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| bio | website | grumpyjohns.com |
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| location | Toronto, Canada | |
| age | 44 | |
| visits | member for | 2 years, 11 months |
| seen | 58 mins ago | |
| stats | profile views | 781 |
Software architect and developer. I use a variety of technologies but at work it's generally C++, HTML, ASP (JScript), Flex, and SVG. For personal stuff, I tend to use PHP, C#, perl, and everything I use at work. :)
I've been designing and developing for well over a decade in the enterprise software market, first with IP billing, now with ticketing (no, not TicketMaster). I'm a classic case of a jack-of-all-trades, but my intuition is good and I pick up programming languages like a sponge picks up water.
For fun, I'm an avid amateur photographer and especially enjoy nature and macro photography. I've also started getting into more studio oriented stuff, acquiring some lighting, background stands, and other gadgets for that purpose. My current weapon of choice is the Nikon D800. Check out my website for some of my photography DIY projects, some of which have been featured on the well-known DIY Photography site.
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Nov 8 |
answered | Is it a wise-decision to buy full-frame lenses for use on an APS-C body? |
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Nov 8 |
answered | Why are Canon and Nikon the biggest camera manufacturers? |
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Nov 6 |
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For a novice to flash, what color correction gels would be best to experiment with? +1 - There's also the Rosco Strobist kit which is a little more expensive, but already cut. |
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Nov 5 |
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Is it important that the Canon 1DX isn't specified to autofocus with lenses slower than f/5.6? I agree. The lenses listed here are consumer grade lenses, I can't imagine that Canon would even pause for concern about them. |
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Nov 5 |
answered | SD card can no longer be read by PC but works fine in the camera, can I fix this? |
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Nov 2 |
answered | Why do small sensor cameras use proportionally larger mounts? |
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Nov 2 |
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Should I upgrade my camera or lens to shoot pro hockey games? +1 - The fast lens is the first step. Photographers have been shooting hockey for a long time with camera bodies considered antique by today's standard so the secret to that is the lens and, well, the ability to follow the play. :) |
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Nov 1 |
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Will leaving my battery charger plugged in (without battery) harm the charger? I agree. I leave one of my Pentax battery chargers plugged in all the time, never had an issue. |
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Oct 24 |
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What are the differences between E-TTL, i-TTL, and P-TTL? No need to suspect differences, they have them! Having said that, I don't have the technical info, so I'll be curious to see what arises with this question. |
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Oct 22 |
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How does optimizer software reduce file size without reducing resolution? Hi Ali, welcome to the site. While I think there may (though iffy) be people here that can answer that question, it's not really a photography question. It's about software algorithms and is probably better answered on other Stack sites. |
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Oct 19 |
answered | How can I make effective use of single portable strobe with direct lighting for an event? |
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Oct 19 |
answered | Image Stabilization in Lens vs Body: Which is Cheaper? |
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Oct 19 |
answered | Why does depth of field occur? |
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Oct 17 |
awarded | Enlightened |
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Oct 17 |
awarded | Nice Answer |
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Oct 14 |
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Would this IR-transparent plastic be useful for blocking unwanted control flash? @mattdm - You've heard of LBA right? Well, FBA may also be an issue for some... Come to the light side. ;) |
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Oct 14 |
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Would this IR-transparent plastic be useful for blocking unwanted control flash? @mattdm - Yeah, it's a little slicker looking. Who knows, they maybe they have the form patented and so Nikon can't copy... |
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Oct 14 |
answered | Would this IR-transparent plastic be useful for blocking unwanted control flash? |
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Oct 10 |
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How much better is a macro ring flash than a “normal” external flash, for macro shots? @AndreiRinea - It works great, I'm very happy with it, so no regrets. I haven't used it as much as I would have liked, but that's not a reflection of its ability. |
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Oct 9 |
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Macro lenses, what's the best for quality and closeup? spelling, grammar, tags |
