Category Archives: DSLR
Some perspective
As it turns out, I have horrible luck with camera equipment and gravity. On Saturday night, while I was taking photos of the annual Holidazzle Parade, I turned into a side alley to change my lens and to get away … Continue reading
Filed under DSLR, Gear Talk, Photography, Wilmington News Journal
Prime lens for live music.
I covered a local music festival / battle of the bands on Friday night which forced me to pull out the 50mm 1.8 lens, as the available light left much to be desired and my kit zoom lens isn’t fast … Continue reading
Filed under Buy Local, DSLR, Photography
On the wing.
Frankie and I returned on Sunday night from an unforgettable week spent camping in the northern California mountains, as well as along the coast in Big Sur. We rented a car and drove down scenic Highway 1, which meanders along … Continue reading
Filed under DSLR, Hiking, Photography, Uncategorized
Geektastic: DIY DSLR Shoulder Rig
In anticipation of a new camera purchase this weekend (!), I’ve been geeking out over DIY camera rigs to help stabilize the camera while filming. Pro-grade rigs like these can cost more than the camera itself, and the basic physics … Continue reading
Filed under DSLR, Photography, Video
A change of plans.
So after some extensive research (i.e. oogling over YouTube clips shot with different cameras), I’ve decided to go with the Canon 7D instead of the 5D Mark II. For a number of reasons. Not the least of which is the … Continue reading
The Camera Search: Time for an SLR
I need a new camera. It’s become increasingly apparent to me that my current camera, which I’ve been using for more than three years, has run its artistic course. The rift in image quality between my point-and-shoot, not-bad-but-not-great Fujifilm and an … Continue reading
Filed under DSLR, Photography
