Tag: replacement

Can an iPhone Replace My Camera?

Interesting Stuff, Photography, Tools
Falling for the Hype

I mentioned in my last post that I had made the decision to purchase the new iPhone 18, with its advanced camera settings and editing options and its variable aperture lens. I took delivery of that new toy a couple weeks ago and have been playing with it since. I decided to take it out as my sole photographic tool for a quick photo shoot at a local garden. I wanted to know if it could fully replace a standard camera. Yes, we are at the end of our growing season, but there are still beautiful colours out there, only getting more beautiful as Fall sets in.

Here’s a look at what I packed to take to the shoot and how things turned out.

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When Technical Support is No Support at All

Expertise, Gear, Photography, Tools

Happy New Year all! Playing with those Christmas gifts? Here’s the story of one of mine.

Any hobby that relies on technology will eventually bring you to a point where you need to contact Technical Support. I’m pretty savvy and can solve most technical things on my own. I frankly prefer to do that, as I learn better that way how to avoid the problem next time.

I had a situation recently though that made it necessary to seek help. I purchased a piece of equipment before Christmas through my favourite telescope shop. The item was made by SkyWatcher, a reputable, well-known and trusted brand. Sadly, the item did not work at all out of the box and despite my best efforts, I could not solve the problem. So I contacted technical support, first at the shop where I purchased it, then through SkyWatcher. Here’s what happened…

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Adapting to Change

Life, Nina Kirienko

You might think that this is a piece on new photography technology or techniques, but it’s more fundamental than that.  A month ago today, I received a new hip, courtesy of the Ontario healthcare system and the wonderful folks at Sunnybrook’s Holland Orthopaedic Centre in Toronto.  I’ve affectionately named my hip “Metallica Chalybs”, in honour of the materials out of which she is made.   Continue reading “Adapting to Change” →