Category: Cameras

  • Pixel XL & Pixel 3 XL: The Accidental Photographer

    Pixel XL & Pixel 3 XL: The Accidental Photographer

    I have always been intrigued by photography even though I never pursued it besides taking photos during vacation or taking a few thousand pictures of corn plants while getting my Masters degree in electrical engineering at the University of Kansas. Seeing the reviews of the Pixel XL camera in 2016, I knew I had to…

  • Pixel XL vs Samsung Galaxy Note 4: Camera Comparision

    Pixel XL vs Samsung Galaxy Note 4: Camera Comparision

    Those of you follow this blog know that I love(d) my Samsung Galaxy Note 4.   In addition to the Note 4 being reliable, fast, and rugged, I was especially impressed with the Note 4’s camera, which handled everything from low light concerts to bright light landscapes with equal aplumb. Alas, time passes and my…

  • Cameras on Smartphones: Photography for Everyone

    Cameras on Smartphones: Photography for Everyone

    Call me old fashioned, but, this is the first year that I am really enjoying using the cameras (front and back facing) on my smartphone. My new Samsung Galaxy Note 4 has a camera that is every bit as good as our standalone Sony camera for utility, instant, use. Caveat: I am not a professional…

  • HTC RE Camera Preview

    HTC RE Camera Preview

    Been using the HTC RE camera. As you can see it is small, easy to use, and check the pictures and video below to see the quality. The RE is, to us, “Blaze Cam”…..Blaze is our 13 week old 21 week old yellow Labrador puppy.  I uploaded the MP4 file video from the RE directly to YouTube.…