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A9: Ready, Set, Action!
The buzz is that the A9 is great for action. At 20 fps, I should hope so. Let's see how it handles the fastest sport on two feet.
Bay to Breakers: Dress Up Day for the Haves
Once a year the "haves" play dress up in a celebration of the weird, while confused street denizens push grocery carts by in bemusement and beratement.
High Alpine: Choose Your Gear Carefully
Conventional wisdom says "take one camera system on a trip" because it's much more convenient. I disagree and here's why.
Two Small Cameras, Two Small Lenses
A look at two of the smallest lenses offered for m43 and FF mirrorless systems.
Sony Zooms: from 24 to 70 for 3x the price
Was the above photo taken with a $600 zoom or a $2200 zoom? Can't tell? Then keep reading. Or cheat by scrolling to the end.
New Camera: Confessions of a Gearhound
The joy of a new toy. I mean, camera. Let’s be honest: there is nothing quite like unboxing a new camera with new lenses, particularly if they are from an entirely new and unfamiliar system. A Sony Alpha A7Rii Review.
Long Live the "Venerable" E-PL5
I just retired my first mirrorless camera - the 'ancient' Olympus E-PL5 - after nearly 3-1/2 years of loyal service to my continued education in photography.
About that Bokeh
So there's been some talk recently about "bokeh" or ぼけ as the Japanese would have it, which in English means "blurring." The two camps, "full frame" and "micro four-thirds," are jostling and elbowing.
Olympus Pen: Traveling Light
You learn to travel light if you have a distain for checking luggage. I do.