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  • Thoughts and samples to appear in future posts. In the meantime, click here for all posts related to the Nikon V1.


  • [This is the second post in a series. The first, “The Case Against Full-Frame” can be found here. The third, “The Case Against Micro Four-Thirds“, can be found here. The last, “The Case Against 1″ Sensors“, can be found here.] Back when dinosaurs roamed the Earth during the Grungeolithic Era (aka, the 1990s), Kodak, Fuji,…


  • I’ve been ultra-conservative with my exposures lately underexposing by as much as a stop to prevent blowing out highlight. Of course there are situations where you have to in order to get a properly exposed subject, but as good as the dynamic range and the latitude is of the K-5, recovering important highlights that have…


  • The Pentax K-5 and DA* 50-135 have been neglected lately, as I’ve opted for the smaller and lighter cameras with smaller sensors when I need reach. But it’s good to bring out the (comparatively) big gear once in a while and give it a workout. And for the most part, it doesn’t disappoint. AF is…


  • Gloves + Mittens = “Glomitts” My wife and I made up that name. I have no idea what they are really called. Wait, I found them; EMS calls them “Convertible Mittens.” How boring. I’m going to continue calling the “Glomitts” and encourage you to do the same. Here they are: If you look at the thumb…


  • I’m a firm believer in starting the New Year doing what you want to do all year. For me, that’s taking photos, writing, and eating homemade pizza. I didn’t get a run or motorcycle ride in today, but there are only so many hours in the day… I hemmed and hawed this morning—should I go…


  • My friend Sandy and I go out from breakfast once in a while. Our friendship started with motorcycles but has expanded into photography and other things. It’s always a good time, and time that passes by too quickly. On this cold December day we sat by the windows of the Phoenix Cafe, basking in the early…


  • My friend Sandy and I go out from breakfast once in a while. Our friendship started with motorcycles but has expanded into photography and other things. It’s always a good time, and time that passes by too quickly. On this cold December day we sat by the windows of the Phoenix Cafe, basking in the early…