Saturday, December 26, 2015
Friday, December 25, 2015
The Winner for Best Camera is...
Too easy to geek out and pull out charts, recite photographic history or famous photographers.
There's way too much gear envy going on... "oh, you have a ----- mark2. I have the ---- mark 3".
Remember that the worlds most iconic images were produced on gear that we would think so inferior by today's standards.
The point is this... whatever camera you have. Master it. Use it. The best camera is the one that is being used to capture whatever your creative or reportage heart tells you.
Thursday, December 24, 2015
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
Thursday, December 10, 2015
The winner is for Best Camera Bag....
Talk to any photographer and you will quickly find that we have an inventory of camera bags of all shapes, sizes, colors, materials, etc...
Don't laugh but at last count I have at least 24... YES 24 different camera bags!
I've finally come down to what I consider the BEST of THE BEST.
My criteria for a bag are as follows:
1. It can't look like a camera bag.
2. It can't look like it's worth money (unfortunately too many bad people out there)
3. It must hold everything I need (and more) = tons of pockets
4. Must be somewhat slim and form fitting in order to navigate through traffic.
5. Must be built tough.
6. Must be comfortable.
THE WINNER IS THE - DOMKE J-803 (the F-803 is similar except it has not as many pockets.)
Bag 101:
Most people don't think about it and I only learned about this from a scientist at the Exploratorium years ago.... straps and weight distribution are really important.
Ever noticed how the exact same stuff put into different bags seem to weigh differently?
Reason for this is how the weight is distributed.
The Domke J-803 has the shoulder strap goes completely around the bag (from top to bottom). It's a continuous run of strap. The advantage, the weight on the strap is from the bottom of the bag and NOT at the sides (like 90% of all bags out there).
A seemingly simple process that pays dividends to your body.
The bag isn't "frumpy" and "bulky". It holds it's shape and looks like a slim messenger bag with pockets. It doesn't scream, "look at me, I am made of exotic materials, steal me"
I've tried all sorts of bag designs and materials. I keep coming back to the Domke J-803 because it just plain works for me.
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
Sunday, December 6, 2015
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Monday, November 30, 2015
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Sunday, November 22, 2015
Saturday, November 21, 2015
Saturday, November 7, 2015
Man's best friend...
Friday, November 6, 2015
Thursday, November 5, 2015
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
Sunday, November 1, 2015
Saturday, October 31, 2015
Friday, October 30, 2015
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Monday, October 12, 2015
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
Friday, September 25, 2015
Thursday, September 24, 2015
Friday, September 18, 2015
Monday, September 14, 2015
Sunday, September 13, 2015
Saturday, September 12, 2015
Friday, September 11, 2015
Thursday, September 10, 2015
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Friday, September 4, 2015
Moon shot + Camera geek stuff...
Nikon D4S (full frame sensor), 70-200mm f/2.8 @ 200mm + 1.7x teleconverter = 340mm
Cost = $9,000
Nikon P900 - 2000mm optical + 2000mm electronic = 4000mm
Cost = $600
Thursday, September 3, 2015
Sunday, August 30, 2015
Saturday, August 29, 2015
Just AMAZING !!!
Nikon P900 is currently the Super Zoom Compact camera on the market.
It's designed primarily towards the consumer market for someone who wants an all in one package and who may want a 5x7 or possibly a 8.5x11 print.
Here's a sample...
Considering that this camera only costs $600. It's damn good !!
Wednesday, July 29, 2015
Monday, July 27, 2015
Thursday, July 23, 2015
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