Summary: Show Notes: Episode 077<br> Today on The First 40 Miles, CLICK: The Photography Gear Episode. We can’t provide you with stunning scenery, but we can help you incorporate photography in your backpacking adventures. Then, find out what camera Josh is taking with him on the trail. For the Backpack Hack of the Week, you’ll learn how to add a little stability to your next shot. And we’ll wrap up the show with some words from Ansel Adams.<br> Opening<br> <br> * Cameras we have known…<br> * Our motivation to buy a new camera (graininess, edges out of focus, bad battery)<br> * Features: Great image quality (not just about megapixels—it’s about sensor size), manual controls<br> * Weight/size: Small, “pocketable”, flat front<br> * Price: Had to be flexible on price, picked base model, and shopped for best price<br> <br> Top 5 Supporting Gear Needs of Every Photographer<br> Stability<br> <br> * <a href="http://www.tamrac.com/products/zipshot-mini">ZipShot Mini Tripod</a> (we’ll be reviewing on our Click 2.0 The Photography Technique Episode next month)<br> * Micro Flex Tripod ($2 on Amazon)<br> <br> Storage<br> <br> * Ziploc bags work<br> * For serious photographers, <a href="http://www.mindshiftgear.com/">Mindshift </a>creates full feature backpacks<br> * <a href="http://www.mindshiftgear.com/products/rotation180-professional">Rotation180 Professional 36L</a><br> * Has a rotating belt pack, so you don’t have to take off your pack to access your camera and lenses. It’s just barely large enough to handle a summer backpacking trip of 2-3 days.<br> * <a href="https://www.peakdesign.com/product/clips/capture/">Peak Designs</a> makes a holster for DSLRs. So you can wear it on your shoulder strap, and it’s secure, convenient and ready to use.<br> <br> Charging<br> <br> * Solar vs. bringing a charging pack<br> * Rule of thumb: if you can’t see your shadow, nothing is charging on your solar charger<br> * We’ve been using the <a href="http://www.goenerplex.com/products/portable-solar-chargers/kickr-iv">EnerPlex Solar IV Charger</a> along with the <a href="http://www.goenerplex.com/products/portable-batteries/jumpr-stack-6">EnerPlex Jumpr Stack 6</a> battery pack. We got 0.25 amps (barely sunny) to 0.6 amps (direct sun); it’s rated for up to 1.2 amps<br> * http://www.goenerplex.com/products/portable-batteries/jumpr-stack-6<br> * Another option: <a href="http://www.goalzero.com/p/317/venture-30-solar-recharging-kit">Goal Zero Venture 30 Solar Recharging Kit</a><br> <br> Photo Editing <br> <br> * Software or websites<br> * <a href="https://www.gimp.org/">GIMP</a><br> * Photoshop<br> <br> Photo Storage/SD card<br> <br> * Setting we have it on: 266 pictures on a 4G card @ 20 megapixel at fine jpeg quality<br> * 136 shots with raw instead of jpeg<br> * 458 shots with standard jpeg<br> * 729 shots 10 megapixels<br> * Varies based on quality of photo<br> * 22 minutes of video at medium-high quality<br> <br> SUMMIT Gear Review: <a href="http://www.sony.com/electronics/cyber-shot-compact-cameras/dsc-rx100">Sony RX100</a><br> Sony calls it “The Professional’s Compact Camera”<br> Structure<br> <br> * Ultra-slim, aluminum body<br> * 3″ LCD screen with 1.2M dots<br> * 3-Inch Xtra Fine LCD display with bright whites & true blacks<br> * Rear control dial and customizable front control ring<br> <br> Utility<br> <br> * 9 MP 1″-type Exmor CMOS sensor<br> * 28-100mm equivalent F/1.8-4.9 lens<br> * Up to 10 FPS<br> * ISO 125-6400 expandable ISO 80, 100, and 25,600<br> * 1080p video<br> * Steady-Shot image stabilization<br> * Memory Recall feature can store up to three groups of custom settings<br> * 2 MP Exmor”CMOS sensor – extreme low-light shots<br> * Bright F1.8 Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens with 3.6x zoom<br> * Full HD 1080/60p video with manual control and dual record, 101.6 mm x 58.
