Computer geek stuff

Comparison of images using the tilt/shift lens

by gary

The image on the top is taken with the tilt shift lens. You can see the vertical lines are correct. The image on the bottom is without the tilt/shift lens. Both were taken at the same location with the same settings, 24mm, aperture priority.

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iPhone

by gary

I just purchased the iPhone…WOW…what a piece of hardware although the AT&T network “sucks”, the hardware is unbelievable. My primary reason for the iPhone is the add-on from OnOneSoftware for the DSLR camera. This allows you to completely control the camera, view, change ISO, change focus, f Stop, etc. It actually works extremely well.

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WhiteSmoke proof reading and editing tool

April 30, 2009

This is from my subscription to the VistaNews.com. WhiteSmoke: The # 1 English Grammar & Writing Software! WhiteSmoke 2009 is an innovative proofreading and editing tool with a single aim – to help you write better. Whether you simply want to compose well-written emails to family and friends, or you need professional results for business [...]

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RAW vesus JPG from a digital camera

March 25, 2009

There has been allot of back and forth on whether to shoot RAW format or JPG format. Those without the RAW capability always shoot JPG. However,if possible, using RAW is far superior because it retains the MOST INFORMATION POSSIBLE FROM THE SUBJECT in image file. I know many say the only picture that is correct [...]

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February 24, 2009

I find it disconcerting when there is an expectation that the “only good image” is the exact image from the camera. There is always processing. One cannot “see” the image from the CCD, it is only a matrix of binary numbers. So I take the stand that it is MY vision that sees the subject. [...]

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Rogue Anti-spyware

February 19, 2009

Here is a very good article on Rogue Anti-spyware – products that purport to be valid but are, in fact, probably viruses themselves. Rogue Antispyware

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