Tag Archives: USB 3.0

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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Memory Cards

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Chuck_Maas

For many years the most complete collection of comparative data on memory cards and card readers I know of has been Rob Galbraith’s “CF/SD Performance Database.”  This was the place you could find out which card would yield the best … 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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“Sunny” California

Posted on December 12, 2010 by Chuck_Maas

Back from a visit with family and friends in “sunny” California, only on this trip there was a lot less sun than usual.  We had over four inches of rain along the Central Coast during my stay, and several overnight … Continue reading →

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