Getting used to the Canon 5DsR takes time. In reviewing my first few weeks with it I wasn’t overly pleased. This is a difficult camera to master!
Getting used to the Canon 5DsR
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Galapagosing next week
And we bringeth ....ummm... how do you pack for the Galapagos? First off, it is best to know the rules and the dynamics for those rules. The Galapagos is a group of islands off the Western coast of Ecuador that contain the most diverse ecosystem for such a small area. That statement includes what's above and below the water. In order to preserve this amazing fluke on earth there is a balance...
What’s in the bag in 2014?
What's more expensive: kids or a photography hobby? I have both and I really don't know. Eating some serious coin isn't all they have in common. When going somewhere you want the least amount of fuss and aren't afraid to pack too much to achieve it. And you never know whether the destination is going to bring smiles or cries. Let's kick the kids off this metaphor because photography is...
Camera Gear – what worked, what didn’t?
The hardest part of getting ready for this trip was selecting the camera gear. I could not find enough online about what to bring and what to leave at home, so let me give you a hand. If you click on the Gear-Up page, you can see what I had to choose from. Rikki and Jack Swenson talked me into bringing my 300mm f2.8L IS lens, and I knew I wanted to bring 2 camera bodies. This was the...
Memory and Batteries for Antarctica (South Georgia & the Falkslands)
With over a year and a half to prepare for this voyage, I've had a lot of time to think about gear and preparedness. It would be one thing if all I had to worry about was clothing and a set of binoculars, but my main focus is photography. Already having a good deal of photographic equipment to choose from has sparked numerous debates in my head, but I'm approaching the "just over a month-away...
Shooting in New River Gorge – what worked? What didn’t?
My latest photography trips to West Virginia were taken during the early fall of 2007, so please disregard the date this article was written. West Virginia is one of the most scenic places I've ever been to. You could be standing on top of a mountain, admiring the view, then climb down the mountain to discover a whole new bit of scenery. Stick to the rivers and you won't be disappointed. Focal...
West Virginia – New River Gorge | Sep 2007
To see the full gallery CLICK HERE. I took a road trip with a buddy to scope out some places for a fall photography meet. Out of all the places on the East Coast we could have gone, West Virginia sounded like the most scenic and least expensive to visit. The foliage was just starting to turn in September due to a drought. Usually there is more water flowing around the mill pictured above. ...
Photography and Technology Gear for Antarctic Voyage
I buy most of my gear from B&H Photo Video or used off of POTN or Fred Miranda. I am also a born and bred Canon shooter. Bodies Canon 1D Mark IIn Canon 1Ds Canon SD550 (trusty old P&S) Lenses Canon 300mm f2.8L IS Canon 70-200mm f2.8L IS Canon 24-105mm F4L IS Canon 35mm f2.0 (back-up if 24-105 bites the dust) Canon 1.4x teleconverter Kenko Extension tubes Filters B+W 3.0 Neutral Density...