Category Archives: camera and lens

Want to buy: Panasonic G2 or GH2 camera, lenses

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Just checked the usual stores and didn’t see one for sale. If anyone has a G2 or GH2 for sale, please let me know. Also interested in lenses, particularly 20/1.7, 45/1.8, 60/.28 macro.

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How to *remove* a copyright notice from Facebook posts?

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Recently, I added “Copyright:Oleg Volk (For use permission ask photo@olegvolk.net)” into EXIF generated by my camera. Today, I notice that photos posted on Facebook directly pop that up in the captions, which I do not want. Any ideas how I … Continue reading →

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Minneapolis Art Institute

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Was there today with friends. Friends had cameras, so good photos exist.

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Photo gear wish list

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Panasonic GH3 (or a used G2 if I am being realistic). Olympus 60mm macro lens and 45/1.8 lenses. Canon 70-200/2.8 In order to get money for these acquisition, I’d like to get some of my older gear sold and even … Continue reading →

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Camera equipment for sale, updated Dec.28

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Oleg Volk

I am streamlining my camera and lens line-up and upgrading lenses. Old gear has to go. Prices do not include shipping. Canon 10D body $225 (comes with charger, spare battery, 4GB memory card) – good starter camera for a kid … Continue reading →

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Canon 300/4 IS lens for sale.

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Oleg Volk

I was finally able to buy a 300/2.8 IS, so the f4 is now surplus. Asking $860 including shipping within continental US. B&H is asking $1350 for it new, $1050 used. Review of the 300/4 IS.

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Lens Usage Notes.

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Over the last few months, I’ve often had to decide which lens to take along on trip or to field photo shoots. Looks like the winner is the 90mm tilt-shift. I take most of my photos with it. I sometimes … Continue reading →

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My friend Miles.

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Oleg Volk

With a 12ga bullpup shotgun. Photos for a hat catalog.

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The man who taught me how to use a camera.

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Oleg Volk

My father Ted Volk. Taking photos out of an art museum window in Prague. Picking on an LSD-based lifeform in Prague. (Photo by Tatyana Volk)

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Two ways to get a shot.

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Oleg Volk

DDB at the ready.

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Three questions and requests.

Posted on August 26, 2012 by Oleg Volk

I’d like to get in touch with Gary Johnson’s (LP) marketing/PR team to offer my photography services. I think the visuals on his web site and print materials can be much improved and I would be willing to provide the … Continue reading →

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Horses for courses, or Canon vs. Nikon

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Oleg Volk

I have used a lot of Canon and Nikon cameras over the years. My Canon line-up was T60 (yuck!), Elan and 620 on the film side, followed by 30D, 10D, 5D and 5D2. I also used other people’s 1Dmk2, 1DSmk2 … Continue reading →

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Camera solutions for travel

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Oleg Volk

On my trip, I took a Canon 5D2 body with vertical grip attached. I couldn’t find the battery door at the last moment, so ended up with the extra weight and bulk. With the grip, the camera doesn’t hand as … Continue reading →

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Canon T90 with 17mm lens. (nsfw)

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Oleg Volk

(Photo of T90 with 50mm lens by Mark Probst) My first “serious” SLR camera after coming to the US was the awful T-60, an unreliable and vibration-prone entry level camera. I opted for it over used AE1 and similar bodies … Continue reading →

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Night vision photography

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Aperture Value f/2.5 Focal Length 20 mm ISO 400 Shutter Speed Value 30 sec This photo was taken with the little Panasonic G2. I had to guess focus and composition because the viewfinder was pitch-black. Starts recorded as short streaks. … Continue reading →

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Two girls, one camera (nsfw)

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Something to do on a rainy morning.

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Photographer at work (nsfw)

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Chryseis taking photos of Evie outdoors. Her model is visible in the reflection.

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Another photographer at work

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Last weekend, another photographer and I worked with the same model. While they were busy, I took snapshots of the shutterbug at work.

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Red and the cat

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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Need a connection with Panasonic

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Oleg Volk

I’d like to talk to Panasonic developers about my camera — could somebody make an introduction for me?

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