Anti-Shake provides dramatic improvement in image sharpness . . .
http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/MAX7/D7A.HTM
Deryck

http://www.rocketryphotography.com/index.html
No, not pics of rockets, but using Rockets, yes, rockets, to take
photos.
Looks like the author makes rockets, and even custom builds cameras for

Noticed that some CR123A's have, when new in packaging, voltages
ranging from 3.13V to 3.66V, depending on brand.
Could everyone please advise the actual voltages, by brand and size,
of your photo lithiums? Which ones do you prefer, for longevity?

Anyone know if the Nikon M2 Extension tube can be fitted onto the D70?

Hi all, I was browsing through my film archives and came across some rolls
shot around 7 or 8 yrs ago. The codes on it were "Kodak 5113 PJB-2" and the
other "Kodak PJM-2". Can somebody pls tell me the common name for those
films?    The color saturation is very good and tonal ...

Recently got a Canon A-1 with a Canon FD 50/1.4 lens. The camera is in a
great state, all works great. But I noticed that the aperture does not
return automatically to its maximum (wide-open) position after a shot is
made (as it happens with my other cameras). The aperture returns ...

I gotta share this!  The other day I decided to test some of the
Jupiter and Industar lenses I have on my various FEDs and Zorkies and
compare them against the Pentax lenses that I have and know are razor
sharp.  Boy did I get a surprise.  

I haven't used this camera for 20 years ..this is the second generation
model w/Synchro Compur shutter with MX sync ...I can't figure if it is
malfunctioning or just operator error <grin>
the shutter load lever works fine, but the shutter release lever is

I 've got the 3d Manfrotto/Bogen head MA029 with a water-level. I was
wondering, why there is a significant difference between the water-level of
the head and the water-level I put into the flash shoe... Same thing on 3
different cameras!

Apart from removing the batteries, is there anyway to switch off an R4?
I picked mine up a couple of days ago to load film and it was stone dead.
The batteries were exhausted and I only put them in about two months ago.
Obviously there must be some sort of drain, even when the ...

Merry xmas everybody!
It has been a while since I read this newsgroup, but I was a really
dedicated and enthusiastic participant, and I learned the basics of
theoretical photography and photo gear here.

Here's a little animated GIF I made from a series of pics I ­took of the
sandhill cranes.
http://members.aol.com/annika1980/cranes.gif
You'll probably have to hit REFRESH in your browser to play it again.

Hi, this is my first time experimenting with macro lenses. Can someone
recommend me a good macro lense under USD 300? I knwo this is not much
for a macro lense, so will I be able to get a decent lense under this
price? I am not sure what I should be looking for in buying one,but the

Ok groupies, here's an oldie from the pre-digital archives.
Taken in Hawaii in 1998 with the old manual Minolta SRT-101 & Kodak RG
400.
http://www.pbase.com/image/39193853