Category Archives: Software

Potpourri

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Chuck_Maas

More rebates. In a continuing sign that the market is soft for certain hard goods, here’s another rebate from Epson, this time for their relatively new Stylus Pro 4900 printer—$1,000 off!  You’ll recall this is their top-of-the-line 17” model with … Continue reading →

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Tidbits

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Chuck_Maas

The long-term recovery in Japan continues to disrupt component supply and delivery schedules for many manufacturers of photographically related hardware.  The future impact is simply unknown, and the best advice for the time being is to use what you have … Continue reading →

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Photo Opportunities & Secondary Tools

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Chuck_Maas

Winter birds.   It’s definitely still winter here in Alaska even though the days are rapidly getting longer, and wild creatures keep right on taking care of the day-to-day business of survival.  Late last week on a beautiful cold sunny day, … Continue reading →

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New Tools

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Chuck_Maas

Epson R3000.   Epson has just announced the Stylus Photo R3000 which no doubt will quickly become the standard-bearer for their line of wide-format 13” printers.  Delivery won’t begin until March, so we have a bit of a wait for production … Continue reading →

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Hardware, Software, and Metadata

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Chuck_Maas

RED EPIC.   While my personal interests and pursuits are focused mostly on making still images, I’m well aware of the seduction of motion and of the pell-mell incorporation of video capability in both small still cameras and DSLRs which has … Continue reading →

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Seasons and Photokina

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Chuck_Maas

Seasons.   Ready for winter?  This current cold snap in Southcentral is an abrupt reminder of how quickly the seasons can change here in Alaska.  Summer’s over, autumn won’t be here much longer, and it’s time to think cold weather.  Just … Continue reading →

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