Author Archives: Chuck_Maas

Avian Activity

Posted on May 29, 2019 by Chuck_Maas

It’s spring in southcentral Alaska and birds are busy raising young.  This American Dipper is delivering a salmon smolt to a nearby nest.  Dippers frequent clear fast-flowing rocky streams and catch much of their food underwater, sometimes walking with head … Continue reading →

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They’re Back

Posted on March 26, 2019 by Chuck_Maas

It’s been much warmer than usual in Southcentral Alaska and the seasonal change has come early—way early!  One of the markers is the return of waterfowl.  The first gulls showed up yesterday; geese should follow soon.  The arrival of these … Continue reading →

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Panasonic Full Frame

Posted on February 3, 2019 by Chuck_Maas

It’s official—there’s another full-frame digital mirrorless offering to mix it up with Sony, Nikon, and Canon—the Panasonic LUMIX S1 and S1R.  It’s not like this has been a secret, as it was part of a development announcement at Photokina back … Continue reading →

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Card Readers

Posted on January 5, 2019 by Chuck_Maas

One of the mundane but crucial elements of digital workflow is the storage and transfer of image captures from camera to computer. Anything that speeds that up improves efficiency and effectiveness. As memory card types and protocols advance, so do … Continue reading →

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Winter Browse

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Chuck_Maas

Winter came late this year in Anchorage, and it wasn’t until December that we had significant snowfall. Now we’re making up for it. Temperatures have been very mild as well and wildlife doesn’t seem to be having any trouble getting … Continue reading →

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Understanding the Mirrorless Transition

Posted on September 17, 2018 by Chuck_Maas

Not everyone is infatuated with the granular technical aspects of new imaging tools, or the complex set of considerations big companies make in bringing new equipment to market. But for those that are, we seem to be at one of … Continue reading →

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More Announcements

Posted on September 7, 2018 by Chuck_Maas

The announcements of new photo tools prior to Photokina are coming fast now. Here are links to a few. The Canon R full-frame mirrorless system. Highly anticipated and a bit earlier than some thought might happen, Canon is opening with … Continue reading →

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Mirrorless Close to Mainstream

Posted on August 28, 2018 by Chuck_Maas

With the announcement of Nikon’s full-frame Z 6 and Z 7 mirrorless bodies, we’re getting very close to having all the major players fully engaged. Canon will bring their own full-frame model in the coming months to complete the process. … Continue reading →

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Photokina 2018

Posted on August 16, 2018 by Chuck_Maas

Photokina in Germany has been the international showcase for state of the art imaging products since 1950. In 1966 the trade fair established a biennial schedule, but that will change next year when it will become an annual event happening … Continue reading →

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Harvest Time

Posted on August 11, 2018 by Chuck_Maas

Small creatures are working hard this time of year to gather enough material to get them through the winter that’s right around the corner. Days are rapidly getting shorter and pikas and Arctic ground squirrels aren’t wasting any time collecting … Continue reading →

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