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Canon Fact & Speculation
Photokina has come and gone and the biggest Canon announcement was the EOS 6D, an “entry level” full-frame model aimed at a niche a step below the 5D Mark III. For about $2,100 you can shoot full frame too. Of … Continue reading
Posted in Hardware, Industry trends
Tagged cameras, Canon, Nikon, Photokina, telephoto lenses
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Natural Challenges
There’s a story behind this rather benign image of the Sanctuary River in Denali National Park that illustrates choices and consequences and the constant challenges wild creatures face. I happened to be in the park in June on a stormy … Continue reading
Canon News
As Photokina gets closer, along with the inevitability of more product announcements, several events from Canon have kept the interest level up for those married to the EOS system including a new mirrorless offering and a major firmware update for … Continue reading
Bear Tales
Juvenile brown bears are inquisitive creatures and won’t turn down a free lunch when they can find it. That could include first-run red salmon bound for the Russian River already caught and put on a stringer, or a backpack full … Continue reading
Renewal
It’s that time of year. With nearly 18 ½ hours of sunlight now at latitude 61.2N the non-winter season is in full swing. Trees are leafed out, bird activity is at its peak, moose calves are in vogue, and salmon … Continue reading
Imaging Computers
While much of the emphasis in discussions of digital photography hardware revolves around camera bodies and lenses, the computer component is critically important too, at least if you value your time as part of the equation. It’s the combination of … Continue reading
True Black & White Capture
Until now, most digital black & white images have been processed from color captures. Now Leica is offering a different approach—a new model of their classic M-series rangefinder called the M Monochrom which uses a full frame black & white … Continue reading
Memory Cards and Image Files
Sometimes speed matters, and the type of memory card you use to record digital images can make a big difference. Considerations depend of course on your shooting style and your equipment. Those focused on landscapes and close-ups probably are less … Continue reading
Posted in Connectivity, Hardware
Tagged Canon, card readers, Lexar, memory cards
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Real, and Maybe Real
Real. Some things we know are going to happen—like the next iteration of Adobe Photoshop. This comes around every couple of years or so and there’s always a lot of grumbling… some at the cost of upgrades, and some at … Continue reading
Bits and Pieces
It’s been a busy year so far and without a doubt there’s more to come. Here’s a short rundown. Adobe Lightroom 4 has just been released. There are some pretty big changes that should appeal to most users and the … Continue reading