dslrs replaced by evil?
February 26th, 2010
Don’t be frightened, I’ll explain: Awhile back I came across this article, 5 Reasons To Ditch Your Digital SLR on Wired, and of course I had to read it. I love my DSLR, what could they possibly say to convince me otherwise! Basically, there’s a new category of camera on the scene, and it’s EVIL (Electronic Viewfinder Interchangeable Lens). First of all, the acronym is badass. Second of all, I was skeptical, but the more I learn about these cameras, the more appealing they seem to me, and more importantly, the more I can see how they fill the gap between crappy point and shoots and more advanced pro DSLR’s.
The article lays out a few good reasons why these cameras are probably going to be the next big thing, and I’m going to have to agree with them, these seem pretty appealing. They’re small and not bulky (with my crazy zoom lens my DSLR weighs a billion pounds), they don’t draw huge amounts of attention (when I carry my DSLR around people inevitably stare at me and wonder what I’m doing, so it’s hard to get really good candid shots at times), you can change lenses (which works for the more advanced users, I can’t imagine not being able to pick the right lens, I think that’s what stresses me out most about point and shoots) and they take great photos (on par with some DSLR’s!).
Sounds convincing, right? I mean obviously, you’re not going to take this out on a job or anything like that, but this is a great alternative to dragging your DSLR around with you for non-job related photography.
The only downside at this moment is that they are pretty expensive. But that will definitely change as they become more popular, and I assume fit into a price range somewhere between point and shoots and DSLR’s. And most likely see some of the bigger camera manufacturers like Canon and Nikon get in on the action as well.
Wanna know more? Check out the Wired article from which I pulled all this information. Also, check out the links to the EVIL cameras below to get more feature specific info. I’ve linked you to the dpreview.com page because it’s a great starting point and has tons of info:
lomo in toronto!
February 26th, 2010
I was super excited when I came across this job posting on the lomo website for a Lomography Representative in Toronto. Not because I am qualified in any way to apply for it, but because it means there is going to be a Lomo store in Toronto soon! Exciting, right? This will be the first Lomography Gallery Store in all of Canada, in fact.
The job sounds like a fun and exciting one, and if you think you’re qualified you should check it out and apply!
Details below but also check out the jobsite for more:
We are looking for a Lomography Representative in Toronto!
Location: Toronto, CanadaWhat does a Lomography representative do?
- Be the Canadian Lomographic ambassador and grow the Canadian Lomography community (Community marketing). This in includes the organization of events, exhibitions and workshops as well as being responsible for cooperation and PR.
- Be in charge of all existing Canadian third party retail stores selling Lomography products and expand WS distribution with new stores.
- Establish and manage the first Lomography Gallery Store in Canada in Toronto: find a suitable location, manage the set up, manage the opening activities, and manage the shop (marketing, sales and administration).
What’s the profile we are looking for?
- You have lived in Toronto for quite some time and you know how this city works?
- You know our products and you are in love with analogue photography?
- You would describe yourself as a very open minded, outgoing and communicative person?
- You have experience in setting up a business / events or leading projects?
- You are fluent in written and spoken English and French? Any other additional language is a big plus.
- You have many ideas of how to represent Lomography and how to communicate the brand to the world?
- You have a creative and business oriented mindset?
- You already gained some sales experience or have any other commercial background?
Interested? Get more details on our jobsite.
We are looking forward to your applications!
gregor collienne: unknown
February 25th, 2010
I really liked this photo series Unknown by photographer Gregor Collienne. They are just photographs of random people on the street, there’s something really fascinating about looking at them. They aren’t doing anything out of the ordinary, but their anonymity and the randomness of who they are is what makes it interesting. Who are these people? Where are they going?
The lighting was great too, it spotlights one person and makes you look closer at them and wonder what’s so special about this one person? Why them?
the shootsac lens bag
February 25th, 2010
Having done some event photography in my day, I can endorse the aweseomeness of this product. The only camera bags I’ve been able to find up to this point are 1) ugly, 2) bulky and 3) often difficult to carry around and get stuff out of. The Shootsac Lens Bag solves all these problems! And it’s not only for lenses, there’s space it in for little things too, like your light meter or other gear. It’s not designed for transporting your stuff around, big bulky bags that protect all your gear are still going be better for that, but it’s specifically for walking around and shooting. Why hasn’t anyone thought of this before!
Check out the video below, it’s explains everything, and frankly, makes me wanna buy one RIGHT NOW:
