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    You Got Mail! Under Your Armpit!

    Gifts for Aspiring Artsy Photographers

    Microsoft's Bag-Based Computer Interface, For Poking

    Pangolin Backpack

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    Image of BergenCountyJC can't beat MW2 BergenCountyJC can't beat MW2
    12/08/09

    In reply to You Got Mail! Under Your Armpit!
    I would think it would look better with some faded exotic passport stamps (yes I know it's supposed to be an envelope)
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    Image of Josh_Geyer Josh_Geyer
    11/23/09

    In reply to Gifts for Aspiring Artsy Photographers
    I own everything here except the gorillapod and the M9.

    My two cents:

    Get a Domke F6 bag instead of the Crumpler. It holds more and looks nicer (especially if the person receiving it is an artsy hipster type who appreciates "vintage" styling.)

    The Lensbaby gets really boring after a few weeks, whoever you buy it for will be thrilled, jump up and down in excitement, use it for two weeks non-stop, then forget they even own it.

    The Crumpler strap is awesome, it makes my big DSLR with battery grip and 2.8 zoom almost pleasant to lug around.

    The Diana is fun as hell, way more fun than the Lensbaby.

    The 50mm is invaluable, especially on a 1.5x crop DSLR where it becomes a short telephoto and a decent portrait lens.

    Hope that helps someone
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    Image of twoeightnine twoeightnine
    11/23/09

    @Josh_Geyer: I loved my Lensbaby... for a week like you said. Then it was just too much of a pain in the ass. Just sold it for a profit. Probably get the Diana Canon mount instead.
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    Image of Josh_Geyer Josh_Geyer
    11/23/09

    @twoeightnine: That thing looks cool,
    I need to order one of those.

    #tips
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    Image of WWSJD WWSJD
    11/23/09

    In reply to Gifts for Aspiring Artsy Photographers
    For anyone looking for an even cheaper tilt shift. A bit of a novelty lens but makes really fun pictures
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    matt buchanan promoted this comment WWSJD was starred WWSJD was unstarred
    Image of eddyrayb eddyrayb
    11/23/09

    In reply to Gifts for Aspiring Artsy Photographers
    As far as straps go, I highly recommend the Black Rapid strap. I use a Nikon D700 with a battery pack. That's a LOT of weight. The Black Rapid strap makes it manageable.
    [www.blackrapid.com]
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    Image of Yerzriknot Yerzriknot
    11/23/09

    In reply to Gifts for Aspiring Artsy Photographers
    Will someone please explain to me why people are still using film cameras? You can replicate all of effects of film with software.
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    ripfire promoted this comment Yerzriknot was starred Yerzriknot was unstarred
    Image of ripfire ripfire
    11/23/09

    @Yerzriknot: You don't need a computer to produce a picture with film.
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    Image of Nathan Obbards Nathan Obbards
    11/23/09

    @Yerzriknot: It's all in the feel. I shoot digital where I would shoot standard film, but when I x-process, it's film all the way. Nothing can match that feeling of anxiety while waiting to see how your images turned out or the feeling of the image. Yes, you can replicate the feeling in photoshop, but it looses a certain feel.

    Also, some people like how each image produces a unique feel as opposed to the standardized feel that is given by digitization.
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    Image of Die Fledermaus Die Fledermaus
    11/23/09

    @Yerzriknot: Because I can blow up the image to larger sizes then most digital today. Also the equivilant digital back on say a hassablad is starting around 35,000$ where a film back is much cheaper. Because Building a field camera with a scanner back is still a bit of alchemy. Shall I go on?
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    Image of Yerzriknot Yerzriknot
    11/23/09

    @ripfire: Which would you rather carry in your backpack; expensive and toxic chemicals or a netbook?
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    Image of ripfire ripfire
    11/23/09

    @Yerzriknot: If all you're going for is a netbook-quality picture, then who am I to argue.
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    Image of Yerzriknot Yerzriknot
    11/23/09

    @ripfire: As long as it can run photoshop it'll do just fine.
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    Image of Stevox Stevox
    11/23/09

    @Yerzriknot: The dynamic range of high quality film cannot be matched or surpassed by digital medium yet, if ever. You can *pretend* to make a shot look "film-like" with some post-processing, but you will NOT get all the image information provided by a high quality medium format film, for example. When it comes to archival purposes, you might as well forget about digital. You would be much better off scanning film negative with a digital drum scanner, but you better keep that negative.

    Regardless, I now carry an S90 in my pocket.
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    Image of Die Fledermaus Die Fledermaus
    11/23/09

    In reply to Gifts for Aspiring Artsy Photographers

    I don't always shoot digital but when I do I shoot anything but Leica.
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    Image of superhappyfuntime superhappyfuntime
    11/23/09

    In reply to Gifts for Aspiring Artsy Photographers
    THANK YOU FOR NUMBER 8! Nothing's worse than someone's good intentions by buying one of those useless craps. Like you said, they're good for families and tourists, but have no place in amateur photographer's equipment bag.
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    Image of Yerzriknot Yerzriknot
    11/23/09

    @superhappyfuntime: You mean because you can't be an ironic hipster with a Canon Supershot?
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    matt buchanan promoted this comment Edited by Yerzriknot at 11/23/09 4:21 PM Yerzriknot was starred Yerzriknot was unstarred
    Image of Nathan Obbards Nathan Obbards
    11/23/09

    In reply to Gifts for Aspiring Artsy Photographers
    If you're carrying a camera around your neck, you're doing it wrong.

    I couldn't really recommend the GorillaPod, you're better off with a monopod or real tripod.

    Point and shoots make great gifts too and are great for learning, Hell, Alex Majoli, a Magnum Photographer, created quite a few iconic photos using only a point and shoot superzoom camera.
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    Image of Purple Umpteenth Purple Umpteenth
    11/23/09

    @Nathan Obbards: hope you're gonna say you should be carrying it on your shoulder, because no one that shoots pro uses a case.

    those Disgrace shoulder straps are awesome though, really makes a 300mm comfortable on a shoulder.
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    Image of Nathan Obbards Nathan Obbards
    11/23/09

    @LolitaMalinky: I've heard mixed reviews about the Black Rapid straps. I've heard that their quick release parts have a penchant for breaking and dropping your camera. I've never had problems with a padded body strap, even with a 300mm f/2.8 on the body.

    @Purple Umpteenth: Definitely meant carrying it on your shoulder. That's the only way to go.
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    Image of Ahnduru Ahnduru
    11/23/09

    @Nathan Obbards: How well is a monopod gonna work when you're trying to balance it on a rock?
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    Nathan Obbards promoted this comment Ahnduru was starred Ahnduru was unstarred
    Image of Nathan Obbards Nathan Obbards
    11/23/09

    @Ahnduru: Why I said a real monopod or tripod. Why are you balancing it on a rock anyways?
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    Image of gstar gstar
    11/23/09

    @Nathan Obbards: I'm not supposed to carry my DSLR around my neck? This is news to me. Please explain.
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    matt buchanan promoted this comment gstar was starred gstar was unstarred
    Image of matt buchanan matt buchanan
    11/23/09

    @gstar: it's touristy, not artsy.
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    Image of Nathan Obbards Nathan Obbards
    11/23/09

    @gstar: It gives you slower access to your camera(s), puts a lot of strain on your neck, gets in the way, can hinder your shooting, a slew of issues. By carrying it on your should you can eliminate most of them. Not only that, but you can often give yourself added stability by shortening the strap and pulling it tight against your arm/shoulder when you shoot.

    @matt buchanan: I worked with cameras for quite a few years. It really isn't that it's artsy or touristy, but ease of use and accessibility.
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    Edited by Nathan Obbards at 11/23/09 5:16 PM Nathan Obbards was starred Nathan Obbards was unstarred
    Image of Ahnduru Ahnduru
    11/23/09

    @Nathan Obbards: long exposures of a river, where you want to be close to the surface, Also, how the juice are you supposed to hike with a tripod? Maybe if you're a pro a shoot, then you would want to set up the tripod, etc, but otherwise...
    #tips
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    Image of Nathan Obbards Nathan Obbards
    11/23/09

    @Ahnduru: Two words: Carbon fiber
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    Image of dwight-schrute dwight-schrute
    11/23/09

    In reply to Gifts for Aspiring Artsy Photographers

    Most people could do with a "don't suck" button.
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    Image of TailsNZ TailsNZ
    11/23/09

    In reply to Gifts for Aspiring Artsy Photographers
    Actually the Canon SX1 IS is great for a 1080p video camera. It's got up to 20-40x zoom, where most HD camcorders only have up to 10x, records at a high bit rate, has stereo microphones and a flip-out widescreen LCD.
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    Image of Navin R Johnson Navin R Johnson
    11/18/09

    In reply to Microsoft's Bag-Based Computer Interface, For Poking
    I suddenly have an urge for a Capri Sun.
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    Image of Segador Segador
    11/18/09

    In reply to Microsoft's Bag-Based Computer Interface, For Poking
    Thank God! Now maybe my basement indie game, Crater Maker 3000 will see the light of day!
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    Image of Navin R Johnson Navin R Johnson
    11/18/09

    @Segador: Can't wait!

    I can see it now, like a two player version of Moon Patrol. Just try and jump my craters!
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    Image of Gordonium Gordonium
    11/18/09

    In reply to Microsoft's Bag-Based Computer Interface, For Poking
    It looks like it was inspired by Franzia. I've got a hangover just looking at it.
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    Image of met2art met2art
    11/18/09

    In reply to Microsoft's Bag-Based Computer Interface, For Poking
    Puts me in mind of William Gibson's Idoru. Chia's Sandbenders computer...
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    Image of Lupus_Yonderboy Lupus_Yonderboy
    11/18/09

    @met2art: Thank the Lord I'm not the only one - first thought that I had when I read the headline "Oh, so we're living in William Gibson's future now?".
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    Image of OMG! Ponies! OMG! Ponies!
    11/18/09

    In reply to Microsoft's Bag-Based Computer Interface, For Poking
    I don't think the designer has taken into account how hardcore computer users interact with their environment and equipment.

    Take this concept, enlarge it to 24" by 18", build it as a seat cushion, and make it react to flatulence.

    For the pro-user, build a 32" by 20" "16:10 Widescreen" model, and make the underside of the ferrofluid seat cushion reactive to Cheetos dust.

    You're welcome, Microsoft Research Labs.
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    Image of Gann Gann
    11/18/09

    @OMG! Ponies!: "I don't think the designer has taken into account how hardcore computer users interact with their environment and equipment."

    So.... put a hole in it?
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