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Holding Up Your Camera - Camera Support Systems I Use

Holding Up Your Camera - Camera Support Systems I Use

Bill Booz
MFT, Putting it into Practice, Camera Control, External Accessories

Over the years I have tried a lot of ways to hold my camera stable. Only recently have I invested in sturdy tripods that cost more than I ever thought I'd pay but are are still inexpensive compared to what many photographers use. I opted, instead, for the lighter, less expensive alternatives. And, for as much as I used them, that was okay. I've tried monopods and gone through two or more of them. I've gotten and used various GorillaPod tripods, too. I still carry around with me a little tripod my brother-in-law gave me some thirty years ago. Add to these a variety of other things to hold my camera upright and I have quite a collection of tripod-like devices.

Out of Chicago: Interesting Learning Opportunities

Bill Booz
Camera Control, MFT, Putting it into Practice, Learning

Learning comes in many different shapes and sizes. At the Out of Chicago Photography Conference it can be a traditional “sit in a classroom and take in new information” session, but it is also attending hands-on workshops, going on photowalks and putting into practice immediately what the photowalk leader suggests one tries, interacting with other attendees in workshops, presentations, and when just standing around having coffee or snacks.

Out of Chicago: Reflections on Carrying One's "Stuff"

Out of Chicago: Reflections on Carrying One's "Stuff"

Bill Booz
MFT, Bags, Putting it into Practice, External Accessories

I spent this past Friday through Sunday at a photography conference plus a day to get there and yesterday to get home. The Out of Chicago (URL) conference is a wonderful opportunity to learn about photographic techniques and practice them. The latter, perhaps, is what sets this conference apart. Not only do you have the opportunity to learn more about photography-related things in which you're interested, but you also can choose to go out shooting...

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