Today’s episode is the second of three in which we’re taking a look at three lenses that I have picked up in the last few months, and not talked about yet. Last week we looked at the 135mm F2 L prime lens. Today we'll take a look at some shots from the Canon TS-E 90mm...
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Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM Lens (Podcast 166)
From today, possibly for the next three weeks, I’m going to do a bit of a review of three lenses that I have picked up in the last few months, and not had a chance to talk about yet. Today we’ll take a look at some shots from the Canon EF 135mm F2L USM lens. In the...
Canon PowerShot G10 Review – Part#2 (Podcast 161)
On October 17th, 2008, the Canon PowerShot G10 high end compact digital camera went on sale here in Japan, and I went straight to the shop at which I’d placed a pre-order to pick mine up. I’ve started having fun just having a small camera to drop in my bag for those...
Canon PowerShot G10 Review – Part#1 (Podcast 160)
Last Friday, on October 17th, 2008, the Canon PowerShot G10 high end compact digital camera went on sale here in Japan, and I went straight to the shop at which I’d placed a pre-order to pick mine up. I’ve had a lot of fun over the last few days just having a small...
What’s New in Lightroom 2? (Podcast 154)
Having used Lightroom 2 for over a month now, I figured I'd talk today about some of the new features. I’m not going to give you a comprehensive view of everything new. You can see a list of new features on Adobe’s Web site, and there are plenty of other tutorials out...
A Tribute to a Lens Gone By (Podcast 147)
I'm feeling saddened, as I have just sold my old faithful 100-400mm L lens, alongside my 24-105mm F4 lens to pay for a 24-70mm F2.8 L lens. On the evening of the day before I sold them, I got the two lenses out of my gear cabinet, and took the protector filters off,...
Canon PIXMA Pro9500 Printer – Initial Impressions (Podcast 144)
About a month ago, I picked up a Canon PIXMA Pro9500 printer. In Japan this is called a Pixus Pro9500, not Pixma, but it’s basically the same printer. Since then, as time has allowed I’ve done a lot of printing, trying to figure out how to get the best from this new...
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III – First Impressions (Podcast 115)
It’s here!! I have taken ownership of my Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III. Today I’m going to do another First Impressions style review while looking at the fruits of my first day out with this amazing piece of kit. Having spent a good few hours poring over the instructions...
Canon EF 300mm F2.8L IS USM Lens – First Impressions (Podcast 114)
Last week I picked up a Canon EF 300mm F2.8L IS USM Lens, and today I’m going to touch on some of my first impressions. I’ve been out with the lens just twice, but already I’m incredibly pleased I took the plunge on this lens that I have been lusting after for years....
Canon EOS 5D Camera Review (Podcast 5)
Having spent a few days with my new Canon EOS 5D, here’s a first impressions based review, in which I explain the merits and demerits of the 5D, plus give you some examples shots from the field. Welcome to Episode 5, which couldn’t be more appropriate for a first...