3.31.2009
Sorry for not posting in a while folks.. went on a little vay-cay.. not much time to post when you're out in the sun having fun..

Anyways..

On my way back to North America.. I spotted my first Louis Vuitton Waterproof Keepall.. and I must say I really like this bag.. I think the black handles.. straps.. zippers.. and webbing give it a more masculine look.. And yes.. with the waterproof zipper done up.. the bag is indeed waterproof.. even when submerged.. If it's good enough for Bond.. it's good enough for me..

3.21.2009
SLRs are naturally heavier than most point-and-shoot cameras.. But if picture quality is what you're after.. an SLR still can't be beat for most situations.. The only thing is that if you're going to be carrying it around for a prolonged amount of time.. it tends to get left behind.. Taking photos at night only exacerbates the problem.. That's because an external flash with a tilting head will be needed if you want to take decent indoor photos as night.. By "boucing" the light off a ceiling.. the resulting photos look more natural and softer.. and more "pro"..

However.. have no fear.. you can now use the Light Scoop which enables you to use your SLR's built-in flash.. You add minimal weight to the camera.. and you get that soft and natural look in your photos.. Keep in mind that it takes longer to cycle than with a traditional external setup.. but you have to sacrifice that for lightness and compactness.. A very handy accessory in my book..

3.14.2009
Lovin' this Multicam Arc'teryx Combat Jacket.. Combines athletic cut and breathability.. with the a camouflage pattern that really blends you into the landscape.. Check the comparisons with "Multicam" vs. traditional "Woodland" pattern below.. Huge difference..

3.12.2009
I was going to grab the new Canon G10 for my next trip.. but a photographer friend of mine convinced me to go with the older but higher performing Nikon D40.. It's bigger and heavier (but is still one of the lightest and most compact full D-SLRs).. but you will get way better photos.. An SLR still can't be beat in the all arounds.. Yes the new point-and-shoot has higher/bigger megapixelization.. but the older D-SLR has the customization and lens speed I'm looking for.. (the G10 lens is way to slow for those non-flash low-light situations..) and at sub $500 (at tad cheaper than the G10).. I won't cry if it gets lost/stolen/dropped.. Perfect..

I also grabbed some Camera Armor to keep my Nikon D40 safe from bumps.. dust.. scratches.. while moving around and using the camera.. Made from elastomeric silicone.. the armor not only protects.. but also add extra grip-ability.. while still keeping the full functionality of all the buttons and knobs.. Available in black or smoke colors.. The kit comes with protection for the camera body.. a bumper-hood for the lens.. a lens cap lanyard.. and a polycarbonate LCD shield.. Nice..

3.2.2009
The problem with LED ligthing has been that a normal LED emits about 800 lumens.. compared to about 1500 lumens for a regular lightbulb.. So in order to compensate for this.. the LEDs have to be clustered to achieve the same amount of brightness.. These issues have been resolved by the ultra powerul Phlatlight White Series LEDs.. Now only one LED is needed instead of an array.. A single SST-90 can provide up to 2250 lumens.. and the CST-90 can pump out 2750 lumens.. All you lightheads and LEDheads can check the specs for further details..

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