Tag Archives: Thunderbolt

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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Parsing Protocols

Posted on June 3, 2015 by Chuck_Maas

The methods of moving electronic data from one medium to another have evolved greatly over the last three decades.  Think floppy disks, SCSI, and even FireWire—all of which have been supplanted with faster hardware and transmission protocols.  Sometimes the changes … Continue reading →

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Trends

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Chuck_Maas

As a glaring underscore to the brutal effects of change, the former photo industry giant Kodak has now filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.  Nothing is ever simple and this certainly doesn’t mean Kodak will completely disappear, but it is unlikely … Continue reading →

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Simple Things

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Chuck_Maas

Sometimes it’s not the blockbuster changes but the small stuff that makes the biggest difference for the most users.  Though the vast majority of photographers and people in general aren’t that enamored of the technical minutia that actually makes our … Continue reading →

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Seasons

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Chuck_Maas

It’s autumn here in Southcentral Alaska.  Lots of butter yellow leaves around (at least until the next heavy storm with wind and rain), and a few trees with patches of bright orange too.  It’s not the same palette of brilliant … Continue reading →

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Technology Tug of War

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Chuck_Maas

Transferring files isn’t a very entertaining process, but it’s necessary, and the more images one makes, the more advantageous rapid file transfer becomes.  You’ve got to get those new captures onto your main system and backup devices somehow.  For a … Continue reading →

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Expected near-term advances in computing technology

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Chuck_Maas

Improvements that will benefit photographers.  Now that most wet darkrooms have given way to computers—digital production suites, really, when you include monitors, storage arrays, input devices, scanners, printers, modems, switches, APCs, etc.—electro/mechanical post-processing tools have become pretty much as important … Continue reading →

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New Device Connector Used in Updated MacBook Pros

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Chuck_Maas

One port; many uses.   So, are you ready for yet another peripheral connection protocol?  Ready or not, it’s here.  Not exactly a surprise, Intel and Apple have announced the first implementation of what was code named Light Peak during development … Continue reading →

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