Author Archives: Chuck_Maas

New Intel Processors

Posted on June 1, 2013 by Chuck_Maas

It’s official—Intel’s 4th Generation Core processors are here.  Why does this matter? Because of improvements in graphics capability and power management.  And yes, they tend to be a little faster too, which never hurts. Here are some reasons why a … Continue reading →

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Snooze

Posted on May 26, 2013 by Chuck_Maas

After more snow earlier this month made this the longest winter on record, spring has finally arrived in Southcentral Alaska.  Temperatures are closer to “normal” now and birch and cottonwood leaves are beginning to unfold.  Most birds aren’t waiting and … Continue reading →

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New Zoom

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Chuck_Maas

Canon has (finally) officially announced their new EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4X zoom lens.  Hardly a secret, info has been floating around since February 2011 and the big questions have been when and how much.  Now you can … Continue reading →

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Data Storage

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Chuck_Maas

In a world focused on mobile consumption, the process of creating photographs still requires some pretty basic tools and methods.  Image files, many of considerable size, need to be stored, managed, backed up, and archived.  Storage media are still a … Continue reading →

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Forced Change

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Chuck_Maas

Get ready to say goodbye to Adobe’s Creative Suite. It’s the end of the road for the array of conventional boxed software applications previously available as individual programs like Photoshop, Premiere Pro, or InDesign, or packaged as targeted suites.  Adobe … Continue reading →

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Good News

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Chuck_Maas

With the rapidly changing digital landscape it’s difficult to bank on anything for very long.  When Google acquired Nik Software a while back, there was considerable concern as to the future of the whole family of extremely popular Nik programs … Continue reading →

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Finding the Right Compromise

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Chuck_Maas

One of the most intriguing balancing acts is the set of competing features that makes one camera appeal more than another for a specific purpose.  Size and weight are two important factors, both of which have made m4/3 and mirrorless … Continue reading →

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Niche Products

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Chuck_Maas

Now and then an individual has a particular need in a camera specification that trumps all others and leads to a choice of make and model that might not suit all situations.  A good example might be Canon’s PowerShot SX50 … Continue reading →

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Small Tools

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Chuck_Maas

When the photographic “negative” evolved from a processed piece of film to a digital file (at least metaphorically, if not in the pure technical sense), the requirement for pieces of gear to complete the imaging cycle expanded greatly.  And among … Continue reading →

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Another Option

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Chuck_Maas

Once in a while a new device comes along that’s just different enough and has the right combination of features to really stand out.  Enter Microsoft’s Surface Pro. Tablets aren’t new.  Apple’s iPad has become a runaway success and the … Continue reading →

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