Artist Says NO to Compact Cameras

While the eternal debate over the quality of smaller prosumer cameras continues, one man has decided to buck the trend.
John Chiara is a still photographer who has built a camera that is the size of a van. This 7 minute video is an interesting look at his process - as large as it is.
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XTENDER goes lighter and less expensive

Back in May, I field tested the D-PRO XTENDER®. It’s an innovative product that stays out of the way when you don’t need it, but is quick and easy to spring into action. The opportunity to set my top light a little off axis when doing an off-the-shoulder interview is huge.
The folks at D-PRO were [...]

Amazing Video from a “Still” Camera

Check out this video!

See what can be done with the new Canon EOS 5D Mark II camera in the hands of a great photographer.
The images from the camera were not manipulated in any way after they were captured. This is amazing stuff.
The line between still camera and video camera is officially erased.
See the Canon site.
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Two Minneapolis Photogs Arrested

During a mass arrest of protesters outside of the RNC Convention on Thursday Night, two local photogs were cited for “unlawful assembly”
Tom Aviles, of WCCO videotaped his arrest until he had to put down his camera.
Jonathan Malat, of KARE also taped the protest and appeared live to talk about it.
Al Tompkins of Poynter Online has [...]

The MANLY band-aid

The folks over at uncrate.com have uncovered the ultimate manly band-aid. It’s not exactly made of gaffers tape, but the next best thing -  DUCT TAPE.
So the next time you cut yourself on your gear, maintain your pride, and lose the “Hello Kitty” boo-boo strip. Instead, show off yet another great usage for duct tape.
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