Now that I've got my new camera I've been struggling with what to do with all those digital files. A couple of weeks ago I ordered a couple of 500GB SATA drives from cdw.ca because they have warehouses in Canada. I had a mixed experience getting them installed. But the shipping was fast.
I haven't taken full advantage of SmugMug yet, in fact I've hardly used it until lately. But I'm still planning on getting some photos loaded. In the meantime I was getting some use out of SmugMug by using it to post photos for review. But I can't say the upload process is painless.
Our kids are raising some caterpilars and tadpoles. A great time to try out my macro lens.
This time I remembered to bring my memory card. I also brought along a spare 2gb backup card I purchased on the spur of the moment. The weather was cooperative (it wasn't raining). In fact, with late afternoon sun mostly peeking through the clouds it was pretty good.
I had always planned to get a spare memory card. But I thought that a 2gb card would do me fine for a couple of months. Even with RAW+large jpeg files at something like 25mb per shot, you can fit a lot of shots on a 2gb card. Enough anyway for the kind of shooting I do, close to home, or at least close to a car where I could have a laptop if needed.
Well, it's finally here, my new 1Ds Mark II. The two week estimate turned into three actual. But it's here and it's paid for and I can try out some new photos.
Well, I finally did it. I put down a deposit for a new DSLR. I've got mixed feelings about this. It's a lot of money and I'm just getting started. But by buying the top of the line Canon DSLR I know that the camera won't let me down.
Gallery of photos
© 2007 Mike Silversides Photography
