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“Specifications have nothing to do with quality” – Insights from a camera tech + the best lens teardown video you ever saw

Mar 4, 2016 by John Aldred 5 Comments

Mike Kusak at FixyourCamera.org is a self-confessed electronics nut. As a camera tech with over a decade of professional experience Mike has worked on some of the most advanced cameras and lenses available.

In the first video of what looks set to become a valuable archive of reference material, Mike dismantles, repairs and rebuilds a Tokina 100mm f/2.8 Macro lens.

After seeing the video we were intrigued, so DIYP had a chat with Mike about his work, the website, YouTube and his hopes for their future.

Finally! You can purchase your very own authorized Leica service business for just $138K

Jan 29, 2016 by Gannon Burgett Add Comment

Have you ever wanted to own your own Leica factory authorized service business? If so, you’re in for the chance of a lifetime.

For only $138,000, this complete set of tools, manuals and spare parts can be all yours.

Dave Williams is an accomplished travel photographer, writer, and best-selling author from the UK. He is also a photography educator and published Aurora expert. Dave has traveled extensively in recent years, capturing stunning images from around the world in a modified van. His work has been featured in various publications and he has worked with notable brands such as Skoda, EE, Boeing, Huawei, Microsoft, BMW, Conde Nast, Electronic Arts, Discovery, BBC, The Guardian, ESPN, NBC, and many others.

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