc.), choices of color are often overlooked by photographers. Determining what colors to...

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Globetrotter
Globetrotter
San Diego Wild Animal Park, Up Close And Personal
Rick Sammon  |  Jan 01, 2002

For many wildlife photographers, nothing beats an African photo safari. The sprawling plains of Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, and South Africa seem to offer endless photo opportunities, from dawn to dusk.

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Easy Online Construction
Do It Yourself Portfolio
George Schaub  |  Jan 01, 2002

Though many people imagine that they will get to build their own web site with their images, they may have hesitated because of the perceived difficulties involved. There's the daunting aspect of working in code, figuring out how to best prepare their images and perhaps confusion about how to...

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Do It Yourself
Panoramic View Cameras
Tom Fuller  |  Jan 01, 2002

Our project this month is a procedure for turning a 4x5, 5x7, or 8x10 view camera into a panoramic model that makes two or three images on a single sheet of film. Specialty cameras that produce these expansive views are available...

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