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Not Your Average Point and Shoot

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008

Huge Camera

I stumbled upon this guy on my way to photograph sunset, look at the size of that camera!  It captures a 20 x 24 inch image.

 I was in a hurry, and I didn’t want to pester the guy as he set up, but I had to ask a few questions. (more…)

Hunt’s Camera and Video

Friday, October 5th, 2007

The average high for today in Reno is 75 degrees.  Today it is snowing!  Well, wet snow mixed with rain. 

 So why no photo today? (more…)

Canon Tilt / Shift lens - Tilt

Tuesday, September 11th, 2007

Fireweed in British Columbia, Canada 

I have begun using the Canon tilt / shift lenses increasingly more in the past 6 months; I have the 24mm and 45mm.  There are certain situations where having the ability to tilt or shift is really advantageous - I thought I would touch on tilt today, and shift tomorrow. (more…)

Graduated Neutral Density Filters

Tuesday, November 14th, 2006

Pedersen Glacier, Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska.

This is how I saw Pedersen Glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska.  But with out a graduated neutral density filter or a similar tool, my camera would have not been able to capture the photo.

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Many eggs, many baskets - digital image file backup.

Friday, August 18th, 2006

I don’t know who might be reading this or where you may live, but I am still able to predict your future; well, at least a little part of it.  Unfortunately, the future isn’t pretty, I predict: (more…)

Traveling light with a tripod - Gitzo G1058 and the RRS BH-25

Thursday, August 17th, 2006

Many of the best photo opportunities are nowhere near a road - that is a good thing in my opinion.  Anyone who has done much hiking or backpacking knows first hand the effect weight can have on the enjoyment of the experience!  To save weight, the tripod is usually the first thing left behind, but now it does not have to be. (more…)