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TechTock is our editorial online journal. Here, our experts share personal experiences, opinions, and commentary on the current state of photography, technology, gear and gadgets. TechTock will be updated several times per week.

 

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You are a photographer, that's why! TechTock is an up-close, daily peek into the world of photography, gadgets and what's great about technology. Whether you're a seasoned pro, a hardcore enthuisast or an ambitious beginner, It’s a great place to find the latest insider advice, techniques, equipment information, along with inspiring images from fellow photographers: whether they be just-discovered shooters or "name-brand" pros.

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TechTock is written by our team of experts: primarily Jack Howard and Mason Resnick. Meet all of our experts 

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Sony a33 and a55V: Pellical mirror returns, digital style
Sony’s new digital cameras are not the first with fixed translucent mirrors, but they may be the best so far.

Blog TechTock - by Mason Resnick, 5 hours ago

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Sony’s announcement last week of the SLT-A55V and SLT-A33 DSLR-ish cameras claims super-fast burst rates, no black-out during exposure, and video shooting while viewing the optical image through the prism finder. How did they swing this? By using a rarely-employed technology that goes back 45 years....  > Read more

Tags: canon,  SLR,  DSLR,  sony,  EVF,  EVIL 

Canon 60D: Upgrade, Downgrade…or Sidegrade?
Canon's new 60D vs. 50D, T2i, and 7D. Where does it fit? Who is it for?

Blog TechTock - by Mason Resnick, 11 hours ago

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You own a Canon 40D or 50D (or were holding out for something new), and are now officially at a loss. Is the 60D, which was introduced last week, the next progression in the series, a step up, a step down, or what?...  > Read more

Tags: canon,  DSLR,  digital SLR,  Canon EOS 7D,  Canon T2i 

Waiting for Video to Render
Seems more often than not, I've got something in the video render queue these days.

Blog TechTock - by Jack Howard, 6 days ago

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I'm wondering if it's time for a new computer as I spend more time working on video projects....  > Read more

Tags: photoshop,  video,  time lapse,  op-ed,  vimeo,  Photoshop CS4 Extended,  timelapse,  Photoshop CS5 

TechTock Podcast #41, part 2: Jay Burlage
Our conversation with time lapse master Jay Burlage continues.

Blog TechTock - by Jack Howard, 15 days ago

We conclude our conversation with Jay Burlage and talk about his soon-to-be-released motion controller for time lapse, ask the 3-2-1 questions and more in this podcast!...  > Read more

Tags: HDR,  TechTock,  time lapse,  HDRI,  timelapse,  Jay Burlage 

HDM-Why?
More and more cameras are packing HDMI ports, but playback options are limiting.

Blog TechTock - by Jack Howard, 20 days ago

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We’re just a few weeks away from the biennial gadget-palooza that is Photokina, and we’re sure lots of new cameras being announced will list HDMI ports in the feature set, or be dinged by gadget bloggers for not including an HDMI port. But why?...  > Read more

Tags: hd video,  op-ed,  hdslr,  HDTV,  HD Television,  HDMI 

TechTock Podcast #41, Part 1: Jay Burlage
Michigan-based Jay Burlage is a master of Time Lapse photography. We talk at length about capture, editing and animating time lapse video in this episode.

Blog TechTock - by Jack Howard, 22 days ago

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When I have a question about time lapse photography, Jay Burlage is usually the first person I email. Once you check out a few of his videos, you'll understand why!...  > Read more

Tags: adobe,  advanced,  HDR,  high dynamic range,  AEB,  Podcast,  time lapse,  HDRI,  timelapse,  Photoshop CS5 

In Praise of Waterproof Pocketable Cameras
If you are overly worried about barrel distortion or very high ISO performance with waterproof and tough cams, you just might be missing the point.

Blog TechTock - by Jack Howard, 27 days ago

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A few days ago, my neighbor, Eddie, invited me to go kayaking at a local lake on a very hot morning. I jumped at the chance and grabbed my river shorts, shoes, sunscreen, and we headed up to Round Valley Reservoir to do some paddling. Then I grabbed a camera that I knew would survive the day....  > Read more

Tags: Panasonic,  pentax,  water,  weather-resistant,  Pentax Optio W60,  waterproof,  tough cameras,  Pentax Optio W80,  Pentax Optio W90 

Going Analog to Digital, Vinyl-Style
It's now easier than ever to import your classic vinyl LPs and 45 records into iTunes.

Blog TechTock - by Jack Howard, 30 days ago

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We've been there too: sitting on the tarmac in a ground delay, leafing through Skymall and dreaming of importing all your classic vinyl records into iTunes. The great news is that is has never been easier, especially for Mac users. ...  > Read more

Tags: Adobe Soundbooth,  Audio,  vinyl,  records,  analog-to-digital,  iTunes 

The Thirty-seventh Frame
We all have fish tales about the ones that got away. Here's one of mine from just last night.

Blog TechTock - by Jack Howard, July 26, 2010

Every photographer has, at one time or another, missed a shot due to the combination of operator error and system limitations. Back in the days of film canisters, one of the most unwelcome sounds of all was the instantaneous engagement of the automatic rewind motor after firing off a winning frame. This meant that your perfectly framed moment was at the very end of the spool of film, and was the 37th frame shot on that roll, and odds are, it wasn't captured completely, if at all. It's all digital now, but there's still plenty of ways to have that sinking 37th frame sensation of instantly realizing you missed the shot. Here's my story from this past weekend....  > Read more

Tags: sandisk,  op-ed,  humor,  Sony A850,  thirty-seventh frame 

The AEB Settings on Panasonic's LX5 Luxe Compact Make Me Happy
Three just-announced cameras from Panasonic have a wider AEB range than past models. And this is a good thing for HDRI photography.

Blog TechTock - by Jack Howard, July 22, 2010

The new Lumix cameras shoot RAW and allow for Auto Exposure Bracketing for three shots at up to 3 full EV spacings between each shot. As experienced HDRI photographers know, wider bracketing to capture the full dynamic range of the scene can lead to more natural looking, but not necessarily less dramatic, expanded dynamic range images....  > Read more

Tags: Panasonic,  Panasonic LX3,  HDR,  high dynamic range,  HDRI,  Panasonic GF-1 

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