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Main Focus
There are numerous fine authors discoursing online regarding the making of photographs and the use of tools to accomplish that purpose. One I like to follow is Thom Hogan, and I especially appreciated his recent “Existential Crisis” post. Good to … Continue reading
Waiting for Skylake
Computers don’t make photographs, but they are fundamental to the development and processing of captures made by digital photographers. As previously noted, there are a number of advancing technologies rapidly coming down the pike that will make a big difference … Continue reading
Imaging Computers
While much of the emphasis in discussions of digital photography hardware revolves around camera bodies and lenses, the computer component is critically important too, at least if you value your time as part of the equation. It’s the combination of … Continue reading
Rationalizing Megapixels
It’s been slow coming, but we’re beginning to see some serious indications that sensor megapixel count alone is no longer the most important marketing factor for camera makers. To be fair, some manufacturers—like Nikon—have in many cases opted for lower … Continue reading
This and That
More weather-related interruptions. While parts of the photo/electronics industry are still recovering from delays caused by the earthquake and tsunami in Japan in March, now Thailand is inundated with monsoon floods. Many major companies—including Nikon, Canon, Sony, Western Digital, and … Continue reading
Seasons
It’s autumn here in Southcentral Alaska. Lots of butter yellow leaves around (at least until the next heavy storm with wind and rain), and a few trees with patches of bright orange too. It’s not the same palette of brilliant … Continue reading
Posted in Connectivity, Hardware, Industry trends
Tagged Adobe, Apple, Canon, data transfer, Nikon, seasons, telephoto lenses, Thunderbolt, trends, USB 3.0
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Current Events
Hewlett-Packard. In a surprise move, HP announced just two days ago that it will cease all operations related to its webOS products, including the TouchPad tablet and Pre 3 phone, and will likely also sell its PC manufacturing business (see … Continue reading
On Hold
In a 21st century world relentlessly trained to expect instant gratification, waiting for announcements of new and exciting products we just can’t live without from some of the biggest and most influential manufacturers of photographically related hardware in the world … Continue reading
Potpourri
More rebates. In a continuing sign that the market is soft for certain hard goods, here’s another rebate from Epson, this time for their relatively new Stylus Pro 4900 printer—$1,000 off! You’ll recall this is their top-of-the-line 17” model with … Continue reading
Technology Tug of War
Transferring files isn’t a very entertaining process, but it’s necessary, and the more images one makes, the more advantageous rapid file transfer becomes. You’ve got to get those new captures onto your main system and backup devices somehow. For a … Continue reading
Posted in Connectivity, Hardware, Industry trends
Tagged Apple, CalDigit, Intel, LaCie, Lexar, Thunderbolt, trends, USB 3.0, Windows
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