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Canon 100 Macro vs Canon 100 L Macro IS

by ThierryAugust 19, 2011 Canon

Since I had my Leica M9 (object of an up coming detailed post) I must admit that I have “stepped” away a bit from the SLR world. The feeling of shooting with Leica gears can only be understood when you actually shoot with Leica. It the sort of things that are hard to explain but [...]

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Aperture 3.0 Long Bug List Fixed with Update

by ThierryFebruary 25, 2010 Post Process

The newly release Apple pro image management software, Aperture 3.0, has a long list of bugs that would get fixed with the update. Check this link for the list of bugs addressed.

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Apple Announces Aperture 3

by ThierryFebruary 11, 2010 Tech Stuff

Apple announces the new Aperture 3 as a powerful yet easy-to-use tool to take your image editing to the next level. It is said to be the most powerful DAM (Digital Asset Management) for your image libraries and it’s even “pro performance with iPhoto simplicity.” Learn more

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Apple: Announcement of the iPadT

by ThierryJanuary 28, 2010 Tech Stuff

There are things that when you see them, you want them. Aside from digital cameras, I’m really in love with electronics and gadjets that get me hooked. Check out the video of the newly announced Apple iPad here: http://www.apple.com/ipad/#video

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Canon 1D Mark IV Quick ISO Snaps

by ThierryJanuary 22, 2010 Cameras

As mentioned in my previous post, there is nothing worst than watching the battery charging after all the wait. Yes, the new Canon 1D Mark IV has finnaly arrived at my local dealer (thanks Greg) and I am sitting here waiting for the battery to charge. It is sure very exciting to shake this camera [...]

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Canon 1D Mark IV is Finally Here

by ThierryJanuary 22, 2010 Cameras

Just a teaser for the time to charge the battery and I will rock this awesome camera upside down. I have planned a few shoots including HD video and low light setups with this baby. Stay tuned. Images and sound are coming.

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Move Picasa Database to Another Location

by VincentJanuary 17, 2010 Tech Stuff

Picasa uses a database to store meta data. This database is created under the system drive, usually C:, and there is no option for you to move it to another location. After using Picasa for sometime you’ll find that your C: drive mysteriously fills up and you system backup takes longer and requires more space. [...]

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Camera Raw Update

by ThierryDecember 20, 2009 Tech Stuff

Adobe released the latest version of Camera Raw, availabel for download from the links below. The new Camera Raw is compatible with new D-SLRs such as the Canon 7D, the Nikon D3s and the not-released-yet Canon 1D Mark IV: Camera Raw 5.6 for Mac Camera Raw 5.6 for Windows Photoshop Lightroom 2.6 for Mac Photoshop [...]

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Lights For The Braves

by ThierryDecember 20, 2009 Tech Stuff

In a previous post, I wrote about the opening of Paul C. Buff representant in Australia as main distributor of AlienBees products. I have been a long time interested in the divers lighting solutions offered by the Bees but being in Australia, The Bees have the “bad” idea to be 110 V only. Now that [...]

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Namecheap Coupon for November 2009

by VincentNovember 3, 2009 Post-It

If you use Namecheap to register domain names, you might be interested in using this coupon to pay $8.81 per year instead of $9.69. Namecheap coupon for November 2009 is AUTUMNLEAVES. I’ve just used it to register a .com and it worked fine.

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Paul C Buff comes to Australia

by ThierryOctober 30, 2009 Tech Stuff

Photo lighting gear manufacturer, Paul C Buff, has just opened a distribution point in Australia. Strobists and studioist out there all know the Alien Bees strobes and their value for the money when it comes to studio and on location lighting. With an investment of a dedicatde flasgun you can now have studio flash quality [...]

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Windows 7 & The New iMac

by ThierryOctober 24, 2009 Tech Stuff

Coinciding to the launch of Windows 7, Apple announced the new iMac with a massive 27″ and loaded with enough power to perform almost every task, except of course making the coffee. Less than 6 months ago I made the big jump after several years using widows. I spent a bit more than 7 grands [...]

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Namecheap Coupon for October 2009

by VincentOctober 17, 2009 Tech Stuff

My favorite place to purchase domain names is Namecheap.com Use this coupon code if you register by the end of October and you’ll pay only $8.81 instead of $9.69 (which is already cheaper than some of the big names) Coupon code for October: GETMECHEAPER

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Canon 7D Ai Servo test. The real deal

by ThierryOctober 9, 2009 Cameras

Following yesterday’s post regarding the few shots of some skate boarders with the Canon 7D and the Canon 16-35 f2,8 L I had a few emails “contesting” the results of the “test”. Fair enough, as not to put oil in the fire, I started the post saying that the purpose of yesterday walk around shooting [...]

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Great Deals Not To Miss

by ThierryOctober 2, 2009 Tech Stuff

Check out these latest deals from one it not the biggest audio-video on the planete: Sony ICF-C1IPMKII AM/FM iPod Alarm Clock (Black) The Sony ICF-C1IPMKII AM/FM iPod Alarm Clock lets you listen to your personal music library, any time of the day or night, headphones are free. Just fit your compatible iPod or iPhone into [...]

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