Tag Archives: Canon

Fast Glass

Posted on December 8, 2010 by JMaz

A friend writes: Wondering if you might be able to give me a few pointers on taking better indoor sports pictures without a flash.  Any suggestions on camera settings, modes, etc.? I have played with the white balance and tested … Continue reading →

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Canon Quicky – 337/365

Posted on December 3, 2010 by JMaz

Quick shot of the emblem on my small gear bag. Gotta shoot something. Lit with a single strobe bounced off the ceiling.

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By the Horns – 257/365

Posted on September 24, 2010 by JMaz

I was packing the camera bag for another trip and came across this old longhorn emblem tucked into one of the pockets. This trophy was most likely once glued to a truck in Austin Texas, where I found it laying … Continue reading →

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South Station – 200/365

Posted on July 31, 2010 by JMaz

When I take the train into Boston I typically land in Boston’s North Station. On this day I was down by Boston’s South Station and was impressed with the old architecture of this grand building. Standing in the crosswalk I … Continue reading →

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Backup of the Backup – 173/365

Posted on July 6, 2010 by JMaz

I bought my little point-and-shoot with me on a recent overnight trip to New York. I had brought lots of gear on the trip to Quebec and felt it was too much so I was minimizing. Of course, it also … Continue reading →

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Light My World

Posted on July 3, 2010 by JMaz

I had planned on using the flash for a photo shoot, not _in_ it. This is my aged and beloved 550EX with the off-camera flash cable attached.  The batteries were dead this night, so I just took this under low … Continue reading →

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Green Energy – 168/365

Posted on July 2, 2010 by JMaz

I love having a nice off-camera flash, but like so many other modern accessories it requires some care and feeding. Usually more feeding than care. This is especially true with this particular unit, which seems to have developed some kind … Continue reading →

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Camera Recommendations

Posted on June 13, 2010 by JMaz

A friend recently asked “Do you have any suggestions for a high quality, but not over the top, camera for my wife? I would like to get one for her birthday. Good battery life is particularly important. Not too bulky.”  … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on buying an SLR camera

Posted on May 24, 2010 by JMaz

The first thing to decide is if an SLR is right for you. You have already discovered one of the reasons to go to SLR, and that is the fine selection of lenses to choose from. The huge number of standardized lens options is really the biggest advantage of stepping up into an SLR camera. Continue reading →

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Dark Glass – Outtake

Posted on March 1, 2010 by JMaz

Dark Glass, originally uploaded by JMaz Photo. My lenses on black felt. (Note to self: When shooting black objects, use the white background.) Went back and adjusting some of the light settings… I think it looks a little cool. Just … Continue reading →

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