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Recent advancements in technology have revolutionized not only cameras, but also photographic accessory equipment. For professional and hobbyist photographers alike, investment in quality equipmen … read more

For urban landscape photographers it’s that time of the year again - the most wonderful time of the year, when for a brief window even the busiest of arterial streets will be almost entirely free of t … read more

It’s one of the most un-wonderful times of the year again for photographers around the nation. And in spite of the fact that it happens every year, each year it also feels like it strikes when you lea … read more

Here in California, we love summertime. It just wouldn’t make sense to live here without being big devotees of sunshine, t-shirts, and the ocean. That said, the most redeeming feature of autumn’s s … read more

Get ready, the largest photo show on the west coast is coming up this November. We’ll be there; what about you? Mark your calendars for the: Digital Photo Expo 2015 Saturday, November … read more

Photographing moving water is a lot of fun, because the look and mood of your shots can be so easily changed by whatever shutter speed you select.“Sunset at Spooner’s Cove, Montana de Oro.” Photograph … read more

Our friend Al Satterwhite just sent us an invitation to his upcoming exhibition at the Leica Gallery, in Los Angeles, California. Whether you happen to live in Southern California, or will be visiting … read more

Deep familiarity with your camera’s settings can make the difference between springing into action, getting you the shot you want, and fumbling only to lose that photo worthy moment entirely. For inst … read more

It’s that time of year again: the Perseid meteor shower is anticipated to hit its peak during the wee morning hours of August 11 and12. Although the Perseids are an annual event, this will be an espec … read more

Last week the Acratech family traveled to Nashville, Tennessee to attend a music manufacturing trade show for our subsidiary enterprise, the newly launched Opal Instruments. It’s always fun to la … read more