Velbon El Carmagne 530 625 and its optical stabilizer eases

and its optical stabilizer eases handheld usage in difficult lighting conditions

Allows you to flip your 52mm-threaded lens around backwards for close-up work

simple telephoto lens- just a couple of elements- here mounted to the Televit focusing attachment

Fujicolour Professional Pro160 NS is a colour negative film with smooth grain

fellow Canadians

Velbon El Carmagne 530 625 and its optical stabilizer easesI assumed that "El Carmagne" was a reference to a mountain or something, but it turns out that it's actually a totally made up word meant to sound fancy and European, like "Miata" or "Belgium." Anyway, this Velbon El Carmagne 530 is a pretty nice tripod, with carbon fibre legs, mostly metal hardware, and an easy to use three way head. Light cosmetic wear, good function.