#Photography Digital Camera Infrared ConversionSince the 1930’s, photographers have enjoyed the use of infrared films for both scientific and pictorial use. The infrared spectrum is beyond the ability of the human eye to see, and …

Definitely on my wishlist: This universal remote  is able to control almost anything normally controlled by an infrared remote. It learns from almost any existing infrared remote control and has 13 buttonless functions triggered by …

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My 6-light CFL fixture worked well in the studio, but I wanted more light and the option to add a light modifier.  I decided to move up to 3” …

A few months ago, my boss told me that we are expanding my department (me) into the world of video production. I was given complete freedom in choosing the camera, computer, and lighting. …

So I love my new Nikon P90, but I don’t love the fact that the battery and memory card are behind an ill designed battery/card door on the bottom of the camera.  Which has a …

 Life can be complicated.
This past weekend my air conditioning AND my dvd player died. Within the span of 4 hours.

Pt. 3 of 3:  Lensbaby Composer, Selective Focus SLR Camera Lens
Another improvement over my Lensbaby 2.0 is the lens cap – the 2.0 shipped with a nice, heavy solid metal lens cap that screwed in …

Pt. 2 of 3:  Lensbaby Composer, Selective Focus SLR Camera Lens
Remember our fun with the Sima? The Lensbaby Composer (and all the Lensbaby line, since they use interchangeable elements) is 50mm in focal length compared …

In 1977 while hanging out with some friends in Philly, I inadvertantly left my camera at an outdoor lunch joint near Second and South. Having shared a few bottles of Merlot (to wash down the …

Okay so I found Evernote in my latest handy dandy copy of Real Simple- a magazine I subscribe to in hopes that one day I will be more organized than not. I am getting there. The article started of with a warning that these apps may become addictive. I had no idea they were serious.

Last year, I asked my husband for a radio for Christmas. Something for my kitchen counter. Something that would allow me to listen to NPR while I cooked. Nothing fancy, I didn’t even really want …

Ray Flash, a portable ring light for your Canon or Nikon DSLR camera system
Tonight I was making whipped cream for my wife’s dessert. It brought back fond memories of my mother making whipped cream, usually …