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For a long time I have not been able to talk about some of my favorite products. \u00a0When you work for any company in the photography industry, they do not desire for you to openly talk about or endorse any products from other companies. \u00a0Retired, I’m no longer so restricted, and I’m glad because a number of great companies have provided us with products that I have both bought and used for years. \u00a0I’m glad to be able to openly share about them now!<\/p>\n
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My dear brother Bob Singh at Singh Ray<\/span><\/strong> \u00a0has been producing some of the very finest filters for years and years. \u00a0His handmade, polarizers, split Neutral Density, Variable Neutral Density and many other specialty filters are among the highest quality available anywhere. \u00a0His polarizers are among the most neutral and his warming polarizers a re the perfect touch for those that like a little extra kick up warmth. \u00a0His Light is proud to be sponsored by Singh Ray. \u00a0 Check them out at: \u00a0\u00a0http:\/\/singh-ray.com\/grndgrads.html<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n When it comes to camera bags no single manufacturer makes everything I need,but three make everything I’ve needed so far!!!! \u00a0 Think Tank, Lowepro<\/strong><\/span>, and Domke<\/strong><\/span> each make wonderful products and each maker has some special products that are , in my opinion the best int he market place! \u00a0First Think Tank makes the most rugged, serviceable bags, rolling bags, and belt systems out there today! \u00a0I use the modular belt system, the small backpack (Street Walker), the Airport Security 2.0 rolling bag, and they have served me very well indeed. \u00a0they also make a tonk of great smaller products like battery holders, card wallets, and on and on. \u00a0 \u00a0Lowepro<\/span><\/strong> is one of the most inovative of the camera bag companies offering a lot of wonderful bags, and packs that are lighter, and very well engineered! \u00a0I love the Flip Side Sport packs that are perfect for smaller mirror-less systems as well as the larger \u00a0sizes for DSLRs. \u00a0Domke<\/span><\/strong> is the classic bag company that has offered the tried and true photojournalists shoulder bags trusted by globe trotting shooter for generations! \u00a0I use them less than when I was younger as a fully loaded shoulder bag can get up close to 20 pounds or more, but it is a great, easy to work out of system and perfect for those that prefer a shoulder bag! \u00a0Why three favorites?, because they all are great and deserve a big shout out from me, they’ve been great friends, shooting side by side with me for many nears! \u00a0 \u00a0http:\/\/www.thinktankphoto.com\/ \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0http:\/\/www.lowepro.com\/ \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0http:\/\/www.tiffen.com\/products.htm<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Jim and I both use and really love the NIK Software and the TOPAZ Software, each \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0has unique properties and we enjoy using both! \u00a0As I always say a day without Nik’s \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Color EFEX 4.0 -= Glamour Glow is a wasted day!!!!<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 Ever since I met Martin Wood some years ago, I’ve been a Delkin<\/span><\/strong> fan! \u00a0I have used their cards for yearts and have never had a failure! \u00a0How many other shooters can say that \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 about their cards???!!! \u00a0 Delkin also makes a number of other photographic products that I’ve relied on for some years, including; Replacement batteries, camera mounts, cleaning \u00a0 supplies and archival CDs and DVDs. \u00a0 You can view their products at: \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0http:\/\/delkin.com\/<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/a>\u00a0I have used and loved support products from these two great companies for many years. \u00a0I first got started with the late Mike Kirk when John Shaw and Larry west introduced us many years ago, and continued my friendship with Jeff Kirk, Mike’s son and now President of Kirk Enterprises. \u00a0 \u00a0Later I met Bryan Geyer who eventually sold Really Right Stuff to Joe and Joan Johnson, great folks! \u00a0Both of these firms make wonderful products for photographers and as is often the case, even though they make many products that serve the same purpose, they also have certain areas of expertise and that’s why I use and recommend both lines. \u00a0I can say without qualification that the Really Right Stuff ball heads are the best I’ve ever used, period! \u00a0I own all three models for different uses (BH-55 LR, BH-40 LR and the BH-30 LR). \u00a0I also love their L Brackets and tripods. \u00a0Kirk makes some very unique Items I can’t work without, including: \u00a0The Action Grip, Low Pod, Kirk support grips, the OmniPod, the Super Grip Handle, and the King Cobra articulated swivel head! \u00a0Two great companies run by super people. \u00a0they may be fierce competitors but they have both won my undying respect and business! \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0http:\/\/reallyrightstuff.com \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 http:\/\/www.kirkphoto.com\/\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n