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Day: August 26, 2006

Back to Basics with Lenses

Posted on August 26, 2006 By Tom No Comments on Back to Basics with Lenses
Local, Photography

One of the cameras in our arsenal is an old 1956 Nikkormat that had belonged to Laura’s father.  Usually attached to it is his favorite lens, a Nikkor 50mm f1.4.  I decided to try that lens on my new Nikon D50 just for kicks. In some ways, it’s easier to use much older manual lenses … Read More “Back to Basics with Lenses” »

Mindset List

Posted on August 26, 2006 By Tom No Comments on Mindset List
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Since 1998 Beloit College has released its Mindset List for the incoming Freshman Class.  It was intended to provide faculty and staff at the college a guide for relating to the new students and understanding their perceptions of the world.  I think now it has long since left that goal, and now serves as blog … Read More “Mindset List” »

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