If you take alot of pictures and you don’t want to change the memory cards or if you are going on a long trip, here’s the solution
http://www.sandisk.com/microsites/compactflash/index.html
a 128GB Card for only $1500. That’s amazing, I think the computer that I was using just over 10 years ago had a 6GB hard drive.
Last week I received an email from a person who uses the nickname TimeThief – really! I’m pretty sure everyone has their own time thief of one sort or another. How many times have you said or heard someone say “where has the time gone”, “if I only had a little more time”, “how can I get more hours in my day?” and even “just a second”. I’m sure you get the idea. Sorry I don’t have the answer to any those questions. But if it’s any consolation, you are not alone in wondering!
Last week, my latest time thief project was selling our RV trailer and pick-up truck and then buying a new car. Wow, does that take up a lot of time! BTW – The car that we bought was the only one that I could find with a name that has anything to do with photography. Any guesses to the make – model name? The truth is, I didn’t think about the connection with the name and photography until today.
Some people have asked what the interior of our trailer looked like, so I’m included a few photos in this post.
As we are now travelling to international destinations more often, this is the 3rd year in a row we haven’t used our trailer. As a result, we have decided to sell it as a package with the pick up truck we used for towing .
TRAILER: 2001 28ft 5th Wheel – Citation Classic by General Coach – Very Clean and in Excellent Condition, Non-Smoking
Sleeps 4 – Fully Loaded – Dining Room Slide Out – Table with 4 Chairs – Pullout Sofa – A/C – Walk Around Queen Size Bed with Residential Mattress – CD Player AM/FM Stereo – Microwave – Full Oak Interior Cupboards and Trim – 19 ft Awning – Gel-coat Exterior – Outside Shower – Lots of Storage
TRUCK: 2001 GMC Sierra 2500HD in perfect condition. SLE – Extended Cab – 6.0 L engine – Automatic – 174,000 kms. Including Reese 16 K 5th Wheel Hitch and Brake Controller.
$23,000. For Both – Ready to go camping or head off on a trip.
OFFERS – Can be Sold Separately if Trailer Sells First.
If you are interested call, 613-824-9295 – or Email
Citation 5th Wheel Floorplan
I am constantly being asked which camera should I get? Which is better Canon or Nikon? So here’s my brief take on cameras.
The Nikon vs Canon debate (which sometimes ends up being a heated argument) was going on when I bought my first camera nearly 30 years ago and I am sure it will be an ongoing discussion for quite some time yet to come. Why people get so inflamed and passionate about a camera system has always baffled me. The truth of the matter is both systems have there good points and weaknesses. There are certain models of cameras and lenses that are better than others, this holds true for either Canon or Nikon. My advice, as someone who has used both systems is, it really doesn’t matter which one you use. Both are very capable systems and are excellent tools for capturing images. In fact my pictures would be identical regardless of which system I used. I wish that the people who obsess with camera technology would give as much thought to creativity and visual design as they do with camera and lens specifications.
Around 5 years ago many professional photographers were making the switch from film to digital, that’s about the time when the top DSLR cameras surpassed film in quality. And at that time many photographers also switched from Nikon to Canon camera systems, myself included. In the evolution of digital cameras, Canon at that time had the lead over Nikon. One look at the photos from either of the top end cameras at the time (Nikon D2x and Canon 1Ds MKII) is all that it took to make a clear decision which had the better file, both were good and better than film. But the Canon was by far the better camera at the time, it was also almost twice the price as the Nikon. Photographers who wanted the best quality of image, made the jump to Canon. And in doing so they took a high financial hit. Most of the photographers that I know and have heard about all say it cost them about at least $20,000. to make the switch.
That was then, now in the past year Nikon has introduced some cameras models that have now completely leveled the playing field. I wouldn’t say one system has the upper hand over the other. You can’t go wrong with either system. In fact there are also other manufacturers that produce excellent cameras, Sony for example. You shouldn’t be asking should I get a Nikon, Canon, Pentax, Sony or Panasonic thinking that one is far superior to another. That’s just not the case anymore. The real question should be which model of camera should you get? What features in a camera do you really need? How many megapixels do you need? What about a full 35mm frame sensor or a smaller 1.5 to 1.6 cropped sensor? An often overlooked specification is noise, the newer cameras certainly seem to be improving on this. When holding the camera do you like the feel of it? Do the controls and their location make sense to you? What’s the shutter lag like? (The time from when you press the shutter until the camera actually takes the picture) How frames per second is the motor drive and how many do you need? Do you need a camera that has the fastest and best autofocus? What’s the viewfinder like, is it bright, is the eyecup comfortable to use? Many of the newer DSLR’s have Live View, is this a feature that you’d use? Cameras are now starting to add HD video recording capabilities. I have a camera that has this feature, I haven’t shot a movie with it yet and I’m not sure if I ever will. For me this wasn’t an important feature in the camera, but for some people it is. There’s lots to think about when buying a camera and I haven’t even mentioned lens choices.
If it’s your first DSLR purchase, the choices can be daunting. If you’re upgrading, the choices can be confusing. But if you do your research and can find a camera sales person that you can trust, yes there are some that are actually out there – I know a few, making a decision is a whole lot easier. A couple of web sites that I’ve found useful in reviewing the features of many cameras is Digital Photography Review and Photography Review. It would be great if I could help everyone with their camera choice. For people who have taken or who are on or have registered for one of my workshops, I am more than happy to help them. I wish I could offer my advice to everyone else, unfortunately because of time constraints I just can’t.
The last few blog entries have generated quite a few email questions and comments from readers. I’m not sure why there are so many, I’ve always received questions but lately there seems to be considerably more. I think that it may have something to do with the popularity of digital cameras. It seems as though almost everyone now has one and for a lot of these people, photography has become a passion, and that passion has driven them to learn as much about photography as possible.
The most common and probably the one question that I have been asked the most over the years is about stock photography. What is it? Do you make enough to earn a living? Can I make money doing it? And how can I join a stock agency? Which stock agency should I join? What about Rights Managed, Royalty Free and Microstock?
There has also been questions about equipment. Why did I switch from Nikon to Canon a couple of years ago? Would I have made the switch today or stayed with Nikon? What photo gear do I have now? There are questions about travelling and photographing internationally and here at home camping in our 5th wheel RV.
There have been questions and comments on other subjects too. Over the coming weeks I hope to be able to post answers to all of these questions.
