Gravity - Watch in 3D IMAX, but be warned

Its such a close up, virtual experience in a real 3D IMAX theatre that you feel like you're tumbling through space.  Your pulse will rise, you'll probably scream o-sh*t as debris flies right at you in space... I ended up a bit nauseous with all the spinning.

Watch the trailer and you'll see what I mean.  Make sure its not 2D, IMAX, RealD - to get the full experience, go for the IMAX 3D.  It's a $6-8 rough surcharge on top of a normal ticket.  

Best Travel Pocket Camera for 2013

I get asked this periodically - as I'm sure many photographers get asked all the time.  And the simplest answer is - the one you've got with you.  For most people, its their smartphone.

But, for those of us that want an actual separate physical camera for the best quality may want to consider what I feel is the best pocket travel digital camera overall: Sony DSC-RX100M II.

Why is it the best overall for me and many people?

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First Impressions - Canon 70D DSLR

I started my photography career with an old, manual Contax with 50mm Carl Zeiss T* lens SLR in school.  When I graduated onto my first DSLR in 2003 with the Canon 10D, went to the 1D series, skipped the 20D, 30D, 40D; got the 50D, but skipped the 60D. Now I have the newest 70D.  That's a lot of Ds!

This 70D is the first Canon in a while that really impresses me on almost all levels - its better than I expected.

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Intuos Creative Stylus - The First Draw

Yes, Intuos Creative Stylus for iPad is out.  Reports originally had out coming out to Best Buy for $99.99, but I found it there for $79.99. (price mistake - its $99.99).

First impressions are that it feels well made;  aluminum, lightweight, decently well balanced.  It doesn't feel uber-expensive, but it feels right in line with what I'd expect from a $99.99 pen when compared with the competition.  Except that it comes with a nicer case, 3 nibs, and a wacom name.

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Sony's QX100 Smart Phone Camera Attachment Preorder

Sony fuses their best pocket digital camera technology from the Sony DSC-RX100M II into your iOS / Android device and calls it the QX100.  Benefit?  Well you use your phone's internals with the awesome sensor so you get the best instagram pics!

Sony DSC-QX100 Smartphone Attachable Lens-Style Camera, Carl Zeiss 3x f/1.8 Lens, 20.2MP

 

Sony DSC-QX100 Smartphone Attachable Lens-Style Camera, Carl Zeiss 3x f/1.8 Lens, 20.2MP

It will set you back $498 though.

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