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DSLR Camera Shopping for Novices: Oaxaca Summer 2011 Photo Expedition

Posted on Saturday, February 5, 2011

Yesterday, I had a question from a novice photographer interested in attending the Summer 2011 Oaxaca Photography Expedition: Market Towns and Artisan Villages. This would be his first trip outside the United States and he does not own a DSLR … Continue reading →

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