The primary reason why I take pictures is to document the people and experiences in my life. Like a visual journal, I enjoy going through these periodically and re-living good moments of the past. It's amazing how many memories can be connected to a single photograph. I recently looked at some old film pictures from … Continue reading iPhone XS and 11: getting the best out of the camera
Category: Gadgets
Sony RX1: some thoughts 7 years later
The biggest non-essential material purchase I ever made was when I bought my Sony RX1 camera around this time of year in 2012. At $2800, it was the most money I had ever spent on a single item that wasn't a car. I've used this camera regularly since then; to this day it remains one … Continue reading Sony RX1: some thoughts 7 years later
In defense of wired earbuds
I listened to a lot of music growing up, but in recent years the only situation where I spend any significant amount of time listening to tunes is when I travel on airplanes. Minimal weight and convenience are far more important to me in this setting than sound quality, so I've always gone with small … Continue reading In defense of wired earbuds
My favorite travel tripod
On my recent mountain climbing vacation, I lost one of my most frequently used travel accessories: a small tripod for my camera. I haven't a clue where I lost it, but I'm guessing that as I was grabbing a bottle of water out of my backpack side pocket, the tripod came out along with it … Continue reading My favorite travel tripod
Super Feeder cat food dispenser
One of the difficulties of having a pet is that if you like to travel a lot, you need to plan in advance on care for your furry friend while you're out of town for extended periods of time. Dogs are particularly challenging since they require daily interactive care. I've never been a dog person, … Continue reading Super Feeder cat food dispenser
Light packing tip: minimize the chargers
I was having a friendly conversation the other day with some people about the various electronic gadgets that they pack on vacation. It's quite surprising what people consider "essential" when it comes to this category of items in particular. People have to have a laptop computer when they're vacationing. Absolutely must have it. Why I … Continue reading Light packing tip: minimize the chargers
Ear plugs for travel
One of the more recent additions to my travel bag is a set of ear plugs. I can't function properly if I don't sleep well, and like most people I have problems falling asleep if there are unpleasant noises sounding off in the background. I first starting packing these a few years ago when … Continue reading Ear plugs for travel
Travel related apps that I have on my phone
When it comes to minimalist travel, there's no other electronic gadget in my opinion that has made it so much easier to travel light than the smartphone. I reminisce on one of my first major trips in my early 20s roaming around Europe with a huge camping backpack that must have weighed about 40 pounds … Continue reading Travel related apps that I have on my phone
E-readers vs paper books
Around a year ago, I started reading books for fun again after a nearly 10 year hiatus. I was in school non-stop until I was in my late 20s, so once I finally escaped to freedom, I had no desire to look at another book unless it was necessary for my day job. After about … Continue reading E-readers vs paper books
Capture better videos with your iPhone & discounted battery replacements
I like to keep up with the latest Apple news (I'm really hoping for an updated iPhone SE to be released sometime soon), and while browsing one of my go-to Apple sites, I came across this article that might be useful to many people since taking videos is so easily accessible to anyone with a … Continue reading Capture better videos with your iPhone & discounted battery replacements
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