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Photography

Nexus One Desktop Dock [Mini Review]

by Ron on April 19, 2010

The desktop dock is sturdy and attractive. Comes with an extra power cord (so you can use the one from the phone elsewhere) and an audio out cable (1/8 -> RCA).
When you cradle the Nexus One, it launches the “clock” app which shows time, date, weather, next alarm (if set) battery charge level and a [...]

Think Tank StreetWalker HardDrive Review

by Ron on August 23, 2009

After outgrowing my Kata 467 and LowePro Fastpack 250, I started looking around for a replacement bag that could hold all my photo gear plus my Macbook Pro laptop.
I considered a couple of options, but decided on the Think Tank StreetWalker HardDrive. (Buy it on Amazon.com)
Summary
After several months of use, I can highly recommend it. [...]

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I’m NOT a brand snob. I’ve owned both Sigma and Tamron lenses, and typically pick the product with the best performance/price ratio. As an advanced amateur, I use my equipment a good bit. But if a photo component fails, my family is not going starve.
So when I decided to buy a grip for my new [...]

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D200 is $599 again at Best Buy

by Ron on April 2, 2009

Best Buy keeps bouncing around on the D200 price. As of April 3, 2009 it’s at $599… which is their cheapest so far. Not sure how long it will last.

Perhaps they are finally clearing their inventory leading up to a Nikon announcement on April 14th?

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Photography Options at Fort Boise WMA

by Ron on March 26, 2009

I recently visited the Fort Boise Wildlife Management Area near Boise, Idaho. It was mostly a family outing, but I was also scouting for a new place to take bird/wildlife photos.
As it turns out, Fort Boise WMA is a great place for birds, but not so great for bird photography.
The main entrance road splits two [...]

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Photographer Rights In ACLU iPhone App

by Ron on March 6, 2009

I’m certainly no fan of the ACLU, but they do have a handy iPhone app that can help photographers (and others) understand their rights when approached by law enforcement.
Flying with Fish has the details.

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Got the winter photography blues?

by Ron on February 20, 2009

Feeling kinda blah? Got the winter photo blues?
Check out Zach Arias’ video post from Scott Kelby’s blog.

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Lens Cap for Sigma 100-300 f4

by Ron on February 15, 2009

I needed an 82mm replacement lens cap for my Sigma 100-300 f4. Preferably, the center pinch type since the one provided by Sigma can’t be removed or attached with the lens hood on. I found a really inexpensive version on eBay and decided to give it a try. It works great!
Search this seller’s store for [...]

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Exif Tool Revisited

by Ron on January 23, 2009

Lately, I’ve been seriously considering switching platforms from Canon to Nikon. Specifically, to the Nikon D300. And, I have the lens choice narrowed down to either the Nikkor 17-55 f2.8 or the Nikkor 24-70 f2.8.
So, I decided to run the numbers again to see which would be a better choice based on which focal length [...]

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Upgraded to PocketWizards

by Ron on January 6, 2009

The Cactus units aren’t incredibly reliable. Often they don’t fire… and I can’t figure out why.
I had a “real” assignment to shoot, so I upgraded to the PocketWizard Plus II. Like all the reviews say, they are rock-solid. Not one single misfire in over 1500 shots last month.
Highly recommended.

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