PhotoGeek week #10
In this episode of PhotoGeek’s weekly audio podcast, we mention the iPhone and speculation about an Australian release.
Is the iPhone a device that suits photographers in Australian conditions? Cameron’s iphone criticism relates to its lack of 3G connection and he relates that to the use he puts his current Palm device to. The Palm can be used as a high speed modem for his laptop when it is unable to connect on its own.
Phil refers to some in depth iphone reviews that have been posted.
Cameron says iPhone critics observe the lack of a hard drive in the iPhone as significant.
Cameron has a thing or two to say about the Canon 1D Mk 111 and its auto focus woes.
Also Cameron mentions that the Nikon D3 is being shown to members of the press this week in secret rooms….
Phil talks about the Apple Airport Extreme 802.11n wireless base station and an installation on a Wallan property with stone walls and some distance to the network spread.
Dutch Telekom are said to be considering entering the Australian broadband market.
We talk about copyright issues in relation to photographers in Australia in reference to a case involving AppleTV.
We discuss the use of a Light tent for those looking to shoot product for web presentation.
Cameron debates the accuracy of the comments left on or infra-red.
We talk about our first impressions of the AppleTV as a media center and the quality of various sources like You Tube video. We discuss the requirement to pair the remote to the device so that Apple computers are not inadvertently controlled.
