The McNamara Report

Surprise Canon Fire?

Last week Canon announced an exciting new pro DSLR, the 10.1MP EOS-1D Mark III, and I can’t wait to get my hands on one to test! In addition to a blazing 10fps burst mode, advanced AF system, low light sensitivity as high as ISO 6400, a smart battery, and new dynamic range controls, it’s the first Canon DSLR to feature a 3-inch LCD with Live Preview mode. EOS-1D Mark III news release.

Knowledge is Power

Memory cards are now 500,000 times cheaper than they were in 1990, the price per megabyte having dropped from $1,000 to 2 cents. But the cards are increasingly valuable to marketers and data miners. They're able to tease secret information from your cards, including your income level, shopping patterns, camera and lens ownership, your vacation destinations, and much more!

Are you (and your identity) at risk? Can you prevent unwanted snooping?

Back Up and Keep Trying

I clearly remember why I failed my first driver’s test: I backed up the car and tapped the bumper on the car behind me and it was all over. Fortunately, I passed on the next try and later became an expert at backing up my car. But I still have a trouble when it comes to backing up computer hard drives filled with digital photos and documents.

The Rain in Spain

The Rain In Spain Falls Mainly On Camera Phones
This week’s 3GSM World Congress in Barcelona, Spain had a surprising number of announcements related to taking pictures. Never heard of the 3GSM World Congress? It’s a show dedicated to advancing cell phone technology.

Kodak InkJet Re-Entry

On Feb. 6, 2007 Kodak returned to the consumer inkjet printer market after several years hiatus and untold missed-opportunities. This week’s announcement of three new AIO inkjet printers, held in NYC on the Saturday Night Live stage at NBC Studios, begs the question: Is Kodak's attempt at succeeding in the inkjet market a “better-late-than-never” scenario, or a “too-little, too-late” scenario?