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The New Blog

I would have liked to have continued with my old Blog (Bryan's Photo Blog), but, on changing my e-mail address I was unable to access it. Yup, seems crazy, but I can't persuade Mr Google that I am the owner of said blog. It isn't being updated any more but it can still be located here  .

Meanwhile I am still using and enjoying my Sony A6500 camera with an assortment of mainly manual focus lenses, and continuing to sell my work on Alamy.

I've just ordered a cut price Canon EOS to Sony adapter and am awaiting delivery. I'll give it a good testing and let you know the outcome in due course.
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