Fascinating Article on ExtremeTech.com About Converting a Home to Almost 100% Solar Power

Just over four months ago, I highlighted an article by tech journalist Loyd Case of ExtremeTech.com. At that time, he was considering solar panels for the roof of his home. You can read that article here.

Fast forward a bit, and Case has done a great job of outlining the steps he took to research, get quotes for, and have installed a 6.1KW system that “came in at around $36K (not counting permit fees).”

I hope that he has much success with this system, and that his experience is a good example for others to follow.

The ExtremeTech article can be found here.

Another Very Good Review of the Canon EOS Rebel XSi

I just logged onto CreativePro.com and came across a new review of the Canon EOS Rebel XSi by Ben Long. One of the most interesting parts of the review is when Long covers the XSi’s live view features, including a photo from an event shot at 1600ISO. The article can be found here.

Ben Long is the author of a number of successful books about digital photography, including Complete Digital Photography, and Getting Stated with Camera Raw. His website, Complete Digital Photography, has a wealth of information about digital photography, Apple Aperture, Photoshop, Photoshop Lightroom, Plug-ins and much more.

In Memoriam: Cornell Capa, Photographer and Founding Director of ICP

I just learned that Cornell Capa passed away. He was the founding director of ICP (The International Center of Photography), and brother of photojournalist and founder of Magnum Photos, Robert Capa. ICP played a big part in my education, and my decision to become a photographer. Mr. Capa’s documentary work and contributions to the art of photography were significant, and he will be missed.

More information about Cornell Capa’s life (1918-2008), and a portfolio of images can be found here on ICP.org.
Another portfolio of images by Cornell Capa can be found on Magnum Photos’ website.