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02.13.2010 Mark Wood No Comments

Day 44 -Disassembled Laptop Monitor

A disassembled MSI Wind computer screen.
NIKON D200 @ 50mm — ¹/60 sec, ƒ/6.3, ISO 200 | zoom in
Day 44 - Computer Repair
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I replaced the wireless card in my wife’s Netbook today.  In the process, I had to switch the antenna around which meant disassembling the screen.  Overall, a total success, though the photos look a bit scary.

02.11.2010 Mark Wood No Comments

Day 42 – Loaf of Bread

Shallow depth-of-field makes this shot work fo rme
NIKON D200 @ 50mm — ¹/60 sec, ƒ/2.8, ISO 200 | zoom in
Day 42 - Bread Loaf
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A few days ago, I posted another photo from this series.  I really had fun taking photos of bread (I know — I’m a bit odd), so I figured I’d post another.

02.10.2010 Mark Wood No Comments

Day 41 – iPhone Chili

Delicious chili with bread.
iPhone 3G, ƒ/2.8 | zoom in
Day 41 - iPhone Dinner

Continuing with my iPhone photo theme, I decided that I’d photograph dinner.  Chili with some buttered bread — very tasty.  I notice that good lighting (but not overly bright or direct light) seems to create less noise and therefore, a better, clearer photo.

02.9.2010 Mark Wood No Comments

Day 40 – iPhone Photos Begin

Using my company provided iPhone to take a picture of my new laptop bag.
iPhone 3G, ƒ/2.8 | zoom in
Day 40 - iPhone Photos of new Bag

For my upcoming travel to the UK, my company has provided me with an iPhone.  I’m not 100% sure why they chose these for international travel, but I’m not going to argue with the ability to play with one for a few weeks!  Everyone is talking about how great the camera is — I guess I have some learning to do.

02.9.2010 Mark Wood No Comments

Two new Nikon lenses!

The latest announcement from Nikon is that they are introducing two new pro lenses!  This comes just in time for me as I was starting to really crave a high quality, wide angle, fast, prime lens.  I’m not picky or anything!

With my Nikon 50mm f/1.4D being my most used lens, I often wish for something a bit wider but just as fast.  When Nikon announced the Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX, I really thought I’d have to pull the trigger.  While I’m sure it’s a great lens (the reviews have been really favorable), I’m a bit put off by the DX designation in case I were to ever go full frame.  What’s more, it’s not really what I would call wide on a DX sensor.

Today, Nikon announced that they will be offering a AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G.  Talk about the perfect lens for my shooting style!  Unfortunately, the price tag is well out of my reach at $2199.  Oh well!  Still, it looks perfect and will be available in late March, 2010.

The other lens that Nikon is releasing here at the end of February is much more affordable at $1259.  Still out of my price range, but more reasonable.  This lens, the AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR fills a gap that many photographers were complaining about.  A relatively wide angle zoom with vibration reduction.  I can see this being a great walk around lens!

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