My desktop has both USB 2.0 and 3.0 ports, along with an SD Card Reader. Recently while transferring several Gigabytes of data, I noticed the SD Card was transferring around 8 MB/s (that's "B" as in Bytes). First I was a bit shocked. Had I been transferring data from SD Cards at that speed for the past year? Why hadn't I noticed it sooner? Perhaps I wasn't transferring often or … [Read more...] about Slow USB Transfer Speeds on SD Card/Reader
Sample Windows batch script to copy JPGs, RW2s, and MP4s from SD Card to local computer.
I came across a common problem among photographers: lack of storage space. With RAW images at 20MB/file, my hard drive is filling up quickly. I came up with a plan to filter images directly on the SD Card before I copy to the local machine. Since I save both JPG and RAW images on the card, I could filter the JPGs that I liked (delete the JPGs that I don't) and then copy the … [Read more...] about Sample Windows batch script to copy JPGs, RW2s, and MP4s from SD Card to local computer.
Oshiro 60mm Macro Lens on Panasonic G7
I just got the Oshiro 60mm on Amazon for my Panasonic Lumix G7 (Micro Four Thirds). I'm using it with a Fotasy adapter. There's no stabilization in the lens so it's something to be aware of. In terms of the macro shots - all I can say is WOW!! It's superb. If you plan on purchasing any of these, please use my affiliate links above. It keeps the site running! Below are some … [Read more...] about Oshiro 60mm Macro Lens on Panasonic G7
Sigma 18 – 35 f/1.8 Review
Please note: the images are missing in this article. I'm working to update it. I was able to get my hands on this lens and let me tell you - it's fantastic! This lens is great for low-light shots and combined with the speedbooster, you get an extra stop of light. With f/1.8, it lives up to its expectations! The additional stop makes it a f/1.2 (or f/2.4 in full frame, 35mm … [Read more...] about Sigma 18 – 35 f/1.8 Review