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photography

Cameras

By Michael Palmer |  May 31, 2007  | #cameras, #photography | 1 min read
I’m still saving like a banshee for a new camera. Here’s what I have lens wise: * Canon 50mm f/1.4 * Canon 70-200mm f/4L IS * Canon 18-55 EF-S I’m having the darnedest time deciding between a Canon EOS 30d and a EOS 5d. I still shoot film occasionally and want to get into wide angle stuff. To me it seems the full frame 5d is the perfect choice. I could pick up a 17-40mm f4L lens and be in wide angle heaven.
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technology

mmm fibers

By Michael Palmer |  May 31, 2007  | #internet, #fiber | 1 min read
===Fiber Upgrade We’re upgrading our T1 line at work. Going to go with 10mbps fiber connection! I’m excited. It will open up a whole new world of possibilities for the company.
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photography

Flickr Fun

By Michael Palmer |  May 13, 2007  | #photography | 1 min read
I’ve had a flickr account for a while now, but I’ve finally start of using it. It’s basically replaced my photoblog. You can see my flickr page here.
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life

My Lastest Music

By Michael Palmer |  Apr 11, 2007  | #music | 1 min read
I’ve been on a hunt for new music the last couple months. Albums currently being spun in the Hyundai: Arcade Fire – Neon Bible Cold War Kids – robbers and cowards Editors – The Back Room Plain White T’s – All That We Needed Silversun Pickups – Future Foe Scenarios Teddybears – Soft Machine (See Iggy Pop Video) The Fray – How to Save a Life Type O Negative – Dead Again Under the Influence of Giants – Heaven is Full Ya some of its old, but hey I’m just now discovering it.
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life

If I was rich....

By Michael Palmer |  Mar 20, 2007  | #life, #gear | 1 min read
I was just day dreaming about things I’d love to have for my photography hobby.. I build an Amazon list: Amazon.com: “My Dream Photography Setup” Anyways.. of course none of that stuff is realistically obtainable.. We’re takling like $23,000 worth of stuff. But if I was rich, or some rich person really really loved me, it would be my dream to have that setup. Some of that stuff is on my insanely wishfull wishlist too.
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