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photoscapes: The Next Chapter

As photoscapes.com undergoes a transformation from selling prints to sharing information, a seasoned commercial artist and photographer with 40 years of experience offers insights into camera gear, film photography, and upcoming projects.

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FUJIFILM CAMERAS & FILM

Learn about the Fujifilm APS-C system, including the X-Pro, X100, and X-E2 cameras, Neopan Acros black-and-white film, and Instax film options. Explore the features, lenses, and accessories that make Fujifilm a favorite choice for photographers.

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SINAR CAMERAS

Discover the Sinar Norma, a legendary modular view camera born in 1947. Simple, precise, and elegant—still my top choice for studio work in the digital age.

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POLAROID FILM & CAMERAS

Explore the journey of Polaroid film from its classic days to modern alternatives like Fuji Instax. Discover the challenges photographers face with Polaroid film today and the rise of new technologies in the world of instant photography.

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PHASE ONE P45 & FlexAdaptor

Digital backs are versatile gear for photography, allowing for interchangeable use with different cameras. In this article, we look at the P45 CCD back and the FlexAdaptor.

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Panorama In Pieces

While away on a quick personal trip to Marietta, Georgia, I tried using my favorite point-and-shoot camera, the Fujifilm x100t for panorama making. Earlier in the week, I instructed my students to make a panorama using Lightroom (LR), vertical slice shots, and manual focus for their weekly shoot assignment. After a brief walk around Marietta Square, I thought I would try and photograph a beautiful church and challenge the software with vertical and horizontal slices to see if a tourist with a point-and-shoot camera could make a decent-looking panorama and then share the results with my students.

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