Category Archives: Hardware

SSD Upgrade

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Chuck_Maas

Most have known for a long time that solid state drives can save time and improve efficiency in a digital workflow, and the cost per megabyte has come way down from just a short while ago.  Now, a new storage … Continue reading →

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Another Step Forward in Storage

Posted on June 21, 2016 by Chuck_Maas

Technology marches on.  As solid state storage gains more momentum, Samsung continues their industry lead announcing an NVMe 1TB SM961 M.2 model with 3200 MB/s / 1800 MB/s read/write performance at a price lower than current models with less performance … Continue reading →

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Bridging Change

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Chuck_Maas

Each time technology takes a big step forward it presents opportunities for some and hurdles for others.  Creating a bridge from older tools to newer tools really helps smooth the transition. One of the beauties of USB for a long … Continue reading →

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Hard Drive Reliability

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Chuck_Maas

Backblaze is out with another report on the reliability of hard drive brands used in their datacenter.  Information of this nature should be considered carefully and not overgeneralized.  However, speed is a factor in choosing storage media for critical files, … Continue reading →

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Portable Storage

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Chuck_Maas

Outdoor photographers create image files that have to be saved somewhere.  Protecting those files—in the field, while being processed, and in archive—is a critical part of the extended management necessary to maximize and make one’s efforts worthwhile.  In some respects … Continue reading →

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Camera Bags

Posted on November 14, 2015 by Chuck_Maas

“One size does not fit all” applies to a great many things…certainly camera bags.  What you use to temporarily stow your photo gear while moving from one location to another can have a huge impact on your efficiency and effectiveness.  … Continue reading →

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Storage Renaissance

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Chuck_Maas

Just in case you haven’t been watching the technical details of several recent hardware releases, there’s a revolution underway in storage.  A good example is the just-updated Apple 15” Retina MacBook Pro, in which the PCIe-based SSD is two-and-a-half times … Continue reading →

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New Epson Printer

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Chuck_Maas

Epson has rolled out their next photography and fine art printer in the SureColor P-Series—the P800.  This is a 17-inch wide model that looks to be the long-awaited Stylus Pro 3880 replacement.  Using the same UltraChrome HD pigment inkset as … Continue reading →

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Canon’s New Ultra-Wide Zoom

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Chuck_Maas

Over the weekend I had the privilege of using Canon’s new EF 11-24mm f/4L USM lens.  As others have noted, it’s both large and heavy, contains very high-quality components, and the 11mm rectilinear experience is startling.  I’ve used Canon’s 15mm … Continue reading →

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New Lens Foot

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Chuck_Maas

Among the many daily compromises for most photographers is maximizing equipment function and reducing weight.  After all, there’s only so much one can carry, and while it may seem that a few extra ounces wouldn’t make much difference, they do … Continue reading →

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