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A Very Packworthy Episode of…
I have juggled several SLR camera systems over the past 25 years -chronologically: Minolta, Pentax, Canon, Nikon, back to Canon and now Fujifilm. I have never had any substantial regrets after jumping from one religion to the next – with one exception. There is one very simple and inexpensive device that I have a great affinity for; one that is inexplicably only available for one brand and type of camera. There are second-rate and incompetent copies out there, but yet another design flaw seems to prevent the most of the photographic world from using one. More after the jump… Continue reading
The One Blatant Fail Point of All Camera-Specific Backpacks
For most photographers and filmmakers packing for more than one day in the wilderness, the heaviest gear is generally their photo or video tools. Examining photo packs, some have a full compartment for photo gear have no capacity for food, water, shelter, or other backcountry necessities. Other “multi-use” packs with divided designs always seem to have the camera compartment on the bottom half, leaving the top half for “casual” items.This is incorrect weight distribution and should not exist. Continue reading
Posted in Pack Hacks, Rants and other Lunacy, Techniques
Tagged backcountry, backpack, camping, hack, linkedin, photography, problem, tips
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The Micro Four Thirds Game Heats Up…
The 2009 PMA expo has been rather ho-hum. The big three of the camera industry Canon, Nikon and Sony (yes, Sony) seem to be saving up any new gear introductions for a better economy or Q3 2009, whichever comes first. Thankfully we have a growing range of EVIL cameras to keep us occupied until then. Continue reading
Posted in New Gear
Tagged EVIL Camera, Leica, micro four thirds, new cameras, Novoflex, Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax, photography, Samsung
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Shooting in the Cold – The Villains Hampering Winter Photography
Maintaining and operating photographic equipment in sub-freezing temperatures has become increasingly complex as the cameras used have become more technologically advanced. Inside we will go through a number of techniques to help protect your gear and to keep it functioning in the cold. Continue reading
Has Epson Perfected Time Travel?
Announced today is the Epson R-D1x; the third incarnation of a camera only slightly upgraded from the original digital rangefinder released in 2004. Built by Cosina, the company behind the Voigtlander rangefinders, this latest revision has to be a bit of an embarrassment for Epson. Continue reading
Posted in New Gear
Tagged Epson, Leica, linkedin, new cameras, Packworthy, photography, portable, rangefinder
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Unofficial Micro Four-Thirds Preview
Right now, I am starting work an article for my other (paid) content publishing venue on using Leica M lenses on the new Micro Four-Thirds (MFT) camera. This article is a total gamble as I am hoping at least one of the two rumored Olympus MFT cameras is revealed at the upcoming PMA show in Las Vegas, thusly justifying the article. We have all seen and been titillated by the carrot-colored Werra-inspired Olympus prototype shown at last-year’s Photokina trade show. Continue reading
Posted in New Gear
Tagged Leica, lens adapter, micro four thirds, new cameras, Olympus, Packworthy, Panasonic, photography, portable
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