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Hardware Review: Rapid R Strap

I can’t believe I’ve waited this long to talk about my Rapid R Strap.  This is a very cool camera strap developed by the folks over at Black Rapid.  I had been wanting one for a while, and made it known to everyone prior to the holidays over a year ago (think pre-Christmas 2008).  Thankfully, my wife saw the writing on the wall, and I ended up with one on Christmas Day! So, let me tell you what makes this camera strap unique.  First off, it’s unique design has a built in “stop” so that you just let your camera … Continue reading

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Reviews, Contests, and Blog Notes

Lots to cover today on the blog so I am going to get right to it.  First up, I’m trying to maintain the schedule of hardware reviews, so rather than go into detailed analysis, I am just sharing an abbreviated review here today on the Canon 28-135mm lens.  Also up on todays blog, the OnOne Software giveaway finalists have been announced!  Last up, a few administrative things to address.  So, without further ado, let’s get started: The 28-135mm Review The luck of this review is due to the Scott Kelby Worldwide Photowalk.  I had been hearing good things about this … Continue reading

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Hardware Review: The Canon EF-S 18-55mm

After a couple diversion-driven weeks of postings, hardware reviews are back in full swing, and this week the 18-55mm lens from Canon undergoes analysis. Since the lens has already seen a great deal of feedback and reviews in the community, a discussion of the technical features of the lens is somewhat meaningless.  Instead, here are a couple great resources that talk about the quality of the lens in great detail: Photo.Net Review Photo Notes So, why talk about the lens if it’s already been covered so well? For two reasons…first because the lens really offers a great range of focus … Continue reading

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