There is a widespread belief about Bayer color filter array (CFA) response spectra. It goes something like this: The old CCD cameras used to have great color. The reason they had such good color is the dye layers in the CFA were thick. Thick dye layers led to highly selective (narrow band) spectral responses. Modern… [Read More]
Are you completely satisfied with your gear?
There was a thread on DPR’s Medium Format board (full disclosure: I’m a moderator there) that started out the way a lot of threads there do. An MF-curious poster said that he was using FF gear and wondered what buying an MF camera would do for him. I asked what he didn’t like about his… [Read More]
Picking a macro lens
On DPR, a poster asked what macro lens to get and got this reply: I would definitely go with the Z 105/2.8. It’s better than the F mount 105/2.8 and probably even the best macro lens ever made. This is a bit like saying that the 27mm f/5 Bio-Summagon is the best landscape lens ever… [Read More]
Arca Swiss C1 head review
Since I’ve been reviewing geared heads, I might as well include what I consider to be the gold standard, the Arca Swiss C1. If you can deal with the weight and the cost, and the fact that it’s a bit fragile, this is an outstanding geared… [Read More]
Swebo precision geared head
If you want a very precise tripod head with geared pitch, yaw, and roll, this may be your head. Appears to be well made. About $700. If you need the precision, it’s worth the money.
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