Tag Archives: photographic gear

Surrounded by temptations

Posted on December 1, 2016 by Mike

No, not that sort of temptations ! This sort of temptation, at the Bangkok PhotoFair 2016. I went out to the BITEC exhibition centre today just for a look and something to do, I was not planning on buying anything … Continue reading →

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A justifiable case of G.A.S.

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Mike

I mentioned a few days ago that I was going to take advantage of the post-Songkran sales here in Bangkok to do some shopping. I also mentioned that eventually I wanted to get a water-proof housing for my “retired” camera, … Continue reading →

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Birdsville to Melbourne

Posted on September 15, 2013 by Mike

What passes for a landmark along the Birdsville Track ….an old abandoned ute : Otherwise it is just plain flat and boring for most of the way: Until finally you reach South Australia : After 40,000kms+ I’ve had my first … Continue reading →

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I love my fish-eye

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Mike

When I was suffering from Gear Acquisition Syndrome one of the earliest items I bought was a fish-eye lens. I’ve always liked the eyecatching effect but could never justify the cost of the Nikon item for a “toy” lens, until … Continue reading →

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G.A.S.

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Mike

G.A.S….(.Gear Acquisition Syndrome)… an addiction often caught from visiting Adorama or B&H Photo   websites. I’ve had a relapse. I’ve bought another lens. Just when I thought I was kicking this case of GAS, I went and bought an 85mm lens , … Continue reading →

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