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a supporting stand

Posted on November 1, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. In this day of smartphones and digital cameras with maximum  ISO settings beyond our wildest dreams in the film era, camera supports are seldom necessary (other than to take selfies or closeups where framing is critical). In the early … Continue reading →

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those three legged thingies

Posted on March 11, 2019 by Robert

Toronto. Tripods predate photography. All of the 19th century and into the 20th century the sensitive media (paper, glass plates, and film) were too slow for hand held shots – until near the end of this period when bright sunlight … Continue reading →

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Steady as you go…

Posted on December 20, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. Leitz sold many tripod adaptors and steadying gadgets before the war. The first table top tripod complete with a ball and socket head came out in 1949. The early models were code named TOOUG and had a black crackle … Continue reading →

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