Hmm… I have spent the last few days fretting over my Canon 420 EX flash. Seems it wouldn’t zoom the flash in conjunction with the lens as it is supposed to. Turns out I don’t know how to read a manual. (After 40+ years, why start now?!) Way near the end of the manual, under [...]
Jun
15
May
03
Why We Photograph
Here is a great presentation by the photo director of National Geographic, David Griffin. In this inspiring video, he speaks of bringing storytelling or narrative to your pictures. For those non-photographers out there that don’t get why we always carry a camera… this is why. As mentioned in the video, you can submit your photos at MyShot. [...]
Apr
26
Some Thoughts On Canon 50D Speed
I continue to learn all that I can about the Canon 50D. One can use the fully automatic setting, or even the creative auto setting… Yeah, that’s not really me. I need to know how to have full control over aperture, metering, flash, etc. One of the things I have learned about the 50D is that [...]
Apr
22
Mine’s Bigger Than Yours
I am a big fan of using Kijiji to find used camera equipment… there’s the odd deal to be had on the site. For example, I recently picked up Manfrotto tripod and three-way head for a little more than $100. But…. Every once in a while, somebody sells something and has to put in the [...]
Apr
20
Canon 50D Goodies
I’m busy getting up to speed with the new Canon 50D, so I’ll have some pictures to post shortly. I did have a bit of a problem getting tethering of the camera to work with Windows 7. Turns out that the version of EOS Utility that ships with the 50D does not work with Windows [...]