Update on Gitzo Traveler Tripod Field Report
Aug 27th, 2007 | 2 CommentsAfter I posted my field report on Friday about my experience with the Gitzo Traveler Tripod, I received a wave of posts, calls, and emails from other Traveler users and not a single one was having the leg slipping problems I was having. So my problem is either (a) operator error (meaning I’m doing somethingContinue…
Field Report: Gitzo Traveler Tripod, and Really Right Stuff’s BH-40 Ballhead
Aug 24th, 2007 | 21 CommentsHere’s another field report from my trip out West: I’ll start with the Gitzo Traveler tripod. This is a kind of a weird review for me, because I’ve really become attached to this tripod to the extent that I wouldn’t want to be without it. But on the other hand, it’s got one thing thatContinue…
Thursday Stuff
Aug 23rd, 2007 | 0 CommentsHi everybody! Here’s the Thursday stuff: It’s been a big week for both Canon and Nikon who intro’d lots of very, very cool stuff. On Monday Canon kicked things off by introducing the long rumored 10 Megapixel 40D, and the new 21 Megapixel EOS-1DS Mark III, along with some very sweet lenses.Then today, Nikon announcedContinue…
Wednesday News Update
Aug 22nd, 2007 | 0 CommentsIt’s Wednesday everybody, and you know what that means? That’s right, it’s not Tuesday anymore. Here’s the latest: Very interesting article over at the UK’s Daily Telegraph newspaper on how everyone is getting their photos retouched these days—not just the big celebrities. The article is titled, “My brush with absolute perfection” and a great exampleContinue…
New Lightroom Training DVD From Matt
Aug 21st, 2007 | 1 CommentsMy buddy Matt Kloskowski just released a kick-butt training DVD on Lightroom, called “Photoshop Lightroom Basic Training” (Matt is the guy behind the incredibly popular “Lightroom Killer Tips” weekly video podcast.). This 2-hour DVD takes you from start to finish, in workflow order, and teaches you how to get up and running in LightroomContinue…
Canon 5D Field Report (followed by the news)
Aug 20th, 2007 | 4 CommentsAs promised, here’s the first installment of my field reports on the gear I took out West last week, and I’m starting with the Canon 5D, which was my primary camera body for the entire trip. (The shot above is from Monument Valley at sunrise–click for a larger view). As a longtime Nikon shooter, thisContinue…
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