I’m sure Canon was trying to do something smart with their SD card option, but the smarter way to go is how Nikon has done it, finally coming into the fray with two CF slots. There are plenty of CF readers, especially FW800 ones, but no fast SD readers. SD may well be the best … Read more
I feel that the Megapixel race is over, and that it’s no longer about chip sizes, especially since Nikon has essentially returned to Full-frame with their FX sensor. It’s going to be clarity and fidelity and bit-depth moving forward. It has come to my attention that another camera is coming down the pike though.(Continued after … Read more
To choose, to choose. Barbie or Penelope? Errr…..Nikon, or Canon?(Continued after the Jump)Honestly, I am glad I don’t have to choose. I’ve got a blonde and a brunette…err…a Canon and Nikon.For large commercial jobs, where I am thinking I want a higher native resolution, it’ll be the Canon I reach for. For low light situations, … Read more
I was strolling through Target the other day, and I stumbled upon “Barbie i can be…a baby photographer” play set, both in caucasian and African-American versions.I thought it funny, at first, then I thought that I hoped that Anne Geddes was getting a piece of this, then I realized that Mattel probably wasn’t being that … Read more
Back in October, I was at PhotoPlus Expo, and tucked away in a corner was a very small booth. So small that I didn’t notice it during my first pass-thru of the show floor. On a second walk-around, I noticed the printers spinning, showing off the CD’s, and I was pleasantly surprised at how nice … Read more
There appears to be news on the copyright infringement front. Back in July, I reported, in Louis vs. Apple (July 5, 2007) that respected photographer Louis Psihoyos was suing Apple over copyright infringement over the photo on the right. Check the previous article I wrote for the alleged infringing image that Apple used. As I … Read more
Babel was a city like no other. A city where people were unified and spoke the same language, in ancient times, a city with a tower. The Tower of Babel. The story goes that the city’s occupants were cast to the wind, forced to use a fabled 72 languages, confusing all who tried to communicate … Read more
This one’s worth it’s own speedlink – Phil Holland’s EOS 1Ds Mark III in depth review – This is a really well done review of the camera.Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III, previewed – DPReview’s ReviewNow go! Check ‘it out, and when you’re ready to buy, click THIS LINK to get one from Adorama, or maybe you … Read more
If you told me that George Bush was becoming a Democrat, or that Joe Gibbs was becoming the Coach of the Dallas Cowboys, or that Bill Gates secretly used a Mac in his office, I would be less surprised than the recent news that Nikon Professional Services genius Scott Andrews is leaving Nikon to work … Read more
When does the creative/usage fees a photographer recieves of $4,130 not equal a creative fee of $1,650 + and a licensing fee of $2,480?You might say, “John, I remember second grade math, and they’re the same.”There is a debate that rages over this subject. There are valuable points to be made about the risks that … Read more
