Story Challenge Selections: My Precious
Posted by Kit Richert — 27 Jul 2009
"My Precious" stories are JPG's version of product reviews. Not only write testimonials about their favorite, most precious piece of photo equipment, but they show us the pictures that they took.This was our JPG's first Story Challenge... and we were pleased that so many of you took the time to share with us your passion for your favorite tools of the trade! Here are some of our favorite stories below!
If I could marry you Sigma 105mm macro.. I would
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Sherstin Schwartz has always been interested in the details around her, which is why we believe her when she says she would marry her Sigma 105mm macro lens. She has tried number of close up filters and extension tubes while doing macro photography, but feel that none compare to the crisp and clean images that her Sigma 105mm lens gets her. Read more.
Wait! Wait! Don't Throw That Out!
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When J. Harris Blacklist went out in his backyard to photograph one day and saw that his images were distorted he feared for the worst- that his Samsung Pro815 camera had taken it's last photograph. After looking at the effect the camera's broken sensor gave his images he said to himself "Wait! Wait! Don't Throw That Out!". We're glad he didn't! The bleeding colors and distortion in his photographs has a dreamy effect that is both unique and beautiful.
Horizon-tale
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Stéphane Heinz told JPG about an exciting birthday present from her friends, the Horizon Kompakt camera. She counts it as one of her favorite cameras and brings it with her everywhere she goes. In her story Horizon-tale you can see some of her amazing images and get some great tips on panoramic photography.
Best Camera on Earth |
Sahid Limon recently upgraded to the Canon 5D Mark II and considers it the Best Camera on Earth. He shares why he thinks this camera has revolutionized the industry, and compares it to the original Canon 5D. This My Precious Story is a must read for anyone who is considering buying a new camera or wants to keep up with the latest in photography equipment.
You Too Can Shoot Infrared Film!
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If you've never tried infrared photography Paul Lavallee tells you everything to get you started! Check out the amazing infrared images he created with his Holga camera and find out exactly how he did it in this detailed guide that takes the guesswork out of infrared photography.
Time to Change Your Head?
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Dirk Spennemann shared his love for the Gitzo GH2750QR tripod. This heavy-duty, lightweight tripod has an off-center ball head and quick release plate that allows you to effortlessly twist and turn your camera in any direction.
4x5 Format: One Picture at A Time
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These days Chris Whitney he leaves his 35mm camera at home. In his story 4x5 Format: One Picture at A Time Chris talks about how his Toyo A2 4x5 large format view camera has him approaching photography in a different way by slowing down and putting more thought into a single perspective.
My Precious Lens
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Lynn H tells JPG how her Nikon 105mm VR Micro-Nikkor Lens helped her cope creatively during a rough time in her life. She originally bought the lens for it's macro capabilities but found that it was versatile enough to shoot most subjects, which is why she now keeps it on her camera 90% of the time.
My Precious Polga
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If you want retro looking photographs you should definitely check out Nicole Gesmondi's story My Precious Polga, which tells you everything you need to know about the Holgaroid instant film back. But do it now while you can still find the Polaroid film you'll need!
The Canon 500D Close Up Lens--Big Wow, Little Package
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Kel Casey proved that you can get a lot of bang for your buck in her story about her Canon 500D close-up lens. For just over $100 Kel got an accessory that helped her achieve some impressively close captures, and find out what bugs were eating her plants.
