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Stunning video demo from Canon's more affordable T2i SLR

Submitted by matthewfortner on 02/27/2010 - 07:45

Using a pre-production Canon T2i Nino Leitner shot a short film that demonstrates the potent budget minded SLR's 1080p and 30 fps capabilities.

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Deposit check by taking its photo

Submitted by matthewfortner on 02/24/2010 - 07:45

Tags: Tech Junkie | banking | photography | technology

Forget the bank and the ATM. A deposit may become as simple as snapping a photo of that check.

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Recycled film slides make cool curtains

Submitted by matthewfortner on 02/21/2010 - 06:46

Tags: Tech Junkie | gadget | home decor | photography

We used to shoot slides primarily for projector, magazine or portfolio use. They are rarity nowadays, but Flickr user Yarnzombie has found another application.

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Joby Gorillapod Magnetic tackles even more terrain

Submitted by matthewfortner on 02/19/2010 - 07:43

Tags: Tech Junkie | camera | gadget | photography

The Gorillapod line from Joby already had won the respect of photography enthusiasts looking for a lightweight portable camera mounting solution. Now they've made it even better.

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Canon beefs up Rebel arsenal | Rebel T2i SLR

Submitted by matthewfortner on 02/08/2010 - 15:47

Tags: Tech Junkie | camera | photography

Less than a year after the Rebel T1i, Canon has bettered it with the T2i. Trickling down from the 7D, the new Rebel offers 18 megapixels and 1080p video upto 30fps with manual exposure control for just $800.

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Cheapskate panning time lapse rig

Submitted by matthewfortner on 01/30/2010 - 21:07

Tags: Tech Junkie | gadget | photography

Inspired by a video demonstrating an analog clock used to rotate a camera for a panning time lapse, Flickr user rtadlock used wind up kitchen timer. The DIY gadget set him back about $6.50. Check out the time lapse.

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