I have begn the process of upgrading my various systems – currently running a mixture of XP Pro, Vista Ultimate Disaster, and Vista Home Premature – to Windows 7. I am recounting the experience here. My second system upgrade is complete.
Entries from November 2009
My Windows 7 Odyssey
November 27th, 2009 · 1 Comment
Tags: Computers
Black Friday Deals 2009
November 26th, 2009 · No Comments
Here are some great deals for photo enthusiasts: SanDisk Extreme III 30 MB/sec Compact Flash, 4GB – $19.95 with free shipping. ATP Pro Max USB 2.0 All-in-1 Memory Card Reader – $8.99
Tags: Compact Flash · Deals
The Low Down
November 22nd, 2009 · 1 Comment
It’s a powerful angle for sports: shooting from low to the ground. It’s the default option for some sports, like basketball; for many others, outdoor sports especially, it’s not so obvious. But it can make for especially dramatic photos, and the lower, the better!
Tags: Accessories · football · soccer
Never Believe the Label
November 4th, 2009 · 3 Comments
Never believe the label when it comes to manufacturer speed claims – they are almost always based on unrealistic test conditions. A reader wonders why his 533x card can’t achieve anywhere near 400x speeds. See why below.
Tags: Compact Flash
