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The Big Russian – my MTO 1000 mm catadioptric lens
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The Big Russian – my MTO 1000 mm catadioptric lens

This is by far my largest and longest focal-length lens. Rumour has it that the MTO 1000 mm catadioptric lens was “standard issue” to KGB surveillance operatives during the Cold War Era. MTO itself also has an interesting history. Seems it started out by making the huge glass reflectors for Russian anti-aircraft arc-lights. It made…

My cheap new Amazon Basics photographic rucksack
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My cheap new Amazon Basics photographic rucksack

A couple of days ago, I purchased an “amazon basics” camera+laptop rucksack, for the princely sum of ÂŁ ÂŁ35.49. delivered. Well it just arrived. So time to check it out, and move in. I have to say  I’m actually quite impressed. This model also has a built-in laptop carrier too that comfortably holds a 40…