Pondering on the Future of DSLR cameras

Kodak/Nikon DCS-100. Image courtesy of NikonWeb (http://www.nikonweb.com/)

Ever since Kodak and Nikon introduced the 1st DSLR in 1991 (Kodak DCS-100), photography enthusiasts drooled over the day when they’d be able to lay their shutter-happy hands on a DSLR. When Canon introduced the first sub-$ 1000 DSLR in 2003, suddenly the technology available for a few became accessible to a lot of people. The development of DSLRs have gone leaps and bounds since then. We now have full-frame sensors with multiple-point autofocus that also provides the user the ability to shoot movies. So where is DSLR technology going? Let me ponder on that a bit.

Safekeeping 35mm Film Negatives

Image courtesy of Picture-Perfect UK (http://www.picture-perfect.co.uk/)

On a previous article, I shared with you how I safe keep my digital photos. Now, let’s talk about a few tips and tricks on how you can safe keep your 35mm film negatives and printed photos.

Safekeeping Digital Photos

Disk on fire. Image courtesy of Digital Earth (http://www.digitalearth.com.au/)

A wise man once told me that megabytes are cheap but data is priceless.If any of you think that this applies to business data, well think again. This applies to your images as well. I’ve got a question for you guys: how many of you apply a structured approach to the security of your photos, digital or otherwise?

I bet not many have.

Cleaning your Camera

Canon EOS 3000v

Our cameras are great pieces of technology. These babies support our passion for capturing special moments and interesting subjects, whether on film or on electronic sensors. If there’s an occasion to celebrate or even if it’s just a trip to the mall, a lot of us almost always grab our cameras to take pictures of memorable moments to freeze them in time. Yep, we took pictures and cleaned them out using post-processing but have you cleaned your camera lately?

“What’s your Message?”

Talk shows abound on local (Filipino) media today. TV or radio, one or two talk shows are broadcasting daily, especially showbiz talk shows. All talk shows present “sensational” stories most of the time straight out of their guest’s mouths. Each and every time, the host (straight or gay) asks what’s the guest’s message is. If the guest has a companion or two with him or her, the hosts also asks for a message. Why does the guest always have to give a message?

Five Common ASA/ISO Ratings for 35mm Color Film

Kodak Elite Chrome Film. Image courtesy of Kodak

You probably had experienced this scenario before: you walk into a photo store and ask the sales clerk for some color film for your 35mm camera. Then, the clerk asks you a question that stumps you: ”What kind of film do you need sir? ISO 100 or 200?”. Not knowing what to pick, you just say ”Ah..umm.okay, anything would do. Just gimme the cheapest.”

Dell Latitude D630 – Very Good Business Laptop

It seems that Dell laptops are sprouting all over here at our office. This morning, I got my hands on a Dell Latitude D630 business notebook (a colleague of mine wanted me to check it out) and since I was fooling around with it anyway, I thought I’d write a short review.

Taking Care of your Camera while at the Beach

Photo courtesy of John Luther Garcia

Boracay is probably beckoning to you by this time of the year as it’s off season and the fares/fees are low. White sand beaches, great views and beautiful people everywhere. Now who’d not want those? If you’re like all vacationers, you’d want to bring a camera along with you to take pictures of the sights, whatever these are for you.

Film is Dead….

…NOT!!!!! Why do hard-core digital camera fanboys always trumpet that film is dead? I mean I’ve been hearing this argument since the introduction of the Kodak DC40 in the mid-1990s. I got into a heated argument late last night with a bozo who butted into a conversation a friend and I are having over film cameras – and gawd almighty, he didn’t know what the hell he was talking about!

Still Life Photography Basics

Cagsawa bell tower

There a lots of subjects that we can take pictures of. We can take pictures of landscapes, we can take pictures of out kids engaged in a sports activity.  A lot of us like to take pictures of things that are important to us, say antique furniture or a vase that’s from the Ming Dynasty. Creating beautiful works of art from still life – lots of newbie photographers want this as most of them, like us before, want to capture still images of important items that would probably become priceless treasures that would be handed down to another generation.