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Photography has been a quite serious hobby for me since about 1980 when I got my first Canon SLR.

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The pages under Hardware and Technical are essentially me trying to work out a hardware roadmap and understand the differences between digital and film SLRs and may be helpful to others.

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Recent New and Changed Articles 08-May-2013

Protective Filter FAQ 27-Apr-2013

Protective Filter FAQ Q1: Should I use a UV, Skylight or Protective filter on my lens? Q2: Will a filter damage my image quality? Q3: What makes a filter good quality? Q4: So what b ...

Lens Tests: Flare Tests EF 300mm f4L IS USM 27-Apr-2013

This test is conducted with a bright background and small shaded box to provide deep shadow, the filter is B+W F-PRO 77 010 UV-Haze 1x MRC. JPEG conversions are provided below, the raw results usi ...

Long Lens Selection 01-Apr-2013

Independent Options The Sigma 300mm f2.8 EX APO HSM is a cheaper option fast long lens that has at least one positive review and has matched teleconverters available. Some say that Sigma lense ...

Recent New and Changed Photos 08-May-2013

Damselflies 08-May-2013

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Larks 08-May-2013

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Chats and Thrushes 08-May-2013

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Birds of Prey 08-May-2013

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Even-Toed Ungulates 03-May-2013

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Butterflies Moths 03-May-2013

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General 03-May-2013

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Warblers and Allies 03-May-2013

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Nuthatches, Wallcreepers and Treecreepers 03-May-2013

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Woodpeckers and Wryneck 03-May-2013

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Tits and Allies 03-May-2013

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Springtails 25-Apr-2013

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Myriapoda 25-Apr-2013

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Earwigs 25-Apr-2013

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Ants Bees Wasps 25-Apr-2013

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Reptiles 08-May-2013

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Spiders and Mites 21-Apr-2013

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Finches 03-May-2013

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Pipits and Wagtails 13-Apr-2013

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