Camera equipment, studio gear, and other tech stuff.
I just used some Staples rewards credit to get a new phone system for the studio. It’s pretty cool — you can actually link your cell phone to the system so that you can make and receive cell calls from the handset. This particular product is made by Panasonic, and you can expand the system [...]
Just recently did some more product reviews for Professional Photographer magazine. Take a peek at Abie Camera Straps and the Polester! Abie Camera Straps are the most comfortable camera straps I’ve tested to date. Plus, they have a cool CF card pocket. Take a peek to learn more about what makes Abie Camera Straps special: [...]
Recently, I had to return a computer system for warranty work. Since the hard drive had to be sent back along with the system, I started looking for a driver or program to help me zero the drive. Zeroing the drive means to fill the whole drive with zeros. Computers use the binary system to [...]
The other day I stumbled across a dilemma — how to take a screenshot on my iTouch (without installing a gimmicky app). Most of the instructions I found were for iPhone… but I did manage to find a blog post on iTouch screenshots. In short, all you have to do is simultaneously push the two [...]
If you’re in the dark when it comes to monitor calibration, or your monitor still doesn’t match your prints despite your best efforts, this *free* X-Rite webinar might be just what you need. If you’re wondering why I’m blogging about this… it’s because I know a lot of photographers struggle (or have struggled) with not [...]
So last week, I got a package from Dahle — they were at the Imaging USA trade show this January. Amusingly enough, I didn’t realize I was the winner of their iTouch drawing until I started reading the enclosed letter: It was a pleasure meeting you at the Imaging USA show a couple weeks back. [...]
Gadgets, gizmos, and doodads all hold particular appeal for the technology-minded photographer. There’s always something new claiming to do something faster or more efficiently than the gadget you already have. What’s worse — sometimes we forget to take a moment and see whether we actually need the gadget before putting it on the expense account. [...]
Here’s a sneak peek of the review I did for Nikon’s 70-200mm f/2.8 VR II lens. The full review (and more amazing example images) will be in the February issue of Professional Photographer. Nikon 70-200mm VR II: Sneak Peek In all honesty, I was very impressed with how the lens handled, and its ability to [...]
I’m a huge fan of accessibility. I carry copies of files with me on USB flash drives, on my iPod, on a microSD card in my phone, and in a pinch, even on an old CF card. In the “old days” (think Floppy and ZIP disks), I used to email files to myself so I [...]
On my last plane trip, I got to try out Tenba’s Small Photo/Laptop Roadie — check out my review for Professional Photographer: I recently had the opportunity to try out Tenba’s Small Photo/Laptop Roadie. In addition to cramming it chock-full of equipment, I was curious to see if it would really fit under the seat [...]
Betsy is a Michigan-based portrait photographer, and a contributing writer for Professional Photographer. In college, Betsy majored in Business Management and Studio Art, giving her a unique viewpoint of the industry.
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