Apr 19th, 2013 at 4:00PM: There have been a lot of cool Kickstarter Projects in recent months, but this one will warm the heart of anyone who likes a good old-fashioned road trip. The Route 66 Polaroid Project is just what it says on the tin: a plan to drive the length of the famous highway taking Polaroid snapshots all the way.
Eric and Sarah are getting married in June and they're heading down The Mother Road for ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Route 66 Polaroid Project Aims To Capture The Mother Road The Old-Fashioned Way
Apr 19th, 2013 at 4:00PM: There have been a lot of cool Kickstarter Projects in recent months, but this one will warm the heart of anyone who likes a good old-fashioned road trip. The Route 66 Polaroid Project is just what it says on the tin: a plan to drive the length of the famous highway taking Polaroid snapshots all the way.
Eric and Sarah are getting married in June and they're heading down The Mother Road for ...Gadling Gear Review: Acme Made Camera Bags
Feb 4th, 2013 at 8:00AM: One of my biggest concerns when traveling is making sure that my expensive camera gear is well protected from harm. In the hustle and bustle of packing, rushing to the airport and flying to our eventual destination, a lot can happen to our photography equipment, even when it remains in our possession. There is nothing worse than embarking on that trip of a lifetime only to find your camera isn't ...Gadling Gear Review: Nikon 1 J2 Digital Camera
Nov 5th, 2012 at 8:00AM: Over the past couple of years, one of the fastest growing segments of the digital camera market has been the compact interchangeable lens systems. These cameras feature the small bodies of a traditional point-and-shoot with the ability to swap lenses like a DSLR, giving them plenty of versatility without adding undue size or weight. Options from Sony, Panasonic and Samsung have been extremely ...Gadling Gear Review: Eye-Fi Mobile X2 Wireless Memory Card
Sep 4th, 2012 at 8:00AM: One of the features that has been appearing on new camera models with increased frequency is built-in Wi-Fi functionality. Wireless capabilities on the camera allows users to sync with their computer and upload images to Flickr, Facebook or other photo sharing services without ever using a cable. It is incredibly convenient and fun, particularly for travelers who may want to share photos from ...Gadling Gear Review: Joby Gorillapod SLR-Zoom
Apr 3rd, 2012 at 8:00AM: The advent of inexpensive point-and-shoot and SLR cameras had turned us all into travel photographers and has made documenting our journeys easier than ever. Capturing just the right shot still takes plenty of practice and skill, however, and occasionally it is nice to have a tripod in our packs to assist in that area. Unfortunately, traditional tripods can be heavy, bulky and inflexible, which ...Outside magazine's inaugural 'Travel Awards' winners
Mar 13th, 2012 at 6:30PM:
With twenty-three categories and every continent up for consideration, the competition is fierce, but today Outside magazine released its picks for its new Outside Travel Awards. The winners include everything from travel companies and locales to cameras, suitcases, hotels, and apps, road-tested by those in the know (you know, those people).
Amongst the chosen is Seattle-based Mountain ...Gadling gear review: Nikon CoolPix AW100 camera
Feb 6th, 2012 at 8:00AM: Buying a digital camera is no easy task these days. As cameras have grown in popularity, the market has become flooded with dozens of models, all with a dizzying array of features and specs, and few ways to distinguish one from the next. Aside from minor variations in shape and color, most of them all look about the same, and it is difficult to know which one is the best fit for each of our ...Gadling gear review: Sun Sniper Pro camera strap
Sep 12th, 2011 at 9:00AM: For many of us, travel and photography are a natural combination. After all, it isn't enough to simply visit a destination, we also want to capture the essence of that place and bring it home to not only share with friend and families, but for own memories as well. The advent of digital photography has made this easier than ever, and as a result, more people than ever now own cameras.
Digital ...Travel Photo Tips: What is metering, and how does it affect my pictures?
Jan 21st, 2011 at 11:00AM:
Up until now, we've covered three of the more basic, essential aspects of understanding the minutiae that goes into composing a photograph. While traveling, it's easy to run into vastly different scenes from hour to hour, making it all the more important to understand how and why your camera reacts the way it does. The goal here is to get you more comfortable with manually controlling your ...Travel Photo Tips: What is ISO, and how does it affect my pictures?
Dec 30th, 2010 at 10:00AM:
ISO. Three little letters which stand for International Organization for Standardization (not exactly thrilling) and make a monumental difference in the outcome of images, particularly in low-light scenarios. It's one of the most prominently featured specifications of any modern digital camera, and it's one single aspect that can make a night-and-day difference in the outcome of your shots. ...SkyMall Monday: Top 10 pieces of spy gear
Jul 26th, 2010 at 1:00PM: The world is a scary place. Heck, even the Cold War is heating up (er, cooling off?) again with Russian spies being kicked out of the US. It's becoming harder and harder to trust anyone, even your family. Here in the SkyMall Monday headquarters, I trust Calvin the Garden Yeti and no one else. In these crazy times, it's best to find out all the information you can on those around you, lest they try ...Disposable cameras for kids - Traveling with kids tip
Jun 22nd, 2010 at 5:28PM: Buy at least one disposable camera for each child on the trip. These are very inexpensive and will keep your child entertained for a long time. Tell each child that they should take pictures of things on the trip that they find interesting. Mom and dad should have one too.
When you get back home and develop the film, each person should make a scrapbook and tell the family why they took each ...Bring a camera - Road trip tip
Feb 4th, 2010 at 3:49PM: Bring your camera.
It doesn't have to be an expensive camera with all the bells and whistles. You can even get great shots with a disposable camera.
You never know when you'll see a hilarious sign, odd landmark or spectacular sunset, so have your camera at the ready. ...How do adventurers keep in touch?
Nov 30th, 2009 at 4:30PM: In the old days, adventurers disappeared into remote corners of the globe and weren't heard from for months or even years. In our more interconnected world, modern adventurers regale us with their tales of travel in real time via the Internet. How do they do it? It's all in the gear they bring along. As he rides across Africa on a motorcycle, Thomas Tomczyk will keep the world posted on his ...The Disposable Memory Project
Jun 23rd, 2009 at 8:30AM: Disposable cameras have become a very popular way of capturing images in the digital age. They're cheap, take relatively decent photos, and can be found in just about every discount store the world over. But one organization has taken the disposable camera off the guest tables at every wedding, and sent them out into the world to capture images from around the globe. The concept behind the ...Daily deal - 50% off everything in the Zagg InvisibleSHIELD store
Jan 7th, 2009 at 3:00PM: My daily deal for today is a sweet 50% discount off anything you purchase in the Zagg.com online store. Zagg.com is where you'll find the InvisibleSHIELD device protection film which provides a plastic barrier against damage to your devices. The film is available for almost every popular mobile (smart) phone on the market, as well as for the iPod, gaming devices, GPS units and even watches. Their ...Daily deal - Canon 7 Megapixel digital camera for $89.99
Dec 24th, 2008 at 10:30AM: You'd better not still be in the middle of your Christmas shopping! If you are, then I suggest getting dressed and braving the crowds of fellow procrastinators. My daily deal for today is for the Canon PowerShot A470 digital camera. This 7.1 Megapixel camera features a 3.4x optical zoom, and runs off regular AA batteries. The A470 is a pretty basic camera, and you won't find any of the more ...Daily Deal - Flip Ultra 60 minute digital camcorder (pink) for $124
Sep 16th, 2008 at 12:30PM: My daily deal for today is for the Flip Ultra 60 minute digital camcorder. This pocket video camera has an internal memory card, with enough storage for 60 minutes of your antics. The camera features a nifty pop-out USB connector, so you do not need to carry any cables. The camera starts up in about 3 seconds, and is instantly ready to record. Thanks to its AA batteries, you do not have to worry ...Gadling Take FIVE - August 9--August 15
Aug 16th, 2008 at 8:00AM: Yesterday afternoon I was on a WiFi quest with no luck, so here's the Take FIVE a day later.
While I was on my WiFi quest with no luck, Gadling welcomed a new blogger. Meg Massie has an interesting way to get around the world. Her husband is a professional bridge player. Meg travels for other reasons too. Bridge is just one of them.
Along with the welcome addition of Meg, there have been a mix ...Digital Foci's Photo Safe II keeps your photos out of harm's way
Jul 21st, 2008 at 8:30PM: Raise your hand if you ever returned home from a trip only to discover that disaster struck, and you can no longer access the digital photos you made on your storage card. It's horrible, and sadly I speak from experience. Nowadays when I travel, I'll offload photos onto my laptop several times a day, and I'll even make backups of the backup on a CD or DVD or upload them to my photo hosting site if ...
