Shooting digital

“Shooting Digital by Mikkel Aaland”

I’ve finished [speed] reading Shooting Digital. Very nice book. Very practical view of output-oriented photography.

One thing that I find particularly interesting: Contrary to the belief (at least here in the Philippine photographic community) that you need to use semi-automatic/full manual exclusively to be considered a good photographer, the book seems to prove otherwise.

A whole bunch of shots we’re taken from well known photographers as examples of the techniques used. Surprisingly, most of these examples [taken by professionals mind you] were using full automatic exposure modes (such as P or even the “consumer modes.”)

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Random thoughts

A couple of things have happened. Best to write them down here so years along the road, I can look back and see what stuff has happened circa mid-July of 2004.

Who am I kidding, this is a mercy post just so I can post something. But might as well talk about stuff while I’m at it.

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Updates on G2

“ImageTank G2”

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I tried testing my G2 thoroughly today. I found out that the cover of the tank addresses that “missing” support I was talking about in my previous post, so that problem is eliminated.

There were some other interesting things though…

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ImageTank G2

“ImageTank G2”

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Actually, this probably belongs to the Technology category… but who cares?

I finally bought the ImageTank G2 I was talking about in my other post

Here it is:

*My Photography storage needs are solved!*

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More photo books

“National Geographic Photography Field Guide (2nd edition)”

Just got this book today (thanks to Guido):

*National Geographic Photography Field Guide (2nd edition)*

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