Author Archives: the moderator

Christmas and New Year Greetings

Posted on Saturday,7,December 2019 by the moderator

GCM wish you all a very happy Christmas. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for following us this year. We have had quite a productive time this year, which has been fun for the most part. … Continue reading →

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Infra red converted Fuji X-E1

Posted on Wednesday,4,December 2019 by the moderator

A new piece of equipment has landed upon my desk. It is a Fuji X-E1, but no ordinary X-E1. It has been converted to Infra Red by Protech Repairs. The camera has had the hot filter removed and replaced with … Continue reading →

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Photography on the cheap.

Posted on Sunday,1,December 2019 by the moderator

I must confess, I like the idea of a bargain, with this in mind whilst I was looking on eBay the other evening I spotted a lens that as a young person I had always wanted to try. Even better, … Continue reading →

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A New Book

Posted on Wednesday,20,November 2019 by the moderator

BEHIND THE PHOTOGRAPH From Charlie Waite. This book is new to my bookshelf. Within this book are some of Charlie’s favourite photographs with the story of how they were made. The images show to the viewer just how he is … Continue reading →

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Aspect Ratios

Posted on Monday,16,September 2019 by the moderator

Well we have all heard of aspect ratios. If you have a modern digital camera you can select the aspect ratio that the sensor is recording your image at. More often than not the change in aspect ratio also means … Continue reading →

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Photography is all about relationship

Posted on Sunday,25,August 2019 by the moderator

The relationship of your eyes to your mind to your soul and their connection to your desire to photograph an object, is a complete process. And a unique process for each and every one of us. In the words of … Continue reading →

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Berenstargh Batteries and Chargers

Posted on Thursday,18,July 2019 by the moderator

Camera batteries – we all have our thoughts and understanding of these little things. For most people, gone are the days when you could operate a camera without batteries. Only those of us who still continue to use 35mm film … Continue reading →

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The way we test products

Posted on Thursday,27,June 2019 by the moderator

I know! The title of this article does not sound that inspiring. This is more an explanation of our reasons for the way we test products. First off. We are photographers, we work in the real world. When we test … Continue reading →

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Rayzr MC120 and Astora SF200 LED Panel Lights

Posted on Tuesday,18,June 2019 by the moderator

Our initial thoughts on receiving the Astora panel lights (Rayzr units) are that they are well constructed. They appear to be weighty, solid bits of kit that would be welcomed by serious amateurs and professionals alike who would require them … Continue reading →

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‘Within the Landscape’ a photobook by Mark

Posted on Tuesday,11,June 2019 by the moderator

It feels good to have made a book. There is a sense of accomplishment and pride that everything inside is all my own work! And a photobook is so accessible and easy to look at. It is more than a … Continue reading →

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