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What the eye doth not see

by Doug on January 2, 2009

in Photo Tips

Og-What the eye doth not see.

We walk past things every moment of our lives but we do not see them. We glance at things and think we notice them, but we never truly see them and their detail escapes us.
Have you ever look at a flower and really looked into it. Did you notice [...]

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What to Do with a Broken Camera

by Mel on December 15, 2008

in Photo Tips, Services

Last month we covered how to determine if your camera is truly broken or if there is simply a minor issue that you can address on your own.  If you pick up your camera and hear a random part rolling around, we can surmise that the camera needs to be in the hands of a [...]

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Search for a new Mack Man

by Nick on November 26, 2008

in News

We posted on the website CrowdSpring the following project in hopes to have 9,000 designers submit to us some really creative Mack Man design.
Here are some of our favorites. The winning design will be announced soon.

Creative brief
Mack Camera and Video Service Inc. | Electronic Repair Center in NJ offering extended Warranty Service Contracts; servicing [...]

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Fantastic Family Holiday Photos

by Steve on November 18, 2008

in Products, Retail Store

When it comes to family photo opportunities, few events can top the holiday season. These special moments were meant to be cherished and to grace fireplace mantels and scrapbook pages for years to come. Here are a few tips to help you capture the essence of your subjects and the authenticity of the moment.
Stake Your [...]

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Getting Great Halloween Shots

by Mel on October 28, 2008

in Photo Tips

Photographing excited (and constantly moving) costume-clad children at night can pose a few challenges, but taking great Halloween pictures can be a snap if you use a few simple techniques.
Use that Jack-o-lantern!  Jack-o-lanterns can serve as great props as well as a creative light source for super-spooky shots.    You can pose your children close to [...]

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Facebook Review

by Scott on October 3, 2008

in Testimonials

A Mack Camera Fan on Facebook writes
“This is a great store! I’ve bought two cameras from there and the staff is very friendly.”
Fan us on Facebook and share your Mack Camera stories and testimonials.
Mack Camera on Facebook

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The importance of photography

by Doug on September 24, 2008

in Photo Tips

The importance of photography
We surround ourselves with images taken with all kinds of recording devices, devices that are intended solely for the purpose of memorializing the moment and in some cases, devices that are used only because of their convenience of use.  I refer to the use of cell phones with inadequate cameras that have [...]

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Buying a camera abroad

by Barry on September 10, 2008

in Photo Tips

On all Grey Market cameras Mack Camera service contracts will start from the date of purchase!
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Warranty and other expenses
Will you need to buy power adapters for this item once you get it home? What if it breaks? Will your warranty still be valid once you have returned home or will you be stuck with a [...]

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User Tip before sending in for repair

by Scott on August 8, 2008

in Services

A lot of times we see cameras come in that are simple tech support problems.  Not only does it waste the technicians time but it also wastes the camera owners time.  The nice thing about tech support nowadays is that you can get it online, free, quick and easily.  Here is an example.
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How Stuff Works – Autofocus

by Scott on July 10, 2008

in Faq

Autofocus is that great time saver that is found in one form or another on most cameras today. In most cases, it helps improve the quality of the pictures we take.

Photo courtesy Panasonic and Matsushita Electric Corporation of America

In this article, you will learn about the two most common forms of autofocus, and find [...]

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