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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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September 2011 Blog

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Reflections On Nikon's New Mirrorless World
The Nikon 1 is the their first new camera system in six decades. Who will buy it?

Blog TechTock - by Mason Resnick, September 21, 2011

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With the announcement of the V1 and J1 this morning, Nikon enters the Mirrorless Interchangeable-Lens Compact (MILC) Camera world with its eyes on enthusiasts and snapshooters. ...  > Read more

Tags: nikon,  system compact,  MILC Mirrorless Interchangeable-Lens Compact,  MILC,  Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Compact,  Nikon 1 

Pentax Q Stress Test: Days 6-9 and Final Thoughts
Did it survive 9 days of Fashion Week?

Blog TechTock - by Sandy Ramirez, September 19, 2011

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Despite its puny sensor, Pentax Q is the best mirrorless interchangeable-lens compact camera currently available, according to the author. Read on and learn why....  > Read more

Tags: pentax,  system compact,  MILC Mirrorless Interchangeable-Lens Compact,  Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Compact,  Pentax Q,  Focus on Fashion Photography 

Pentax Q Stress Test: Days 4 and 5
Fashion Week Diary

Blog TechTock - by Sandy Ramirez, September 14, 2011

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Can the Pentax Q handle walkthroughs? Sandy tries it out, reports on the results. (He could use some sleep!)...  > Read more

Tags: pentax,  fashion,  Pentax Q,  Focus on Fashion Photography 

Data Crash! Lost and Found
Or how I learned to stop worrying and love my hard drive

Blog TechTock - by Sandy Ramirez, September 13, 2011

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Are you backing up your digital photographs? Are you prepared for when (not if) your hard drive fails? Here's a horror story with a happy ending and a lesson learned....  > Read more

Tags: digital,  professional,  storage,  pro,  Digital photography,  digital image,  backup,  Digital Asset Management,  Focus on Fashion Photography,  data 

"No accident. War."
What we lost, and what we gained on 9/11

Blog TechTock - by Ryan Brenizer, September 11, 2011

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The attacks on the US ten years ago resonate today for photographer and former newspaper photo editor Ryan Brenizer....  > Read more

Tags: photojournalism,  news,  newspapers,  focus on photojournalism,  New York 

The Pentax Q Stress Test: Day 3
Fashion Week Diary

Blog TechTock - by Sandy Ramirez, September 11, 2011

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Sandy sets up the Q to shoot a couple of presentations working with a big potato-masher flash. So far, so good....  > Read more

Tags: system compact,  Pentax Q,  Focus on Fashion Photography 

The Pentax Q Stress Test: Day 2
Fashion Week Diary

Blog TechTock - by Sandy Ramirez, September 9, 2011

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The Q is doing great, and generating lots of buzz among the pros covering fashion week!...  > Read more

Tags: pentax,  system compact,  Pentax Q,  Focus on Fashion Photography 

Heros and survivors, larger than life
Praise for Joe McNally's post-9/11 magnum opus

Blog TechTock - by Mason Resnick, September 8, 2011

There's still time to see this free exhibit of Joe McNally's historic photos from the aftermath of September 11, 2001. Here's why you should try to attend....  > Read more

Tags: adorama,  nikon,  photojournalism,  adoramapix,  Joe McNally 

The Pentax Q Stress Test: Day 1
Fashion Week Diary

Blog TechTock - by Sandy Ramirez, September 8, 2011

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A top fashion shooter—and a big fan of little cameras—brings the new Pentax Q to Fashion Week to test the camera under extreme circumstances and keep a visual diary....  > Read more

Tags: pentax,  system compact,  Pentax Q,  Focus on Fashion Photography 

Meet the Olympus Pen Mini: A Sports Camera?
A quick hands-on at the US Open

Blog TechTock - by Mason Resnick, September 1, 2011

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It's designed for more casual use, but can the new Olympus Pen Mini shoot action? Olympus took me to the US Open to discover the surprising answer....  > Read more

Tags: Olympus,  action photography,  tennis,  action sports,  Olympus E-P3 

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