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Best SLR / DSLR Camera Bag

Elliott Back — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 02:48:40 +0000

If you were lusting after the sold-out Union Street men’s DSLR bags which retail for a hair-raising $279, I’ve got an alternative for you. One that I’ve tested out on a 4-day trip to Puerto Rico, carried through the jungles of El Yunque rainforest, and in the unyielding heat of a sultry day in viejo San Juan. It’s the Tamrac 3537 Express 7 Camera Bag. It comes in either Khaki or Black, and sells for just $50. It’s a good looking messenger/shoulder bag:

The benefits are obvious:

Nylon material is simultaneously lightweight, strong, and waterproof
Ample pockets let you carry a Nikon D90 with Zoom attached, an SB-600, a 50mm prime (small lens), and two other lenses or a litre of water. There is another front pocket, two side pockets, and a pocket on the flap.
“Quick access” flap and carrying style lets you get your camera out and shooting very quickly.
Shoulder strap, handle, and rolling luggage piggyback let you carry it however you want.

This diagram convinced me of its usefulness:

Amazon reviews give it 4.5/5 and I agree, it’s a fantastic camera bag if you are a DSLR or SLR owner. Especially with a prosumer-size body. If you have a full-frame camera, you might want to check the dimensions, as the body will be larger than what I’ve tried. But with a Nikon D90 or equivalent, it’s a perfect fit.

Four iPhone 4s Photo

Elliott Back — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 00:44:46 +0000

Four unlocked iPhone 4Gs, stacked up. I thought the effect was nice:

Continental Advertising in NYC Subway

Elliott Back — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:26:09 +0000

Came across this interesting Continental Airlines advertisement in the subway the other day, and thought it was reasonable creative. I like that using the turnstile bars really doesn’t distract from function; on the other hand, I would tire if every public surface were eventually wallpapered in ads!

There are some other Continental advertisements floating around, looks like a saturation campaign!

July 4th Fireworks Photos in Washington DC

Elliott Back — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:05:07 +0000

These photos were taken July 4th, in Washington DC, sitting on the lawn underneath the Washington Monument (which is, in my opinion, the best place to watch the fireworks). If you decide to go, arrive at least an hour early to get a good spot on the lawn. Another popular place to sit is on the steps on the Lincoln Memorial, but there’s less space there, and there it’s much more crowded. After the fireworks, many nearby metro stations will be closed, and police out in full force, looking to smash heads. So walk quietly to a farther station, wait in line, and hope to get home!

Original (high res) on Flickr

These photos were taken by me with a Nikon D90 using the kit 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6 AF-S DX VR ED lens at ISO 400, slow ~1/2s shutter, and f/6.3 at 22mm. My first time taking night fireworks pictures, hope they are OK!

For information about next year’s fireworks, About’s 4th of July page is worth a look!

Yellow Butterfly Photo

Elliott Back — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 05:56:04 +0000

What type of butterfly is this? It was quite large (as big as my hand), and yellow / black! I’d love to know, so leave me some comments.