The new Apple iPad hands on
“…not a lot of surprises here so far. Here are some initial thoughts on the iPad” via Apple iPad first hands-on! update: video! — Engadget.
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Archive from January, 2010
The G11 – A pocket camera I can live with
When I first saw the G11, it was like love at first sight. I liked the heft, I realize some of you might not like the weight but being old-fashioned and accustomed to old cameras like the Kodak Retina pocket cameras I did not mind the weight. Now let’s get down to business. I wanted a camera that I would carry all the time and have it as an emergency [...]
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Tamron $50 Mail-In Rebate
Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC (Vibration Compensation) Tamron’s Vibration Compensation—Blur-Stopping Power With No Annoying Motion Delay In Your Viewfinder! With the advent of the latest 15X zoom lens from Tamron, the pioneer of high power zoom lenses, the high power zoom lens has steadily evolved from a 7.1X to a 10.7X to a 13.9X and now to the world’s largest zoom ratio of 15X by combining advanced high power [...]
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Turning Your Photography Hobby into a Business
Many a business guru will attest to the importance of following your passions when it comes to starting a business. If you love photography and have entertained the notion of turning your hobby into a side business, here are a few tips: What is Your Specialty? Are you interested in shooting weddings, seniors or other portrait-related venues? Are you hoping to expand into commercial photography for real estate developers and [...]
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Scott’s 1st guest post on Outdoor Photo Gear
“How To Protect Your Camera — from a Camera Repair Shop Perspective” Scott wrote a great blog article for Outdoor Photo Gear. He talks about how to keep your gear safe. Go check it out! “For a long time my employer only offered extended manufacturer defect warranties, but now offers extended warranties which covers impacts, sand/grit and liquid damage (not submerging).” visit the article at Outdoor Photo Gear. But what [...]
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Give Your Photos a Fresh Start
With the end of the holiday season comes a new year and the promise of a fresh start. Now’s the perfect time to consider a few new resolutions when it comes to your favorite photographs, but don’t worry—none of these recommendations include a treadmill or dessert bans! These three steps will have you organized and backed up in no time flat. Just pick one half hour once a week and [...]
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Why the Diamond Warranty is a great choice!
So you’re iffy about buying an extended warranty because of all the horrible things you’ve read about them. I decided to share these photos with everyone so you are aware of just how great our Diamond Warranty really is. This Nikon D300s (purchased in September) was sent in for repair under the Diamond Warranty. The customer’s problem stated “dropped in water”. A few months ago we updated the Diamond Warranty [...]
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It’s 2010, Happy New Year!
Happy New Year from everyone at Mack Camera & Video Service Reminder of holiday hours: January 1, 2010 – Closed January 2, 2010 – Closed
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Recent Posts
- Shooting in Low Light without Flash
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- Capturing the Essence of Action
- New Products From Mack