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SSteezle
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This thread's to share what you're most stoked about in the photo/film world. I know people are busy and have a lot of ideas that they want to pursue, and just haven't quite had the time yet to make it happen. Hopefully posting some things you want to film will help you to create some time to get it done.

To start things off--

- I just got back in touch with a friend that four wheels and is so sick at it. I already have a perfect song picked out and have been picturing the shots I'll get for the last day. Can't wait to start filming.

- Finally picked up a sandisk extreme pro 32gb 95mb/s SD card for my t2i and no longer have to worry about "filming has stopped automatically", makes me feel so much more confident when filming important things

- Just purchased a 3tb hard drive, so all my shits backed up!

share your giddyness
Jun 27 2012 9:15AM
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zahava
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1337>>Implying people don't edit the bajeezus out of their negative scans to make them look good, or spend time in the dark room perfecting their prints.


Even Pakon (nearly automatic) scans need a decent of work to look any good, its just the nature of it. I've never worked with a pro-lab like Indie but those probably need slight tweaking too. Regardless, editing a film scan to me is a much easier and more natural looking process than overlaying filters on a digital file.
Dec 3 2014 5:29PM
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PacificRimJob
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steezysteezeI love the idea of the DF; however, the execution was not to its full potential.


Yeah, the implementation and cost are ridiculous... I was expecting something much much more simple and photography-focused like it was supposed to be.
Dec 3 2014 5:55PM
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steezysteeze
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lIllIAlso, this is half the fun of photography:


See for me, coming back to my computer after a day or two of shooting is like my darkroom. Is it as magical and poetic as the chemistry of years past? Absolutely not. But the way I see it, my raw file is my latent image which I bring back to my digital lab to develop.

DingoSeanYeah, the implementation and cost are ridiculous... I was expecting something much much more simple and photography-focused like it was supposed to be.


The cost truly is absurd, no matter where the sensor came from. The whole thing really is laughable when you compare it to the ad campaign.
Dec 3 2014 7:19PM
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PacificRimJob
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Yeah, especially when we were all expecting a digital, autofocus version of this...



If they did that... and then made it out of brass all the same... holy shit.
Dec 3 2014 10:01PM
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JuliusJ
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DingoSeanYeah, especially when we were all expecting a digital, autofocus version of this...



If they did that... and then made it out of brass all the same... holy shit.


it could literally be exactly that and people would still have issues with it.
Dec 3 2014 10:43PM
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1337
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JuliusJit could literally be exactly that and people would still have issues with it.

Welcome to 2014, does the fact that people bitch about everything surprise you? I bet an even larger number of people would cream their pants over it
Dec 3 2014 10:55PM
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PacificRimJob
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the Df was marketed as a 'pure photography' camera... It's not made for n00bs... It's made for top hobbyists who are willing to spend over 2 grand on a retro-styled camera... If you want a technology monster, you shoot for the D4 or the D810... the Df should be simple and carry a vintage feel, not be competing with Nikon's own cameras. That's where they fucked up.
Dec 4 2014 1:01AM
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JuliusJ
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DingoSeanthe Df was marketed as a 'pure photography' camera... It's not made for n00bs... It's made for top hobbyists who are willing to spend over 2 grand on a retro-styled camera... If you want a technology monster, you shoot for the D4 or the D810... the Df should be simple and carry a vintage feel, not be competing with Nikon's own cameras. That's where they fucked up.


I didnt call it a technology monster, nor did I say it was competing... Honest, how could the DF be any more simple? It has basically the same dials as the F3. Yeah the prism on it is slightly bigger, but it has a hotshoe on top. I think its pretty much as close as you're gonna get and you guys are still just being snobs about it.
Dec 4 2014 5:07AM
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PacificRimJob
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JuliusJI didnt call it a technology monster, nor did I say it was competing... Honest, how could the DF be any more simple? It has basically the same dials as the F3. Yeah the prism on it is slightly bigger, but it has a hotshoe on top. I think its pretty much as close as you're gonna get and you guys are still just being snobs about it.


Well, for one it could be smaller than it is... It's no smaller than a D750 - which has more resolution, video, and costs less.

I'll be honest in that I don't know all the logistics behind making a DSLR as small as an F3 or an FE2... but for the price that they're offering it in, I feel like they could have figured it out. Hell, charge 4 or 5 grand for it, fuckers would totally buy it, and others would totally ooze over it.

Additionally, it has all the same junk on the back of it as the other Nikon full frames... on a camera that's supposed to be 'pure photography'? That's just a bunch of clutter.
Dec 4 2014 6:13AM
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Laurent.
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Dec 4 2014 7:28AM
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plorr
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omnidata


I'd buy the shit out of this.
Dec 4 2014 10:41AM
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JuliusJ
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omnidata


Look at what is on a F3 right now. I'm just saying, its not that much different.
Dec 4 2014 11:01AM
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lIllI
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1337>>Implying people don't edit the bajeezus out of their negative scans to make them look good


I sure don't. Once it's scanned all I do is crop, rotate, and make minor adjustments. Nothing compared to what it takes to make a digital image look interesting.

All I did to this photo was drop the mids a bit and erase like five dust spots. Other than that, this is how it came off the negative.



Also, the difference between a darkroom and a computer isn't that one involves editing and other doesn't. A darkroom is more fun because you aren't sitting at a fucking computer with your nose pushed into some Adobe product for hours on end.
Dec 4 2014 11:51AM
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lIllI
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DingoSeanYeah, the implementation and cost are ridiculous... I was expecting something much much more simple and photography-focused like it was supposed to be.


It would have cost more to make it a photo-exclusive camera because that would involve funding new sensors/processing software for dedicated photography rather than simply pulling the guts out of one of their current models. The extra cost is a Veblen premium, which is absolutely worthy of criticism either way.
Dec 4 2014 11:53AM
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zahava
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lIllIAll I did to this photo was drop the mids a bit and erase like five dust spots. Other than that, this is how it came off the negative.

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Yeah but the colour balance in this photo is way off so...
Dec 4 2014 2:33PM
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loganimlach
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I love the contrast in light type, I think that's the most attractive thing about the photo
Dec 4 2014 3:00PM
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lIllI
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zbphotoYeah but the colour balance in this photo is way off so...


Implying that accuracy/realism is necessarily favorable?

Why does painting still exist now that we have cameras? Doesn't anybody know that cameras are more accurate?
Dec 4 2014 3:01PM
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lIllI
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loganimlachI love the contrast in light type, I think that's the most attractive thing about the photo


Reciprocity be damned - Ektar is my favorite long exposure color film.
Dec 4 2014 3:02PM
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SupremeDeity
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Got the fantastic plastic Canon 50mm yesterday, really liking it so far!
Dec 4 2014 8:23PM
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zahava
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lIllIImplying that accuracy/realism is necessarily favorable?

Why does painting still exist now that we have cameras? Doesn't anybody know that cameras are more accurate?


Oh don't get me wrong I love that shot, I just think the colour is kind of wonky.
Dec 4 2014 10:26PM
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zahava
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lIllIReciprocity be damned - Ektar is my favorite long exposure color film.


Shoot your Ektar @200 (pushed one stop), best night time film by far.
Dec 4 2014 10:27PM
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lIllI
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zbphotoOh don't get me wrong I love that shot, I just think the colour is kind of wonky.


Oh no worries; I didn't take it as a dig. My point is that a camera's ability to transparently graph an image without changing it is of little to no concern of mine. As in, it's entirely irrelevant. If Ektar didn't produce wonky colors, I'd have no reason to shoot it. Accuracy doesn't have a damn thing to do with substance. That's the whole point of art.
Dec 4 2014 10:58PM
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rudedog41
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Anti-stoke

My car got broken into the other night while I was out to dinner with my girlfriend and her phone and all my camera gear was stolen :'(
Dec 7 2014 6:03PM
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SSteezle
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just randomly searched for some z-finder zacuto on ebay and found this one spelled 'Zaguto', managed to score it for 40 shipped! stoked

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Zaguto-Z-Finder-/221621770333?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3399afd85d&nma=true&si=Z48JTgq0djBuBTRwb1p%252BPo6IH2Y%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
Dec 7 2014 7:13PM
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loganimlach
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rudedog41Anti-stoke

My car got broken into the other night while I was out to dinner with my girlfriend and her phone and all my camera gear was stolen :'(


Been there, I feel your pain :( do you have renters insurance?
Dec 7 2014 9:04PM
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rudedog41
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loganimlachBeen there, I feel your pain :( do you have renters insurance?


I believe it's going to be covered under my parent's home owners insurance surprisingly. I'm not actually sure how it works which is stupid of me I know, but if all goes well I should be getting a check for reimbursement correct?

And if my assumption is correct: should I stick with the 70D which I had before or go slightly cheaper with a gh3 and splurge on lenses?
Dec 7 2014 9:47PM
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erikK
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rudedog41I believe it's going to be covered under my parent's home owners insurance surprisingly. I'm not actually sure how it works which is stupid of me I know, but if all goes well I should be getting a check for reimbursement correct?

And if my assumption is correct: should I stick with the 70D which I had before or go slightly cheaper with a gh3 and splurge on lenses?


if you're doing video go with the gh3... obviously
Dec 7 2014 10:22PM
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rudedog41
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Can it hold up for photos as well? I'm thinking like 65% photos 35% video and I was going to get the panny 12 35 2.8 and olympus 75 1.8. It seems like a really good option as far as size, price, and quality go.
Dec 7 2014 11:04PM
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steezysteeze
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Just got a new firmware update for my X-T1 that enables manual video mode and an electronic shutter that goes up to 1/32000 of a second. Gonna be sick for portraits and the occasional video. A bunch of interface improvements too so that's nice.
Dec 18 2014 9:33AM
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Laurent.
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steezysteezean electronic shutter that goes up to 1/32000 of a second.


So now you can f0.95 in birth sunlight.

Thank you Fuji.
Dec 18 2014 12:36PM
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steezysteeze
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omnidataSo now you can f0.95 in birth sunlight.

Thank you Fuji.


It sounds ridiculous but it saves me from buying an nd filter for portraits. Also the fact that it makes absolutely no noise is useful, I did some architecture photography in a library today and it was key.
Dec 18 2014 6:06PM
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Laurent.
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steezysteezeIt sounds ridiculous but it saves me from buying an nd filter for portraits. Also the fact that it makes absolutely no noise is useful, I did some architecture photography in a library today and it was key.


Subtleness is bad, use a Pentax 6x7, be obnoxious, your are an artist, a unique snowflake, who will stop you, if they try, make a statement on how culture is obsessed, chain yourself to the walls, slap that mirror some more, authorities will come and try to evict you, you keep on slapping, press comes as you are chains are cut, scream to them, they will get in touch, have an interview with moody pictures, talk about drugs and politics, well-done you are now a performance artist, prepare for government subsidising you farting on a dildo, which people will applaud you for, life is now awesome.
Dec 18 2014 6:15PM
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Bmo.
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omnidataSubtleness is bad, use a Pentax 6x7, be obnoxious, your are an artist, a unique snowflake, who will stop you, if they try, make a statement on how culture is obsessed, chain yourself to the walls, slap that mirror some more, authorities will come and try to evict you, you keep on slapping, press comes as you are chains are cut, scream to them, they will get in touch, have an interview with moody pictures, talk about drugs and politics, well-done you are now a performance artist, prepare for government subsidising you farting on a dildo, which people will applaud you for, life is now awesome.

Looks like tumblr is leaking
Dec 18 2014 8:17PM
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erikK
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so the 11-16 we all know and love has been replaced. http://photorumors.com/2014/12/24/tokina-at-x-11-20mm-f2-8-pro-dx-lens-officially-announced/

11-20 now. if the IQ is as good as the 11-16... jizz. extra 4 mm is pretty huge
Dec 26 2014 2:37AM
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erikKso the 11-16 we all know and love has been replaced. http://photorumors.com/2014/12/24/tokina-at-x-11-20mm-f2-8-pro-dx-lens-officially-announced/

11-20 now. if the IQ is as good as the 11-16... jizz. extra 4 mm is pretty huge


At $800 it doesn't necessarily replace it. An 11-16 can be found for $300-400.
Dec 26 2014 2:45AM
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erikK
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pussyfooterAt $800 it doesn't necessarily replace it. An 11-16 can be found for $300-400.


true, both the 11-16 models were pretty close to $800 when they were released though. 3-400 for an 11-16 is still mind blowing for me, i thought mine was a good deal at 600 used back in the day... don't really hold their value like canikon glass does
Dec 26 2014 3:33AM
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Laurent.
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British accent, blue eyes, passion for photography, succesfull, I'm in love...

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/745630/Lara-Jade--Cheap-Camera-Challenge
Dec 30 2014 9:03AM
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SupremeDeity
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omnidataBritish accent, blue eyes, passion for photography, succesfull, I'm in love...

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/745630/Lara-Jade--Cheap-Camera-Challenge


DigitalRev is a good channel, I occasionally binge watch their videos. Informative and entertaining with attractive women using bread cameras...
Dec 30 2014 4:34PM
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cwphoto
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Im pretty stoked that I just developed a roll of Tri x out of my new hasselblad. I'm so excited to actually see the pictures and know that I made them from start to finish. Film is cool. I'll post a picture once I borrow a macro lens to dslr scan them.
Dec 31 2014 12:41AM
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zahava
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connorwyckoffI'll post a picture once I borrow a macro lens to dslr scan them.


Don't do this.
Dec 31 2014 2:45PM
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cwphoto
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zbphotoDon't do this.


Why not? Most of the stuff I've seen online shows that dslr scanning can be pretty good if you do it right. A friend has a 100mm macro that I can use whenever so I figured that would be the most cost effective way of scanning them. Any other good ways besides picking up a flatbed scanner?
Dec 31 2014 3:05PM
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zahava
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connorwyckoffWhy not? Most of the stuff I've seen online shows that dslr scanning can be pretty good if you do it right. A friend has a 100mm macro that I can use whenever so I figured that would be the most cost effective way of scanning them. Any other good ways besides picking up a flatbed scanner?


If you do it right, most people dont, unless you have a d800 I wouldn't even bother. Flatbed sucks, if you want to shoot medium format properly send it out for frontier scans. There are lots of labs that do basic or discount options, FIND Lab comes to mind...
Dec 31 2014 3:51PM
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cwphoto
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zbphotoIf you do it right, most people dont, unless you have a d800 I wouldn't even bother. Flatbed sucks, if you want to shoot medium format properly send it out for frontier scans. There are lots of labs that do basic or discount options, FIND Lab comes to mind...


Yeah I know what you mean. I'll look into that but I'm really trying to get out and shoot more without spending so much money. Thanks for the info though!
Dec 31 2014 4:56PM
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zahava
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Finally ordered my new 21.5inch iMac!
Jan 2 2015 11:00PM
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Laurent.
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zbphotoFinally ordered my new 21.5inch iMac!


Why no 5K eyesex?
Jan 3 2015 6:50AM
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zahava
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omnidataWhy no 5K eyesex?


Because it would have been nearly $1200 more. The 21in retina is 'supposedly' coming late 2015 but I can't wait that long and I doubt it will be a 4k screen.
Jan 3 2015 2:51PM
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Jan 14 2015 7:22AM
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zahava
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^That ken rockwell watermark tho!!!
Jan 14 2015 8:17PM
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Laurent.
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zbphoto^That ken rockwell watermark tho!!!


Ken is love, Ken is life.

And to be fair his product photography is, quite excellent.
Jan 14 2015 9:02PM
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lIllI
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omnidataKen is love, Ken is life.

And to be fair his product photography is, quite excellent.


Is it weird that I usually agree with him?
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