Red River Photo Paper

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Try Red River Paper

OK, this is kind of exciting. Yep, Red River Photo Paper is fantastic. Maybe that’s all you need to hear, but I have a lot more to say here, so sit just a bit and hear me out. Many know I’m a high end printer. Many also know that I make a living selling my photographs, so they have to be good. At first I was slightly hesitant to try Red River simply because the price was lower than others. That said, I gave it a try, what did I have to lose? One reason I tried them was that they are one of the few to offer a luster paper in 17 x 25 inches. Red River actually has a great selection of paper sizes that surprised me. Anyway, I logged in, ordered some 17 x 25 inch Arctic Polar Luster paper at the amazing price of $67.60 and waited for it to arrive.

First I have to say that other companies should take a lesson from Red River on shipping. Red River does it right, period. Your paper will come to you properly packaged and without harm. I have had one of the largest camera companies in the world send me paper that was ruined by the way they packaged it. Red River you rock!

OK, moving on to the paper itself. I can only compare it to various other luster papers. I have used two of the biggest brand name luster papers on the planet for three years straight. Amazingly, Red River Luster is pretty much equal in all ways to these other major brand name papers. I see differences that have to do with how bright the paper is. The Red River Arctic Polar Luster paper is bright white. Some other luster papers I have used are slightly warmer. I like both for different reasons, but I would not say one is better, just different. The white paper did give some “punch” to the images I printed, and they are selling off the wall. Can’t complain about that. I also love the texture of the Red River paper every bit as much as other papers.

I guess I see it this way. Most people are not selling their photographs for a living. So, you can’t go wrong saving some serious money and getting a great paper all in one. At least give them a try, I did and I’m still ordering paper from Red River. If you don’t fancy the paper, at least you didn’t pay $120 for a box of 8.5 x 11 paper to find out. A box of 8.5 x 11 luster paper is only about $21.00 – hard to beat that. Photo paper is a very personal thing. No one, including me, can tell you what’s right for you. With that in mind, try Red River and decide for yourself. You won’t go broke trying!

Red River has some serious fine mat and art papers too. I’ll get to these as soon as I can and write a post.

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What’s Lulu?

It’s a great place to buy books, and it’s the only place to get my book in a HARD COPY.

Lulu is an online book seller where you can purchase millions of books, eBooks and more. They work with other major book sellers like Barns and Noble, Amazon and many others. Finding Middle Gray is available as an eBook or hard copy.

If you have a Lulu account or wish to have one, it’s FREE and it’s a great place to shop for books. If you wish to get this eBook from Lulu Click the Add To Cart image below and download immediately.

Finding Middle Gray - eBook by John Strazza

Finding Middle Gray - eBook by John Strazza

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Finding Middle Gray eBook by John Strazza

Finding Middle Gray eBook by John Strazza $24.98

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If you are searching for answers about how to meter for middle gray. If you want to know what middle gray is or how you can find it for better exposures, then this is your starting point. This book will show you everything that you need to know in clear easy to understand language how to find and use middle gray for great exposures.

This is for students or enthusiasts who want to understand middle gray without being a scientist. Metering light for middle gray, film, digital, light meters, old school and new school, histograms and much more are all explained with diagrams and photographs.

A great eBook to get started on the right foot, photographically speaking! 65 page PDF. Get the book, you’ll be happy you did!

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Finding Middle Gray (and then some) is finally finished and ready as an eBook PDF and a beautiful 67 page soft cover print book. The price is $24.98 (eBook) and $35 (print).

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Most budding photographers, and even some professionals, do not understand the premise of how their new camera (or old camera) decides on a certain exposure setting for a scene. It’s called Middle Gray, and this book will help any enthusiast or student of photography, once and for all, understand how to get great exposures from any camera, digital or film. It will free you from your auto-only method of photography. It’s easy and it’s fun. If you want to understand the most fundamental function of your camera and meter, this is a must read.

People ask me everyday how I get such great exposures with details in the shadows and highlights. I answer these questions in very simple terms inside this easy to read book. My methods are simple and I use them to this day with digital and film. Middle Gray is the starting point and the rest becomes easier as you understand it.

You have paid hundreds if not thousands for your equipment. $24.98 is well less than one hour of schooling. Give yourself the knowledge that you need to finally take control of your camera.

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Olympus EP-2 and EP-1 Pen and Voigtlander VM Adapter Tutorial

The NEW more complete Voigtlander VM Adapter and Olympus EP-2 and EP-1 Tutorial

NOTE: This tutorial shows the EP-1 but is also for EP-2 users!

This new PDF tutorial covers more than the first tutorial and has helpful photographs to visually show you everything you need to know to use this adapter with your M lenses and EP-1 and EP-2. No more frustrating searches online for half answers. Everything you need to know is in this 20 page eBook. Now only $4.95.

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What The Tutorial Covers:

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• Mounting the Voigtlander VM Micro Four Thirds Adapter on your Leica M mount lenses and Olympus EP-1 and 2 Pen cameras.

• Information on focus settings

• Various screen displays you should use and when you should use them. General Display, Live Histogram Display, Zoom Display

• General focusing

• CRITICAL FOCUSING
Most people ask about Critical Focusing. Can it be done with my M lenses and the VM adapter on the EP-1 and EP-2? Answer: YES! And I show you how in this tutorial.

• Manual metering

• Aperture priority metering

• What to expect from your M lenses.
I use the 28mm, 35mm and 50mm Summicron lenses and give a short discussion on the various results.

• And More … all for the price of two cups of coffee.

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I recommend the Voigtlander VM adapter. Here’s where I got mine:
Click Here: http://cameraquest.com/adp_micro_43.htm. Give Steve Gandy at CameraQuest an email or call and he’ll get one of these adapters out to you ASAP in good order!

Enjoy your M lenses and with your Olympus EP-1 or EP-2 and the VM Adapter

Written by John Strazza
Street photographer
www.johnstrazza.com

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Note to EP-2 users: This tutorial should also apply to the Olympus EP-2 and the VM Adapter. If you have used this adapter on the EP-2 let me know the results so I can assure other EP-2 users.