I don’t know about you, but I’ve had this stupid grin on my face since Tuesday. Why? Because Canon and Nikon introduced some fabulous cameras and lenses on Tuesday and Wednesday. Great cameras at great price points.
On Tuesday Canon announced the 50D. 15.1 megapixels and 6.3 frames per second. Also announced, was EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS zoom lens. YAY Canon! If this camera was announced a few months ago I might not have switched to Nikon. The best part is Canon is now giving Nikon a run for it’s money and we all know this kind of competition is great for the consumers.
Wednesday Nikon trumped Canons announcement with the D90. High Definition video in a Digital SLR… Insanity! I am excited about the idea of shooting video with a dSLR, but with this being the first camera to offer the feature I’d like to wait and see how well this works. Nikon also announced the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm F/3.5-5.6G ED VR zoom lens.
There are tons of other sites with more info. I’m just going to list a few (non-manufacturers) sites.
This was almost overlooked when Nikon announced the D90 and 18-105 lens, but it’s a cool little GPS add on for the latest Nikon cameras. Moose Paterson has the info.
Vince Laforet has an interesting take on the problems that might arise when using the D90. Never really thought of that.
Chase Jarvis (a.k.a. Mr. Uber Cool Photographer) and his crew have been shooting with D90’s for a while.
There are probably many links I’ve missed. If you have a link to another article, post, or discussion regarding the 50D, the D90 or the lenses and accessories mentioned. Please post the link and/or your comments below.
Hello, my name is Mike and I’m an addict! I can’t help myself, I need my addictions to get by. If I don’t get my fix I become irritable and cranky.
The first step is admitting I have a problem. I have been hiding some of my addictions from you for far too long. You already know one of my addictions. Photography. The other two I have hinted at, but never fully revealed to you. OK… Here goes! My other two addictions are……. Mountain biking and skiing. Whew, there I said it! I’m so messed up, I even managed to get my fix for all three addictions in one day. One Day!!!! I have a serious problem!
What am I going to do? The other two addictions have kept me from posting about my photography addiction. If I’m not shooting, I’m mountain biking or skiing (I’m so messed up I even go back country skiing). You deserve complete honesty. This blog (www.imageguy.com) will continue provide great photography info and how-to’s. But, from now on I’m going to incorporate mountain biking and skiing into this blog too.
I am just started a new personal project. I’m am building a new mountain bike with the parts I want. I have the frame, a Specialized Pitch Pro and now I’m going to build the “Perfect Pitch”. While I’m building the bike I will shoot everything I find interesting. I’m not talking about taking snap shots, but true product shots with video and and detailed how-to information about the shots I take.
During the winter the mountains and skiing around Whistler are breath taking. I will be shooting and providing shooting information about the shots I take and a few little surprises too.
I can no longer just share just one addiction with you! You’re getting the whole enchilada.
After last weeks photo shoot that was quickly followed by a busy week, I’m finally able to get to my blog. Let’s get started with weeks Friday Five!
Wonderfulmachine.com - it’s a cool name and what they do is even cooler. They bring photographers and clients together. Check em out!
Can it be true! A new camera from Canon! D’uh! It seems Canon’s China website accidentally leaked the specs of the 50D and Photography Bay caught it!
The Olympics bring out the best performances in the athletes and the photographers shooting them. German magazine Stern has posted some truly stunning, funny, painful and dare I say risque images from the games.
Grant Gunderson shot the cover of the current issue of the September issue of Skiing Magazine. This is one truly amazing shot.
There is cool, and there is uber cool. Chase Jarvis falls into the uber cool category. Eating, drinking, music, video and photography. Songs For Eating And Drinking is the project… Did I mention uber cool?
Hey everyone! I just wanted to let you know that I’m in the middle of a photo shoot today and I’ll try to get around to the Friday Five as soon as I can!
This weeks Friday Five is brought to you by ibuprofen… “Ibuprofen for when you hear and feel your shoulder pop while riding your mountainbike.” OK, let’s get started!
There is a new section on Aperture’s website called “Aperture in Action“. I know, it’s marketing stuff! But there is some cool little tips in the videos.
Chase Jarvis has put together another video. This one is called “Photo Shoot in 180 Seconds“. How cool is that! To see a shoot from start to finish. Thanks Chase!
Vincent Laforet now has his own blog! Check it out.
“You eyeballin me?” Very smart people have created an electronic eye camera. This could change photography for ever.
As many of you know I live in Whistler, BC, Canada and I am an avid mountainbiker. Starting tomorrow (Aug 9th,2008) Crankworx starts. This is the premier mountainbiking event on the planet! The best riders come to Whistler for 9 days riding, music and partying. Let the festivities begin.
You may have been wondering where I’ve been. I’ve been sitting at home patiently waiting for a new modem to arrive. The old one blowed up good, so I couldn’t get online. Things are all better now
