Video Blogging.... this is just a test...

Well, I'm about ready to start jumping on the the video blogging bandwagon. Why? Well for a couple of very simple reasons. One, I'm lazy and hate typing. Two, I can't spell and I'm lazy and I hate typing. Three, I really, really enjoy watching videos of myself talking into a camera. (so will you!) ;) As a test to find out an efficient (remember, I'm lazy) way to post, I'm uploading an image of me using my homegrown wifi inteface to my home's HVAC system. Look, just point and click!

The Canon S500

So here it is. My first digital camera. I've purchased two others for my son and my Zire 72 as well as my iPaq 3715 both featured 1.2 mega pixel cameras, this is the first digital camera I've purchased for myself. After the untimely loss of the 3715, I've needed something to fill the void and my 1GB compact flash. My brother Steve has been a Canon user and fan for several years and to be frank, the little camera has impressed me for sometime. This model boasts 5 megapixels but a lack luster 3X optical zoom. This is ok for general photography and while the lens is general purpose in design, it does a decent job of macro photography. The batterly life has been reasonable so far and the actual time between taking pictures is not nearly as bad as my son's Gateway camera. (elcheapo model). The user interface is pretty simple to navigate although I did get quite the chuckle when I realized that Canon included "themes" for the camera. When I say themes I mean background images and sounds for each fuction. Yep. There's six of them and really can't understand why anyone would want the sound of a cricket to be their shutter sound.. but... with this camera they have the freedom to choose! Oh.. did I mention this thing can take video? My brother got all Steve Spielbergy on me when he started using this feature on his camera. The quality (highest setting is true VGA) is pretty impressive, although it is limited due to the OS and caching sizes to roughy 2 minute clips in that resolution. All in all I'm pretty happy with this purchase. It's a close companion adding yet more critical ounces to my already straining utility belt...

Movie Review: Batman Begins

DC/WB has finally made THE Batman Film. The fanboy in me is happy.
Matches M Malone approves. (10 out of 10 match sticks)
It is all that I had hoped for and more.
My only gripes are with the casting of Katie Holms and the combat mode of the Tumbler. Coming from someone who has been a fan of the Dark Knight since the 70's (I'm that old), this truly is an achievement in film. I also think because it is so true to the story and characters it should fair well with general public. Forget the 60's camp. Forget Schumakers abomination. It's beyond Burton's moody but wonderful interpritation. This movie shows us the real Dark Knight.

My Precious

Ok.. It's been a while since I've posted on some pure technology goodness. What's my new favorite tech toy? It's my 4GB Hitachi Microdrive! It's turned my PDA into a true music player and has room to finally be the digital photo album I've always wanted. Video? Oh the world will never be the same once the entire FireFly series can be held in my hand! BWAHAHAHA.

The Taylor Wedding Photo Album

It seems we all survived the Taylor Wedding. I think this is the last time I'm anyone's Best Man. Too much work! ;) Here'a few pix I snapped while having fun with some of the best people on the planet!

Click on the pic to see the album!!

Cheers!

Groom go!

Groom go!, originally uploaded by johnmknight.

So... Here's a picture of Andy trying on his tux. As of 2:44am, local Indiana Time, The groom is just now finishing getting ready for tomorrow's 9:30am Wedding and as it were.. the best man is blogging about it! :)

Thomas enjoys a shake...

Thomas enjoys a shake..., originally uploaded by johnmknight.

This is a picture of Thomas enjoying a special treat at Barnes and Nobel/Starbucks in Kalamazoo a few weeks ago. I don't know why but I crack up every time I see it!

Vegas... The only picture from the trip.

Vegas... The only picture from the trip., originally uploaded by johnmknight.