Gear Viewpoint
By Gear Viewpoint
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Podcast Description
Gear Viewpoint is a new technology podcast where hosts Ron Risman and Keith Tharp discuss, and often disagree on, the merits of new digital photography gear as well as other technologies. Their weekly podcast is designed to get the conversation started and to then allow the listeners to voice their own opinions over at the blog (www.GearViewpoint.com.)
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ExplicitMarc Sadowski on Camera Campus | If you haven’t done it already please head over to CameraCampus.com (http://www.cameracampus.com) and subscribe to the new feed for the podcast. I will shortly be discontinuing the posting of episodes here on GVP. (http://www.cameracampus.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/marc.png)This episode's guest is Marc Sadowski, a fellow podcaster and wedding photographer in the northern Massachusetts area. Marc talks about personal enlightenment through photography and we also touch a little on lightening up a bit. Links from this episode: * The Lens Wipe website (http://lens-wipe.com/blog/) * The Lens Wipe Podcast (http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-lens-wipe/id366746666) * Cowgirl Bride (http://lens-wipe.com/blog/2010/09/21/daun-and-the-dress/) (http://www.cameracampus.com/images/camera-campus-itunes-sub.jpg) (http://www.cameracampus.com/images/camera-campus-dl.jpg) | 12/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitBen Slavin on Camera Campus | If you haven’t done it already please head over to CameraCampus.com (http://www.cameracampus.com) and subscribe to the new feed for the podcast. I will shortly be discontinuing the posting of episodes here on GVP. (http://www.cameracampus.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/ruta40borderlosantigoustoelcalafate027-300x225.jpg)This episode's guest is Ben Slavin, an amateur photographer, film maker, and all around nice guy. A six month journey across 15 countries on a motorcycle covering 23,000 miles gives him plenty of great stories to share. In this conversation Ben discusses some of the challenges he tackled with gear, space, and security while on an adventure of a lifetime. Ben is producing a film covering the topic of motorcycling in Mexico that will provide interested adventurers the experienced info of what to expect and how to prepare for the trip. Links from this episode: * Ben Slavin (http://www.motorcyclemexico.com/about/) * Fluffy Traffic (http://afewmoremiles.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/tierradelfuego004.jpg) * Motorcycle Mexico (http://www.motorcyclemexico.com/) - Ben's upcoming film project. * A Few More Miles (http://afewmoremiles.com/) - Ben's 23,000 mile ride to Argentina * Trade Secret (http://www.tradesecretcards.com/) - Photography info cards * Ben on "The Strobist" (http://strobist.blogspot.com/2008/06/lighting-102-assignment-work-that-cto.html) * Photo featured on David Hobby's blog and included in Trade Secret Set (http://www.flickr.com/photos/23254608@N08/2437863010/) * Ben on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/channels/motorcyclemexico) * AV Rider.com (http://www.advrider.com/) * Horizons Unlimited (http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/) * expedition Portal (http://www.expeditionportal.com/) (http://www.cameracampus.com/images/camera-campus-itunes-sub.jpg) (http://www.cameracampus.com/images/camera-campus-dl.jpg) | 12/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitFotique on Camera Campus | If you haven’t done it already please head over to CameraCampus.com and subscribe to the new feed for the podcast. I will shortly be discontinuing the posting of episodes here on GVP This episodes guest is a two for one deal, the two artist behind Fotique a Wedding and Lifestyle photography partnership in Southern New Hampshire. Jaime Parker is a lifetime photographer with a creative twist on traditional styles and cutting edge technology. Jessica Lague is a marketing artist with an affinity for the photographic arts. Together they are Fotique and they are winning the hearts of their clients with customized service and personalized images. Links from this episode:(http://www.cameracampus.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Screen-shot-2010-11-21-at-11.29.13-AM-300x244.png) * Fotique (http://fotique.com/) * Fotique on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/Fotique) * Good v. Evil picture (http://blog.fotique.com/2010/07/keri-anne-steve-an-epic-engagement-shoot/) (http://www.cameracampus.com/images/camera-campus-itunes-sub.jpg) (http://www.cameracampus.com/images/camera-campus-dl.jpg) | 12/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitRick Berk on Camera Campus | If you haven’t done it already please head over to CameraCampus.com and subscribe to the new feed for the podcast. I will shortly be discontinuing the posting of episodes here on GVP This episodes guest is Rick Berk, Rick is a professional photographer with a day job from the Long Island area of New York. He is finishing up a job with a third party company as a Canon professional products specialist and moving into a new position with Canon. In this episode Rick and I talk about the way he came up in the industry as a professional sports photographer for a trading card company. We also touch a little bit on the process of converting to a professional photographer and Rick's tips and suggestions for that. This episodes photo is one Rick captured on a trip to Denali National Forest in Alaska. Links from this episode:(http://www.cameracampus.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Screen-shot-2010-11-14-at-2.23.54-PM-300x260.png) * Rick Berk (http://rickberk.com/home.html) * Rick's Blog (http://liphotoguy.wordpress.com/) * Rick on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=logo#!/rickberkphoto) * Rick Berk on Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rickberk/) * Snowshoe Hare Photo (http://rickberk.com/artwork/463132_Snowshoe_Hare.html) (http://www.cameracampus.com/images/camera-campus-itunes-sub.jpg) (http://www.cameracampus.com/images/camera-campus-dl.jpg) | 12/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitJim Harmer on Camera Campus | If you haven’t done it already please head over to CameraCampus.com and subscribe to the new feed for the podcast. I will shortly be discontinuing the posting of episodes here on GVP This episode's guest is Jim Harmer, Jim is an advanced amateur photographer currently located in in South West Florida in the Naples area. When he's not studying for law school or spending time with his family Jim is engaged in the Naples photographic community. Jim produces great HDR images that are crisp and refined with processing that will appeal even to the HDR skeptics in the world. Jim is also the author of three E-Books geared toward improving your photography and operates a photography workshop with a range of options. Jim has offered a free copy of one of his E-Books to the Camera Campus listeners, details are in the podcast and the coupon code is noted below. I would like to ask that when taking Jim up on his offer that you provide him with a five star rating for the book as a thank you. Links from this episode: * Improve Photography (http://improvephotography.com/) * Naples Photography Group (http://naplesphotographygroup.com/) * Jim's SmugMug Gallery (http://harmer.smugmug.com/) * Jim on Twitter (http://twitter.com/ImprovePhoto) * Jim on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/harmer) * Jim's Books on Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Jim-Harmer/e/B00494AJAY/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_1) * Creative Commons info (http://creativecommons.org/) * Naples at night picture mentioned on show (http://harmer.smugmug.com/Portfolio/Jim-Harmer-Photography/12276517_Jwud6#875609595_u97pA-A-LB) Click the following link to get a free copy of Jim Harmer's "Improve Your Wildlife Photography" (http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/27922) and use coupon code NB99K. Don't forget to leave a five star revue. (http://www.cameracampus.com/images/camera-campus-itunes-sub.jpg) (http://www.cameracampus.com/images/camera-campus-dl.jpg) | 12/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitSid Ceaser on Camer Campus | If you haven't done it already please head over to CameraCampus.com (http://www.cameracampus.com) and subscribe to the new feed for the podcast. I will shortly be discontinuing the posting of episodes here on GVP This episode's guest is Sid Ceaser, a southern New Hampshire professional musician and portrait photographer. Sid works out of a studio in Nashua, NH and also excels in on location environmental portraiture. Sid is a vocal supporter of local arts and is an inspirational instructor and mentor, his work is inspirational, and intriguing. Sid has been published locally and nationally including Popular Photography, Voted Best Visual Artist of 2010 by The Hippo Press, the brains behind the Portable Portrait Workshops, and co-Host of the currently un-named podcast dedicated to the arts with David Seah. Links from this episode: * Sid Ceaser (http://ceaserphotography.com/about.html)(http://www.cameracampus.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/149791_445837551581_501531581_5913348_5594688_s.jpg) * Sid Ceaser Fine Art (http://sidceaserfineart.com/) * Portable Portrait Workshop (http://portableportrait.com/) * Sid's Flickr Stream (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ceaserfineartphotography/) * Sid's Blog (http://ceaserphotography.com/blog/) * Dan Aykroyd Portrait (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ceaserfineartphotography/3317293627/) * Target and Kodak offer Facebook Printing (http://www.allfacebook.com/target-unveils-in-store-facebook-photo-printing-2010-10) * Dave and Sid's Podcast (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dave-and-sids-podcast/id337871309) (http://www.cameracampus.com/images/camera-campus-itunes-sub.jpg) (http://www.cameracampus.com/images/camera-campus-dl.jpg) | 12/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitNew Camera Campus Episode is live | Be sure to head over to CameraCampus.com (http://www.cameracampus.com) and subscribe to the new name in iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/camera-campus/id399839337)! This episode's guest is Joe Brown of Massachusetts. Joe is a 24 year professional news, high school sports, and commercial photographer in the Greater Boston area. Freelance contributor to many newspapers, occasional instructor at SOPHA in Manchester, NH and regular contributor to the Fireground Action Photography Podcast. Our talk takes us through a little journey through what the process used to be like for a photojournalist working for a small family owned local news paper in a pre-digital age, and some of the things that have stayed the same. In this episode: * Joe Brown (http://www.joebrownphotos.com/) * Fireground Action Photogrphy (http://www.firegroundaction.com/) * Coyote picture (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=5333480&o=all&op=1&view=all&subj=249976527768&id=627198715) and Steeplejack (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=5305202&o=all&op=1&view=all&subj=249976527768&id=627198715) * Yankee Magazine (http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=logo#!/NewEnglandPhotography)and New England Fall Foliage (http://www.facebook.com/YankeeFoliage) * My fall foliage photo essay (http://www.keiththarp.com/photoblog/more-fall-foliage-colors/203/) (http://www.cameracampus.com/images/camera-campus-itunes-sub.jpg) (http://www.cameracampus.com/images/camera-campus-dl.jpg) | 10/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitGear Viewpoint is now Camera Campus. | Today's podcast contains the announcement of the new name, Camera Campus. I didn't want the show to potentially be pigeon holed into the "Gear" only mentality, and with the new format it seemed like a new name was in order. Camera Campus may not be a perfect fit but I had the URL lying around anyway and it's a decent fit. I have submitted the new name and format to iTunes, once it gets into the store I will begin the process of asking all my faithful listeners to head over there and subscribe to the new feed. For the new format I am going to shoot for twice a month frequency. I wont be able to do this without your help, so head over to CameraCampus.com, click on the guest host tab, and be a part of the show. The new format is based on having casual chats with a wide range of photographers from all disciplines and skill sets. My hope is for the show to be an informal way to keep us thinking about photography and learning with each other. Today's guest is our old friend Ron Risman (http://ronrisman.wordpress.com/), Ron talks about a must see video trailer for his upcoming production "Heart of the Equestrian. (http://vimeo.com/15077192)" Ron's work can be viewed at Cinematic Stories (http://cinematicstories.com/). (http://www.cameracampus.com/images/camera-campus-itunes-sub.jpg) (http://www.cameracampus.com/images/camera-campus-dl.jpg) | 10/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitSelling Your photos on Flickr | This week my guest host is Joseph Hoetzl (http://www.josephhoetzl.com/) from New Jersey. Along with meeting Joe we talk about selling pictures on Flickr and the TSA poster that has photographers upset. SUBSCRIBE in iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gear-viewpoint/id360965775)(http://www.gearviewpoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Gear_Viewpoint_logo4.jpg) (http://www.gearviewpoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/faviconlarge1-300x300.jpg)Download from GVP (http://gearviewpoint.com/podcast/GearViewPoint021.mp3) Show Notes Where to find Joseph Hoetzl- * Joe's Blog (http://www.josephhoetzl.com/) * Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/josephhoetzl/) * Twitter (http://twitter.com/jhoetzl/) Links to stuff we talked about. * TSA poster depicting photographers as threat (http://carlosmiller.com/2010/09/07/tsa-publishes-new-posters-depicting-photographers-as-terrorists/) | 9/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitGear Viewpoint Changes Course | First of all Ron and I would both like to apologize for the delay in getting the podcasts back underway, thanks for your patience. Continuing on Gear Viewpoint is going to be heading in a new direction, it'll continue to be a great show and I think the current listenership will enjoy it as well as increasing interest to a broader group. One of the hardest things Ron and I had to tackle in our production of Gear Viewpoint was development of new topics. This proved to be considerably challenging overall and was made more difficult when seeking unique topics considering the volume of podcasts in this same field. The new content idea is to have brief chats with photographers from all skill sets, styles and disciplines to spark discussion and thought on photography in general. My Hope is that these little chats will keep everyone's photography juices flowing and possibly offer a little fun, learning, and growth in a neat little consumable package. I look forward to meeting many new people as this show grows and encourage you to contact me to become a part of the discussion. SUBSCRIBE in iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gear-viewpoint/id360965775)(http://www.gearviewpoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Gear_Viewpoint_logo4.jpg) (http://www.gearviewpoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/faviconlarge1-300x300.jpg)Download from GVP (http://gearviewpoint.com/podcast/GearViewPoint020.mp3) Show Notes Where to find Ron Risman- * CameraTown (http://www.cameratown.com/) * Ron's Blog (http://ronrisman.wordpress.com/) * Ron on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/cameratown) * Ron on Twitter (http://twitter.com/cameratown) Links to stuff we talked about. * Documentary mentioned by Ron created by Cristina Valdivieso + Jon Connor (http://vimeo.com/14757587) | 9/7/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitTurn Your Passion into Paid Work | Okay, after about a 10 day July 4th vacation, we are back. In this weeks podcast Keith and I discuss the benefits of collaborating with other photographers, as well as getting involved with as many projects as you can - paid or not. As photographers we often spend lots of time shooting sunsets, landscapes, time lapses - often without a purpose other than to improve. Instead, why not offer your services for free to a local event and then use this creative freedom to create something great for them. It will help to circulate your name among their peers and ultimately will get you work. Keith and I have learned a lot from each other in the year that we have been shooting together. Anytime I shoot with other photographers I learn a lot about gear, techniques as well as what they seem to be doing that is either working for them or not. SUBSCRIBE in iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gear-viewpoint/id360965775)(http://www.gearviewpoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Gear_Viewpoint_logo4.jpg) (http://www.gearviewpoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/faviconlarge1-300x300.jpg)Download from GVP (http://gearviewpoint.com/podcast/GearViewPoint019.mp3) Keith's Recap Ron's Recap I hope everyone had a great July 4th holiday. The weather here in the Northeast has been very hot and humid, though definitely in need for some rain. Since Keith and I have been shooting together on and off over the past year we thought we should do a podcast on how working together (and separately) helps to push us further along in our craft. We also cover the importance of putting yourself out there in order to get known for what it is you do. Instead of heading out to shoot a sunset or timelapse, why not instead head out to a local festival or event and capture it for them at no charge. This will give you the freedom to be creative, while at the same time putting your work in front of others in the community that ultimately will be the ones that recommend and hire you. | 7/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPhotography Gear: What, Why, and When | What's this weeks podcast about? SUBSCRIBE in iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gear-viewpoint/id360965775)(http://www.gearviewpoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Gear_Viewpoint_logo4.jpg) (http://www.gearviewpoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/faviconlarge1-300x300.jpg)Download from GVP (http://gearviewpoint.com/podcast/GearViewPoint018.mp3) Keith's Recap So this week is an old photo podcast chestnut. What's in the bag? I've mentioned before that I am a habitual over packer so everything is in my bag. 95% of the time I will have my 70-200 with me that's my favorite lens, I always have a micro fiber with me too, forgot to mention that in the podcast. We are going to need to rework this format here so Christine has a place to put her recap. Does anyone ever read these? Are you reading this right now? If so let me know in the comments, it'd be nice to know that I'm not just practicing my typing skills. Not that there is anything wrong with practicing typing, I start to get all proud of myself when I'm whizzing along like a machine at the keyboard. I took typing back in sixth grade, we had those old monochrome green font monitors that made me nauseous. Speaking of sixth grade my son just received an academic award for math in sixth grade. We're all very proud. Anyone still reading? Alright well we'll see you next week, I hope you enjoy the podcast as much as we enjoy making it. Ron's Recap It seems that the more serious you are about your photography, the more gear you'll eventually accumulate. At least that's how it is for me. Even when I find that I rarely use a particular lens or accessory I still hate parting with it. By having it in my gear bag I feel that I am 'armed and ready' for most any situation or photo request. In this podcast Keith, Christine, and I share what we carry in our bags. Personally, I feel uncomfortable talking about my gear as it sounds more like bragging than anything. But over the years I have learned a lot about what, why, when, and how other photographers use their gear by listening to their versions of "What's in my bag." Even our local camera club also offers this exercise every year or two for members who want to do a show and tell about what they carry and why. But the best part of this podcast is our funny, funny wrap up. It comes late - maybe an hour and 10 minutes into the podcast - but if you love contagious laughter you'll love the ending to our podcast. Show Links: * Ron's Roller Bag: Lowepro's Pro Roller X200 (http://www.lowepro.com/prorollerx) * Lightning Triggers on eBay (http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=p3907.m570.l1313&_nkw=lightning+trigger&_sacat=See-All-Categories) * In Ron's Bag: Canon 5DMKII and EOS 7D. Sigma 20mm f/1.8 Lens, Canon 50mm f/1.8 lens, Canon 24-105mm f/4.0L IS, and Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS Lens, Remote shutter release / intervalometer, Canon 580EX Flash, LumoPro 120 Flash, Zacuto Z-Finder V2, LED Video Light, Macro Ring Adapters, Mini-HDMI - HDMI cable, Extra LP-E6 batteries, memory cards, Zoom H4n audio recorder | 6/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitWeather and Photography | Sure, we check the weather before sending our kids off to school or when heading to an outdoor event, yet to increase the odds of capturing great photographs you also need to consider how the effects of weather can and will effect your photography. ... | 6/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitiPhone 4.0 – HD Video & Quality Stills | This episode was recorded after our interview with Rob Sylvan last week but the time went long and we decided to break it up into two episodes. The newest edition of the iPhone has been announced and Ron and I discuss some of the points as well as our interests in the new phone. SUBSCRIBE in iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gear-viewpoint/id360965775)(http://www.gearviewpoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Gear_Viewpoint_logo4.jpg) (http://www.gearviewpoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/faviconlarge1-300x300.jpg)Download from GVP (http://gearviewpoint.com/podcast/GearViewPoint016.mp3) Keith's Recap Well what can I say? It seems like I get closer and closer to looking like an Apple fanboi every time I open my mouth. I am very excited about getting the new phone and as of this moment have resigned myself to getting to the store early since I missed out on the pre-order yesterday. I'm also pretty excited about iOs4, I've been wanting a global mailbox and app folders for a long time, both of which seemed like no-brainers to me, bit what do I know? Ron's Recap For me, some of the features in iPhone 4.0 are overdue by about a year. When the iPhone 3GS was imminent I was really hoping and expecting that it would sport a front-facing camera for video calls and chat as well as HD video recording and a higher resolution camera. As we know these features never made it into the 3GS, but next week Apple will finally deliver to the masses these hot features plus a few extra ones. As a photographer and cinematographer I welcome the wealth of new features in iOS 4, the renamed iPhone operating system. The high resolution and high-contrast screen might make small text easier to read; Photographs and video will no doubt look amazing; we'll get to run our GPS or Pandora in the background; and we'll finally get the ability to organize our pages of applications into folders; but the most exciting upgrade will be the ability to make video phone calls. To me, a mobile phone is the ideal platform for video calls, much moreso than a home phone or TV phone that the the industry has been trying to push on us for close to 10 years. AT&T and Apple started taking pre-orders for the iPhone 4 yesterday and the wealth of preorders crashed AT&T's website for most of the day. By the time the site errors were fixed, Apple had already sold out the first batch of preorders. What does this mean? It means that the 4.0 will be VERY popular, and the only way to get one next week will be to stand in line in front of an AT&T wireless or Apple store. Show Links: * Apple iPhone4 (http://www.apple.com/iphone/?cid=wwa-naus-seg-iphone10-016&cp=www-seg-iphone10-brand&sr=sem) | 6/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitRob Sylvan on Lightroom 3 Release | We were very lucky on the release day of Lightroom 3 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Ffeature.html%3Fie%3DUTF8%26ref_%3Damb%5Flink%5F353300222%5F3%26docId%3D1000515081&tag=champhot-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957) to have Lightroom Guru Rob Sylvan (http://lightroomers.com/) on the show to go over what's new, and answer some early questions. Rob is the Lightroom specialist at the NAPP help desk and is the author of "Lightroom 2 For Dummies". Rob Sylvan is also the site director for iStockphoto.com and has a new book due out in August from Peachpit Press entitled "Taking Stock" where he will use his experience with iStockphoto and Adobe to provide information to people interested in getting started with microstock photography. SUBSCRIBE in iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gear-viewpoint/id360965775)(http://www.gearviewpoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Gear_Viewpoint_logo4.jpg) (http://www.gearviewpoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/faviconlarge1-300x300.jpg)Download from GVP (http://gearviewpoint.com/podcast/GearViewPoint015.mp3) Keith's Recap So I was greeted early this morning with a tweet from @Lightroom that Lightroom the had made it's official release and was now available for download. So about 5 1/2 hours after the release I was putting aside all of the other stuff I had lined up to upgrade my installation. The process was not as seamless as I thought it would be, rather than LR grabbing all of my old version catalogues and automatically converting them to the newer version, it only suggested one and the others had to be manually imported and converted. Not a super big deal but it was another step that I thought was odd. In the conversion process Adobe has Lightroom duplicate the catalogue rather than upgrade the old one, not a big deal, I'm sure there's a reason, but it's another step that I have to do of going in and deleting the old one. Rob mentioned that there is a checkbox in the process that will delete them for you, I must have missed it in all of my excitement. Having Rob on the show was a huge treat today, I know he's a super busy guy and I'm grateful that he was able to share some time with us, and was patient through our Skype quirks early on. If you are not familiar with Rob check the show notes and head over to one of the locations where you can find him, he's filled with LR info and is a super nice guy to know. If you are a photographer and you are not a Lightroom user (or Aperture) than I think that you are just missing out on a very enjoyable experience. Lightroom has given me back a lot of time and enjoyment of photography and it really became part of my overall advancement in digital photography. Ron's Recap Lightroom 3.0 has been in BETA for about 8-9 months and over 600,000 users have downloaded it. Today, Adobe released the final shipping version of Lightroom 3.0 and they have added a couple of extra tweeks beyond what was in the BETA version. In today's podcast Keith and I, along with guest and Lightroom expert, Rob Sylvan, talk about all the new features that Adobe included with this new release. Rob talks about the new noise reduction, watermarking, custom print layouts, as well as the new import and export options available in this release. Did you know that you can upload images to Flickr or Smugmug and anytime you make a change to one of the original files, you can click one button and Lightroom will automatically update those images? That and a whole lot more in this weeks podcast. Show Links: * Lightroom (Lightroom 3<img src=) * Rob Sylvan (http://sylvanworks.com/) * Lightroomers | 6/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitGet Your Strap On, Lens Rentals, and Photo Books | In this week's podcast we would like to welcome Christine Pribyl as a guest on the show. Christine is a portrait and sports photographer and has been shooting Gymnastics with Keith for the past couple of years. In this week's show we cover talk camera straps from companies such as Black Rapid, CameraSlingers, and OP/TECH; Lens Rentals and why you might want to rent your next lens; and Photo Book publishers. SUBSCRIBE in iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gear-viewpoint/id360965775)(http://www.gearviewpoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Gear_Viewpoint_logo4.jpg) (http://www.gearviewpoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/faviconlarge1-300x300.jpg)Download from GVP (http://gearviewpoint.com/podcast/GearViewPoint014.mp3) Keith's Recap So as I mention in the podcast, I'm not a big fan of camera straps, although I find myself using my Black Rapid R-Strap more and more these days while doing more photojournalistic type work. Needing to be able to get the shot and then also take notes or grab audio, having a strap in use is now imperative. I have a great SmugMug strap that was a freebie for being a member, and truthfully it's a great strap, I'm just not a fan of the traditional strap set up with the camera getting in the way in front of me. With all of the advancements in camera technology, it's surprising that it took this long for something forward thinking like the R-Strap and Camera Slingers to come along. Gear rental has been mentioned infinite times on the web over the last few years. But truthfully if you haven't tried renting gear then it hasn't been said enough. Renting gear when you are in the market for new gear can help you make the decision, or trying out a fun new toy to expand your creativity is an excellent way change things up. With the low cost of renting gear it's really a must try for a number of scenarios. My experience with Glass and Gear has been tremendous and I recommend them to anyone who asks. Photo books is very high on my to do list this year. I've been meaning to start getting images of of my hard drives and into print for quite a while now, and my only excuse of being busy is a pretty lame one. These photo books are an excellent alternative to traditional albums and very easy to make. Ron's Recap I want to welcome Christine Pribyl as a guest on this week's show. Hopefully she'll join us every week or as often as she would like. The show desperately needs a female point of voice. Camera straps are a necessary evil. They help to protect our gear, but also slip, get caught, and are sometimes just an annoyance such as when capturing long exposures. In this show we discuss the different "power user" straps such as the Black Rapid R-Strap and the dual straps from CameraSlingers and OP/TECH and how and when we use them. We also discuss the advantages of lens rentals as I recently rented the new Sigma 150-500mm APO OS lens for a shoot last week. The 3-day rental costs me just $35 and allowed me to get the shots I wanted without having to invest a $1000 for a lens that I may not use frequently. Should your next lens be a rental? We also discuss the often forgot about subject of printing. More specifically, printing photo books. Online book publishing is inexpensive, relatively easy to do, and is one of the best ways to preserve family memories - but who should you use? I personally have used and liked my experiences with both SmileBooks and Rocketlife (I mistakenly referred to them as Rocketfish in the podcast) but definitely need to start working on getting more books printed. Just remember to search for online coupons before buying a book. Most offer 20% or more with coupons that are easily found around the web. Show Links: * Glass and Gear Rentals (http://www.glassandgear.com) * SmileBooks (http://www.smilebooks.com) * Rocketlife (http://www.rocketlife.com) * Shutterfly (http://www.shutterfly.com) | 6/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitThe Social Media Hangover: Is there a pill for that? | While social media helps connect friends and family, it also can be very helpful in business. Virtual "friends" made online, whether it makes sense or not, may just be the resource that lands you your next job. However there's a downside to the use of social media and that's the black hole it can suck you into - you know the one that distracts you from spending real quality time managing your business or with your family. Thanks to mobile platforms like the iPhone or Android it is now even easier to be connected 24/7 - or disconnected 24/7 from the real world. In this podcast Keith and I discuss the reasons why we're both scaling back the amount of time we spend on social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter. We have both spent way too much time living vicariously through the work of others and not enough time getting out and creating our own. That ends today! (Well, not completely). SUBSCRIBE in iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gear-viewpoint/id360965775)(http://www.gearviewpoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Gear_Viewpoint_logo4.jpg) (http://www.gearviewpoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/faviconlarge1-300x300.jpg)Download from GVP (http://gearviewpoint.com/podcast/GearViewPoint012.mp3) Keith's Recap Starting on my new journey to accomplish more and follow less, I am going to make this brief. I really do see a huge value in social media, the benefits are present for individuals, companies, groups, and so on. The big key for me right now is personal time management, and that's not Twitter or Facebooks fault, or any of the other potential time hogs. It's my problem that I need to find a solution for. Not unlike any other bad habit, it'll take a change from me to shift into a more constructive well balanced use of the technology. I have already moved to thinning out my follow list and have long ago started hiding the various obnoxious wastes of time on Facebook like Farmville and Daily horoscope. I don't use those but having them show up in my thread is a waste of time and fairly aggravating. I am still doing research on the mic set up that I am going to purchase for my upcoming projects, I will add a little info on it in one of the upcoming podcasts. I would love to hear any advice on the topic that anyone has as well. As we mentioned in the podcast, audio is huge, it's a major reason why you see so many event videos with no ambient audio, it's a lot easier to add a professionals recorded music audio track over your video than it is to capture quality audio at a live event. Ron's Recap This week's podcast seems perfectly timed, considering all the privacy issues that Facebook seems to be defending lately. But this podcast isn't about protecting your privacy, rather it's about protecting your relationships, your productivity, and taking back some control over how you spend your day. Privacy? That's easy, you have none - at least not online. The minute you send off an email to someone, what you wrote is out of your control and could easily be made public - in error or on purpose. If you post anything online, even on sites that have 'privacy' controls such as FaceBook, the information could easily be made public. Your credit-card data is being sold as we speak to third party marketers who will target ads toward you based on your buying habits. Okay, with that out of the way, our podcast today is about the amount of time many of us spend online, and more specifically, on social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Four Square, and any others you would like to add here ___________. While staying in touch is important, both professionally and personally, it becomes counter productive when all of a sudden 10 minutes turns into 2 hours. We all complain about not having enough time in the day for everything, yet just like with food dieting there is a lot of 'fat' that we can trim out of our day. | 5/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitHDSLR & Depth-of-Field – Join the Circle of Confusion | Shallow Depth-of-field is one of the main reasons why cinematographers and videographers are flocking to the new breed of video-capable DSLR's. Their large image sensors along with the use of 35mm lenses allow these camera's to produce a very shallow ... | 5/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitSony’s New NEX-3 and NEX-5 Interchangeable Lens Cameras | This week's podcast covers the new Sony NEX-3 and NEX-5 interchangeable lens cameras. These ultra compact camera's offer the flexibility of removable lenses, but in a compact body. Unlike Panasonic and Olympus models that use a four-thirds sensor, the APS-C sensor inside the new Sony models is 60% larger, offers 14.2-megapixel resolution, HD video recording, and uses backlit CMOS sensor technology that promises less noise at higher ISO settings. The larger sensor will also allow for shallower depth-of-field when combined with fast lenses. The real question is who are these mirror-less camera's for? DSLR owner's or the point & shoot crowd? I talk about that in the podcast this week. SUBSCRIBE in iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gear-viewpoint/id360965775)(http://www.gearviewpoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Gear_Viewpoint_logo4.jpg) (http://www.gearviewpoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/faviconlarge1-300x300.jpg)Download from GVP (http://gearviewpoint.com/podcast/GearViewPoint010.mp3) Keith's Recap Sorry for my absence this week, as we were sitting down to record the podcast I received a call asking to cover a press conference starting in 30 minutes that was 20 minutes away. I ended up pulling in slightly late but made it for the important parts. I'll be back next week, see you then. I read up on the new Sony line up and was prepared to throw some points in there. While I think there is a market for this type of camera, much more so then the super zoom class, I think Sony has missed the mark with the physical design of this one. Of course I haven't held one in my hand, but in looking at it I feel like it looks clumsy once you have anything on it other than one of the pancake lenses. I think that playing on their proposed ability to offer an adapter to allow you to use any of the "A mount" glass is barely a plus. In my thinking this model doesn't have a lot of appeal to the DSLR shooter, so there is not likely to be many customers carrying a lens investment into this purchase. And as an ex-Minolta/Sony shooter I can tell you that buying used glass for the mount is no walk in the park, and justifying the expense of Zeiss to mount to these models will be a tough sell. Added to that is the fact that from what I read the adapter will lose AF capabilities and only provide Aperture control due to the power required to operate the AF and you really have to scrape to find value in the availability of the adapter. I am impressed and curious about the build and quality of the metal body lenses that will come as "Kit" lenses with the cameras, this is a win if the quality matches the material. I would like to get my hands on one of these Sony's and make some pictures with the NEX-5 and see just how good the IQ really is. Ron's Recap This week I am going solo as Keith had a last minute assignment that pulled him away. The podcast this week focuses on the newly announced interchangeable lens cameras from Sony. The new Sony NEX-3 and NEX-5 are the world's smallest digital cameras with removable lenses and feature a true APS-C sized image sensor, giving these camera's the image quality of a DSLR but in a point & shoot body. Interchangeable lens cameras or mirrorless DSLR's have much smaller bodies than their DSLR counterparts thanks to the removal of the mirror / penta-prism box inside the camera. Mirror boxes were designed for film cameras and have very little purpose in the digital world. However, the one purpose they still server on a digital SLR is to sent the image coming in from the lens directly to the optical viewfinder. Get rid of the penta-prism and you are now forced to view that image electronically on an LCD display. LCD displays do have their advantages, but image sharpness isn't one of them, at least not yet. My main issue with these new compact, mirrorless cameras, is the market to which they serve. | 5/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitTalking HDSLR Gear, CreativeLive, and CS5 | Today's topic is a rather general discussion about the gear involved in HDSLR video shooting as well as the launch of CreativeLive and Adobe's Creative Suite CS5. SUBSCRIBE in iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gear-viewpoint/id360965775)(http://www.gearviewpoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Gear_Viewpoint_logo4.jpg) (http://www.gearviewpoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/faviconlarge1-300x300.jpg)Download from GVP (http://gearviewpoint.com/podcast/GearViewPoint009.mp3) Keith's Recap I was not prepared for the cash hog that is the next generation of video/film. I was captivated by the amazing work of some great artists and then inspired by the new creative possibilities that have evolved thanks to HDSLRs. My favorite thing about the HDSLR revolution is the exercise it provides for the creative mind. My Least favorite thing is the money involved in gathering gear. I have recently come to the conclusion that while the gear definitely has it's place, and depending on the shoot I won't deny the need either, but it's also very much about image. Meaning the image of the shooter, just like I feel people would scoff at me if I were using a D40 to shoot a wedding. It's more me than anything, I've proved that when I brought a DIY jib to a shoot and while I was self conscious about it the entire time, I doubt that anybody else cared much. Of course even though it was DIY it was still another piece of gear, but whether or not it was needed on that particular shoot is arguable. As we sort of touched on in the podcast, because I had it on the shoot, I went ahead and used the crap out of it. There were a lot of cool shots from it and I was basically just practicing with it anyway, but the resulting video had far too many crane shots. Since I've started practicing and learning the different tools and techniques around filming I have also noticed that I am becoming hyper aware of the tools and techniques used in other productions. Meaning as I am watching a show, I find myself paying attention to everything from camera angles and movement to character development and plot rather then just enjoying the show. I will continue to learn and grow in this new area as I have in photography, I hope however to take a lower key small scale path that can have me creating big production feel while maintaining a low budget gear bag. Ron's Recap When a still camera can shoot both stills and video on a professional level there's a desire by many to want to do both, especially in a challenging economy. As Keith mentioned in his recap to the left, it's easy to become addicted to buying gear and to convince yourself that your films would be better if you did. I'm not saying that these tools don't or can't help your story, but in the end, it's the story that matters - and these tools should only be used to help you tell it more eloquently, at least visually. We also talk about a new learning creative started by Chase Jarvis and Craig Swanson. Their new website, CreativeLive.com, offers live creative workshops with some of the best in the business - all for free. Their business model is to only make money from downloads, once the live event is over - and it's one that I think will be a big success. This past weekend I spent a lot of time online watching the Live HDSLR workshop taught by Vincent Laforet. The workshop was spread out over three days and provided great insight into filmmaking, techniques, lingo, and the gear involved. If those two topics weren't enough I also talked about my first experiences with Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 and why it's a must have for HDSLR filmmakers using the Windows platform. We would love to hear your comments on any of the topics of the show and we hope that you'll subscribe to the podcast either through iTunes or your favorite RSS feed reader. Show Links: * Camtrol Stabilization System (https://www.camtrol.com/) | 5/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitCanon vs. Nikon | Today's topic is the timeless battle between Canon and Nikon, the proverbial battle between Good Vs. Evil, depending on which side of the arena you're on. In this podcast Ron and I discuss the merits of Canon and Nikon, as they each have their own strengths. We know you probably have an opinion as well. We welcome you to leave a comment below as to which camera brand you own (does not have to be Canon or Nikon) and why you chose it, or any other comment you wish to share. (Please keep it clean and friendly). SUBSCRIBE in iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gear-viewpoint/id360965775)(http://www.gearviewpoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Gear_Viewpoint_logo4.jpg) (http://www.gearviewpoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/faviconlarge1-300x300.jpg)Download from GVP (http://gearviewpoint.com/podcast/GearViewPoint008.mp3) Keith's Recap I honestly don't care at all about the brand, I do care about my experience and that of the people who care to look at my images. When I see a picture that I like, what took the image and how it was taken come second to simple enjoyment of the image. I shoot Nikon because after a bunch of research 3ish years ago that's what I decided would be the best solution for my needs, and my D300 has been almost complete joy since I started shooting with it. There have been a couple time where I've wondered, but I have never really been let down or wished that I chose Canon. With that being said, I have wished that Nikon would get on board with the HD video revolution and provide us with a D700 that will give us full frame 1080p HD goodness. With the latest rumors drifting around @ Nikon rumors we hear that 1080p is on the horizon, now we can only hope that the experience is up to snuff with the Canon's. I will undoubtedly be climbing on the bandwagon if they get it right. While we kick around Canon Vs. Nikon it's worth noting that there are plenty of other manufacturers that are creating great products and producing great images. Olympus is definitely one of them! I would put them on top of the secondary list, but that's just personal opinion, along with all the other fluff I've spouted here, I wouldn't try to convince someone to take a specific path based solely on my opinion. But I have been known to be fairly opinionated and I can sometime confuse my opinions for more than what they are. A pretty funny story, when I was shooting the Sony A700 after they bought out Minolta, I was telling a Canon shooter about an experience I had while shooting gymnastics, he disregarded my story and spouted out, "Why would they let you on the floor with that camera, I would've thought they would only give professionals access." and believe me, he was serious. Don't be that guy. Ron's Recap One of the most common questions a photographer hears after showing off some of his or her work is "which camera did you use to take this?" It can make you feel as if the person doesn't believe it had anything to do with your photographic skills, rather it was all because of the camera. The debate over 'which camera should I get' should not always be one of brand, but more about which camera is right for your shooting needs. After all, a camera is a tool that allows a photographer to capture the world as he or she sees it. If you have school age children that take part in after school sports, you may benefit from a camera with a longer zoom lens, whereas if you mainly use it for family gatherings (Birthdays, Anniversaries, Christmas, etc.) a better choice might be a camera that excels in low-light and features a good wide angle focal length (24mm or 28mm). Keep in mind that no matter which camera or brand you choose, there will always be compromises. Brand A and B might both be offering a shockproof, rugged design, but maybe brand A may record video in high-definition, while brand B might offer slightly better image quality in low-light. | 4/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitOnline Photo Solutions for Photographers | This week Keith and Ron discuss a few of the many options available for online photo storage, sharing, and selling. SUBSCRIBE in iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gear-viewpoint/id360965775)(http://www.gearviewpoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Gear_Viewpoint_logo4.jpg) (http://www.gearviewpoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/faviconlarge1-300x300.jpg)Download from GVP (http://gearviewpoint.com/podcast/GearViewPoint007.mp3) Keith's Recap I actually started with Snapfish way back before they were acquired by HP, we would send our family snapshot film to them for fast, easy, and inexpensive processing, and it was great for what it was. I while back a friend sent me a link to a gallery of images that he had posted on his account with WebShots, this is another one of the many out there. As a SmugMug customer what was most surprising to me was the mass amount of annoying inconvenient adds that I was forced to contend with just to view the pictures he invited me to see. The real kicker is that he pays for the service. I'm not sure how much he pays and he may very well have selected the ad version to reduce cost, but it was such an unenjoyable process that I gave up and didn't view the entire gallery. For me SmugMug is worth the expense for that reason alone, and when you add in all of the other great features that they do offer, at their price point I feel they are one of the better choices that covers all the bases with online photo needs, hosting, storage, sharing, and selling. I have recently been trying to reel in the amount of places I put my work, just for the reason of being able to keep track of where it all is. I really like the idea of Picasa for it's "Googlesque" way of giving you more things integrated into the same package. I do believe I am going to try and put it to use and see if it's got a place in my work flow. Ron's Recap It's important to keep in mind that there is a big difference between online photo sharing and online backup. Online photo sharing sites such as Facebook, Picasa Web Albums, and Flickr and designed mainly as a way for you to share your work with the world. After all, keeping them buried on a hard drive won't help you grow as a photographer. Sharing your work will also open your work up to comments, suggestions, and feedback - and possibly might even get you hired. It's a win-win for everyone. While sharing your work is great, the images you upload are typically lower resolution versions of your original, which makes these sites unsuitable for use as off-site backup. Even if you make two copies of your images onto different hard drives within your home - it's very important to keep a set of your most important images off-site - in case of theft, fire, or flooding. This can be done by burning them to DVD and keeping it in a safe deposit box or at another family members house - or it can be through online services like Carbonite or Mozy.com, which charge about $5 per month and provide unlimited backup - not only for your photos but also for your music collection and other documents. Lastly, there are online photo services designed to help your photography business grow and flourish. Sites such as Pictage and Smugmug, among others, are designed to help you both share and sell your prints by offering a shopping cart, printing, and shipping service. Pictage takes it to another level by offering packages that allow them to help you sell and market your business. In this podcast Keith and I talk about the services we use and what we like and dislike about them, and to hopefully help you decide which type of photo sharing site will work best for you. Show Notes: * SmugMug: http://www.smugmug.com (http://www.smugmug.com) * Flickr: http://www.flickr.com (http://www.flickr.com) * Facebook: http://www.facebook.com (http://www.facebook.com) * Picasa Web Albums: http://picasaweb.google.com | 4/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitClik Elite backpack review, CS5 & New Micro 4/3 Camcorder | This week Keith and Ron talk about their opinions and experiences with a new bag produced by ClikElite. SUBSCRIBE in iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gear-viewpoint/id360965775)(http://www.gearviewpoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Gear_Viewpoint_logo4.jpg) (http://www.gearviewpoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/faviconlarge1-300x300.jpg)Download from GVP (http://gearviewpoint.com/podcast/GearViewPoint006.mp3) Keith's Recap I enjoyed testing out the ClikElite Body Link Telephoto pack, it was an odd thought for me to use a bag that I couldn't over stuff with more than i needed for a walk but a good exercise in control and pre-planning. Overall my experience with the pack was good, it has a fairly specific use and it accomplishes that task well. For comfort while in the backpack configuration it is wonderfully designed and a pleasure to wear. While working as a stabilizer, it approaches the level monopod in most cases and exceeds it in others. The first thing I think of is mountain biking, having this pack would be an excellent option for stabilizing the camera without having the burden of lugging some of the alternatives. I do have a few nits as I mentioned in the podcast, the design for accessing the camera storage area haunts me as a possible accident waiting to happen. A sister to that access design is the process of re-closing the bag once you have removed your camera and are now holding it and limited to one hand to use in an effort to close the bag up, which demands that you stow the camera under your arm or if a strap is attached you can hang it off your neck, ( I rarely use a strap.) Briefly on Adobe CS5, I think that if you made the upgrade to CS4 then upgrading to CS5 would mean you use the Adobe Creative Suite to earn an income and that the added features of CS5 are honest must haves in your work flow. If you are using CS3 and are more than a casual user than the combined benefits of CS4 and Cs5 definitely make it worth the upgrade. More briefly on the announcement of the Panasonic AG-AF100, I'm not as excited about the possibilities that this camera directly offers as I am about the future developments it's announcement will trigger and fuel. Ron's Recap This weeks show was a bit of a departure for Keith and I as the topics we discussed were more news related than opinions, however we do talk about a very interesting new photo backpack from Clik Elite, which Keith and I have been using over the past month or so. While you may not have heard of Clik Elite (http://www.clikelite.com), they make some serious photography bags for outdoor enthusiasts. One of these bags, the new BodyLink Medium Telephoto Pack (http://tinyurl.com/clikelite), is a compact backpack designed to hold a DSLR with a 70-200mm f/2.8 lens attached as well as some smaller accessories such as polarizing filter, extra batteries, and memory cards. What makes this compact backpack so unique is its patent-pending detachable aluminum frame with a top-mounted 1/4-20" for attaching a tripod head. This frame makes it easy to get stable still images and video without carrying around a tripod or monopod. On the day of the show Adobe officially announced the Adobe Creative Suite CS5, which includes upgrades to Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Fireworks, Dreamweaver, and more. Keith and I talk discuss some of new features in Adobe Photoshop CS5 such as Content-Aware fill, the new puppet tool, new HDR and Extraction features and more - and we also talk about a brand new Panasonic Camcorder, also announced on the day of the show, that will feature a DSLR sensor and will accept DSLR lenses that are compatible with the micro Four-Thirds format. We hope you enjoy(ed) the show and would love for you to leave your thoughts in the comments section below. If you enjoy listening to our podcast please subscribe to it via iTunes | 4/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitiPhone OS 4.0 and the Truth About the iPad | After a weekend at the iStore SUBSCRIBE in iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gear-viewpoint/id360965775)(http://www.gearviewpoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Gear_Viewpoint_logo4.jpg) (http://www.gearviewpoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/faviconlarge1-300x300.jpg)Download from GVP (http://gearviewpoint.com/podcast/GearViewPoint005.mp3) Keith's Recap I am not an Apple fanboi! Does that sound like denial? I wouldn't consider my self one anyway, however I do suffer a lot from tech envy. The iPad however doesn't have me there yet, the thought of what the iPad could be or rather any tablet like device has me squirming in my seat. I have a few laptops and dread dragging them along, and I'll probably buy another laptop before I purchase a tablet based on shear practicality. The iPad is cool, but not cool enough. iPhone OS4, only has me mildly anticipatory, I think this will be more geared toward functionality of the iPad, and honestly am currently very happy with my iPhone. If some of the speculation around the user facing web cam came true, I'd play with it, I would love a global inbox, and would enjoy certain tasks not having to be ended merely to tend to other tasks. But how can we be so damn picky about such things when we are holding these magical devices. Probably more power in the palm of your hand then NASA had during the early space missions and we are whining about multitasking and video chat. Thanks for visiting GearViewpoint and let us know what you'd like to talk about. Ron's Recap Wow, I have to admit that ever since the iPad was announced a couple of months ago I was definitely caught up in the excitement. Based on what I already know and love about the iPhone I was eagerly awaiting the arrival of the iPad. The ablity to run thousands and thousand of apps, a beautiful 9.7" LED display, and the simplicity and power of the iPhone OS had me 110% believing that the iPad was the first computer that everybody would find a purpose for. That was then (well, up until last Friday). But now, after using the iPad for a couple of days over the weekend, I have to admit that the excitement slowly diminished and then started to slowly grow again. Yes, the iPad is still a game changer, but it does lack some important features that may help to slow down adoption of the iPad, at least initially. In the podcast you'll hear me discuss some of these issues. Also, Keith and I talk about the forthcoming iPhone 4.0 software, an upgrade for iPhone and iPod touch - and possibly even the iPad - that will be announced on Thursday. While there is only speculation / rumors about some of the features - some of these include the ability to multitask, a higher resolution display for the iPhone and iTouch, faster processors for the iPhone and iTouch, and maybe even a front-facing 2nd camera for mobile video chat / calls. I have also posted my full hands-on review of the Apple iPad (http://www.cameratown.com/reviews/ipad/) over at Cameratown.com | 4/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitApple iPad arrives early! | In today's podcast Keith and I start off by debating Canon vs. Nikon when I was rudely interrupted by the doorbell. Amazingly, it was UPS and more amazingly he was holding a package in his hand from Apple. Yes, Apple. It's only Thursday - two days before the iPad official delivery date - so could it really be an iPad? Well, listen in on the podcast and you'll soon discover what I discovered. SUBSCRIBE in iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gear-viewpoint/id360965775)(http://www.gearviewpoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Gear_Viewpoint_logo4.jpg) (http://www.gearviewpoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/faviconlarge1-300x300.jpg)Download from GVP (http://gearviewpoint.com/podcast/GearViewPointAFJ04-01-10.mp3) Keith's Recap I am slightly upset by an interruption to my discussion with Ron, what started out as Canon Vs. Nikon only lasted a second before Ron got me off on a tangent about resolution. This has been a squabble for us over and over again and will likely end up being a future topic of the week. As for Ron's surprise delivery I guess I'd be excited if I had one delivered to my doorstep at all, let alone three days early. Ron's Recap While I would love to debate whether the brand of your camera really matters (Canon vs. Nikon), due to an interruption by the UPS driver dropping off a box from Apple we had to shelve that discussion for a later date. What was most important, and recorded during this short podcast, was the contents of this box. Could it be an iPhone, MacBook, iMac, or even the iPad that I was expecting on Saturday? Let's see. I already own an iPhone and a MacBook, and have not ordered an iMac - so that leaves one guess as to what was dropped off this evening? I hope you didn't get too upset at your local UPS as this special podcast was an April fools joke. An iPad was not delivered to me early and I apologize to anyone that might have been hopeful that their pre-order would be arriving early as well. (http://www.gearviewpoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/IMG_0476-300x225.jpg) | 3/31/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitDiscussing the Merits of Wedding Photography vs Videography If You Had to Choose | This weeks topic covers a situation that many brides are finding themselves in - having to choose between a photographer or videographer due to limited funds. Ron and Keith give their opinions on this very touchy subject and hopefully you'll provide your opinion in the comments below. SUBSCRIBE in iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gear-viewpoint/id360965775)(http://www.gearviewpoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Gear_Viewpoint_logo4.jpg) (http://www.gearviewpoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/faviconlarge1-300x300.jpg)Download from GVP (http://gearviewpoint.com/podcast/GearViewPoint004.mp3) Keith's Recap Where to begin? A still photograph can be displayed on a wall, a computer screen, in a wallet, on a phone, desk, table, or any number of the traditional or newer digital formats. Yes video can be displayed on some of these and the future undoubtedly holds wondrous things for video. Here is the big factor for me, "Value" over the course of your life and that of your family, you will get more bang for your buck out of a still photograph hanging on the wall. They both produce their own unique brand of memories but the still picture gives it to you in an instant, and can give it to you over and over without trouble. Without the need to set aside a specific amount of time or risk your memory being interrupted. Along with all the other stills scattered around my house, a large print of my wife and I on our wedding day will be the first thing anyone sees when entering our house, it will give them a sense of us and our love. As they continue into our house they will continue to get these senses even while carrying on a conversation, without me having to ask them to sit through a video that I may feel is the best thing in the world, but they are only sitting through it to be polite. My family members and I may enjoy a video of my wedding day, provided it is a great wedding video, but even if it is, we are only going to take the time to actually consume it on few occasions that will be fewer and father between as the years pass. I dismiss the argument that stills can be pulled out of a video. Even if resolution and picture quality were not an issue, (which at least for now they are) a still photograph is made as such and meant to be. The care and design that a professional photographer invests in creating a still picture can't be recreated (at least not consistently) by merely "ripping" a still out of a video. Imagine the task of going through a few minutes of 30fps hoping to find a "good" frame to make a still out of. This recap only refers to photography and video as they relate to the described scenario. In other situations each will stand differently. Ron and I agree in perfect unison that the customer would be better suited hiring both a photographer and videogrpher if possible rather than choosing one over the other. Ron's Recap Today's economy has affected virtually everyone in one way or another and that includes event photography & videography. The topic that Keith and I tackle in this podcast is one that is often on the minds of a bride when she's planning her wedding. If a bride can only afford one or the other, should she hire a photographer or a videographer? I have been a photographer and a videographer for well over twenty years and while prints are a tangible product that can easily be displayed either on a table top or wall, the fact remains that most couples only display a handful of photographs from their big day, keeping the other 800+ images that were captured inside the pages of a wedding album or worse, on a CD / DVD. Photographs freeze a moment in time - and allow us to relive that moment by pulling from our memory bank in our head. Printed photos are timeless and I believe that every wedding should be captured by a creative, professional photographer. However, if I could ONLY choose one, I would choose a creative, | 3/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitBrick and Mortar Vs. Internet | Brick and Mortar Vs. Internet. Where do you buy and why? (http://www.gearviewpoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/gvp-playergraphsq-300x300.jpg) SUBSCRIBE in iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gear-viewpoint/id360965775) <-- Get the... | 3/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitApple’s iPad, in the Throne of the Tablet Industry? | Enjoy the second episode of the Gear Viewpoint Podcast (http://www.gearviewpoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/gvp-playergraphsq-300x300.jpg) SUBSCRIBE in iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gear-viewpoint/id360965775) <-- Get the Po... | 3/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitThe Viability of the Super Zoom Digital Camera – Fujifilm HS10 | Welcome to Gear Viewpoint's first episode. (http://www.gearviewpoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/gvp-playergraphsq-300x300.jpg) SUBSCRIBE in iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gear-viewpoint/id360965775) (http://www.gearviewpoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/faviconlarge-150x150.jpg) Download from GVP (http://gearviewpoint.com/podcast/GearViewPoint001.mp3) One of the hot new items announced at PMA this year was the Fujifilm HS10 (http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/s/finepix_hs10/specifications/index.html), a "Super Zoom" class of camera coming in at $499.99. The marquis features of this camera are the 30x manual optical zoom, 10 megapixel BSI-CMOS sensor designed to improve low light capabilities, 1080p HD video, up to 1000 fps video at reduced resolutions, and 10 fps for still photography. (http://gearviewpoint.orchardpointstudios.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/IFJFPHS10.jpg) Keith's Recap First of all I'm excited to be getting this podcast off the ground and look forward to building a giant fan base, and seeing clips of myself on E surrounded by paparazzi. Please join in the discussion in the comments section and if you like the podcast head back to iTunes and subscribe and give us a 5-Star rating. On to my opinion of the "Super Zoom" class of cameras, I took it easy on Ron for our first episode, I didn't want him thinking this was a bad idea. Truthfully I see very little reason to be excited about this class as it stands right now, a 30x zoom doesn't have me dizzy with excitement. I may change my mind when we get the HS10 in our hands for review but I doubt it, I just don't see it giving usable images at that length. Beyond that there is nothing that will convince me that having a super zoom is any better than a good quality compact that I can slide in my pocket. Ron mentions being able to take it to the game, well I was able to get great shots of Johny Damon a few years back at Fenway with my point and shoot Canon, sure I was on the field but that just proves my point that all you need to do is get closer to your subject to get a better picture. I look forward to being proven wrong, I just don't think it's going to happen on this one. As for me, I'm doing research on all of the rugged compacts that are hitting the market, for me, a crush proof, waterproof, shock proof camera has way more value than a super zoom. Thanks for tuning in and we'll see you nex week. Products discussed: * Samsung WB650 (http://www.samsungimaging.com/learn/digital-camera-camcorder/productDetailView.do?forward=feature&prdCtgSeq=7&langPrdSeq=6037) * Konica/Minolta DiMage (http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/konicaminoltaa2/) * Panasonic Lumix (http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-electronics/shop/Cameras-Camcorders/Digital-Cameras/Lumix-Digital-Cameras/model.DMC-ZS3R_11002_7000000000000005702) | 3/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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