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Paul Sanders
Landscape Photographer
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Jessica Bracey
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or many of you without children, or who have older children, the idea of being able to travel
when its less busy must be very appealing. To wander at will and take your time without
jostling crowds, point and shooters and the satisfaction that youve paid that little bit less.
It was with this in mind that we came up with the idea of this content for this issue... a list
of beautiful locations that are not just fascinating destinations to head off to relax and enjoy the culture,
but are well worth taking your camera and a few lenses to bring a little of each back.
My personal favourite from this list is Iceland a place I visited once and instantly fell in love with for
its raw beauty, quality of light, wide vistas, geology, and the people themselves. I recently saw it again
in the Ben Stiller film The Secret Life of Walter Mitty and it renewed my desire to visit again. But so did
Karl Shaws images of his Aegean Sea adventure. He has painted such a gorgeous picture; I could feel
the sun on my face when reading it. We talk to an expert diver about a Maltese diving experience; the
clear, warm waters, wrecks and lagoons sound incredible. Having learned to ski this winter, the idea of
seeing the mountains in autumn bereft of the white stuff fascinates me, even via The Red Train. The
light at 2300m in winter was breathtaking... We also enjoy a wander around the pastoral French
countryside of the Dordogne. Closer to home is Dartmoor, famed for the
changing colours and golden light and, finally, the visceral light and
Adam Scorey
majestic vistas of the Scottish island of Mull. Its all so beautiful and offers Group Editor, Imaging
adam.scorey@archant.co.uk
such photographic opportunity. Can you tell Ive not holidayed yet...?!
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RED TRAIN
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MULL
REGULARS
3 WELCOME | THE CONTRIBUTORS
8-13 WOW! PICTURES
14-15 10 THINGS... CHILDHOOD MEMORIES
16 PAUL SANDERS COMMENT
18-23 READERS GALLERY: TREES
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42-47 LAND OF FIRE AND ICE! IURIE BELEGURSCHI EXPLORES ICELAND
49-53 KARL SHAW SAILS THE AEGEAN SEAS
54-55 BEST DIVING PHOTO OPPS IN MALTA
56 BUYERS GUIDE: WE PICK THE BEST UNDERWATER CAMERAS
59-61 A TRAIN RIDE THROUGH THE SWISS MOUNTAINS WITH MONICA GOSLIN
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63-67 ADRIAN OAKES PHOTOGRAPHS THE COLOURS OF DARTMOOR
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69-71 GARETH KIRKLAND IN THE DORDOGNE
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was the hottest we had seen. The summer days were spent catching grasshoppers and running through sprinklers
to cool down. My arm was in a cast, after breaking it tripping over a tree root. Mum had a Honda C90 scooter which I used to love
going on the back wi
with her. I would put on my white cork helmet and hit her on the back with my cast, telling her to go faster. I now
have a four year old daughter who isnt content untill she has told her daddy, veloce Papa, veloce, veloce.
Tim Walla
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memories is at my grandparents house
ouse when I used to stay with them over the summer holidays. They had a big farm
house table and if I was a good lad my gran used to
o buy me a new toy car I used to collect them you see. Later, after tea, I liked to
take the lamps ou
m; and use these to light the toy car and try to take a picture of it for my collection.
out of mine and my sisters bedroom;
I never realised tthen that one day I would be shooting
ng cars for real adverts.
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Free
your
mind
Routine can blinker the beauty of the world around you, so step out of your comfort
zone, says Paul Sanders, and enliven your inspiration
imagine you are very similar to me in some respects; you make the
same journey to work from home and back again, maybe go to the
supermarket and back, to school or walk a dog Life is quite routine
for the great majority of us, which is why we dont notice what is
around us or on our doorsteps. Yet I always marvel at the change that
takes place within me when I go somewhere new. I get off the plane and,
instantly, I want to take pictures, even of the most mundane of subjects.
The whole point of travelling, I think, is to break the routine and
monotony of our daily lives. For photographers, this is a real treat because
suddenly you are inspired. You will have a visual and spiritual awakening
free of your routine, you feel able to explore, experiment and to push
yourself a little. To leave your comfort zone in Departures and
truly grow creatively. But beware. There is travel, and then there is
organised travel.
As a photographer there is nothing more exciting than visiting places
new to you, being awed by the majesty of mountains or having moments
of total breathlessness as you round a bend in a road. These are the
moments that all the investment in gear and reading How to shoot
articles come together. You are as free as a bird, shooting things that
express the way you feel about the location. You come away feeling elated
and inspired and this feeling then translates back in to your normal life.
It literally opens your eyes to the plethora of image-making opportunities
at home, not to mention making you more productive at home and work,
allowing you to inspire your friends and colleagues with your tales of high
adventure and images of stunning beauty.
On the flip side of this is the kind of travel where you are met at the
airport, get on a bus to be driven from location to location without noticing
what is around you; lined up and told what to shoot, what lens to use and
almost what exposure to set. This will not help you as a photographer, or
you as a person. You are still stuck in your comfort zone. GET OUT OF IT,
stretch yourself and watch the magic happen! Please.
Im not knocking workshops or photography holidays; there are a great
many that are excellent and will push you to a new level. All of us need
help to learn new techniques or to get some guidance on our work. What
I am saying is that when you go to these places on workshops, you must
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experiences
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Twitter
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History of Canon |
The
revolution has
been photographed
Jessica Bracey traces the history of Canon; from divine origins to its modern saintly
reputation as an inspirational, innovating force in the camera industry
The history
The original name was taken from Kwanon, the Buddhist
Goddess of Mercy, and had evolved by 1935 into the Canon
trademark we know today. The Kwanon was a prototype for
Japans first 35mm focal-plane-shutter camera produced in
1934, which then matured into the Hansa Canon two years
later. Once Canons cameras had been developed, the brand
then invested in lenses in 1939, at the start of the Second World
War, with the Serenar collection, complete with the mission
statement to produce world-class cameras. Although not
immensely popular until after the war, Canon devised >>
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Advertising campaigns
David Bailey shot weddings on an Olympus and
Jamie Oliver filmed family and food for Nikon,
but Canon is no stranger to memorable
advertising campaigns either. Anyone
remember the slogan You can on a Canon
from the 1990s? Its the brands international
campaigns on the big screen that have really
made an impact most notably its 2012 Emmy
Award-winning
commercial,
Project
Imaginat10n, produced by advertising agency
Grey, which took the small camera to the big
screen. This project sought to prove that
imagination is limitless and anything is possible
with Canon DSLR cameras, even inspiring a
Hollywood film, says Michelle Fernandez,
director of marketing at Canon. We created a
forum for photographers of all skill levels to
showcase their photographic and interpretive
abilities. The opportunity to have their
photograph inspire a Ron Howard production
was meaningful and rewarding. As far as
marketing, Canon focused on building an
emotional connection with consumers which
resulted in enormous loyalty and brand love,
continues Rick Cusato, a partner at Grey.
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Timeline
1933
1934
1935
1936
1937
1946
1954
1961
1967
1971
1973
1975
1987
Canon employs
around 194,000
people
worldwide
Advertising
agency Grey
has
been
working
on
campaigns with
Canon for more
than 30 years
History of Canon |
Winning the Emmy helped prove how universal
the will to give it your all and push through anything
to get the perfect shot is.
Among the Hollywood blockbusters and pops of
trademark red in magazines, Canons campaign
strategies dont just lie in traditional advertising.
Utilising a captive audience of hundreds of
photographers snapping and sharing photographs
instantly across the world with some of the biggest
publications, including Vogue, Canon has been the
principle imaging sponsor for Fashion Week since
2005. Not only that, but its heart also lies in other
projects, such as its relationship with the World
Wildlife Fund, the Red Cross and UEFA, and its
championing of photojournalists in the World Press
Photo competition for 22 years.
Image by fashion,
portrait and beauty
photographer Clive
Booth, who is a
Canon Explorer.
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| History of Canon
1992
1995
2000
2006
2008
2011
2012
2014
Canon
Incs
consolidated net
sales for the
2013 financial
year totalled
$35.5 billion
Canon vs Nikon
Its the fighting talk of every serious photographer Canon and Nikon have been dominant contenders
in the market for some time. While the days of Kodak and Polaroids reign have well and truly diminished,
the modern photographer has a tough decision to make.
Anyone expecting that Ill come out in favour of one or the other will be disappointed, says Colin
Harding, curator of photographic technology at the National Media Museum. They both produce
excellent products; if one of them was markedly better they would probably have put the other out of
business long ago. From a historical perspective, what is more interesting is the fact that Canon and
Nikon havent always been commercial rivals. In their early days they were, for a short time, partners rather
than competitors. In 1933, Goro Yoshida and Saburo Uchida founded the Precision Instruments Laboratory
in Tokyo. Their first prototype 35mm camera, based on the Leica II, appeared the following year. Yoshida
decided to name the camera Kwanon but Uchida disagreed with the name choice, feeling that it was
unsuitable for a high-tech product designed for an international market. Yoshida resigned and in 1935
Uchida applied for the new Canon trademark. To supply the lenses for its new camera, Canon turned to
an established Japanese optical and scientific instrument company, Nippon Kogaku K.K. Its camera
lenses were called Nikkor and produced all of Canons lenses up until 1947. However, by 1946 Canon had
also started producing its own lenses and at around the same time Kogaku decided to manufacture
cameras; and when its first 35mm model left the production line in 1948, they gave it the name Nikon.
Historical collaborations aside, the reality of who comes out on top lies in the sales figures. According
to the BNC Ranking market shares for cameras in Japan, Canon has been the undisputed leader above
Nikon for a number of years. In 2014, Canon boasts a 49.2 per cent sales hold of the DSLR market. But
with Olympus holding the top spot for the mirrorless market, itll be interesting to see how Canons DSLR
line will fare with reports from Panasonic predicting that compact system camera sales will overtake DSLR
sales by 2015. However, a report released in March states that Canon is basking in its 11th consecutive
year with the number one share of interchangeable lens cameras both for DSLRs and CSCs. [PM]
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History of Canon |
Football Canons sponsorship deals range from fashion to wildlife, and they
also have a relationship with the world of football, including the UEFA Cup.
Canon serves
photographers
in more than
110 countries
across Europe,
the Middle East
and Africa
Camera launches
Canon 1D Mark II 2001
Canon 1D Mark IV 2010
Canon 1D X 2012
Canon EOS 1 1989
Canon EOS 650 1987
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Canon EOS*
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Canon EOS 300D
Canon AE-1
Canon EOS 1D C 50mm*f/1.2 2013
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Canon A1 1978
Canon FTB 1971
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Canon EOS-1D X | Canon 24-105mm f/4 | 35mm | 180 secs | f/13 | ISO 50
Canon EOS-1D X | Canon 24-105mm f/4 | 60mm | 1/400sec | f/11 | ISO 400
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Mono Interview |
Canon EOS-1D X, Canon 24-105mm f/4 | 24mm | 476 secs | f/16 | ISO 50
Canon EOS 5D Mk II | Canon 24-105mm f/4 | 60mm | 0.5 secs | f/13 | ISO 200
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Canon EOS-1D X | Canon 24-105mm f/4 | 35mm | 1/3 sec | f/13 | ISO 50
Canon EOS-1D X | Canon 17-40mm f/4 | 35mm | 724 secs | f/13 | ISO 100
Mono Interview |
Canon EOS-1D X | Canon 24-105mm f/4 | 50mm | 436 secs | f/11 | ISO 100
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WITH THE SUMMER SUN FADING FAST, THIS MONTH WE TAKE A LOOK AT SOME TRAVEL
SPOTS A LITTLE CLOSER TO HOME PERFECT FOR A WEEKEND GETAWAY, AVOIDING
CROWDS AND GUARANTEED TO PROVIDE A WEALTH OF PHOTOGRAPHIC OPPORTUNITY.
BE BLOWN AWAY BY ENGLISH MOORS, DIVE INTO YOUR DREAM SHOT IN MALTA OR SET
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Moldovan landscape
photographer,
Iurie
Belegurschi, explores
the unique land and
light of Iceland and
shares with us his
captured wonders
Land of
Possibilities
During winter, not all parts of the large waterfalls are frozen. The mix of ice and moving
water at Gullfoss provides a surreal backdrop to fantastic sunsets and sunrise.
Canon EOS 5D Mk III | 16-35mm f/2.8 | 29mm | 20 secs | f/13 | ISO 50
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Iceland |
Canon EOS 5D Mk III | 16-35mm f/2.8 | 16mm | 70 secs | f/13 | ISO 100
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Iceland |
Canon EOS 5D Mk III | 16-35mm f/2.8 | 16mm | 25 secs | f/16 | ISO 50
Canon EOS 5D Mk III | 16-35mm f/2.8 | 27mm | 15 secs | f/11 | ISO 200
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Iceland |
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Aegean Sea |
Cruise Views
Offering a vast array of cultures and
experiences, sailing the Aegean
presents a wealth of fabulous photo
opportunities. Karl Shaw takes to its
azure blue waters
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Companions
As far as travelling companions go, firstly
theres the wife she will insist on tagging
along! I also have two others that should be
mentioned; Fujis X-Pro1 and X-E1 with 1855mm and 50-230mm attached
respectively. Why the two Fujis? Well, the
thought of trailing around in temperatures
approaching 40 degrees carrying a DSLR
with pro lens attached just seemed a bit
like torture. Anyway, the not-so-little Fujis
are more than capable of running rings
around most DSLRs. I could use a compact
but I want the clean, crisp images that only
a camera with a larger sensor provides
larger in size, as opposed to larger
in megapixels
Why two? Well, swapping lenses in the
hustle and bustle of a packed, dry and
dusty city is a recipe for disaster and can
you imaging arriving in Santorini and your
one and only camera develops a fault
thoughts like that keep me awake at night.
Camera settings
I prefer to shoot in full manual mode.
However, the proper exposure
compensation dial on both Fujis makes
shooting in Aperture Priority a real breeze.
And the great thing about both cameras is
that you get in a JPEG exactly what you saw
through the viewfinder. So, throughout my
trip and given that light levels were pretty
intense, the order of the day was to set the
aperture to f/8 or f/11 and usually add a bit
of exposure compensation. The Fujis never
missed a beat, with the 18-55mm being a
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Shooting
There are a few downsides for photographers thinking of cruising
that are worth mentioning. Firstly, youre not going to have the
luxury of rising early and capturing that wonderful sunrise, youre
going to have to wait for the ship to dock before you can either
visit the location on your own or opt to pay for an excursion. Youre
not going to get any epic sunsets either the captain will want you
back on the ship way before sundown. No, youre stuck, usually,
with harsh sunlight, so thinking outside the box is the secret when
it comes to creating something that is a bit more than a snapshot.
Look for light and shade remember mono shots work really well
with lots of contrast. Go off the beaten track check out the back
streets for colourful characters. Obviously, the places are going to
be heaving with tourists so use that to your advantage shoot
them show how chaotic the location is. Trust me, visiting the
Parthenon in mid August is not for the faint-hearted its like a
camera convention with thousands of tourists battling for the best
selfie. A good idea is to Google any place youre planning on
visiting beforehand and have an idea of where the best vantage
points are to be found in Santorini there are two spots that give
you that iconic blue domed landscape that just has to be seen to
be believed.
Cruising isnt for everyone its not relaxing unless you stay on
the ship all week sunbathing, but to do that would be missing the
point you need to get out and about at each port, immerse
yourself in the different cultures and shoot anything and
everything. But set yourself a goal creating a photobook or travel
journal is always a nice reminder of your photographic time
spent abroad.
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Underwater
Odyssey
f you love the idea of a warm breeze on your face, the soft lapping of
the ocean gently caressing your ears and the promise of mysterious
temples and ancient ruins to excite your imagination, then look no
further than the Maltese archipelago. Being a set of three islands, the
sea plays a huge part in the lives and landscape, and its to the sea we turn.
Within the diving community, Malta, Gozo and Comino are famed for
their warm waters, clear oceans and diverse diving opportunities. From the
plentiful wildlife such as groupers, flying fish, stingrays, tuna and jellyfish, to
ancient rock arches, steep cliff walls, underwater caves and plentiful wrecks;
combined with safe waters and its renown for learners, its the ideal location
to explore a new creative and physical adventure
underwater photography.
We spoke with Jussi Hokkanen at Ocean Leisure Cameras to get a taste
for a Maltese photographic adventure. Well, for a start, the waters are
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Jussi Hokkanen
super warm at this time of year, around 22-23 degrees, so learning to dive is very comfortable. Then there is the huge variety of things
to explore with your camera, in particular the war time wrecks and beautiful underwater scenery some of it is truly ancient. The water is
generally very clear, especially in the south; visibility can be up to 30m down at 30m deep. But there are all sorts of cliffs, arches, little
coves and reefs to enjoy. Loads of flora and fauna, and some of the wrecks, for example the Rosi tug boat and the Um el Faroud a 110m
long, 10,000 tonne ship that is one of Europes top wreck dives.
To dive you need to register with a centre and show you are qualified, you no longer need a medical. Wrecks, on the whole, do tend
to require a more advanced level of diving but certainly not all. Plus, with sites like Blue Hole on Gozo, a short ferry ride away, or the close
by Dwejra Inland Sea, a lagoon of seawater that links to the sea via a arch, there are plenty of shallow places to learn, and many dive
centres to teach you whether you want to boat or shore dive. Its in the EU, so use the Euro, and English is widely spoken. All in all a
perfect dive destination to start an underwater odyssey.
Much like aprs ski, aprs dive is just as important and the islands themselves wont disappoint. With their thousands of years of history,
reflected in Neolithic temples, and influences of the Carthaginians, Romans, Norman and French occupation and until gaining
independence in 1968, the islands also came under British rule. There is so much culture oozing from every pore of the archipelago, as
can be seen in the food, art, architecture and customs. But one of Jussis favourite things is rather more simple: There is a shop/cafe on
the island that has been there for about 100 years, it seems. Crystal Palace, in Rabat, is arguably one of the best places in Malta for pastizzi,
a savoury pastry filled with peas or ricotta cheese. Get one of these I prefer the ricotta and take it outside with a glass of tea and feel
like a local. Of course, you could Instagram a great image while there if you like that sort of thing. Oh, if you dont like tea, have a cold
Kinnie, a local soft drink of orange and herbs. Apparently its delicious.
www.oceanleisurecameras.com
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| Underwater Cameras
All-in-one compact camera for divers and other watersports enthusiast. This camera is
shock, dust, crush and waterproof. You can take it down to 25m without problems. It
captures superbly colourful pictures underwater and doubles as a high-definition video
camera. In a nutshell, it is a quality Canon compact camera, baked into a sturdy crust.
300 www.canon.co.uk
Fuji cameras have always been popular with divers, and their latest camera and housing
bundle is called the XQ1. This 12MP, advanced compact camera has full manual settings
(P,A,S,M) and also shoots Raw. The Fuji system is supported by Inons range of underwater
lenses and strobes, so you can start with a basic kit and get more parts as your skills
improve. With the housing you can take this baby to the depth of 40m. 530
www.fujifilm.eu/uk/ www.inonuk.com
Undoubtedly the most capable underwater camera kit under 1000. Canons advanced
S120 manages to squeeze everything an underwater photo enthusiast would ever need
into a tiny package. Its sizable sensor offers better image quality than the average
compact camera and its programmable colour balance functions are renowned among
divers. Full manual features, including Raw, Full HD movies, great underwater modes and
full support of Inon lens system makes this the package to have. Depth rated to 40m.
550 www.canon.co.uk www.inonuk.com
E-PL6 is the latest of Olympus popular Pen Lite compact system camera range. Olympus
boffins have always been keen on diving and their housing range covers both compacts
and system camera range. The PT-EP10 housing is pretty much the cheapest decent way
of getting this sort of a camera underwater. The E-PL6 camera offers outstanding image
quality comparable to many full size DSLR cameras, and the four-thirds system means
that there are over 50 different lenses to choose from. Depth rated to 60m. About 1100
www.olympus.co.uk
Ultimate image quality from a compact package. Today, you dont need to drag that
cumbersome DSLR housing with you around the world. Just take the spanking new Sony
RX100 Mk III and pop it in to a housing of your choice (At the time of writing, only
Nauticam have their housing out but many other manufactures are to follow) and you are
ready for everything. This camera offers stupendous quality stills and video from a
diminutive frame. The Nauticam aluminium housing is great to handle and extremely
sturdy. You can rig this kit with lenses, strobes and lights to become the definitive
compact underwater photography machine! 100m depth rated. About 1400
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All aboard
the red train
Travel photographer, Monica Goslin, captures the spectacular panorama of Swiss towns, glaciers,
and lakes, as she rides the famous Bernina Express from St. Moritz to Tirano, Italy
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Going down
When the train descends from the Alps into
the valley below, the view becomes
dramatically different because of the
distance. So being adaptable to changing
perspectives is key while riding the train,
there are times when your view will be filled
with trees blocking your composition, but
suddenly you see the whole view and have
the perfect photo opportunity so be
prepared with that fast shutter speed!
One of the challenges of taking
photographs on a train is the movement.
Keeping a fast shutter speed and multiple
shots combats this. The fast shutter speed
was particularly helpful when the train
travelled along the Lago Bianco, with its
meandering tracks curving in and out to
provide metamorphosing views of the train
with the mountains and lake.
This image (centre), of two men getting off
the train with their dogs, is one of my
favourites. I captured the image while the
train was idle at the Ospizio Bernina Station;
the highest station on the route at 2253
metres. But you have to be fast the train
doesnt stop for very long!
I knew the train would cross the road
(bottom right) and I wanted to show the
waiting cars, while getting the view and
including the train the star of the show. I
also noticed throughout the ride that many
hikers would stop and take photos of the
train as it passed. So I was lucky to have a
handful of tourists doing just that getting
everything I wanted in one photo because
I had observed these details along the way
and made a note to try and incorporate
them into one image.
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In this location, I took multiple shots along the entire curve (above), getting the small stone structure and the wildflowers at varying angles. Sometimes
it is best to keep taking photos and edit later for the best composition.
The train was ascending from the valley (below) and I wanted to show the length of the valley while at the same time, the height of train tracks. By
keeping my eye further in the distance of the approaching views, I spotted the small house on the bright green field and took about 10 photos as
the train whizzed by. Only later, when going through the photos, did I settle on this photo as best capturing what I wanted to convey. [PM]
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send us an example of that age old photographic decree;
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Exploring Dartmoor |
The colours
of Dartmoor
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Sony NEX-5N | 19mm f/2.8 | 19mm |
1/25sec | f/11 | ISO 100
Preparation
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Heading out
When planning a shoot I always check the weather
forecast first. Keep an eye on the temperatures and
the wind speed, as the wind chill on the open moor
can be biting on a cold day. Sunny days with great
skies are best for open landscapes with far-reaching
views over the valleys from the tors.Bright overcast
conditions are best for shooting the rivers and
waterfalls. This will offer even lighting, no harsh
contrast and longer shutter speeds for blurring
water. Foggy conditions are fantastic for woods and
forests. The fog adds layers to the shot as the trees
fade away into the distance. Many of the Dartmoor
forests are full of moss-coated rocks. The red and
yellow leaves contrast well with natures green
velvet, as I like to call it. The moss is two inches thick
in places.
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* Location tip *
Combestone Tor near Dartmeet offers great views over the Dart Valley and the open moor for the forest
colours. There is a car park next to the tor so it is very accessible. The tor is a steady platform to obtain
the views across the valley below. Look below the Tor for the leaning tree.
Combestone Tor.
Burrator in autumn.
Fingle Bridge.
Combestone Tor.
* Location tip *
The River Teign at Fingle Bridge near
Drewsteignton offers the most
spectacular display of river colours. Go
over the narrow bridge by the pub and
walk upstream along the left side of the
river for the best shots. >>
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Burrator.
Top tips
There is only one caf that I head for.
The Fox Tor Caf in Princetown is
central on the moor and offers a warm
welcome, log fires on cold days,
excellent food and home made cakes,
and great coffee. The caf also has
big tables and Wi-Fi.
Lenses a wide-angle lens in
portrait is ideal for shooting along
rivers to make the most of the canopy
and reflections. A long lens will work
well from the tops of the tors when
shooting into valleys to compress the
perspective and increase the impact
of the autumnal colours. This also
works well with the valley mists that
occur regularly this time of year.
Dartmoor is festooned with some of
the best open vistas in Devon. Dont
forget to take some panoramic shots
from the tops of the tors to make the
most of the autumnal landscape.
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Venford Brook.
Without polariser
With polariser
Autumn is the most colourful season so one essential piece of kit has to be the circular polariser. This amazing filter will
transform your shots, removing silver reflections from the surface of water and saturating the colours in the trees and foliage.
The polariser will also add impact to cirrus skies and rainbows. It also acts a 1.5-stop ND filter to aid the soft water effects.
Rotating the polariser will increase to decrease the effect. Look through your viewfinder as you adjust the filter. They work
best on water in flat light and with landscapes in strong side light. [PM]
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| Travel Lenses
DESTINATION IN SIGHT
Weight, versatility and speed that will ensure your quality doesnt go
down with the sun: we take a look at the travel lens market
Its a highly versatile lens that can provide focal lengths from a wide-angle group shot to intimate
portraits. But the versatility doesnt cost you in quality it is renowned as being one of the best for zoom
lenses. The three-stop image stabiliser means you can continue to shoot without having to resort to
flash in low-light situations. While you can get faster than f/4, this will perform in many lighting situations,
and is faster than the 18-55mm at full extension. It makes an excellent lightweight travel lens capable
of capturing the vibrancy of a Thai market to the shapely architectural details of Europes cities.
Street Price: 810 | LensPimp Seven-Day Hire Cost: 65
A go-to L-series lens, that covers a focal range from wide-angle to short telephoto and is centred on
the standard focal length of 50mm, which gives a perspective very similar to that of the human eye. You
can shoot everything from landscapes to portraits without having to change lens. The fast maximum
aperture allows you to continue shooting in low light situations, and with a focusing distance of 38mm,
you can get near to your subject, or take a step back to take in its surrounding. You need to move your
feet with this lens, but if youre shooting in low light a lot and you dont mind losing the top end focal
length, its the ideal option.
Street Price: 1550 | LensPimp Seven-Day Hire Cost: 68
This lens is a brand new 5x zoom lens for FX format DSLR photographers and features a fixed f/4
aperture throughout the zoom range. A Nano Crystal Coat reduces ghosting and flare and Nikons
second generation VR II system compensates for camera shake the equivalent to a shutter speed four
stops faster. With the combination of high optical performance, constant f/4 aperture and versatile focal
range, the Nikon 24-120mm f/4 G AF-S ED VR lens offers excellent value and performance in a compact
package for adventurous photographers.
Steet Price: 800 | LensPimp Seven-Day Hire Cost: 62
Why limit yourself to a modest zoom range when therere superzooms like Tamrons 16-300mm to
choose from Tamrons Vibration Compensation (VC) system minimises camera shake at extended
lengths and it will allow more versatility than any other lens on this list. On the other end of its range,
you can get up close with its macro capabilities. The lens itself is surprisingly small for its range, and a
small weight to carry if its flexibility youre after. So if you want to be ready for any situation your travels
throw your way, then this is the lens for you.
Street Price: 530 | Hire Cost: N/A
This 10x power high-performance zoom lens covers the standard-to-super-telephoto range, has
Sigmas own Optical Stabilization offering the use of shutter speeds around four stops slower than
would ordinarily be possible. Sigma is the only one to offer OS for Sony and Pentax mount. This is the
best option for nature photographers who like the idea of a lens thats suitable for both landscape
photography and capturing wildlife on the horizon. And this is without losing the ability to focus on
small objects in the foreground its the perfect all-rounder.
Street Price: 1000 | LensPimp Seven-Day Hire Cost: 70
www.lenspimp.com
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Dordogne |
Dreamy T
Dordogne
Landscape
photographer
and
workshop leader Gareth Kirkland
explores the beautiful countryside,
monuments and medieval villages of
Frances Dordogne region
www.garethkirklandphotography.com
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Canon EOS-1DS Mk II | 17-40mm f/4 | 17mm | 1 sec | f/16 | ISO 100 | Lee Hard Grad 9
>> La Roque-Gageac is
one of the most visited
villages in France shot
at 45 minutes before
sunrise, with the street
lamps illuminating the
water and the famous
rock. With a picture
like this, shot so early
with artificial light, you
have no problem in
achieving a full tonal
range, as theres plenty
of blacks and the lights
will give you youre
whites. As the artificial
light source is constant,
the brighter they will
become, the longer the
shutter speed.
Canon EOS-1DS Mk II | 28-70mm f/2.8 | 42mm | 84 secs | f/11 | ISO 100 | Lee Grad 6
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Canon EOS-1DS Mk III | 17-40mm f/4 | 17mm | 1/8sec | f/11 | ISO 100 | Lee Hard Grad filters 9 and 6
Canon EOS-1DS Mk III | 28-70mm f/2.8 | 68mm | 0.4 sec | f/16 | ISO 100 | Lee Hard Grad 9
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With the hectic summer holiday period over, autumn travel is that
much quieter and you can have the choice of destinations. Its also an
opportunity to have a go with some rather special optics. Unless
youve the deep pockets of a Russian oil magnate, then purchasing
one of these beauties is not an option. For us mere mortals, a far
better and cheaper option is to rent. We took a look at Lenses For
Hires site for ultra-exotic optics to take on an autumn travel adventure
With a close focus range of just 2.7m, Vibration Compensation, Ultrasonic Drive and various
coatings on the lenses, this is a serious lens for serious photographers. Ideal for sports and
action close-ups, wildlife photographers and as a great travels lens due to the huge range
of focal lengths available.
Street price: 949 | Three/Seven day hire: 51/72 www.tamron.eu/uk
Superfast, quiet and with a fixed aperture and two UD lens elements, this is a great
compromise in terms of quality, price and aperture over the f/2.8 model. It close focuses
down to 1.5m and comes with Canons Image Stabilization technology for smooth
handholding and panning.
Street price: 1079 | Three/Seven day hire: 52/75 www.canon.co.uk
This is another lens from Canon that offers excellent value for the focal length and
performance, all for the sake of one stop. The f/2.8 model is 7700! This lens is smaller,
lighter and has fast USM AF performance. It has one UD and one Super UD element for
optimum light transmission.
Street price: 989 | Three/Seven day hire: 51/72 www.canon.co.uk
Okay, we are starting to get into the big league of lenses here; serious prices but with
serious performance. This is a big, heavy lens but you are getting near-perfect optical
quality. Built in Vibration Reduction for removing camera shake, Nano Crystal Coating and
ED glass elements and, of course, the AF-S silent, fast focusing. Add a 2x teleconverter and
this is a monster of a lens! Perhaps one for UK travel only, but it does come with its own
carry case.
Street price: 7069 | Three/Seven day hire: 214/317 www.nikon.co.uk
Unique in lenses, this bonkers optic nicknamed the Bigma is no gimmick. Yes, a 300mm
f/5.6 is not impressive as a stat, but at 800mm it is. This full frame only lens has two ELD
glass elements to control ghosting and aberrations, built-in HSM for fast, silent focusing, is
optimised for digital and maintains the aperture throughout the zoom range. Used with a
1.4x converter you have a 420-1120mm f/8. In this case, big is beautiful.
Street price: 5498 | Three/Seven day hire: 176/252 www.sigma-imaging-uk.com
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PHOTOGRAPHY TOURS,
HOLIDAYS AND WORKSHOPS
An adventure in Cuba with Light and Land
Few places in the world provide the photographer with more opportunities to create exciting images than
Cuba. Cuba is the largest of the Caribbean islands. The tour will be focussed on the western end of the main
island in the capital city of Havana and its surrounding provinces. Cuba is unique. The people, the music, the
architecture and the overall atmosphere of excitement and enthusiasm for life are truly intoxicating.
Before long, this very special country is going to change, with no going back, which will make your
photographs from this tour even more special visual reminders of a photographic experience of a lifetime.
November 17-27 3300.
www.lightandland.co.uk
NATURESLENS
www.naturelens.co.uk
www.create-away.com
maxwaugh.com/workshops/galapagos.php
Max Waugh
www.lakelandphotohols.com
Isle of Mull|
Magnificent Mull
Wildlife and landscape photographer, Drew Buckley, heads out on a
day trip to Mull. Stunning sea lochs, rugged landscapes and a wildlife
haven, it is undoubtedly an amazing place to just be
Canon EOS 5D Mk II | 24-105mm f/4 | 32mm |1/40sec | f/11 | ISO 100 | Circular polariser and 2 stop soft ND grad
Lochbuie
On the shores of Lochbuie you can find some lovely rocks and natural features
to photograph along the beach: rock pools, abstracts and sand formations.
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Tobermory
Walking round this beautiful little harbour is a great place for images. Here, a
passing squall and strong sunlight provided a great rainbow backdrop to the scene.
Canon EOS 5D Mk II | 24-105mm f/4 | 28mm | 1/15sec | f/13 | ISO 100 | Circular Polariser and 2-stop soft ND grad.
Canon EOS 5D Mk II | 24-105mm f/4 | 70mm | 1/3200sec | f/6.3 | ISO 400 | 3-stop hard ND grad.
Duart Castle
After a mixed day of weather conditions we were greeted by some fabulous light on our return.
Taken from the ferry, Duart Castle looked great silhouetted against the golden landscape.
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Mull highlights
Make sure not to miss visiting Duart Castle, Calgary
Bay and the village of Pennyghael. Explore Loch Frisa
and the Eas Fors Waterfalls, or take a boat trip out to
the islands of Iona, Staffa or Ulva.
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Canon EOS 5D Mk II | 24-105mm f/4 | 24mm | 1/15sec | ISO 100 | 3-stop soft ND grad
Black and
white boat
I found this interesting
boat
wreck
near
Pennyghael. With the
iconic hills in the
background and moody
sky, converting to black
and white in Lightroom
gave the scene a real
timeless feeling.
White
Tailed Eagle
Top species
Kit
to pack
Camera and lenses wide-angle
*
www.drewbuckleyphotography.com
Highland Cows
What would a trip to the
Highlands be without
seeing the lovely
Highland cattle? Theyre
a real testament to the
landscape they live in
and
are
equally
beautiful. [PM]
Canon EOS 5D Mk II | 24-105mm | 35mm | 1/200sec | f/5.6 |
ISO 250 | 2-stop soft ND grad
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Binoculars |
Nikon recently redesigned its Aculon range and has received great feedback as a result. Porro
prism grants you an enhanced depth-of-field while the 50mm lens and 16x magnification will give
you the image clarity needed for plucking rare species from the foliage and into your sight.
Whats more, the sculpted rubber-armoured housing will provide you with a comfy, non-slip hold,
while the generously-sized focus wheel will be easy to handle, even on cold, gloved autumnal
mornings, which are bound to sneak up on us any day now. 140 www.nikon.com
SWAROVSKI CL POCKET 8 X 25
Swarovski is known for its premium range and excellent optical quality although, ordinarily, youd
have to dig deep. This award-winning 345g pair, however, is a third of your average Swarovski
price, giving you the best of both worlds. It allows you to keep the quality, as well as some spare
cash in your pocket. These binoculars are fog proof, dust proof, water tight to 13 feet and come
in three colours. Whats more, the eyecups are a generous size something too many compact
sizes trade off on. 485 www.swarovskioptik.com
OLYMPUS 12 X 50 EXPS
Fully multi-coated lenses, quick and intuitive focusing and BaK-4 prisms are just a few of the
features designed to woo you with incredibly sharp images in a variety of light conditions. These
binoculars also come with a non-slip rubberised shell, offering a shock absorbent protection for
lenses. 150 www.olympus.co.uk
BUSHNELL NATUREVIEW 10 X 42
Ideal for entry-level or younger photographers, one of Bushnells newest, 100 per cent waterproof
offerings is designed to offer bright, sharp views in a variety of environments. The distinctive
olive-coloured rubber armouring is durable and non-slip for in-hand comfort. The entire product
family is constructed with environmentally friendly, lead-free glass, while selected models,
including this 10x42 pair, feature BaK-4 prisms. 160 www.bushnell.com
The lightest of our picks, at just 280g, the compact multifunctional binoculars allow you to travel
and focus on whats important. Brightness and contrast are enhanced by fully multi-coated lenses
as well as BaK-4 prisms. For a small model, the 16 times magnification zoom really packs a punch
too. 90 www.ricoh-imaging.co.uk
The new 3.0 series offers improved optical performance and a cutting edge Distance-ControlSystem, packaged up in a sleek design. While on the pricier side of our picks, verified purchases
before 30 September can enjoy 50 cashback, as well as the robust build quality and highcontrast optics you can expect from the brand Steiner. Compact and reliable, for a variety of skill
levels, we didnt hesitate to include this well-valued model in this guide. 370 www.steiner.de
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LG 34UM95 Review |
VE R DIC
Screen
real estate
What is IPS?
IPS, also known as Super TFT, was developed by Hitachi in the
mid 90s (and later sold to Panasonic) to resolve the two main
issues with TN and VA panels: viewing angles and low quality
colour reproduction. IPS panels give more accurate colour,
greater viewing angles than TN and VA panels, and response
times are right up there now. As an imaging professional, I
always go for a IPS panel due to the more accurate colour
reproduction, deeper blacks and better viewing angles. The
ultimate, at the minute, are 10-bit panels but youll need to
invest in specialist video cards to support this colour depth of
over 1 billion colours!
have a phrase at the minute that I cant get out of my head: Work
smarter, not harder. Its an old but a good one, I think but Ill come
back to this in a minute. As the nation seems to be gently rising from
the fog of recession, we are all, hopefully, going to get busier. How
do we ingest our information? By screen: fablet, tablet, laptop, desktop. I
have three screens on my desk a 27in iMac, a 13in Lenovo laptop and,
now, a 34in-wide LG Ultrawide QHD IPS monitor nicknamed tiny.
Quick Spec:
At the time of writing I have been using the screen for about two
weeks; watching videos, editing in Photoshop, designing a
Wordpress website, watching 4K video from our Panasonic FZ1000
review, writing copy and subbing in InDesign. I literally plugged the
LG in to the HDMI, adjusted the contrast settings down slightly and
off I went. It has not missed a beat. The matte surface helps
massively in my office with about 20 different light sources my eyes
have never tired, even after 12+ hours of continuous use. Text is
pin-sharp, images are clean and clear, and colours spot-on. You can
zoom in and pixel peep until your hearts content. It is stunning.
I have found only two downsides: one, you need the centre of
your monitor to be at eye-level and the supplied stand is quite low
the base is only 10cm from the desk so youll need to raise it up.
And two, youll need to have it positioned at a little more than arms
length from you, or its just too wide!
They say small is beautiful, but in this case, big certainly is
beautiful and efficient, too. If it were a car it would be a Porsche
Cayenne Hybrid: high quality, fast, feature-packed and energy
efficient. You do, however, have to dig deep. Personally, I dont find
the price tag daunting for what you get for your money. I will,
genuinely, miss it when it goes back. [PM]
www.lg.com/uk/monitors/lg-34UM95
34in wide
10-bit colour
21:9 ratio
Mac compatible
3440x1440/QHD/4k
IPS | 5ms response
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Quick Spec:
18 MP
ISO 100-12,800
Weight:
480g with battery and card
Memory: SD
SDHC
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9 AF-points
FPS:
Up to 3
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Getting to grips
with the D810
As I first handled the D810, my
initial impression was that its a
solid, sturdy camera. I have a D600
and before that owned a D7000;
my very first being the D90. Nikon
cameras fit my hands and this is
perhaps the most comfortable of
them all. In comparison to my
D600, theres flash sync and
remote terminals located on the
front right hand side of the camera,
covered with rubber and indented
to provide placement for your left
hand fingertips. It really makes this
beauty of a camera mould to my
hands I like to feel like Im holding
something that has a little weight
to it. I always think Nikon cameras
dont change dramatically in looks,
which is possibly why Ive always
stayed with Nikon because I can
grab any model and instantly know
where all the functions are. Though
with the D810, the layout of the
monitor on the top of the camera is
slightly different to what Im used
to with my D600 and the battery
life isnt top left, which confused
me for a second. Top left is your
chosen shooting mode and the
battery life is in the middle the
dial on the left of the camera now
has buttons on the top which I
found super handy, instantly being
able to change quality type, ISO,
white balance and metering.
If youve owned a Nikon DSLR
before, the menus are pretty much
the same throughout all models
with the exception of the new
items that have been added (AF
Group Focus, for example). If not,
then youll easily navigate your way
around them. The menu is easily
accessible from the Menu button
on the back of the camera.
Navigate your way around using
the dial to the left of the screen
the central button is the selection
button, plus each section of the
menu is colour coded! Theres a
custom setting menu with a drop
down list to alter focus points,
metering, shooting and timers;
along with a setup menu, shooting
menu, playback menu and
My Menu, where youre able to
create your own go-to menu, for
easy access.
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Quick Spec:
Street price
2700 (body only)
Yes Full
HD
36.3 MP
ISO 32-51,200
Weight:
980g Without battery and card
3.2
FPS:
Up to 7
51 AF-points
Memory: SD & CF
So whats new?
* Brand new sensor, without the AA filter
* Group Autofocus (similar to the D4s)
* EXPEED 4 processor includes better moir suppression, the sRaw
facility creates smaller images for faster workflow
* 3.2 inch LCD with 1.3m dots (previously 921K)
* Frame rate improved to 5fps (6fps in 1.2x and DX crop, 7fps
with MB-D12)
* Split screen Live View Zoom
* Video now supports 1080P/50/60
* New buttons on the main dial top left for metering, ISO, Quality &
white balance, lighter camera body
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Pros
* The highest quality images with more detail
* Increased ISO sensitivity range
* Larger LCD screen
* New i button for faster navigation
* Improved video recording (full HD 60p)
* Increased ability to crop images because of the sheer amount of detail
Cons
* Price
* Large file size
* Fewer SD
card slots
* Could be
heavy for some
photographers
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Water
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the bridge?
Art editor, and bridge camera sceptic, Noel
Hibbert tries the new Panasonic Lumix
DMC-FZ1000 on a break in the Brecons
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In theory, a flip screen can be used for many things but, lets be
honest, its the selfies where this function really comes into its own.
The FZ1000 features a flip-out three-inch, 921k-dot LCD screen that
can be tilted at 270 degrees and rotated 180 degrees to face forward.
Selfie heaven. The selling point is that, despite its added features, the
FZ1000 will hit the shelves at 750. This competes with the Sony RX10,
which retails at 880 but its still CSC territory. Or you could buy a
Canon 1200D with a travel lens and achieve the same flexibility.
There are a few winning advantages to this camera, however. Its
smaller, for one thing, but its features still include a 20.1MP sensor
that can capture JPEG and Raw images. It has the extra zoom
capabilities, and is the first consumer camera to feature 4K video
recording. This is a function it shares with its CSC big brother, the
DMC-GH4, along with zebra patterning, focus peaking and a 49-area
customisable autofocus system. Despite this, or perhaps due to it, it
didnt always focus where I wanted it to, and Id have to switch it to
manual but to be fair, you cant expect a camera to read your mind!
It also features a five click-step aperture ring, and five-axis hybrid
optical image stabilisation (Power OIS) to prevent unwanted motion
whilst capturing footage useful when using the zoom at longer focal
lengths. For instance, boats that werent visible to the naked eye
could be brought into focus with this camera. No app can help your
iPhone there
The travelling light I joked about? This camera could be the one to
make me eat my words Im in the Brecons with my family, and
suddenly I can see where bridge cameras fit in lifes good and
simple. It gives me the ability to exercise my creative instincts, and is
easy to use, but gives great results the colour reproduction, in
particular, is impressive. You arent getting this for the price of a
cameraphone, but its a good trade off; picture quality and flexibility
for a price that has no hidden costs no array of lenses to continually
tempt you, or stables to build for the pack mules.
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