tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943627808770318379.post1943665666065133729..comments2024-02-14T07:46:50.268-07:00Comments on Big Wheel Building: Which camera?!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943627808770318379.post-51481357558622015712012-04-24T14:55:13.800-06:002012-04-24T14:55:13.800-06:00Mike - Thanks so much for posting your photos and ...Mike - Thanks so much for posting your photos and descriptions of your adventures. You have a keen eye for outdoor photography, and I follow your blog fairly regularly. I have a photo-related question for you: I use a Canon G9 for most of my photo needs, with the occasional use of the Canon S95. After a recent trip to the Green River in Utah, I have noticed the sound of grit in the telescoping lens of the G9. I am religious about keeping the camera away from obvious hazards and never set it down in loose sand, but the wind can be mighty pesky, sending the fine grains flying everywhere. I have forced some of the sand out with canned air, but can still hear a little bit in there. I have had this problem in the past, once severely enough that the lens got stuck in the open position, and the camera would not power on. It cost me a fair amount to have the good folks at Canon repair it, and I am hoping to not repeat the experience. Do you have any advice on keeping the sand out of desert/beach trips? <br />Thanks,<br />- Tom (aka anonymous)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943627808770318379.post-48462507590088719042011-11-23T08:55:37.643-07:002011-11-23T08:55:37.643-07:00Having watched many of your videos I am wondering ...Having watched many of your videos I am wondering how you are mounting the camera in so many different locaitons on the bike, the Idatour series is a good example of this. Love to get some tips. Thanks.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06977207237240234742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943627808770318379.post-81813669848364283852010-11-14T13:44:12.699-07:002010-11-14T13:44:12.699-07:00Mike, I have a Contour HD as well. What are you u...Mike, I have a Contour HD as well. What are you using to mount it? I have heard the vented helmet mount is crap.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943627808770318379.post-57377176885851902152010-11-13T15:36:09.314-07:002010-11-13T15:36:09.314-07:00Mike,
FYI, iPhoto will handle RAW files just fine...Mike, <br />FYI, iPhoto will handle RAW files just fine. I only shoot in RAW and I use iPhoto cataloging. I wish I was close to having your skills though.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15649619721324467177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943627808770318379.post-81759130319757686202010-11-05T04:30:46.616-06:002010-11-05T04:30:46.616-06:00So, what ever happened to that Pentax K1000? I fi...So, what ever happened to that Pentax K1000? I find myself having to get re-aquainted with manual photography once or twice a year just to keep from losing the skills completely. I also find the high end DSLRs to be somewhat overwhelming. A good basic lens, body, and a good eye are undervalued these days. You have really developed (no pun intended)into a great photographer, not just a guy who is good with a camera. Kudos dude.Carlos in AKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943627808770318379.post-84466010705651567582010-11-04T22:09:07.342-06:002010-11-04T22:09:07.342-06:00Awesome photo geek out post!!
Any recommendations...Awesome photo geek out post!!<br /><br />Any recommendations using a Canon P&S? I have no designs on upgrading, probably ever because I simply like the size, but would shooting in a different mode from "Auto" help things in any way?Enelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00967981896718833776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943627808770318379.post-13670385391583508122010-11-04T21:50:15.052-06:002010-11-04T21:50:15.052-06:00Thanks for the info!Thanks for the info!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943627808770318379.post-37139688947616071342010-11-02T11:07:55.509-06:002010-11-02T11:07:55.509-06:00Hey Mike,
You may find some new life for your Poin...Hey Mike,<br />You may find some new life for your Point and Shoot from Canon Hacks. They've made some great scripts to load up that can enable your camera to act more like a dslr. <br /><br />http://chdk.setepontos.com/index.phpJimhttp://www.hydrapak.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943627808770318379.post-25069145900899730912010-11-01T15:09:54.140-06:002010-11-01T15:09:54.140-06:00Enjoyed the post, very informative. Good points on...Enjoyed the post, very informative. Good points on why jpg can be better for taking photos than RAW - I too rather spend more time outside than in front of the Mac, though sometimes it is nice (but time intensive) to edit some nice shots in RAW & Lightroom 3. Anyway. I own a 50D and have shot with a GF1, which I liked heaps. The Sony NEX-5 is coming in for a while now, and could be a sweet deal. Realistically though, nothing has yet reached the level of the 50D so if I need perfect shots or plan to print them, it is the camera to take. Though the search for the perfect UL DSLR continues =)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17919113324490223605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943627808770318379.post-50864464848903019042010-11-01T15:00:58.385-06:002010-11-01T15:00:58.385-06:00I like the idea of carrying a dslr with me on ride...I like the idea of carrying a dslr with me on rides, but how do you protect the camera from, ahh, unscheduled dismounts? Right now I just carry an iPhone4 or p&s as they are small and easy to protect.SkiBikeJunkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17456974192389306725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943627808770318379.post-36807877693460935792010-11-01T12:40:29.848-06:002010-11-01T12:40:29.848-06:00Great post. Personally, I usually take my point &a...Great post. Personally, I usually take my point & shoot on rides, because of the convenience factor, but I'm well aware that it can in no way compete with my DSLR!Apertomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00148516503920019073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943627808770318379.post-49762455294634670112010-11-01T10:04:22.298-06:002010-11-01T10:04:22.298-06:00Great post Mike. I've always used point and sh...Great post Mike. I've always used point and shoot cameras for my biking, hiking, and what not photography. I shot 35mm slr for years so like you was familiar with the basics.<br /><br />I purchased my Canon T1i last spring and like you absolutely love it! My favorite lens is a Tamron 28-300. If you are looking for good quality and weight savings it may be a good option for you.<br /><br />I still want to carry it more often on the bike, but just can't seem to let go of the convenience of the P & S. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing!Vitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01277306434031774094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943627808770318379.post-40637496582115899732010-11-01T08:54:21.201-06:002010-11-01T08:54:21.201-06:00I wouldn't worry that the lens don't overl...I wouldn't worry that the lens don't overlap ranges. There will be the odd occasion where you need something in the gap that you can't cover by moving your feet, but its rare. <br /><br />Think I'm going the opposite way to you. I still want the performance, but if I'm out and about in general I don't want to be lugging the extra gear around. Perhaps, a pro-level P&S.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11470932566024453265noreply@blogger.com