If a 61-point autofocus and an ISO range up to 204,800 doesn’t make you giddy, how about the fact that videographers can now record up to 30 minutes (actually 29 minutes and 59 seconds) in one 4GB file–and when that fills up, it automatically starts a new one?
Yes, continuous recording is now here with the introduction of the new Canon 1D X ($6800), Canon’s new top-of-the-line DSLR. What? You ... (more)
Mike Petty shot this video of an old abandoned theme park in Wichita Kansas. I found it beautiful to watch, even though I’ve never been to this theme park, or even the city of Wichita. It’s really well done. Please give it a watch–it’s kind of sad, actually!
His words:
... (more)The bankrupt & abandoned Joyland Amusement park in Wichita, Kansas. Great, sad images.
Tools…Canon 7D. Kessler Pocket Dolly. Lots of
My new DP6 (with sunshade on) with my Canon 60D. I love this thing… so easy to pull focus!
After months of planning and saving, my company (Duke Networks) was finally able to spring for a much-needed new Pro Canon camcorder. I finally had the budget for it last week, but there was a huge problem. All of the usual online retailers I tried were either out of stock, or they were charging a premium. The two I usually purchase my photography and videography equipment from (B&H Photo, and ... (more)
This is a very interesting video that explains several techniques for image stabilization on your still camera or camcorder. They are all very inexpensive and their effectiveness varies.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_423BLnrMI]The water bottle technique would be best if you are on the go (walking) but if you’re doing stationary shots, the string technique would best. Enjoy!
Here is another DIY camera stabilization solution that is a bit more involved. It is ... (more)
Ok, maybe it wasn’t a very secret launch, but its payload was.
“The inaugural launch of an Atlas 5 rocket from California’s Vandenberg Air Force Base occurred as scheduled this morning, thundering skyward at 3:02 a.m. local time (6:02 a.m. EDT) carrying a classified national security satellite.” — Spaceflight Now
I went outside last night around 3am to watch it (I was working late anyways — I’m not that big ... (more)
I know it sounds a bit odd, but at Truckblog in the members only area we have monthly photo challenges. What does photography have to do with a pickup truck site? Nothing, really, except there’s a bunch of amateur photographers there that like to improve their skills through the photography forum and these challenges.
I entered this photo and it won the the latest challenge with 39% of the votes! ... (more)
I love having this new blog… I can post about anything now which is great! Since I didn’t have this set up a few months ago, I thought I’d post it now before I forgot again.
I love trucks and off-roading. While I don’t currently have a truck, my last two vehicles were Ford trucks. I had a 2000 F-150 SuperCab and then a 2001 F-250 Super Duty CrewCab V10! ... (more)