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Lens Gallery / Re: Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM

« on: November 12, 2012, 01:48:22 PM »

This is one of my favorite lenses to rent.

beehive_lion by match.head, on Flickr

pancake_splash by match.head, on Flickr

frans_josef_milk by match.head, on Flickr

Fjordlands by match.head, on Flickr

pyrmid by match.head, on Flickr

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Software & Accessories / Re: Backpack for photoequipment and hiking

« on: May 11, 2012, 01:21:08 PM »

I own a Lowepro Pro Trekker AW 400. It's the largest pack that is still allowed on as carry on luggage. It has more lens compartments than I think you might need, but that leaves lots of room for other things. It also has two huge side pockets for whatever, including a Camelbak, and a removable waistpack/lid.
I've loaded up mine with two bodies, six lenses, two tripods, monopod, steadycam, shotgun mic, gps, food, water, raingear, etc. and gone canyoneering to get to a remote location in Jemez, NM. The pack weighed about 35lbs, but was comfortable and stable all day. I even fell back-first into the river, and everything inside the pack stayed dry and undamaged.
I go hiking with this pack every weekend it seems. I love it. I'll be taking it to New Zealand for three weeks with about $15k worth of camera equipment inside.

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United States / Re: Annular Eclipse May 20th, 2012

« on: February 21, 2012, 02:11:32 PM »

According to the following NASA page, the best US sites to view the eclipse might be in Hawaii or possibly Alaska.

http://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/SEgoogle/SEgoogle2001/SE2012May20Agoogle.html

Cheers

Not true at all...
The eclipse will not even touch Hawaii or Alaska. The best place to view will be in Nevada, Arizona, Utah, and New Mexico. The Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Monument Vally, Chaco Canyon, Shiprock, Albuquerque, etc. are the places I'm considering. You could also catch the eclipse at sunrise in Southern China and Japan.