October 2011 - Photo Jottings

October 31 2011

10/31/11

Fall is here, and soon the holiday season! or (!)

I’ve been busy working on photo jobs, and trying to finalize the new website design, so that’s why I haven’t been posting much lately.  Everything seems to be on schedule for a roll-out at the end of the year, so hold tight folks.  Thanks to all the people that …

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October 20 2011

10/20/11

Accurate focusing is crucial for sharp shots using fast, telephoto lenses.

I added the images and text below to the Minolta AF 135mm F/2.8 review, not because this lens is different from other telephoto fast lenses, but to show people how critical it is to focus correctly for the sharpest shots.  The cropped images below were all taken …

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October 18 2011

10/18/11

Minolta AF 135mm F/2.8 review finally done!

Ok, no more nasty mail about why I haven’t completed the Minolta 135/2.8 review that I started about six months ago!  Note to self; don’t mention inventory and plans until time permits!

The relatively small and light-weight Minolta AF 135mm F/2.8 turned in a very good performance for a twenty-plus year …

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October 10 2011

10/10/11

Feedback and thoughts.

The new website idea received a very large and positive response, so it’s going to happen!  Thanks to everyone for the messages of encouragement. Hopefully I can find someone to build a good initial site to get started on, with maybe an integrated wordpress front page for social interaction, along with a few features I’m missing …

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October 3 2011

10/3/11

Jottings, and possible new website.

I haven’t been posting much lately as I’ve been busy with several projects, but hope to update when time permits. People are writing to ask about when I’m going to review more lenses for Sony cameras, including the NEX system.  I’m going to review all Sony “α” and “E” mount lenses as…

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