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TechTock

Professional Insights and Opinions about the world of photography and technology

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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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August 2010 Blog

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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, August 27, 2010

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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 

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

Blog TechTock - by Jack Howard, August 13, 2010

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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 

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, August 6, 2010

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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, August 3, 2010

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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 

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