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Canon EOS 40D - Worth the upgrade?

Bob Atkins Photography - Sun, 2009-01-25 09:51
A closer look at some of the features of the new Canon EOS 40D
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Canon EOS 1Ds MkIII Specifications and Preview

Bob Atkins Photography - Sun, 2009-01-25 09:51
Full specifications of the new Canon EOS 1Ds MkIII as leaked from the Amazon website
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Lensbaby 3G - full hands-on review

Bob Atkins Photography - Sun, 2009-01-25 09:51
The lensbaby 3G is a cross between a bellows and a tilt lens and looks like a UFO! It can produce unique images with a sharp zone surrounded by a softer area and the sharp area can be moved around the frame.
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Airline Carry-on restrictions update

Bob Atkins Photography - Sun, 2009-01-25 09:51
Just a few notes on current carry-on restrictions. Still one bag, but small amounts of liquids and gels are now OK. Getting a full bag of photo gear with telephoto lenses on board as carry-on is still a problem though.
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Multipliers - some technical notes

Bob Atkins Photography - Sun, 2009-01-25 09:51
Some technical notes about multipliers (also known as teleconverters or extenders)
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EF70-300/4-5.6IS USM Images

Bob Atkins Photography - Sun, 2009-01-25 09:51
A few images shot with the Canon EF70-300/4-5.6IS USM, including some examples with a Tamron 1.4xTC
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Wolverine FlashPac Review

Bob Atkins Photography - Sun, 2009-01-25 09:51
The Wolverine Flashpac is a battery powered portable storage device which can transfer the contents of a digital camera memory card to its internal (80GB) hard drive.
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Seagate 160GB external hard drive Review

Bob Atkins Photography - Sun, 2009-01-25 09:51
A true "plug and play" external drive. Connects to a PC/Mac via a USB 2.0 interface and adds 160GB storage capacity for well under $100.
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Tamron 18-250/3.5-6.3 Review

Bob Atkins Photography - Sun, 2009-01-25 09:51
A full "hands-on" review of the new Tamron 18-250/3.5-6.4 lens for Digital (APS-C) DSLRs.
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Tokina 12-24/4 Review

Bob Atkins Photography - Sun, 2009-01-25 09:51
A full "hands-on" review of the Tokina AF 12-24/4 DX Pro lens for Digital (APS-C) DSLRs.
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Highest Rated Canon Lenses

Bob Atkins Photography - Sun, 2009-01-25 09:51
The highest rated Canon lenses in three categories - (1) Price no object; (2) Price under $600; (3) Price under $300
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Compact Flash (CF), SD and SDHC memory cards

Bob Atkins Photography - Sun, 2009-01-25 09:51
An updated article on Compact Flash (CF), Secure Digital (SD) and the new SD High Capacity (SDHC) memory cards. Which is fastest? Which is best?
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Online Photo Printing

Bob Atkins Photography - Sun, 2009-01-25 09:51
It's easier and cheaper than ever to get your photographs printed by uploading them to an online photo printing service
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Best Value Lenses

Bob Atkins Photography - Sun, 2009-01-25 09:51
The best value lenses as determined by user ratings from the LensPlay website
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Tamron 17-50/2.8 XR Di-II Review

Bob Atkins Photography - Sun, 2009-01-25 09:51
A "hands-on" review of the new Tamron 17-50/2.8 XR Di-II lens for APS-C DSLRs. A good lens. Fast, light, sharp and under $450. Definitely an alternative to Canon's $1200 17-55/2.8 IS USM.
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Canon EX series Speedlites

Bob Atkins Photography - Sun, 2009-01-25 09:51
A revised and updated comparison of the Canon EX series speedlites including all the currently available models (580EX, 550EX, 430EX and 220EX) as well as the discontinued 380EX and 420EX.
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Canon EF 17-85/4-5.6 IS USM - Full Review

Bob Atkins Photography - Sun, 2009-01-25 09:51
The Image Stabilized EF-S 17-85/4-5.6 IS USM is maybe the most popular "do it all" lens for Canon's EOS Digital Rebel XT and EOS 20D cameras. Read a detailed review with image samples and see why this lens is so popular.
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Tamron 55-200/4-5.6 Review

Bob Atkins Photography - Sun, 2009-01-25 09:51
Tamron's new offering for photographers who have bought a DSLR with an 18-55 kit lens, but now want something a little longer. A good choice? Read and find out my opinion...
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Canon 50/1.8 Review

Bob Atkins Photography - Sun, 2009-01-25 09:51
Though it's the cheapest lens in the Canon lineup ($70) the EF 50/1.8 is one of the best bargains around for both film and digital SLRs. Find out why!
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Canon EF 10-22/3.5-4.5 USM Review

Bob Atkins Photography - Sun, 2009-01-25 09:51
A hands-on review of the Canon EF-S 10-22/3.5-4.5 USM, the widest and widest range superwide zoom for 1.6x DSLRs (Digital Rebel/EOS 20D). Very good lens but it isn't cheap (~$710).
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