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Sony a1: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Sony Netherlands gave me a Sony a1 for a review. During two weeks, I dove into this amazing camera, learning about all the things that make the Sony a1 the top of the Alpha line-up. I shot a lot of pictures and learned a lot of things about this camera. These are my thoughts.
Network Storage Is the Only Safe Way to Store Your Pictures
Okay, so I know a lot of readers may disagree with me on this and have different opinions. My writing here isn’t intended to cause any offense, but more to offer an opinion and start a discussion on the matter. My evidence here is based on having worked in the IT industry for over 30 years and working in the photographic industry with creatives. Hopefully, after reading this you’ll come up with an understanding which may help your next (or first) computer storage purchase.
Why Hustling Is the Most Dangerous Trend in Photography
A modern trend that is taking over every freelancer is hustling. The mantra is repeated by some of the most popular productivity “gurus.” The more hours you put in, the more outcome you will get. However, following this hours = improvement idea is dangerous for your health, creativity, and ultimately, photography.
Genius, Madness, and Obsession: How the Instant Camera Was Invented
You could be forgiven for believing that the requirement for instant gratification is a rather new affliction. However, it’s more likely that swift results were gated behind technology and that the few inventions that provided it were well placed for unprecedented success, like the instant camera.
