Without doubt, the Canon 5D MKII and the 7D are both ‘game-changers’ in photography, pointing the way to where more development is headed. The speed bump is that there’s a long way to go. Be prepared to go through multiple new models. Oh, and make sure your bank account is healthy. Read the rest of this entry »
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Canon 5D MKII and 7D Impressions from the Field [Part 2]: Video
February 21st, 2010
The Canon 5D MKII and 7D are the first of Canon’s ‘pro’ level hybrid cameras, namely, ones that can shoot both stills and high-definition video. This has opened wonderful possibilities for the photographer, but also poses some significant obstacles and challenges. Read the rest of this entry »
Canon 5D MKII and 7D Field Impressions
February 5th, 2010
Prefatory note: This isn’t intended as a ‘be all, end all’ review, but rather a set of impressions of these two recent hybrid cameras produced by Canon.
I wanted to add my experiences and opinions to the already exploding body of reviews and dissections on the net, hopefully to help others who are trying to decide on a new addition to their photo arsenal. I won’t go into the minutia of tech specs here, as this is available all over the web. Nor is this intended as an opinion of the merits of Canon vs Nikon or any other brand. –Randy Green
I bought the 5D MKII in early 2009 and the 7D in the early fall of that year, shortly after it came out. Since then, I’ve shot the 5D MKII around my home state of Washington, in the humid tropical environment of Belize in Central America, and both models just recently in Antarctica. Read the rest of this entry »
Our last day on the Peninsula & return north
December 30th, 2009
We were REALLY going to pack a lot into today, but as is often the case, Mother Nature had other ideas.
Our plans were to do a 6 AM landing in Andvord Bay, but at 5 AM Expedition Leader Susan Adie’s voice came over the ship PA system to announce that the wind had picked up to more than 45 knots (almost 50 mph), so back to bed… Read the rest of this entry »
Exploring the Danko Coast
December 29th, 2009
Note: The date of these postings is not necessarily the date of the day described, as I’m playing catch-up with these entries, due to spotty satellite and time! The order of the visits is correct however.
As we head south, as one might expect, the temperatures are dropping. The snow on the sharp, rugged mountains and on the expanses of tidewater glaciers has gotten thicker. Great tabular icebergs are more numerous, as is the sea ice.
Brown’s Bluff & Attempting Paulet
December 28th, 2009
Tuesday, December 24, 2009
During the night, we sailed south from Elephant Island to some of the outer islands of the Antarctic Peninsula. This is the point of land closest to the South American continent.
Elephant Island
December 27th, 2009
After leaving Coronation Island in the South Orkneys, we headed northwest towards Elephant Island. Icebergs became more numerous and much, much larger. We passed many big tabular bergs, some 150 feet tall and more than a mile long on a side. These had come from the Weddell Ice Shelf in the Weddell Sea. Read the rest of this entry »
At Sea & Arrival at Coronation Island
December 23rd, 2009
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
We continued to luck out with moderate seas. Only one night of fairly serious rollers. New scopalamine patches appear behind ears, to ward off the evil spirits of seasickness. Read the rest of this entry »
Jason Harbor, Grytviken and a toast to Sir Ernest
December 21st, 2009
Saturday, December 19, 2009
We did a morning landing at Jason Harbor where there was a small shack built in the early 20th Century as a emergency refuge for stranded whalers and other travelers. It also is a great beach for fur seals, elephant seals and king and gentoo penguins.
A young elephant seal promptly adopted our landing party, inching over to lay on the legs of anyone who sat on the beach long enough.
South Georgia: Salisbury Plain, Stromness and Sir Ernest Shackleton’s Voyage
December 19th, 2009
Despite the terrible reputation of the stretch between the Falklands and South Georgia, our passage was easy – smooth seas and light winds.
Dawn found us anchored off the shore of Salisbury Plain, one of the best king penguin rookeries anywhere. Read the rest of this entry »
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