Category Archives: shop talk

24 FPS on the Canon EOS 5D MKII is here!

New firmware which enables 24 fps HD video on the Canon 5D Mark II is now available for download. Get it from Canon here This update also enables manual audio level control when for shooting video (you need set this before recording, there is not a live adjustment mode to adjust the audio levels during recording)....

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Shared: Scott Schuman The Sartorialist

There’s a cool new book out by Scott Schuman, the street fashion photographer behind the popular blog: The Sartorialist. Listen to the audio interview on with the photographer on KCRW’s ‘The Treatment’ with Elvis Mitchell: http://www.kcrw.com/etc/programs/tt/tt100210scott_schuman Related Posts: Shared: Larry Sultan interview Shared: Christopher Deam’s Airstream design ethic Canon 5D MKII announced A post from the...

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Shared: Larry Sultan interview

Larry Sultan interview with Terry Gross. Related Posts: Shared: Scott Schuman The Sartorialist Canon 5D MKII announced Shared: Christopher Deam’s Airstream design ethic

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IBM Model M keyboard – a timeless classic

This is a bit geeky but I couldn’t resist. I recently picked up at a tag sale a nearly new condition old IBM Model M ‘clicky’ keyboard (this particular one is from 1991) and it’s the best keyboard I have ever typed on: Since this keyboard comes with a PS/2 plug, you can use a...

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Now on the Kindle

  Hey folks! You may now subscribe to this site and get updates delivered wirelessly to your Amazon Kindle! Here’s the link. Related Posts: Amazon Kindle 2 announced should I buy it? Now iPhone/iPod formatted Who do we use for hosting? Randomize feature added Free iPhone ringtones

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Great image sequence of a girl receiving a new puppy for her birthday

         I stumbled across this great sequence of pictures by someone on by the name of Jill Johnson on Flickr. This really shows how even a short sequence of photographs can sure tell a compelling story! (click on the thumbnail to the right to view.) Related Posts: Nell got a new puppy! Who do...

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Business Card Observer website

The Business Card Observer website is a nice source of inspiration for business card design. [via Mike's blog @ Mike Industries]. I’m having fun paging through all the card images (be sure to click on the ‘Older Cards’ as well) and thinking about some of the design elements that work well, and ones that don’t....

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Court Des Anges at Disneyland

I was at Disneyland last week and snapped this quick shot of The Court Des Anges there.  This is a good place for engagement or wedding photos, or to just get some peace and quiet while at the park. Located near the exit to Pirates of The Caribbean, I understand the relaxing courtyard and staircase...

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