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Alec

Alec

Lives in United States New York City, NY, United States
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Has a website at http://karasevstudio.com/
Joined on Oct 24, 2000
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I'm a photographer serving New York City’s theatre and fashion industries as well as industrial and advertising photography needs of the city’s businesses. My O2 (Optically Opinionated) blog contains ideas, tips, and industry commentary.
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Poll: will a A7R III be released in 2016 Sony Alpha Full Frame E-mount Talk 5 days ago
A7r iii release? Sony Alpha Full Frame E-mount Talk 6 days ago
Zebra stripes in live view photo mode? Nikon FX SLR (DF, D1-D5, D600-D800) Talk 7 months ago
720p or 1080p at 240fps??? Digital Video Talk Jul 30, 2015
DSTE's EN-EL18A clone in their own MB-12 battery grip seen by D800 as AA's Nikon FX SLR (DF, D1-D5, D600-D800) Talk Apr 21, 2015
What defines the upper bound for FX resolution/pixel density? Nikon FX SLR (DF, D1-D5, D600-D800) Talk Nov 20, 2014
Is the DSTE battery grip best NON OEM for D800 Nikon FX SLR (DF, D1-D5, D600-D800) Talk Jul 18, 2014
I never got my copy of the professional rule book... Pro Digital Talk Jul 4, 2014
US Patent Office Grants 'Photography Against A White Background' Patent To Amazon - HUH?? Pro Digital Talk May 15, 2014
Curious how photographers are pricing and negotiating those prices? Pro Digital Talk Apr 27, 2014
When a customer asks for a discount Pro Digital Talk Apr 20, 2014
A site is using my image without permission Pro Digital Talk Apr 16, 2014
Considering making the switch from Canon to Sony mirrorless. Advice Pro Digital Talk Apr 16, 2014
Contrast of the retail vs. commercial side of the photography business Pro Digital Talk Apr 15, 2014
O.T. Take a little time to laugh... Pro Digital Talk Apr 11, 2014
Photographer as a career? Think again maybe Pro Digital Talk Apr 11, 2014
Why would Sony drop the NEX name? Sony Alpha / Nex E-mount (APS-C) Talk Jan 13, 2014
D800 (wireless) tethered shooting Nikon FX SLR (DF, D1-D5, D600-D800) Talk Dec 13, 2013
Single-bay charger for EN-EL18 battery? Nikon FX SLR (DF, D1-D5, D600-D800) Talk Oct 30, 2013
Err on Nikon D800 when switching to LiveView Nikon FX SLR (DF, D1-D5, D600-D800) Talk Aug 29, 2013
NEX-7 Video Mode dynamic range options question: DRO, HDR use? Sony Alpha / Nex E-mount (APS-C) Talk Mar 24, 2013
DTSE or Vertax for D800- which fits the body more seamlessly? Nikon FX SLR (DF, D1-D5, D600-D800) Talk Sep 13, 2012
NEX-7 video mode HDMI output for recording Sony Alpha / Nex E-mount (APS-C) Talk Aug 31, 2012
Possible SCAM: "...i would like to know if i could purchase photography prints..." Open Talk Feb 20, 2012
USB 3 CF card readers PC Talk Apr 30, 2011
Poll: Who is going to buy an NEX-x Sony Alpha / Nex E-mount (APS-C) Talk Sep 18, 2010
FYI if you are in NYC Sony Alpha SLR/SLT A-mount Talk Sep 10, 2010
Next FF will be pelix based? Sony Alpha SLR/SLT A-mount Talk Aug 5, 2010
Top 10 Things I Hope Never to Read Here Again - Thanks dpr Sony Alpha SLR/SLT A-mount Talk Jul 23, 2010
new t2i user (coming from sony) Canon Rebel (EOS 300D-760D) Talk Jul 17, 2010
PocketWizard adds wireless power control to studio strobes / want native for Alpha ? Sony Alpha SLR/SLT A-mount Talk Jul 16, 2010
Japan sales figures for first half of 2010 Sony Alpha SLR/SLT A-mount Talk Jul 11, 2010
higher resolution FF camera from Sony Sony Alpha SLR/SLT A-mount Talk Jun 16, 2010
Using Sony professionally/limits Sony Alpha SLR/SLT A-mount Talk Jun 14, 2010
The Great Ken Rockwell has spoken poorly of video in dslr Sony Alpha SLR/SLT A-mount Talk May 22, 2010
Printing photo books? Any printing service recommendations? Pro Digital Talk May 14, 2010
Is a full frame nex possible in the future? Sony Alpha / Nex E-mount (APS-C) Talk May 13, 2010
Pro Photography Today - The Grim Facts Pro Digital Talk May 5, 2010
Best RAW Converter Sony Alpha SLR/SLT A-mount Talk Apr 29, 2010
How far do you go to support your local photo retailer? Pro Digital Talk Apr 27, 2010
Convince me that this Sony FF lineup is better than it's Canon counterpart Sony Alpha SLR/SLT A-mount Talk Apr 18, 2010
5DII used as video camera in HOUSE finale Sony Alpha SLR/SLT A-mount Talk Apr 15, 2010
The trouble with product range development Sony Alpha SLR/SLT A-mount Talk Apr 10, 2010
Jamaica wedding photos Sony Alpha SLR/SLT A-mount Talk Apr 9, 2010
Lightroom question Sony Alpha SLR/SLT A-mount Talk Apr 9, 2010
Lens rental for Shuttle launch Sony Alpha SLR/SLT A-mount Talk Apr 9, 2010
Model release needed? Sony Alpha SLR/SLT A-mount Talk Apr 8, 2010
Tilt shift lens question Sony Alpha SLR/SLT A-mount Talk Apr 7, 2010
A different upgrade path - displays Sony Alpha SLR/SLT A-mount Talk Apr 6, 2010
Other photographer displaying my work Pro Digital Talk Apr 5, 2010
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