This page explains everything you need to know about your camera’s aperture! If you’re in a hurry, the smaller the F number, the more light gets through the lens!
Author Archives: Donncha
World's worst hacker
#wordpress was attacked this morning by an idiot going by the name “pop” who proceeded to flood the channel with his inane words. He’s not the worst, this is the IRC transcript of the World’s worst hacker!
WordPress.com – what's happening?
Want to know what’s happening at WordPress.com? Sign up there, fill in your email address and reserve a username! You’ll soon hear about it! (via Matt)
3 Ireland launched today
Ireland has a new mobile phone operator: 3 Ireland. As you can probably guess from the name, they specialise in 3G but unfortunately that only extends to the cities. I’m not sure if Blarney is covered by the red sploch on this map is it? I’ll have to ring them and ask.
More coverage: babblogue and tomrafteryit
From film to digital and back again!
Enough Already! – why one photographer turned his back on digital and went back to shooting film.
Joey Terrill: from Hasselblad film to Canon digital – lovely equipment, but he gave it up for the temptation of digital!
Phuntography #4) Lomo that bitch.
Yes! Lomo is fun! Especially when you take a photo with a decent camera and then apply the effect later!
become a better photographer
218 people want to become a better photographer. Don’t we all, don’t we all.
Yellow!
From the hanging basket outside our front door.
Canon 20D, 18-55 kit lens, f/8, 55mm, ISO 200
Photography: Carrying kit
A good photography bag is essential when out and about, especially for DSLR users who have to carry around a lot of photography kit with them. I have a Lowepro backpack, and it’s perfect for lugging my gear about!
I may look into buying another wider camera strap too. It’s next to impossible to comfortably carry a heavy camera around my neck with the current strap. It usually goes over my shoulder.
There’s something to be said for all those lightweight compact digitals floating about!
The National Data Directory – "do not call" list for Ireland
I just heard on the radio. A “do not call” list is being developed and rolled out in Ireland! Here’s the FAQ from the Data Protection Commissioner. Call your telco now and get them to update your “marketing preference” straight away!