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The Lensbaby Velvet 56: Another Niche Lens Part 1

NOTE:  You can click on the images to see them enlarged! I was asked why I like specialty lenses.  Well, I’ve written before about the conflict of clichés having to do with equipment.  It is of significant educational value to … Continue reading

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Petzval: Something Old Becomes Something New. Part 1

Prior to 1840 the lenses used in the embryonic field of photography were so “slow” (poor at light transmission) that even bright outdoor exposures could be from 30 minutes or more.   That was not a problem for landscapes (except perhaps for … Continue reading

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