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

Monday, March 15, 2010 10:47 pm Posted in shop talk Filed under: , ,

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). Also new...

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Shared: Scott Schuman The Sartorialist

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 6:50 pm Posted in shop talk

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

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Shared: Larry Sultan interview

Monday, December 21, 2009 2:34 pm Posted in shop talk

Larry Sultan interview with Terry Gross.

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IBM Model M keyboard – a timeless classic

Monday, June 15, 2009 10:26 am Posted in shop talk Filed under: , , , ,

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 special...

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Now on the Kindle

Friday, May 15, 2009 10:22 am Posted in shop talk Filed under: , ,

 
Hey folks! You may now subscribe to this site and get updates delivered wirelessly to your Amazon Kindle! Here’s the link.

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

Saturday, May 9, 2009 8:56 am Posted in shop talk

      

 
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.)

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Business Card Observer website

Monday, May 4, 2009 12:44 pm Posted in shop talk

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

Tuesday, April 21, 2009 6:58 pm Posted in shop talk

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 is...

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