Here is a article from the NY Times. I have a lot of Kodachrome slides. In it’s day, it was the best photography offered. They are the only slides that have not faded. Kodachrome is a victim of Digital Photography. I have known about this for some time. I do have some old rolls of Kodachrome that I did not process. I have not touched film since 2001.
I Will be using my Canon 60D as I go on a Mexican Cruise with my family. I am trying out a Tamrac Velocity 10 large sling backpack that my girlfriend gave me for Christmas. If I can get Internet access I will upload some snaps. Update: I did not have Internet access.
RED founder Jim Jennard announced: “Scarlet S35 is now… called EPIC Light. The features have changed as has the price. I’ll update in the next two weeks. Jim __________________ “Everything in life changes… including our camera specs and delivery dates…” We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone with a bad attitude.” Link
This a repost from Planet 5D Blog. This one of the main reasons I switched from the 7D to the 60D. My dial was always being knocked and the mode changed. Very annoying. I am glad they are offering this fix. I guess they have crated a new camera for eBay. One with or with out the locking dial. Has yours been modified?
The problem with a lot of films these daze is that it is all about geewiz and not story. (particularly Hollywood – look at anything Micheal Bay does) This best films are the small independent film because they have to focus on story. That is what filmmaking is all about – telling a story. But this is not new. I remember working at a theatre in the early ’80’s and the owner and I were complaining back them about the lack of story in Hollywood films. Why is Pixar so successful? Story! Gear is the ends to a mean. It … Continue reading
A very interesting letter. Roddenberry Letter.
This is a good list of films for the times. 1. “Mr. Smith Goes To Washington” (1939) From Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, on DVD 2. “It’s a Wonderful Life” (1946), From Paramount Home Entertainment, on DVD (60th Anniversary Edition) and Blu-ray 3. “Not One Less>” (1999, Chinese with English subtitles) From Sony Pictures Home Entertainment 4. “Ratatouille” (2007) From Walt Disney Home Video , on DVD and Blu-ray 5.”Norma Rae” (1979) From Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, on DVD 6. “To Kill A Mockingbird>” (1962) From Universal Studios Home Entertainment, on DVD and Blu-ray 7. “Going My Way” (1944) From … Continue reading
Same view a week later, originally uploaded by Halfmac. A week later, a lot more snow and a lot colder. Highs have been in the single digits and at nigh below zero.
101116-224825-042, originally uploaded by Halfmac. Taken last week before it got really cold.
101116-223553-029, originally uploaded by Halfmac. This shot was taken with my Canon 60D @ a 1/4 second hand held with a 28mm f1.8. That is right 1/4 second. I have a Hoodloupe attached to my LCD which I call the L-Finder. I use live-view which locks up the mirror. No vibration and very quiet.