2019-05-06 00:09
When you love tech and you love photography, you are often a slave to Gear Acquisition Syndrome (GAS). It comes and goes and is largely dependent on value for money combined with fit, featur… Read More
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2019-05-06 00:04
Let me just say I’m loving it. I had the first generation device and I’m sure it’s in a box somewhere in my basement. It was nice but I was lured away by a s… Read More
2018-11-02 23:31
Looks like my transition from Canon to Olympus to Fujifilm is in full effect. I’ve committed to the latest Fuji offering, the X-T3, and I’m delighted to have this little beast in… Read More
2018-09-22 02:41
I preordered the a gold 256 GB iPhone XS Max from Verizon on September 14th with a delivery date of October 3rd. I was patiently waiting for my phone to ship like a child on the night befor… Read More
2018-07-07 01:55
The JBL Boombox with the JBL ExtremeI love Bluetooth speakers. I don’t know why—maybe it’s the convenience and portability combined with the ability to share your music and… Read More
2018-07-06 03:52
It’s hard to believe that its been over six months since my last blog post. I posted right after the beginning of the New Year and haven’t been active since which is surprising… Read More
2018-01-03 04:18
I have two wonderfully re-engineered Polaroid SX-70 cameras I purchased from MiNT camera—a SLR 670a and a SLR 670s Noir. MiNT is well known for their reconditioned/refurbished and rem… Read More
2017-12-31 23:32
It’s December 31st and I’m sitting in my living room evaluating how to end the year with a reflective post and some insight as to what I want 2018 to look like. I’ve resol… Read More
2017-10-07 18:46
2017-10-02 02:18
My Sunday morning Starbucks run on the OneWheel Plus with my new GoPro Hero 6 Black camera. The video stabilization is amazing and I was impressed with how well it handled without the need f… Read More
2017-09-30 23:27
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2017-08-23 02:14
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2017-07-05 00:13
I crashed one, got another and the the first one has been replaced (thanks to DJI Refresh insurance) and now there are two. Not a bad problem to have but two drones?
I guess I should take s… Read More
2017-06-10 01:41
I waited for the longest time and resisted purchasing a drone. I thought they were way too complicated to learn how to fly, too expensive, and far too big to be that practical for everyday… Read More
2017-05-01 01:45
Given my current inventory of 12 integral film compatible Polaroid cameras and 4 Instax mini compatible Fujifilm cameras, I’ve had my share of hits and misses in my efforts to capture… Read More
2017-04-13 21:50
Having had a pair of AirPods for a week now, I have to say that they are comfortable to wear, easy to pair with my devices, somewhat stylish (though not having a cord at all takes some gett… Read More
2017-03-01 03:08
I’ve returned to Team Fuji. No, I haven’t abandoned Olympus–I remain firmly in the micro-four thirds camp with Oly as my preferred addiction but I had to take a look at th… Read More
2017-01-07 20:00
I have too many Polaroid cameras. And I need to get rid of some. It’s not that I don’t like any of the cameras that I have, it’s just a matter of having more than I can pr… Read More
2016-12-29 19:20
When I opened a Polaroid SX70 as a Christmas gift from my wife last year and began my 365 day challenge last year to take one Polaroid picture a day, I didn’t realize how quickly time… Read More
2016-11-29 01:03
Papa’s got a brand new bag. This is the HoldFast Roamagrapher; this smaller version of the larger original bag is also made from American Bison leather by an excellent compa… Read More
2016-11-20 20:04
As I have continued my Polaroid-a-day project for the last 325 days with a success rate 30 to 50% (meaning out of every three to four pictures I take, I might get one or two that I really l… Read More
2016-09-15 00:56
With the firmware update for the Fuji Instax SP-2 printer allowing direct printing from the Fuji X70 digital camera to the printer, these brand mates have become my instant photography trav… Read More
2016-08-21 21:17
I’ve taken over 720 Polaroid pictures since the beginning of the year with about a 33% success rate on photos that I’ve been happy to share in my #iceman365 #polaroidaday projec… Read More
2016-06-28 03:42
I’m taking stock of my Polaroid camera collection and it’s time to make some decisions about whether I have too many cameras and if so, which ones should I eliminate from my col… Read More
2016-05-22 01:23
sx-70
Of all the instant cameras I’ve owned or purchased, none have served me better than the SX-70, the integral film camera that became an instant icon and sounded the clarion call f… Read More
2016-05-16 19:55
I ordered my I-1 on May 9, 2016 and received it on May 13, 2016. the packaging was phenomenal and some have debated whether the fancy packaging further affirms their position that the price… Read More
2016-05-16 19:51
Or at least in my own mind. But after acquiring thirteen instant cameras and shooting fairly regularly, I might be a bit of an expert on this thing called instant photography.
I have t… Read More
2016-04-30 17:19
I bought an Apple Watch a year after they were released and I’m satisfied with my purchase. My hesitation in buying an Apple Watch was a concern that it was overpriced and didn’… Read More
2016-04-12 02:57
The heroes at Impossible Project who literally re-invented an equivalent to Polaroid integral film which has given new life to analog photography are hoping to cash in on the camera equipme… Read More
2016-03-03 22:39
So Fujifilm has decided to end production of their last pack film, FP-100C and thus Land Camera owners everywhere can begin the count down to living in a world where the film is either… Read More
2016-02-04 03:28
My new Polaroid gallery is active at Anonyfamous.com. If you’re following me on Facebook, you can see the entire gallery of daily Polaroid posts for this year in my 2016 365 Photo Chal… Read More
2016-01-21 02:53
It really isn’t Polaroid photography although most of my instant shooters are Polaroid vintage cameras that use either Fuji or Impossible Project film. I currently have ten insta… Read More
2016-01-01 00:59
My wife purchased what has become my most treasured Christmas gift, a Polaroid SX70 SE. It’s black with a black leather covering, a unique blue shutter button and all kinds of retro c… Read More
2015-12-21 02:57
These are my thoughts about optimizing the use of instant film formats so as not to go bankrupt with your new addiction.
I currently use four formats. For my Polaroid SX70 Alpha SE, I use I… Read More
2015-12-13 04:34
I readily admit that I was among those who questioned the release of the iPad Pro and further raised my eyebrows at the Apple Pencil. Having had both for the last few days, I… Read More
2015-11-23 21:12
If you enjoy the pictures that I post, you’ll find a nice assortment of images that I post daily on my Instagram account. Many of those pictures are linked to my other social accounts… Read More
2015-11-21 03:28
Many of you have a photographer in your life and you’re probably wondering what you could possibly get them as gifts for the holidays. Well, here are two things that are guaranteed to… Read More
2015-11-19 01:53
I was out shopping during lunch today and saw the Polaroid Zip printer on a shelf. After picking up the box to check the specs and seeing some paper that was also available for purchase, I… Read More
2015-11-13 00:51
I was one of the early adopters of the Amazon Echo. We fondly call her Alexa. I’ve had it for a few months now and it’s an interesting personal assistant appliance. It’s a… Read More
2015-11-07 22:27
Music Makes Me Lose Control!
Aside from cameras, I also have a thing for music–I love hip hop and hip hop requires proper headphones and speakers. This has always been true from the da… Read More
2015-10-22 13:32
2006-06-07 11:16
Aside from all the tension with our Comrades across the way, there’s a bright spot in photographer Sergei Yurin who has become front and center in the mirror less community because of… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I love Apple and I love Samsung. So since the Galaxy Note Pro is available at Best Buy, am I considering buying one? Yes and no. It’s not cheap at $750 and I could get some solid camer… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
How many people are actively maintaining blogs that are separate from their social network interaction? I’m pretty active on Facebook and have taken to Google+ as a way to connect with… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
What gear works best for you is really a matter of style and functionality. I’m loving my GX-7 with an Oly 17mm f1.8 attached. If I’m traveling and want a few more options, I als… Read More
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