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Review of variable Infra Red filter

Posted on Wednesday,1,August 2018 by the moderator

I must start with a confession. I have seen variable infra red filters on Ebay and been intrigued by them. How does a variable  infra red filter work? The filter is a variable ND filter, which is made up of … Continue reading →

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Are all polarising filters equal? We pitch STC against the rest.- Part 2

Posted on Saturday,2,June 2018 by the moderator

In this the second part of our review on polarising filters we assess their ability to increase saturation of colour and the ability to reduce reflections. Since this is the primary reason for using a polarising filter, it is essential … Continue reading →

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GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations)

Posted on Thursday,24,May 2018 by the moderator

Along with everyone else, we are required to update our data protection policy. This has now been done, the full policy can be read on our Privacy Policy page.

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Are all polarising filters equal? We pitch STC against the rest. Part 1

Posted on Thursday,10,May 2018 by the moderator

The question in the title is one we probably all ask ourselves when faced with an array of similar filters at different price points. Is there really a difference in quality? This is something we hoped to reveal with our … Continue reading →

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Why a staircase studio?

Posted on Tuesday,27,March 2018 by the moderator

A question asked by my friend – the Rev Chris Wicks Why a staircase studio? There are several reasons for that: My reason for doing anything is because I can. Personally I don’t like to limit myself, but I have … Continue reading →

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The Photography Show -Our impressions

Posted on Thursday,22,March 2018 by the moderator

An Amazing day at the NEC Photography Show. GCM went along to see some friends, maybe pick up a few products and see just what the Photographic Art world is getting up too. Travel not so good sadly but we … Continue reading →

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Building my stair studio

Posted on Friday,16,March 2018 by the moderator

Building my stair studio. Take one staircase Add the baseboard Add the back to the baseboard Add the sides Now add the lights and backdrop Product shot Lovely even lighting

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The Photography Show

Posted on Sunday,11,March 2018 by the moderator

It is nearly that time of year again when Mark and I make our annual trip to the NEC in Birmingham for The Photography Show. (17th- 20th March 2018) What will be new this year? What deals are available? How … Continue reading →

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What my eye sees

Posted on Saturday,24,February 2018 by the moderator

A short discussion on what the eye sees from a photographic point of view – this depends on the aspect ratio of the camera body as well as the camera lens field of view and the focal length of the … Continue reading →

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Right-angled viewfinders

Posted on Tuesday,6,February 2018 by the moderator

This may seem an obvious thing to say, but a right-angled viewfinder changes the angle of view by 90 degrees, from your eye to the camera body to which it is attached. Both Colin and I use Nikon DSLRs so … Continue reading →

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