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Authorized Photo Service–Nikon Repair– Folding??

December 19, 2019

Nikon gear broken? Get to APS quickly!

Hi Everyone,

Many of you have some knowledge about the demise of the Nikon Authorized Repair Shop in Morton Grove (and reportedly elsewhere). Will they stay in business and if so, for how long? I heard the rumors so went to Morton Grove asap with a defective camera body. While there, I just had to enquire about the state of their business. All they know is that they don’t know since they, too, have heard the rumors but have received nothing definitive from Nikon USA. They are expecting a decision in January, 2020, but even that has no time scale. Without support from Nikon, they will have no current software programs and may even need to return some specialized tools.

If you have any defective Nikon gear, get over to Authorized Photo Service (aka APS) 1825 River Drive, Suite 100, Morton Grove, IL 60053. Before leaving home, I’d phone first: 847.966.4091, or email them at repair@authorizedphotoservice.com.  Yes, my camera is still there. Here’s hoping I’ll see it soon. BTW: They only repair Nikon stuff.

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Weekly Photo Tip

Filters can make a difference

18mm, f8 @ 1/30, no filter

18mm, f8 @ 1/80 with 3-stop ND Grad

I received a 3-stop, soft-edge ND grad filter from the Camera Clubhouse cats. They decided to purchase from Breakthrough Photography since I mentioned that one of my students brought Breakthrough Filters to a recent class and, on inspection, the filters seemed to be very well made. An ND Grad filter starts dark and fades to clear so the placement of the dark portion is determined by both the bright part of the scene and the photographer. This filter made quite a difference in holding down the sun in the upper part of the image. Check out the “no-filter” image and ND Grad image. The difference will amaze you. Please note: I have no affiliation with Breakthrough Photography and chose them only based on student referral. 

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About Jack

A classically trained musician since childhood, Jack Carlson always had the “ear” of an artist. It was only a short step to develop the artist’s “eye” as well.

The portfolio of this certified photographer reveals images that emphasize mood and composition. Their purpose is to present a feeling in addition to portrayal of person, place or thing. Sometimes that feeling is nostalgia; other times it is serenity.

Each photograph tells a story.

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