Infrequent musings about photography, gear & (un)related matters.

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Easy DIY camera cases

Looking for a way to safely store my cameras, away from dust, direct sunlight and whatnot, I was never able to find a solution I really liked. I’ve tried cabinets, but they felt to ‘stored away’. I’ve looked into store bought solutions to keep cameras in, but like camerabags, most of them feel too ‘techy’ for my liking. I wanted something that suited my cameras but also fits with in my interior.

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Hands-on with the Olympus E-300 in 2024

What happens when you take a 20-year-old DSLR out for a spin in 2024? I share my thoughts—and photos—from with the E-300. Curious what it’s like? Read on.

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A touch of winter

We haven’t had much of a proper winter, not in a long time. So any bit of snow that we do get to see is a reason to get out and go captur

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Mother Nature’s April fools

After a mild winter without any snow, spring began about 10 days ago. And we noticed; last week was full of sun and we’ve already spent a few nice afternoons working in the garden in our t-shirts. However, then April came and Mother Nature had an icy joke up her sleeve!

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How I deal with instagram anxiety

I’m no stranger to any of the temptations of social media in general and Instagram specifically. About a year ago, when I was noticing how anxious social media was making me at times, I decided I need to either change how I’d use it, or stop using it all together. Here’s some thoughts on that.

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Review: Canon Selphy CP1300 mini printer

Just last week I got the Canon Selphy CP1300 portable mini printer. A few dozen prints in, I’d figure I’d share some of my thoughts on this little printer.

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