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Photopost: For the Camera Geeks

November 11th, 2009 No comments

Scott was curious as to what kind of work Noise Ninja has on photos.   Sample photos under the cut.

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Photopost : DIY Beauty Dish

November 10th, 2009 No comments

Pet Plush and his Pet

Hey look, its a photo with flash as the only source of light, closeup, at f/1.4 and its NOT harsh or overexposed!

So I went and finished up the “Do It Yourself” Beauty Dish – based partially on instructions over here.  Its basically a slick way to diffuse light for closeups — and a fun little project to jam together over a few days with parts laying around.   Anyway, did some test shots just to play with it.   Shots of the Dish, along with notes and some more photos after the cut.

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Photopost: New 85mm f1.8 says HBW!

October 28th, 2009 No comments



New 85mm f1.8 says HBW!

Originally uploaded by Doc Stampede


Just got my new 85mm f1.8.

*drool* *drool* *DROOL*

I cannot wait to take this on a full shoot.

Happy Bokeh Wednesday! XD

Sorry for not posting much this past week or two. Have been alternately busy with real life job, some Bioshock, and getting my rear end spanked at the poker table. But mostly dealing with the day job. I’ll post some fun stuff soon!

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Photopost : Digital age, Paper technique

October 19th, 2009 No comments



Digital age, Paper technique

Originally uploaded by Doc Stampede


My improvised “Film Scanner”… ;)

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Camera Geekery: Split Prism Lens Photos

September 15th, 2009 No comments

Okay. This is definitely a post aimed square at the Camera Geeks.

If you’re a modern camera geek, you might not know about Split Prism focusing screens. By a simple rule of optics, these screens are an almost ideal focusing aid — and it shames me that they are no longer seen in most modern cameras.

More geekery and photos under the cut.
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Lightning Strike (Faked HDR)

August 18th, 2009 No comments

Lightning Strike (Faked HDR)

Originally uploaded by Doc Stampede

This was a “Faked HDR” from the raw files — since this was the tightest shot of the set.

BACHOOOOOOM!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/docstampede/sets/72157621956533273/ for the rest of the photos. XD

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Otakon 1999 Flashback!

July 6th, 2009 No comments

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So I was cleaning out my shelves this past weekend, and found a big black binder full of photos from Otakon 1999…

So here I give you, AHHHH FLASHBACK!  XD

In several flavors, both my own hosted Gallery and Flickr as well.  Enjoy!

(Keep an eye out for alot of very familiar faces, just… younger.  :)

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Photopost: Blackbird Fly

June 3rd, 2009 No comments

blackbird.jpgI was a geek.

I suffered a nasty little commute, then braved the line at Urban Outfitters so I could get this in time to play with down in Atlantic City…

Did I mention I think I’m allergic to hipsters?  XD

Anyway… Behold, a very expensive plastic toy!  The Blackbird Fly – a Twin Lens camera that is almost chibi in its size, and takes 35mm film.    We’ll see how long it lasts me.  XD

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blackbird2.jpgWhat else is going on?  I’m still recovering from the party.  And busy at work.  And very sleepy…

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News Alert : Taking photos in NYC is not illegal, ok?

April 15th, 2009 No comments

SHUTTERBUGGED – New York Post

NYPD issues a department wide order reminding cops that taking photos in NYC is NOT ILLEGAL.  Huzzah!

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Gizmodo: Photography: Teens Capture Amazing Shots 20 Miles from Earths Surface With a Balloon

March 19th, 2009 No comments

Photography: Teens Capture Amazing Shots 20 Miles from Earths Surface With a Balloon

Yes, you read that right.  This kind of thing always triggers my “Oh shit I’ve gotta do try that” bug.  Time to buy some latex balloons, kite string, and an inexpensive camera to rig and shoot.  XD

(reminds me of kite photography too)

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