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  1. Lost Canadian

    Back button autofocus, a better way to focus.

    I've been using back button AF for about 6 months or so and I won't go back to standard AF. It's just such a great tip. Anyway, without getting long winded I just saw this video which explains it perfectly and figured I'd share. Try it out, you may really like it. http://youtu.be/FzqQskGoURE...
  2. Lost Canadian

    Nikon Teases Soon To Be Released Full Frame, Retro Styled, Stills Only Camera.

    The Pure Photography mini site is up on Nikon and they're teasing their new no video, metal body, real dials, full frame, not mirrorless, F-mount camera. A reported FM2/3 like digital camera.
  3. Lost Canadian

    Will you subscribe to Adobe CC?

    I'm curious because I know there are quiet a few Adobe users here. Will you pay the monthly fee?
  4. Lost Canadian

    Your favorite focal length....

    I'm curious what others like to shoot at... Reason I'm curious is that unbeknownst to me I have roughly three focal lengths that I shoot around most frequently, and two are classic standard focal lengths. After examining the metadata of all my shots over the last couple years I've discovered...
  5. Lost Canadian

    Photoshop moving to cloud/subscription service only.

    Looks like Adobe just gave all the pirates of their photoshop software a big ole F-U...unfortunately I fear they're doing it to their loyal paying customers as well. http://www.dpreview.com/news/2013/05/06/Adobe-kills-perpetual-licenses-as-creative-suite-moves-to-creative-cloud-cc
  6. Lost Canadian

    The sexiest thing on three legs you'll likely ever see, Gitzo's new ocean series.

    I have a thing for tripods, and these are damn nice. Gitzo Ocean Line http://vimeo.com/43519942
  7. Lost Canadian

    Nikon D600: Full frame for the masses....

    What they heck... A 24 megapixel full frame sensor in a D7000 'like' body for around $1500. What do ya think?
  8. Lost Canadian

    Canon 5D III is released.

    Looks pretty awesome, so what say ye Canon shooters? http://www.dpreview.com/news/2012/03/02/Canon-5D-Mark-III
  9. Lost Canadian

    Behind the scene look at being a photographer at Nat. Geo., 20 years ago.

    A look at Joe McNally working for Nat. Geo. Think you have what it takes? More than the images themselves, what struck me was how committed and involved Joe was through the entire process. I guess that's what made/makes Joe,....well Joe. Also, the depth of collaboration and commitment by a...
  10. Lost Canadian

    Lightroom 4 Beta

    Lightroom 4 Beta is out for public testing. So far I like what I see. Adobe has added a lot just to the develop panel, in addition to the other features added to the rest of the program. So far I like the localized white balance adjustments for mixed lighting and the refinements to the basic...
  11. Lost Canadian

    Timelapse of earth and the aurora shot from the ISS.

    Astronaut Mike Fossum shot these from the international space station. Pretty cool. ...and here is an interview with Mike talking about how he made them. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=e8NLNej6mC8
  12. Lost Canadian

    Thomas B Moffat's Amazing Hand-tinted Magic Lantern Slides from 1921-37

    Cross-Country Skiers, Banff National Park by glenbowmuseum Alpine Club camp in Larch Valley by glenbowmuseum Tipi in Yoho National Park by glenbowmuseum First hike of the Skyline Hikers by glenbowmuseum I found these and was blown away. Not only are they incredibly beautiful but I was...
  13. Lost Canadian

    Anyone have experience with Cooper Discoverer ATP?

    I'm shopping for new tires and saw these at Discount Tire. I couldn't find a single review on them anywhere, and am just wondering if anyone here has given them a try,...the price is good at $140 each for 265/75 16's...
  14. Lost Canadian

    No money in photography...

    Pfff,...ya right. Andreas Gursky's Rhein II just sold for,... you may want to sit down first, $4,338,500! Ya, that's a four, as in million,... for a photograph. Christie's Link
  15. Lost Canadian

    Lytro Light Field Camera...it's here, and you can now buy it.

    Talk about a revolution, the light field camera is really here, and starting at $399 I think has the potential to really take off. Personally I see massive potential for this technology and am really looking forward to see how it advances. Here's Dpreview's first look and interview with Ren...
  16. Lost Canadian

    Watch out for those fakes...

    This kind of garbage drives me nuts....buyer beware. http://vimeo.com/29000068
  17. Lost Canadian

    X-Rite Photo offering free colour management webinars.

    X-Rite, the kings of colour out of Grand Rapids Michigan are going to be offering free colour management webinars this month. You can sign up HERE. If colour management intimidates you or you simply don't know what it is, this is a great opportunity to ask questions, and/or to simply get up to...
  18. Lost Canadian

    Colour photos from the great depression.

    As lovely as black and white can be, there's always that layer of abstractness which, at least for me, makes time almost seem distant, or unbelievable. The colour images linked below really bring the era to life...
  19. Lost Canadian

    Video of Volcanic Eruption in Grimsvotz Iceland

    You have to see this... http://vimeo.com/24084400
  20. Lost Canadian

    A rant worth reading....really!

    Some of you may know who David duChemin is, he's probably one of the best photography writers out there and his book Within the Frame: The Photographic Vision, is one of the best photography books I've every had the pleasure of holding. He also owns a sweet Landrover. One of David's latest...
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