Or so. The title is a bit confusing, I admit. I’m not really sure I understand it myself. What I want to say is this: Thanks to Chris Gampat, Editor in Chief of The Phoblographer — a website that I’ve been following with great interest since its very dawn (or at least its early days) — I have now been installed as News Editor for that very website. This is an exciting challenge for me, and one that I hope to learn a lot from. Of course, such an assignment comes with many responsibilities, and from the nature of it — news get released all the time — one that will keep me busy in my already rare spare time.
Due to this, my work on this blog may further decrease, sadly. I will, however, regularly post short articles and pictures over here, and of course at my facebook page. So don’t write this blog off, yet! 
In the meantime, make sure to check out The Phoblographer — a great place for reading the latest news from the world of photography, to read interesting educational articles on photography and editing, and reviews of the latest and greatest gear, ranging from cameras and lenses over tripods and bags up to lighting gear and accessories.
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Well first, let me congratulate you for a great job, and Chris for getting the right man for the job!
I know the Phoblographer (it’s B&H’s blog, right?), and I’m subscribed to Chris’ Facebook stream, tho lately I wasn’t that impressed with his articles or pictures anymore. Bringing you into the team will greatly improve both I’m sure.
One question about B&H (or Adorama or other big international shops): if you buy there as a German, with a shipping address here in Germany, will they do all the tax and customs for you – or do you still have to drive out to the customs’ office (and pay there) to pick up your stuff, like when importing from China yourself?
Thanks, Wolfgang!
Actually, The Phoblographer is Chis’ website. Its only affiliation to B&H is that Chris works at B&H (as lead writer for their tumblr) and the staffers use B&H affiliate links in their articles, like I do here on my blog, to gain some small revenue for the work they’re doing.
I can’t tell you whether you have to pick up B&H shipments at the customs office or not, I never ordered from them.