Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10; 1", mirrorless, with a finder. Wow.

What first caught my eye was the sleek design of this SLR-like camera. And then, I looked a little deeper…

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Sony Alpha a7R vs. Sony 7R

Sony 7R; The world’s first Full-frame MILC

 Introducing the world’s first full-frame, mis-labeled MILC…

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Hugo’s Clock

Clock from the 2011 film Hugo, directed by Martin Scorsese

Situated in a dark corner at the entrance to the galleries at MoMA, is one of the many clocks from the Martin Scorsese film Hugo, rendered in fiberglass. The face of the clock is backlit, while the front is lit by small spots. At first, I reached for my iPhone, then remembered that I had my Canon SD780 IS with me.

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Sunset at Essex Green

Sunset in West Orange

Driving home this evening was an awe-inspiring experience.

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Film Canister Lights

Film Canister Lights

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Southbound Route 24, 7:11 pm

Driving home from work down Route 24, the cloudless sky was an amazing shade of rainbow colors. I just had to stop texting and take this picture. (Just kidding.)

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When the CR123 batteries in my N80 died prematurely, I started seriously considering rechargeable Li-ion batteries. Unfortunately, I wasn’t finding the right combo of charger and voltage (they really have to be 3V; not 3.6, not 4.2.) Then, I came across these in, of all places, Home Depot.

I’ve been reading mixed reviews regarding the capacity and reliability of these Li-ion batteries, so until I find a set of genuine 3V batteries with a charger that plugs directly into the wall, this seems like a good solution. Fortunately, since their adoption by LED flashlights, they should be around for quite a while. The fact that they were used predominantly in 135 film cameras doesn’t bode well for their longevity by itself.