LEAKED: New iPhone Commercial
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This is so funny and at the same time makes me feel sad that I don't have an iPhone :(
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Totally Insane!!!
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Is this a monkey disguised as a human?! I mean seriously...!! I don't know what to say.
Comments on my (superb!) new Ricoh GR Digital III
I've been waiting a long time waiting to get a new camera. Finally yesterday I did. During the last two years I have been mainly using a Casio Exilim EX-S10, which for its size makes a fairly good job. Being so small, it is a camera that I could take everywhere, but it is was almost impossible to take shots at night. In march I got a Pentax P30t (film, reflex) from the 80's, but I could not bring with me when I moved to Japan. For a few years I also had Canon PowerShot S2 IS which I gave to my brother last year when he moved to Berlin.
In summary, I was looking for a new camera, and saving money to get a good one. When I knew there was a chance of moving to Japan, I decided to wait: in Japan the are lots of models and the cameras are cheaper that in Europe and Chile.
After reviewing several cameras, I realized that first I had to decide which kind of photos I wanted to do, and which kind of photos I have been taking. In summary I realized that:
1) I usually take candid and street photos (fast response)
2) I like to take photos at night or in low light environments (bars, street, etc). I had to stop doing this when I gave my canon to my bother.
3) A must: good B&W photos.
4) Please, no JPG artifacts
5) If possible, a small camera that I could take with me in my pocket or small bag.
I also wanted a camera that would allow me to learn and experiment:
1) full control over the: aperture, exposure, etc.
2) good macro
3) good lenses
4) Interchangeable lenses
Obviously all this is not achievable at the same time. After looking several cameras and reviews, I made the following list of options:
a) Pentax K-7: fast, excellent quality, etc; But large body, also I would have to invest on lenses and probably I would not use its full potential. I think a camera like this can wait.
b) Ricoh gx200: small, fast, a few interchangeable lenses.
c) Ricoh GR Digital III: small, fast, high quality sensor and lense, *but* fixed focal point (24mm, f1.9). The Ricoh GR Digital II also seems good, but a bit outdated.
d) Sigma DP2: small, high quality sensor (foveon) and lense: But slow.
f) Olympus EP-1: small, excellent quality, etc; But slow. I also would have to invest on lenses and probably I would not use its full potential.
Finally I decided to go for the Ricoh GR Digital III that just came out a few days ago. I'm really happy about my decision. The quality of the photos is superb, specially at night (I got it yesterday evening; so far I have tested it mainly at night). It's really easy to use and access all features using only one hand. I will not talk about the specs, there are several pages where you can find a lot of info. Also, the pictures of Hirosan in flickr had a influnce on me selecting a Ricoh (I've never meet someone with one). For those who want more information, below you can find reviews/info that helped me made up my mind.
Ricoh Digital GR III photos
Comparative shots (Digital GR II, GR gx200, and Digital GR III)
Ricoh Digital GR III review by a Photographer (original in Chinese)
Ricoh Digital GR III review
Samples at dpreview
Side-by-side comparison (ricoh gx200, ricoh gr digital 2, Sigma dp2, olympus ep-1) at dpreview
Ricoh web page
In my flickr you can find more:
What if Henri Cartier-Bresson used Google Maps instead of a Leica?
Henri Cartier Bresson took photos with a camera like this:
His work looks like:
Google Maps takes photos with a camera like this:
Its work looks like:
Amazing photography chosen showcased by artfagcity.com, curated by Jon Rafman. Go check it out.
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Finding Inspiration in Living Minimally
I just got the premier issue of Afar magazine. I love it. It's not like any other travel magazine I've subscribed to (and I subscribe to alot). Check it out at www.afar.com You can read the story of Mark Salvador who literally lives out of a suitcase. He sold all of his eartly posessions but for the ones you see in the picture. I'm not sure how he can live without physical books though.
The greatest drink ever invented
via bam.org.my
Have you ever tried 100Plus?! If you haven't then you need to find a local Asian food wholesaler and ask them to order you a crate now. This drink is the elixir of life! I got hooked on this isotonic deliciousness when I lived in Singapore. Not only does it taste like a perfect dream, but it is the ultimate cure for a disgusting hangover or a super sweaty sport workout. Make sure it is ice cold though or you won't get this drink's full amazing rejuvenating powers. 100Plus is totally healthy for you too- my Singaporean doctor recommended that I drink at least a couple of cans a day. Excellent advice.
Unfortunately, when I moved from Singapore back to New Zealand for university it took a couple of years for 100Plus to follow me back. In that time I made the silly, hugely regrettable mistake of converting to Powerade. A couple of years drinking that sugar-overloaded concoction (it is made by Coke so what do you expect) and I had to visit the dentist to get my front teeth capped. The suger had slowly dissolved the enamel off the front of my teeth! That was when I finally tracked down 100Plus to a small Asian food wholesaler. What a huge find that was! I quickly got back on track with my drinking and my teeth were saved from future harm.
I think this quote from the 100Plus website sums up the drink's awesomeness:
"Outdo yourself and go beyond the limits of your mind. 100Plus comes in multiple invigorating flavours besides the ever famous Original taste to zap you for the challenges ahead."
I couldn't have said it better. The 100Plus zap is incredible- right my 100Plus people? Sooo good!
Speaking of zap, right now I'm off to drink my second 100Plus can of the day. Fortunately for me, Dubai was already up to speed with its 100Plus distribution and I didn't have to worry about ordering a shipment from Singapore.
Cheers!
Did you know the foil-wrapped super burrito was a San Francisco creation?
via en.wikipedia.org
Foil wrap and all. I had always assumed it was created elsewhere, but it fills my heart with joy to know that my very own hometown was responsible for bringing the concept of a foil-wrapped overstuffed burrito to the world.
Living in Seattle years ago, I could not understand why it was so hard to find the burrito I knew and loved. They always insisted in on drenching these perfectly good burritos in sauce.
I'm going to call it a San Francisco burrito from now on. But maybe that's not necessary... there's only one kind of burrito in the world for me.
Hat tip to @tkane for enlightening us all.
The most encouraging video I've ever seen about doing creative work. Must watch.
via lifehacker.com
Ira Glass, creator of This American Life (my favorite radio show and TV show ever), drops some serious wisdom on creative work.
He's specifically talking about TV and radio work, but I think this applies to all creative work, including creating massively useful software.
The main message: Fight through the dip.
