http://geekologist.com/blog The geekologist with a camera Sat, 16 Aug 2008 18:28:04 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This blog was upgraded to Wordpress version 2.6.1 today, August 16th, 2008. There were 60 bug fixes and a number of improvements, especially for foreign language support.  For most readers here the change should be seamless. http://geekologist.com/blog/2008/08/16/wordpress-upgrade-to-version-261/ Each month Chuck Westfall from Canon USA answers questions with insightful answers in The Digital Photo Journalist.This months issue he covers:  How Panning works on the IS lenses Display problems Using 8gig SD cards in the 1D Mark II Removing aspect Ratio in DPP when preset in the Mark III Handling Tilt and Shift lenses   And ... http://geekologist.com/blog/2008/08/16/chuck-westfalls-tech-tips-august-2008/ Canon patents fuel cell DSLR I was first introduced to this technology at the 2005 Canon Expo.  I for one have been waiting on the release of this technology with baited breath. What this would mean is a single fuel cell could power the entire camera system, including the external flash.  This would ... http://geekologist.com/blog/2008/08/11/canon-patents-fuel-cell-dslr/ I received my Rebel XS this week so I've been out having some fun with it.  As much as I like the high end equipment from Canon, it's always a pleasure taking out the entry level camera for a spin.  It's refreshing to work with something light weight and easy ... http://geekologist.com/blog/2008/08/09/eos-rebel-xs/ Below is an outstanding video showing the parts of a Canon 10D.  It's amazing the number of parts that go into something that basically a box with a hole in it.  Even though this is an older model, it still shows how amazing the design of a DSLR really is.   Presented ... http://geekologist.com/blog/2008/08/06/10dvideo/ The pictures below is a small sampling of my photo shoot with Freda Adaja, a 18 year old model located in Lynnwood Washington. Freda is a very friendly and intelligent person who is easy to work with. Born in Kenya, she as a very pure African look. Hopefully I will ... http://geekologist.com/blog/2008/07/30/model-shoot-with-freda-adaja/ I have had my iPhone for a week now, and if you will allow me to jump to the bottom line, I love it!  I had no idea really what to expect.  I've been using cell phones ever since they had to be installed in your car.  I've tried a ... http://geekologist.com/blog/2008/07/19/my-new-iphone/ When working with the Canon 580EX II and the new Flash Menu system (available in the Mark III, 40D, XSi and XS), there is a choice in the metering system.  When working with these different metering setting is often appears that there is no difference between the two.  In fact, ... http://geekologist.com/blog/2008/07/18/flash-metering-evaluative-vs-average/ Canon has posted an excellent artical about the new XSi Live View Mode on the Digital Learning Center.  It explains some excellent examples of how and when to use Live View.  It covers subjects like: When Live View useful. How to turn Live View on. Autofocus with Live View. Shooting with Live View. Activating the Grid ... http://geekologist.com/blog/2008/07/15/canon-digital-learning-center-live-view-eos-rebel-xsi/ Each month Chuck Westfall from Canon USA answers questions with insightful answers in The Digital Photo Journalist.This months issue he covers:  Is there a list somewhere that mentions whether a Canon IS lens has tripod-sensing capabilities? Using the WFT-E2A with an external hard drive the drive does not connect. Why? Why did Canon ... http://geekologist.com/blog/2008/07/06/chuck-westfalls-tech-tips-july-08/