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Los Angeles Zoo Day

Los Angeles Zoo Day

Posted by Scott on 8th Nov 2016

We spent a very enjoyable day at our Acratech booth at the Los Angeles Zoo Day with Paul’s Photo . There were lots of companies demonstrating and loaning out their camera gear to the participant … read more
Sometimes ISO is all you have.

Sometimes ISO is all you have.

Posted by Scott on 20th Oct 2016

For this image we were just playing around using some low power solar camping lights to light the image. They provided very little light but, that was all we had. I sat there with my guitar and Pa … read more
​Fall Color Links

​Fall Color Links

Posted by Patty on 23rd Sep 2016

We are officially in our first days of Fall. Like wildflowers in the spring, photographers are captivated with fall foliage. There are tons of resources on the web that can steer … read more
Arca Swiss vs Bogen / Manfrotto camera plates?

Arca Swiss vs Bogen / Manfrotto camera plates?

Posted by Scott Dordick on 1st Sep 2016

We often have customers ask if they can use their Bogen / Manfrotto quick release plates in an Acratech quick release clamp (Acra-Swiss style).Unfortunately the Bogen /Manfrotto plates will not work i … read more
Creepy Close Ups

Creepy Close Ups

Posted by Patty on 15th Aug 2016

With Halloween displays already in stores, we thought we would share some creepy close up photos.These are a bit different than your regular Halloween fare, but creepy none the less.These were some ol … read more
Perseid Meteor Shower 2016

Perseid Meteor Shower 2016

Posted by Originally posted by Sarah Zanolini 08/10/2016 on 11th Aug 2016

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
Fuji Sneak Peek

Fuji Sneak Peek

4th Aug 2016

The Fuji XT2 w/ VPB grip. They also have a new flash. Fuji XT2 BodyFuji XT2 W/VPB XT2 gripPlates Available Now.‪#‎FujiXT2‬ … read more
​"Working the Clutter on the Beach"

​"Working the Clutter on the Beach"

Posted by Special thanks to Mike Moats on 1st Aug 2016

"Working the Clutter on the Beach"The beach is a great place to find cool macro subjects like feathers, driftwood, odd critters and sea shells, Here is an area on the beach that has a mass of piled … read more
Get Out Early for Tiny Critters - Macro Mondays

Get Out Early for Tiny Critters - Macro Mondays

Posted by Patty Sullivan for Mike Moats - Tiny Landscapes on 25th Jul 2016

The best way to capture shots of small bugs, critters, is get up at daybreak on a cool morning with no wind, and search the little guys out in open field grass. When the temperatures drop at night, t … read more