2026-04-20Hello!As soon as I heard about a free event for students to experiment with crazy camera gear, I reserved my ticket and cleared my calendar. This kind of opportunity doesn't come often, so it's important that I try and make it.New York City seems to be the place for all the portraits, because that's where I went for this event! I found this side door that anyone else would probably pass right by, talked to the security guard, took the elevator up, and landed on the top floor to sign in.Except they struggled to sign me in, because I wasn't on the list? They gave me a pass anyway. I exchanged my ID for a really expensive Sony camera and lens, went outside, and started exploring. As always, the technical info is there for nerds to criticize at the bottom at the article.The camera and lens is so dang heavy! Bigger, modern cameras seem to prioritize durability and robustness, but that requires heavy materials. My older, cheaper camera is still heavy when the right lens is paired…
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