Tech Talk – Page 6 – Visual Journalism

April 14, 2015

The Processes of Ansel Adams

This is a nearly 60 year old short documentary on Ansel Adams, but it’s still relevant – the level of preparedness comes through nicely. Of course, now I want a battered limousine with a shooting platform on it …

Craft/Photojournalism/Tech Talk/Thoughts & Theory

April 1, 2015

Fotodiox Introduces Canon to Nikon and Nikon to Canon Adapter

I have a lot of old Nikons around but shoot Canons now, this will be great when it ships.

Photojournalism/Tech Talk/Thoughts & Theory

March 8, 2015

Daylight Saving Time Starts, Adjust Your Camera Clocks

Twice a year you need to update the time settings in your cameras, today is one of them – dig into your menus and push them all ahead by an hour. Also a good chance to check the minutes on them as many cameras will drift over time. Also a good time to ponder why Daylight Standard Time is now...

Tech Talk

February 24, 2015

Whatever Light is Available

I’ve been testing a Fuji X100T for a few weeks that a colleague bought. I’m this close to selling off a bunch of stuff and buying one for myself, but then I come to my senses … then I read how Zack Arias is using his and an LED flashlight and making cool portraits and … arghh. Simplifying is so...

Photojournalism/Tech Talk

January 4, 2015

Happy Birthday, AP Wirephoto

The Associated Press’ Wirephoto service debuted on New Year’s Day in 1935, making it a young 80 years old. I remember the first time I used a first-generation Leafax transmitter … it was awesome, but slow. When the Boston bureau trained me on the IIId version I was in heaven – so much faster. Still not sure how we toned...

At Work/Business & Industry/Photojournalism/Tech Talk

December 10, 2014

Is Livestreaming Journalism?

It may seem like a strange question, but New York Magazine has a piece up that asks if livestreaming is the future of journalism or activism. I don’t have an answer, but I have some thoughts on this. And my thought is … no. Livestreaming is not journalism. Perhaps it is news reporting, but I don’t think it is journalism....

At Work/Business & Industry/Ethics & Legal/Journalism/Photojournalism/Tech Talk/Thoughts & Theory

December 9, 2014

National Geographic’s Innovator

Nice piece on Kenji Yamaguchi, the man who makes wonderful things for National Geographic photojournalists.

Photojournalism/Tech Talk

November 28, 2014

Smartphone or HD Video Camera?

CNN’s Harvey Logan puts to rest the idea that an iPhone can substitute for a true HD video camera. And he’s only looking at the image, not talking about audio controls. If it’s the camera with you, then use it. But if you’re a pro, have a pro-level camera with you …

Photojournalism/Tech Talk

November 28, 2014

Gear Guide: Camera Bodies

Last year, I put together a series of posts on buying gear for my kids. Some things have changes, some have not – this is an update to last year’s post more than a new one, so some of it will seem familiar. Note that prices and links date back to November 2014, camera companies are constantly updating the equipment...

Photojournalism/Tech Talk/Thoughts & Theory

November 25, 2014

Behind All the Images

The New York Times’ Jeffrey Furticella gives us a really nice look at how seven photojournalists made an image of the catch everyone’s talking about. (Thanks to Cody Schmelter for the link.)

Photojournalism/Tech Talk

Category: Tech Talk

The Processes of Ansel Adams

Fotodiox Introduces Canon to Nikon and Nikon to Canon Adapter

Daylight Saving Time Starts, Adjust Your Camera Clocks

Whatever Light is Available

Happy Birthday, AP Wirephoto

Is Livestreaming Journalism?

National Geographic’s Innovator

Smartphone or HD Video Camera?

Gear Guide: Camera Bodies

Behind All the Images