July 2008 Archives

Today, while shooting OSCON 2008, I got the chance to handle a Nikon D3 for a few minutes. Seeing a quick opportunity to shoot a comparison shot, I put my compact flash card into the Nikon and matched a shot I made with my Canon. Read on...

So far, I’ve been pretty impressed with speeds on the AT&T 3G network when I’m out and about time. I’ve noticed, however, that 3G signal strength isn’t showing as many bars as it was on the EDGE network. Read on...

After installing the iPhone 2.0 software update on Thursday, I found myself debating whether or not 3G speed and a GPS chip were really enough to justify an upgrade to the new iPhone 3G hardware. So much of what makes this release interesting is already running on my original phone. I decided, however, that there are two compelling reasons for an upgrade. Read on...

In this Sunday’s New York Times, Nelson D. Schwartz takes a look at the current oil situation in an article titled American Energy Policy, Asleep at the Spigot. In the article, Mr. Schwartz makes several points all supporting his central thesis. It’s an interesting and recommended read. Read on...

As has widely been reported around the net, today marks the introduction of the new Nikon D700. In my eyes, this release pretty much seals the deal that Nikon is back in the game and in a huge way. More to the point, the domination that Canon has enjoyed since 2000 in the mid to high-end digital SLR market is well and truly over. So, what’s next? Read on...