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from the editor

Stormwatch 2011 As I write this it is raining and California is “bracing” for another storm. All the channels and radio stations have once again

my mind. I just don’t get it.

Technology. Our lives are richer, but are we are so much stron-

used the terminology they love so much:

ger for it? There used to be no such thing as “Stormwatch.” Men

“Stormwatch 2011.”

were men and they were tough. They weren’t worried about a

Hmmm “Stormwatch 2011.” Laughable. I reminisce about

little water falling from the sky. They weren’t worried about an

when I was a kid. “Stormwatch,” what the hell was “Stormwatch?”

umbrella or that they may catch pneumonia, they got the job

“Stormwatch” didn’t exist. We loved the rain; we used to race up

done. They didn’t have little gadgets in their pockets to inform

and down the street on our bmx bikes, play army in the rain, and

them of weather patterns and every drop of rain that fell from

jump in just about every puddle we could find. When it was soc-

the sky. There was no GPS, no seat warmers, and no fancy cars

cer season we prayed for rain. Slipping and sliding into the mud

that supposedly would drive you home safer and faster. Their

freezing our asses off was bliss. Our mothers’ knew better than

houses were not insulated with space age technology, and the

to try to keep us from playing in the rain. It was quintessential

heaters were not hot and efficient. People just got along with

childhood. It was a rite of passage. It was not “Stormwatch.”

the rain.

It is a funny thing the rain. For years when I would go surfing

Historically, some cultures during times of droughts would

in the rain people would tell me I was crazy. I never understood

offer gifts to their gods. They might have a celebration or a

it. I was going to get wet, completely immersed in water for hours

dance to welcome the rain and please the gods. Some cultures

on end. What do I care about if it is coming from the sky or the

might have sacrificed a virgin or two. “Virginwatch 2011”, now

ocean? It made no sense. But people were convinced I was out of

that might be newsworthy.

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camera review

STORY BY MATTHEW DUCLOS

Choosing The Right Digital Camera o you’re ready to get a new digital

S

camera is obviously the best option. Not

duce. If you’re looking to print large 8x10

camera. Maybe you want to cap-

the case here at all. I’ll go over a few of

photos that look decent, you really only

ture moments of a new born, record your

the basic features of both types and then

need about 2 or 3 megapixels. to print fine

kids little league game, or maybe you’re

explain why one is better than the other

art, gallery quality 8x10 photos you may

traveling to Europe for the summer and

for specific shooters.

need something more like 6 megapixels.

want to make sure your memories are re-

Point and Shoot Cameras

Either way, almost every P/S camera on

L

megapixel myth. What you should look

corded forever. Whatever the case, choosing a new camera can be confusing and potentially very expensive. But it really

the market today is capable of at least 8 mega-pixels. So don’t buy into the whole

ight weight and compact, these

out for on a P/S camera is the image sen-

cameras have become exponentially

sor size. P/S cameras usually have a much

more powerful over the past decade. Ev-

smaller sensor than full size DSLR cam-

main categories: P/S (point and shoot)

erything about them has increased in per-

eras. This size combined with the mega-

and DSLR (digital single lens reflex). Both

formance from the battery life to the low-

pixel count will directly effect the quality

have their strengths and weaknesses that

light performance. The most common

of your photos. For example, a 10 mega-

I hope to clarify for you here. First, you

selling point for P/S cameras for years

pixel camera that has a sensor that mea-

have to decide what kind of digital cam-

has been the megapixel count. The mega-

sures 11mm diagonally has to cram those

era will fit your needs. Personally, I have a

pixel count is directly related to the size

pixels into a much smaller space than a

little bit of everything and use all of them

of the prints you would

regularly. One might assume

like to pro-

doesn’t have to be. While there are infinite combinations of features and price points, digital cameras can be divided into two

that the highest price

camera with the same megapixel count but spread out in a space 43mm diagonal. This is one of the major down falls of P/S cameras compared to DSLRs. The smaller sensor in P/S cameras does help in a lot of other ways. It keeps the camera lighter, cheaper, better on battery life, and capable of processing data faster for fast shooting or even video. having a small, lightweight camera in your pocket while on vacation or at the kids little league game is a no brainer. These little powerhouses can get in places that a clunky DSLR simply aren’t convenient or sometimes even permitted. P/S cameras will usually have the latest and greatest when it comes to features

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because there is a new one released every month whereas DSLRs shelf life is usually a few years. Features like instant panoramic, blink detection, 3D, touch screen displays, etc. make DSLRs look like primitive technology. A point and shoot is plenty of camera for just about anyone. They’ll take acceptable photos in just about any conditions and have the potential to take great photos when used well.

Digital Single Lens Reflex Cameras

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o if a point and shoot camera is good enough for just about anyone

then when does one step into a DSLR? Are you 16 years old? Are your parents rich?

lens.

Are you passionate about expressing your

DSLRs

feelings of angst through photographs?

have become

Then you probably already have an entry

more and more common

level DSLR. Most of the people I know

mechanical design is preserved and the

raphy.

that move from a point and shoot camera

production costs have dropped just as

to a DSLR simply use the full auto setting

quick as the retail price for an entry lev-

which nets the same results as a point and

el DSLR. I use a DSLR most of the time

shoot camera. So why would anyone want

simply because I like complete manual

I

a big, heavy DSLR with a ton of buttons

control over my photos and DSLRs keep

age of a point and shoot, then maybe

all over the camera? Most people think

those controls easily accessible on the

you want to consider an “EVIL” camera.

that a DSLR take “better” photos than a

camera for quick manipulation. Most P/S

EVIL stands for Electronic Viewfinder,

point and shoot but this simply isn’t true.

cameras have manual controls, you just

Interchangeable Lens. This means there

It’s how you use the camera the makes

have to find them in a menu system that

is no reflex mirror, viewfinder, or prism

good or bad photos. The camera is simply

takes half a dozen presses of a button to

to make your camera huge and noisy like

a tool or an instrument. Take for example

get to. Another benefit to a DSLR is the

a DSLR but instead uses the sensor like a

Leonardo DaVinci; he used a paint brush

frame rate or the number of photos the

video camera to show you a live view of

just as a photographer would use a cam-

camera can take in a specific amount of

what the camera is seeing. The best part

era. If you had the same paint brush as

time. Professional level DSLRs can take

of these in-between cameras is you can

DaVinci, could you paint masterpieces of

full resolution photos at a speed of up to

change the lenses as you please. The most

art? Probably not. The primary difference

10 frames per second. It used to be that

common “EVIL” camera at the moment

between a P/S and a DSLR is the ability to

P/S cameras were much slower and in

is the Olympus Micro Four Thirds sys-

change your lens with a DSLR. This allows

some cases could only take one photo per

tem. Personally, this is what I choose as a

the user to change the look and feel of the

press of the button. But as I mentioned

daily walk-around camera when I’m not

photo by changing the field of view of the

before, this gap is quickly narrowing and

shooting for a client. These cameras make

scene. While P/S cameras lack the ability

P/S cameras are quickly becoming more

a great compromise and are probably the

to remove and switch lenses, they still have

and more capable. So do you really need a

future of professional photography... In a

the ability to zoom just like a DSLR zoom

DSLR? Probably not unless you are mak-

way.

ing want to make a living as a photographer or if you want to spend the money because the

you made from your living, on photog-

n between... If you want all the manual controls choice of lenses you get with

a DSLR in the small lightweight pack-

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STORY BY DUSTIN TROYAN

Cars and Cigars

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avaggio “The Art of Auto Detailing” located in Agoura Hills, hosted the

first “Cars and Cigars” event of the season.

For those of you unfamiliar with Lavaggio Auto Detailing, I would suggest you stop by. The facility is absolutely amazing and to my knowledge there is no other place like it in the world. Not only is the facility state of the art, but the investment was made to ensure a “total experience” that is second to none. From concierge service to the bistro, the business offices to the lift for concours detailing and ozone machines, Lavaggio is truly a one of a kind place.

Partnering with Lavaggio meant one thing; we had to do it right. The event started with a bunch of guys getting together to hang out and has now evolved to a sampling of the finest products, culinary delights, massages, stogies, and services.

As Lavaggio performed their exceptional detailing of our vehicles we hung out and enjoyed not only the ambience and camaraderie, but a host of other delights. Neil Krammer owner of Café 14, arguably one of the best local restaurants supplied a sampling of his finest creations. Old Oaks Cigars sent over their number one cigar roller to provide fresh cigars for the guests. Paul Scrivano, owner of Blue Dog Beer Tavern in Sherman Oaks brought by a very exclusive beer that only Paul could get his hands on. Glenfiddich was sampling their award winning Scotches. Lavaggio then took things one step further by having their house massage therapist Dawn offer complimentary head and neck massages. It was truly a wonderful evening. If you would like to be put on “the list,” please email: Dustin@connectedmediagroup.com.

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At this time I want to make a very special thank you to Lavaggio and the other supporting businesses. Please visit these sites for more info and a pictorial on drivenworld.com. www.lavaggio.net www.cafĂŠ-14.com www.bluedogbeertavern.com Old Oaks Cigar Company (805) 494-1886 www.glenfiddich.com www.connectedmediagroup.com

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