Due to several readers comments I have added some updates to the bottom of this post. Depending your shooting style this may be more serious than it is to me. Since the Nikon D800 and D800E have been announced, one issue that seems to come up over … [Read more]
Updated 08/10/12 Nikon D800 Left Focus point issues–Much ado about nothing? some more thoughts
Posted on September 17, 2012 //
08/29/12 What to do when your old Klipsch 4.1 system is damaged, Sybesma’s Electronics to the rescue
Posted on August 27, 2012 //
I don't know when I first purchased my Klipsch 4.1 speakers for my PC, but it's been over 10 years ago. They have worked perfectly from day one. After about 8 years I lost both of the woofers in the amp, but you can replace these with replacements … [Read more]
08/28/12 When Lightening strikes…….A few thoughts to keep your electronics up and running
Posted on August 26, 2012 //
Just a few words to those out there who have a photo business that is totally dependent on Mac's or PC's, in regards to the extreme damage that is possible if lightening happens to strike nearby and you are not prepared. One of the worst things that … [Read more]
08/26/12 What good friends are for……..Thanks Marshall
Posted on August 26, 2012 //
As many may know, about 2 weeks ago, I took about the worst lightening strike ever. The hit was about 25 yards away from my house/studio, but the damage was really amazing. In the space of a couple of seconds, I lost 2 printers, 1 PC (all of with all … [Read more]
07/28/12 Screen protection options for Phase One IQ Series Digital backs (IQ140,IQ160, & IQ180)
Posted on July 29, 2012 //
One of the most impressive features of the Phase One IQ Series of Digital backs, (IQ140, 160 and 180), would have to be their LCD screen. This screen, which has been compared to the quality of the Apple retina displays, is a vast improvement over … [Read more]
07/22/12 A quick look at the Nikon MB-D12, Nikon’s vertical grip–external battery holder for the D800 Series of cameras
Posted on July 21, 2012 //
Click on any of the thumbnails for a larger view of the image. Since I purchased my Nikon D800, I have added the new Nikon MB-D12 battery grip. I am planning to write a full review of the grip in use with the D800, but this is a quick view of the … [Read more]
My Contact Information
Posted on July 21, 2012 //
Thank you for the interest in my photography. I have been working in the photographic arts since I was 15 and have been a professional photographer for the last 10 years. All of the work on this site is available for sale in for the form of Digital … [Read more]
07/21/12 Richland Creek has Flatlined, a first in 18 years of hiking and boating the best creek in Arkansas
Posted on July 21, 2012 //
Arkansas has many famous spots for outdoor recreation which feature lakes, or streams. For sure one of the best is Richland creek, in the northwest part of Arkansas. With Richland Creek one can find a stream that is the 2nd largest tributary of the … [Read more]
07/20/12 Panther Cloth from Kinetronics is amazing–for photos, cameras, and much more!!
Posted on July 19, 2012 //
I have been a photographic printer now for over 30 years, the first 15 with the traditional photographic paper/chemical process and the last 15 with inkjets and photoshop. One of the biggest problems that you will run into is the handling of a fine … [Read more]
07/12/12 Rain comes to Arkansas and provides some much needed drought relief
Posted on July 12, 2012 //
All of the photos in this entry were taken with a Sony Nex-7, and a Sony 18-200mm E mount lens. I used Adobe Lightroom 4.1 for all the raw conversions. This first image was taken in color and converted to B&W by using the conversion process in … [Read more]
07/08/12 Canon 200-400 F4 coming, but at a price!
Posted on July 8, 2012 //
It seems from reading the posts from "people in the know" that the long talked about Canon 200-400mm F4 lens will soon be a reality. There have been many posts by the the beta testers and other privileged people who have been able to get the lens for … [Read more]
07/07/12 Relief comes to Arkansas from both heat and drought
Posted on July 7, 2012 //
The high temperatures in Arkansas for the 6th of July set many state records. LIttlle Rock hit 107 degrees and Russellville was at 108. However yesterday, during the afternoon and into the night, Arkansas received the first rain in almost 30 days. … [Read more]
07/03/12 Heat continues and burn bans abound throughout Arkansas
Posted on July 3, 2012 //
Yesterday, I saw the first clouds I had seen in the local sky for almost a week. In the morning, there were enough clouds to briefly darken the sky so that the local temperature was considerably cooler. The shot below was taken on a much different … [Read more]
07/01/12 The weather in Arkansas remains bleak–Heat and more Heat
Posted on July 1, 2012 //
Well as much as I would like to say "it's all OK here in the State of Arkansas", I really can't. This has to be the worst heat wave since the mid 1980's when the state went almost 60 days with no measurable rainfall. As you can see from the … [Read more]
06/29/12 Alpa finally announces their ability to tilt shift, well sort of !!
Posted on June 29, 2012 //
With this announcement on their newsletter, Alpa of Switzerland has announced that they will now offer a solution for photographers using various Alpa cameras that will let them have tilt/swing on lenses shorter than 70mm. Here is the link to the … [Read more]
06/27/12 Media type is very important when working with custom paper profiles and the Epson 9900
Posted on June 27, 2012 //
Since mid 2011, I have been working with the i1 Publish profiling solution. This included the i1 software, now at version 1.3.2 and the i1 spectrometer for scanning the printed test charts. The process is very straight forward. You pick the total … [Read more]
06/24/12 Why I won’t be purchasing a New Macbookpro 15″ with Retina Display==for a while :-)
Posted on June 24, 2012 //
After really looking over the new Apple macbookpro 15" laptop, with the retina display, I have decided to wait on my purchase. I have read over 12 reviews of the new machine and they are all very positive, however I am starting to see a pattern of … [Read more]
06/19/12 Mountain Lions Exist in Arkansas!!, Finally the Arkansas State Game and Fish admits that the big cats are out there
Posted on June 19, 2012 //
In an article titled "Cougars moving toward Midwest" in the 06/18/12 Arkansas Democrat, it was reported that at least 8 mountain lions have been reported in Arkansas. Most of these appeared in game cameras that were set out by deer hunters in … [Read more]
06/16/12 Popular Photography May have Missed the Key Point in their D800 Review
Posted on June 16, 2012 //
I have always enjoyed reading Popular Photography's lab reviews on new cameras. Over the years I have always found their reviews to be very accurate and straight to the point. In fact many purchasing decisions I have made have been influenced by … [Read more]
06/12/12 Apple announces new line up of Macbookpro laptops
Posted on June 12, 2012 //
Well of course right after I purchased a new 15" macbookpro, Apple has announced a totally new lineup in their laptop brand. Here are the main points that I can delve from the announcements. New Macbook Air models that now offer up to 8GB of … [Read more]
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