Gear

This Gear section covers the photography equipment I use regularly. I work with modern and vintage cameras and lenses, accessories, and some more unusual tools. I describe how the gear feels and works during everyday shooting, its unique features and strengths, and the kinds of images it can create. My goal is to provide honest reviews of these tools.
Helios 44-3 58mm f2 MC BelOMO attached to the X-T1

The lovely Helios 44-3 58mm f2 lens

Hands-on review and some thoughts about the Helios 44-3 58mm f/2 lens.

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The Autorevuenon 55mm f1.4

How not to attempt the repair of a vintage Auto Revuenon 55mm f1.4 lens

Repairing the Auto Revuenon 55mm f1.47 lens with a non-working diaphragm. A journey of trial and error, eureka moments, lessons learned and and a bit of victory.

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Beach Tennis

Favorite Images Shot with the Olympus E-510

The lovely Olympus E-510 was my first and only DSLR. This camera has been my

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Oil rigs in Long Beach, CA at night

Favorite Images Shot with the Panasonic FZ20

The Panasonic FZ20 was my main digital companion for several years, until I got my

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Justine Henin at a tennis tournament

Favorite Images Shot with the One that Swivels

The one that swivels was my digital companion for several years. It was my first

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A wasp at a plant

My Digital Camera Journey

Over the years, I have had the opportunity to use film and digital cameras from

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