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For example, if you compare Petersen’s Photographic to Pop Photo, there’s no comparison. I found Pop Photo to be a much more enjoyable read than many other competing magazines.

#Flashback examples pictures iso

For example, you might read in the article that a camera’s high iso was generally good, but look at their chart and it says “Unacceptable.” If you see that, then you know “unacceptable” is the real answer.

They probably didn’t want to burn any bridges with their advertisers. The thing with Pop Photo is that you had to read between the lines to figure out for yourself what they’re trying to say. But it clearly stated “Subjective” so you had to be careful. They had this “SQF” (Subjective Quality Factor) thing on their lens reviews which were based on MTF charts I think.

They did attempt to give you reviews with some backup. Just like pop music, yes they have to make some money. In their defense, I would say come on now, they are Pop Photo after all and anything “Pop” is all about the masses. People used to trash them as a “rag” and only there to make money because of all those ads. I began to lose interest in the magazine as I could read better things online. Sadly, he passed away in 2008.Īs the years progressed, I would still look at the magazine, but it was usually for a quick glance and nothing more. I remember I was over the moon when he sent me back a hand written response to a question I sent in. He would write in this straight-up style that only a New Yorker could relate to. He was the main man at Pop Photo and a Camera Legend. I loved the articles from the late, great Herbert “Burt” Keppler. You got to remember this was pre internet days and this was one of the few ways to read about cameras, lenses, and photography back then. However, I still picked up the magazine or (actually if I may admit) looked at it every month at Barnes & Nobles, Borders, or whatever bookstore carried it. I sold it and got the 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 AF Nikkor which was a much better lens. Even with my then still learning eyes, I could tell this lens was sub-par on my N90s. After using it for a while though, I remember being very disappointed with this lens. It was an impressive looking lens with its large 72mm filter size. Back in the 90s Nikon came out with a headline grabbing super-zoom, the 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6 AF-D. Yet it was those glowing reviews that made them lose some credibility to some people. All those nice equipment photos, all those glowing reviews! The magazine also served to fuel my G.A.S. I know I should’ve been reading my school books instead, maybe this was the reason for my below-average grades 🙂 Then in the early 1990s, I remember spending hours in the college library reading nearly every copy of Pop Photo they had and it renewed my interest in photography, after a brief loss of interest. I loved those Nikon F3 and Minolta X-700 ads! The magazine was very much responsible for keeping my interest in photography in the 80s and 90s. I guess we should have known this was coming when they started changing to a bi-monthly publication recently, that’s never a good sign.Īs a nostalgic fool, it saddens me a little to see them go. This 1997/1998 Buyer’s Guide was one of the last issues I actually bought. Popular Photography Magazine has come to an end. I’m only talking about Pop Photo in this article.

Their sister publication American Photo has also been cancelled. They started in 1937 and was a mainstay at newstands here in the USA, and I’ve seen it in Asia too. Well, it was announced about two weeks ago that Popular Photography, aka Pop Photo magazine would cease production after 80 years. But let me just say when I first got it in 2010, I truly did not think I’d have it this long or that it would even last this long! Don’t wait for me, if you find a good deal at a good price with a good warranty go for it. I’m sure many of you wouldn’t mind another M8 review, just as I wouldn’t, and I’m going to try to give it to you someday.

Knock on wood, the M8, she looks fragile at first but has proven to be one heck of a durable and reliable camera. The M8 raw files or even jpegs have a crisp, chrome like quality when shot in color and can be very filmic in black and white. With a little post-processing, one could possibly turn this into something more dramatic and if I were still posting to photo sites, I might have done that but I find it too time consuming these days. The above photo was taken last spring with a Leica M8 and 50mm f/2 Summicron-M. Spring is more my thing! Hopefully, we’ll get to try some stuff we’re wanting to review and come back with some decent pics. Not for a lack of things to take pictures of, but I just don’t find myself going to places that would make me want to take photos. I’m not sure about you, but I just don’t get to take many pictures in the winter.