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ARS Optical Works Acon 35 ii

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These cameras were produced by ARS Optical works in the 1950s (probably 1956).

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This is a fantastic podcast.

While the majority of photography podcasts - both audio and video - focus on the gear, in The Art of Photography Ted Forbes takes a close look at the various aspects of creating great photographs. Everything from explanations of concepts such as ‘rule of thirds’ and ‘depth of field’ to how pinhole cameras work (and how to make one). A tremendous mix.

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