What a treat to watch Team Oracle win in dramatic fashion, here on the waters of San Francisco Bay! After losing the sprint to the first mark, Oracle completely submerges the boat, … [Read more...]
Pixels: Bigger (not more) is Better
HTC One: the company's flagship mobile phone, with a new version announced. And they're bragging about having fewer megapixels in their camera? Well, they should brag. For … [Read more...]
Remind Me Why I Shoot in RAW? Oh Right, it’s a Worthwhile Headache!
RAW is a Headache Shooting in RAW instead of JPEG can be a pain. Cameras are just so good at their automatic functions, that shooting in JPEG, as most of us do, is the … [Read more...]
Got MILC ? New Camera Type is Big Favorite for Travel
Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Cameras, or MILCs, are an altogether new type of camera, on the market for about three years now. Olympus blazed the trail in this category, … [Read more...]
Summertime – Tips for Kid Pix: Change your Perspective!
Summertime means photos of family & friends at play. If you find yourself capturing great moments of "the little people" then consider these easy tips! (This is also a great … [Read more...]
Amateur Photog in San Fran Takes Stunning Lightning Shot
Phil McGrew is a currency trader. He works in one of the buildings that overlook San Francisco Bay. Am not sure I could get any work done with those amazing panoramic … [Read more...]
Great Solar Eclipse this Sunday – Watch this Video
Watch this great short vid on this Sunday's first-in-18-years Annular Solar Eclipse. This NASA vid talks about where, how & what to look for. Get viewing and … [Read more...]
Useful Tip for a Multi-Camera Vacation
It was hard enough to cull through pictures after a trip, when it was just my pictures. But now, we often travel with other families, each with one or more cameras clicking away. … [Read more...]
Shutter Lag – Annoying, but Easy to Avoid
A client just emailed asking what new camera he should buy. We provide camera purchasing advice all the time. We love photography and work as pro shooters when called on. But … [Read more...]
Moving the knob off “A”
Camera automation has done wonders for photography, both casual and serious. But sometimes, it pays to know how to turn off the robot, and control the camera yourself. Even … [Read more...]