10 reasons to use GIMP

10 reasons to use GIMP

10 reasons to use GIMP. GIMP is primarily designed for digital images, there are a number of reasons why it is useful for film photographers. By Marwan el Mozayen.   The GIMP splash screen appears on loading. ​ The Light & Shade adjustment is found under the...
The Ricoh MIRAI bridge camera

The Ricoh MIRAI bridge camera

The Ricoh MIRAI bridge camera Ricoh MIRAI: Ugly Plastic or Classic Star Trek? By Marwan el Mozayen.   The Ricoh Mirai in an advertisement The Ricoh MIRAI was introduced to the world in 1988. MIRAI means “future” in Japanese and moving into the future was the mission....
Servicing a Kiev MC Vega 28B 2.8/120mm lens

Servicing a Kiev MC Vega 28B 2.8/120mm lens

Servicing a Kiev MC Vega 28B 2.8/120mm lens Marwan’s step by step guide to servicing a Kiev MC Vega 28B 2.8/120mm lens By Marwan el Mozayen.   One of my absolute favorite lenses in the Kiev system is the Vega 120mm. Mechanically this lens is very well made. The...