By Bill Lockhart
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Built around an 18MP sensor, Canon’s new EOS 7D has received both praise and criticism by professional photographers and reviewers.
Noteworthy is Darwin Wiggett’s Review that created a storm of controversy, mostly which centered around the ability of the camera to produce sharp photographs. Much has been [...]
By Bill
For the past four years, I have used a Sony GPS to geotag my photographs while shooting in remote locations. The unit was a gift from my son and works very well. I initially had issues with the unit being recognized by my Mac, but with my recent upgrade to Snow Leopard all is [...]
Western Digital 250GB My Passport Hard Drive
By Bill
On my most recent photo adventure, I found myself shooting 32 gigabytes of photos in a single day!
I was at The Bass Rock photographing Gannets. I love Gannets.
And, I just could not stop shooting. Shot after shot after shot. And each shot was taking up [...]
Photo Courtesy of Canon
By Bill
In recent weeks, I have been exceedingly interested in a whole new camera kit that fits my needs for travel. My idea has been to lighten the load, and to find quality equipment that is suited to the subjects I photograph most.
My first step was to acquire the Canon EOS [...]
By Bill
From time to time, my friends at Essential Photo Gear send me stuff to evaluate. Two weeks ago they sent me the Apex Bean Bag, a new product designed in large part by Chas Glatzer, master photographer and well-known columnist and photo tour operator.
I have made two trips to Africa, once in Tanzania [...]
By Claire and Bill
Claire:
Some observations and thoughts about the Canon 5D MkII and up-grading from a 5D.
I bought my Canon 5D within months of it first coming on the market and I loved it from day one. At that time I was up grading from a 10D and the improvements were beyond doubt. The full frame [...]
Yesterday we across a video done by Tom Lowe.
We were totally blown away by his work.
We wrote Tom and asked him if we could display his video here and he kindly gave permission. Have a look.
Timescapes Timelapse: Learning to Fly from Tom @ Timescapes on Vimeo.
Tom used the Canon 5D Mark II to produce [...]
By Bill
For a good while, I have been interested in acquiring a DSLR that also does video. So far, my choices have boiled down to two or three options: The Canon 5D Mark II, The Nikon D90, and the forth-coming Red Scarlet system.
Now Canon has just introduced the EOS Rebel T1i, aka the Canon 500D. [...]
By Claire
I had to go back through my images to work out when I bought this backpack and realised it was when I got my Canon 10D in 2003. It still looks like new and has been on every trip with me in the last 5 years. When I bought it I thought it was [...]
By Bill
From October 24 until November 9, 2008, I traveled to Slovenia and Scotland for a long photographic holiday. During my travels I worked with colleagues whom I have met through the Internet and who share my love of light. During my holiday, attending the first PTR Seminar, I had with me the Canon [...]
By Claire
We’ve all done it under pressure, carefully composed a shot and then had to use the leveling tool to
straighten the horizon and the crop clips off an element you really wanted to keep.
I’ve discovered a little gadget that really helps keep you level.
A review By Melanie
There is not a walk I take in the Lakes (English Lake District) without my older version of these maps. I have one for each of the four areas of the Lakes and also one of the Howgills.
By Bill
Let’s face it, I’m a flashlight freak. I have dozens of them, and all but one of them are stored away somewhere in my house. I run across them all the time, in a drawer, in a box, under my bed, in the garage, and maybe even one or two in my van. I [...]
Wellies (Wellington Boots, Gumboots or Rubber Boots)
Wellington boots are named after the Duke of Wellington, who wore large leather riding boots to cover the knee.
European explorers found South American Indians used the sap of the rubber tree to cover their feet, then when the sap dried and hardened, they could peel off the rubber “shoes” [...]
By Bill
In today’s world there are few good companies. Finding a good company that provides quality equipment for photographers is always a delight. Recently, I ran across Essential Photo Gear, a company that builds equipment made for photographers, because photographers design the gear. Imagine that.
I ordered some stuff from Essential Photo Gear and well, the [...]
By Bill
Once in a while I run across equipment that offers me more flexibility when traveling. I am always looking for smaller and lighter. Less weight and less space are important.
For a photographer, having a means to view and save digital photographs while in the field is important. I have used a Vosonic VP8360 [...]
By Bill
I call them pants, but in the United Kingdom, the word has a different connotation. But, for me, pants are important. I mean, like, well, they serve some special purposes for photographers:
1. They protect me from the weather.
2. They allow me to do stuff while taking photographs, like get down and dirty, as in [...]
Icebreaker
By Melanie
Using pure New Zealand merino wool Icebreaker have come up with a product that excels. A pleasure to wear, it is at all times functional and durable.