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    Parts Vendor

    Anybody have a good part vendor that they utilize? I have a Panasonic SHAN-TM700 quick release plate that had the front locking bracket fall off while riding around in an airboat in the everglades. I really don't want to spend another $500 when I can get what I hope to be a $5 part. I have yet...
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    Finally a decent Photog Portrayal

    Other than our fine Cabin Boy "Chris Elliot" portrayal in Ground Hog Day, the guy who plays the video cowboy in Maine Street on ESPN has somewhat accurately captured the essence of a photog. One day this protrayal will make it main stream and no longer will photogs be made to look like idiots!
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    Life on the other Side

    Hey Photogs, long time no talk to. I just wanted to wish all of you the best New Year possible. For anybody who is searching for new jobs or thinking about jumping, good luck! It's been three years now since I jumped ship and went into PR, but thank god I get to sling a lens around for our...
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    CMOS Vs. CCD

    I have been seeing cameras with the SONY CMOS and 3 CMOS chips. How do they compare to the CCD's. Any difference? Is one better than the other?
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    Prosumer Editors

    What do you find is the best prosumer nonlinear editor for the buck? I have at home Pinnacle Studio 10.7 and it's alright for banging out the occasional home video to DVD but I would like to get something a little more reliable.
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    Looking 4 Gear

    Well, it has been a long while since I have ventured into the realm of B-roll. Too long I admit. It's great to see a bunch of the long timers still posting away. The real reason I am posting today is it has been a year and a half since I jumped the live truck to get the cush desk job on the...
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    7 months in to PIOing

    Well gang it's been 7 months or so now since I shed the 28 pounds of Beta cam for Public Affairs. I must admit having a normal life again is nice! I must also admit that at times I miss the run and gun; or the feel of the sony resting on the shoulder as I viewed the world in a 2" black and white...
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    Last Day

    Well, three and a half weeks ago I made the announcement that I was getting out of the photography gig. Today is my official last day. It's a little unsettling, My entire adult career has been spent slinging a lens. Now my main piece of gear will be a computer keyboard. I wish all of you good...
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    Getting Out

    Well In three weeks I will no longer have the title of Photojournalist. I have decided for my family's sake to leave the business. It has been fun. This short 5 year career has seen a lot. Gubenatorial Reelections with JEB Bush. The Pres himself to major disasters like Katrina. I have Cat...
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    A tribute to photogs from the Washington Post

    The Heroes Behind the Cameras By Eugene Robinson Washington Post You wouldn't think that the longest ovation at the Emmy Awards, an annual celebration of trendiness, would go to three such trend-averse men -- Tom Brokaw and Dan Rather, who stood awkwardly on stage, and the late Peter Jennings...
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    Baton Rouge

    Hey I am flying in to cover aftermath. We are getting a rental in Baton Rouge. Is there anything at the wal-marts/ stores to purchase ie. water/food/gas????
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    I HAVE JUST ABOUT HAD IT!!!

    I am just about to say this is nuts and get the heck out. PR is looking really good right about now. Management actually asked us to go into an emergency room and look for victims!!! AHHHHHHHH This business is gone looney!!
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    JIBS

    I am looking to start buying some freelance gear and I wanted to get some ideas on some good jibs to look into. I am kinda going one item at a time till I am ready to roll out on my own. I figure a jib would be a nice place to start. If anybody has ideas as to who makes the best jib for the buck...
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    MAGID

    I want to know if your station is consulted by this group or not. If so what are your rankings. I work at a magid station and let me just say I am not impressed one bit
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    Crossing the Axis

    Alright I need some help here guys. I have a reporter friend who is having issues with some photogs about crossing the axis. I need a website or material to help her explain to the photog or togs in question on the concept of breaking the axis and screen direction in editing. Besides my american...
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