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‘Make Do and Mend’: Why We Should Be Applying This to Our Electronics

12/4/2018

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​​You may have heard the phrase ‘Make Do and Mend’ but did you know its origin?
 ‘Make Do and Mend’ was a pamphlet released by the British Ministry of Information during WW11. It was an indispensable guide for households, providing housewives with tips on how to be frugal during times of extreme rationing.
 
It provided thrifty, yet creative design ideas for reusing and repairing old clothing, for instance; how to create ‘decorative patches’ to cover holes in old clothes, or unpick old jumpers to re-knit into new clothing.
 
Why Make Do and Mend is still applicable today....
​Make do and mend is a phrase often overlooked in this day and age, as modern society is fuelled by consumerism and materialism. This is great for the economy, but not so much the environment (and our wallets), which suffer from this ‘throw away’ lifestyle.
​At Precision Camera Repairs, our motto is make do and mend. If your camera breaks, you can not only save time and money by having it repaired, but also do your bit to help the environment by reusing, reducing and recycling.

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Most cameras can be easily repaired, meaning there is no need to throw them away and buy new ones - a modern trend, which both costs more and adds to our e-waste problem.

Here are five key e-waste stats you may not know: 
  • 20 to 50 million metric tons of e-waste are disposed of worldwide every year
  • 70% of our overall toxic waste is E-waste
  • A large number of "e-waste" is not waste at all, but rather whole electronic equipment or parts that are readily marketable for reuse or recycling. 
  • Only 12.5% of e-waste is currently recycled.
  1. 85% of our e-waste is sent to landfills and burned, releasing harmful toxins into the air
Stats source:  The World Counts
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If you have a damaged camera, video camera or camera equipment, then contact us today for a free estimate. 
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The Evolution of the Camera

11/26/2018

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​Photography is a part of our daily life, but how did the camera come to be and evolve over the years?

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1500 – Camera Obscura (The Pinhole Camera)  
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​Camera obscura is a natural phenomenon that occurs when a device in the shape of a box lets light through a small opening on one side and projects it on to the other. The projected image is both reversed and inverted.
 
The oldest mention of camera obscura was in the 5th century BC, by Mozi, a Chinese philosopher. He noted that the image from camera obscura is both reversed and inverted due to light moving in a straight line. The principle of camera obscura formed the basis of modern photography. ​

1839 – Daguerreotype Camera
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Building on the principal of camera obscura, a French artist named Louis Daguerre, developed a process to store the projected image on a mirror finished copper plate treated with chemicals.
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This was a landmark moment, as it was the first time an object was made to be light sensitive to capture information and store it forever. The Daguerreotype process formed the basis for the film cameras we know today.
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1900 – The Reise Camera
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Prior to the 1900s, cameras were bulky, heavy, immobile boxes, however, as the world’s first portable camera, the Reise Camera transformed the way cameras were used and photographs were taken.

​It was extremely light weight and could be folded into a compact shape, meaning people could take photos on the move. 

1925 – The Leica I
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The Leica 1 was the first commercially available compact 35mm camera. The Leica was designed by Oscar Barnack and became an immediate success after it’s release in 1925.

The Leica is responsible for popularising 35mm photography, which became the standard format for film photography for years to come.
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1947 – Polaroid Model 95
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​At this time, cameras becoming household objects across the globe.

A company named ‘Polaroid’ recognised that the process of developing film photographs was a tedious job, so they invented a process to compress this into a matter of seconds. Thus, the Polaroid Model 95 flooded the market.
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The Polaroid Model 95 enabled photographers to take a photo and then print it immediately, utilising special paper provided by Polaroid. 

1975 – Kodak Digital Camera
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​In 1975, Steven Sasson developed the world’s first digital camera. Although a technological feat, Sasson struggled to convince people that his invention was the future of camera technology.

Nevertheless, as the age of digitalisation took off, so did his technology, with the first digital camera being made commercially available in 1991 - although it came with a hefty price tag of $13,000!
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1986 – Fuji QuickSnap​
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​Fujifilm invented the first single use disposable camera, the ‘Fuji QuickSnap’.

​As this camera only cost $4 and could capture 27 shots with its inbuilt film, it was extremely economical, thus opening up photography to the masses. 

2000 – Sharp J-SH04
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​The new millennium sparked a new technological trend – miniaturisation.

Building on this trend, in 2000, Sharp created the first mobile phone with a tiny inbuilt digital camera.

​This mobile camera phone enabled users to shoot, process and display photos instantly and on the go, paving the way for today’s high-quality camera phones. 
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2007 – Apple iPhone
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​In 2007, Apple invented the notorious Apple iPhone, which boasted revolutionary smartphone technology, as well as incredible imaging technology.

​This enabled users to take great photos in all lighting conditions, spurring on the growth and development of tiny cameras across the globe.

2008 – GoPro HD HERO
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​In 2008, GoPro tapped into a niche in the market – adventure. They developed a small, but impressive camera that was able to shoot videos at 1080p and could be strapped to your helmet, board, bike, or body, so you could record every adventurous moment in HD.

Fun fact: When Felix Baumgartner jumped from space, he recorded the whole event with a GoPro camera strapped to his suit! 
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2018 and Beyond...
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​We now find ourselves spoilt for choice, as we have impressive smartphone cameras, as well as high-end DSLRs, offering incredible image quality, functionality and video recording at 4K resolution – all within a compact body.
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Whatever could be next in the evolution of cameras?
No matter how cameras evolve, we will always be here for your camera repair needs. View our Film, Compact & D-SLR Repair Services here.

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PCR Quick Tips: How to Photograph Fireworks

11/5/2018

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It’s the 5th of November, which means one thing – it’s firework night! Although primarily a UK custom, bonfire night/Guy Fawkes/firework night is celebrated far and wide. Regardless of age, fireworks are a wonder to behold, leaving spectators wide eyed in awe, but how do you snap that perfect firework photo? Here are some quick tips:
 
1. Use a tripod
Utilising a tripod is essential when photographing fireworks, as you want to ensure it doesn’t move during your shot. This is important as you will be using longer shutter speeds, which not only capture the movement of the fireworks, but also the camera movements.
 
2. Use a remote release to trigger the shutter
A remote release is another device to help keep your camera completely still during shooting. If you don’t have a remote release, you can use the self-timer, but with firework shots, you will need to not only anticipate shots, but have quick reactions, meaning a self-timer may make that more difficult.

3. Framing and anticipation
Photographing fireworks require framing based on anticipation. You will need to anticipate where the fireworks will go off and aim your camera in that direction.

4. Focal Length
We suggest shooting at a wider focal length, as you can always crop the photos at a later stage to create a more tightly cropped shot.
 
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5. Aperture
Surprisingly, apertures in the mid to small range tend to work well with photographing fireworks, as the light that fireworks emit is quite bright.  We suggest shooting somewhere between f/8 and f/16.
 
6. Correct Shutter Speed
Fireworks move, meaning a long exposure is needed when photographing them. This will enable you to capture the movement.
 
We suggest shooting in ‘bulb’ mode, which allows you to keep the shutter open for as long as you hold down the shutter. So, when a firework is about to explode, simply hit the shutter and hold it down until the firework has finished exploding. However, don’t be tempted to keep the shutter open too long, as fireworks emit a lot of light, meaning they are easy to over expose.
 
7. Set your ISO
Shoot at a low ISO to ensure clean shots. We suggest sticking to ISO 100.
 
8. Switch off your Flash
Do not shoot with flash when photographing fireworks. A flash not only has a short reach, meaning it will have no impact on your shots, but it also tricks your camera into thinking it needs a short exposure time.
 
9. Shoot in Manual Mode
Shoot in manual exposure and focus modes to achieve the best shots. Once your focusing is set, you won’t need to change it during the display. 

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