Tag Archives: camera gear

Photography is an expensive hobby

Posted on April 19, 2016 by lensaddiction

So I bought myself a wireless remote except the L-bracket I have for mounting my camera on my tripod doesn’t fit it as its for the 7D and not the 7D mk ii.  The hole for accessing the port to … Continue reading →

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100 things I have learned about photography

Posted on February 24, 2015 by lensaddiction

(Originally posted Jan 2012 – reposting Feb 2015) Actually I havent learned 100 things according to this article, I have learned about 58 things. Still the good news is I *have* learnt something. And many of these are things I … Continue reading →

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How to buy a tripod – the wrong way

Posted on February 20, 2015 by lensaddiction

(Repost Feb 2015 – first posted Aug 2009) I say this, because I don’t know how to buy a tripod the right way – I found tripods extremely confusing, especially when buying one for the first time when I have … Continue reading →

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TechTip#5 – Tripod Zen

Posted on February 13, 2015 by lensaddiction

(reposted Feb 2015) I was afraid of my tripod when I first got it. In fact I didn’t use it for several months because of that. I don’t really know why I was afraid of it, something to do with … Continue reading →

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Whats your inner photography vision?

Posted on February 12, 2015 by lensaddiction

(reposted Feb 2015) I was talking to a friend about photography recently, and she blithely commented “if you are taking photos this good then you will do weddings, right?”. She was quite surprised when I replied an answer of “No”. … Continue reading →

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Just backed this Camera Strap on Kickstarter

Posted on August 11, 2014 by lensaddiction

Trey Ratcliff posted this on his G+ feed so went to take a look and after checking out that they would mount onto my RRS L plate, I backed for a Slide+Clutch combo. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/peak-design/slide-and-clutch-versatile-camera-sling-and-hand-s They have a couple of good … Continue reading →

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Which Camera Should I Buy?

Posted on March 22, 2013 by lensaddiction

(Originally posted August 2010 – reposting) I have had some queries from people I know or work with recently, who are looking at either upgrading a current camera or branching out into digital. And for some reason, because they know … Continue reading →

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Today I shot in full Manual mode for the first time ever!

Posted on February 19, 2012 by lensaddiction

The RPS organised a Landscape Photography workshop with Mike Langford, a renown NZ photographer based in Queenstown. It was $100 for the day which included lunch, so I was hoping I learned something valuable. Boy was I in for a … Continue reading →

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Wildflowers – Gapfiller Art in Christchurch

Posted on February 16, 2012 by lensaddiction

Due to there being a sudden increase in empty lots in Christchurch, as damaged buildings are demolished, a group of local artists have got together and come up with a concept called GapFiller. Its where they bring art to the … Continue reading →

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To clean or not to clean the Sensor

Posted on April 22, 2011 by lensaddiction

Even tho I try, I appear to have bad lens changing technique, because I seem to get dust on my sensor quite regularly. The first time it got bad enough that I had to consider cleaning it, I started to … Continue reading →

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