Using an iPad as video monitor for DSLR

Posted on 22. Mar, 2011 by in Digital imaging

We tried a bit of an experiment today using the Apple iPad and onOne DSLR  Camera Remote software. A new pro version now runs in HD on the iPad so we thought it might be a good way to monitor video. Althogh this app is primarily designed to allow remote management for camera functions is [...]

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Live webcam view of Cyclone Yasi from Townsville

Posted on 02. Feb, 2011 by in Video

Now past and all seems to have gone well. Fantastic service from various Ustream and Justin TV clients. Remarkable work by Storm Chaser Shane Williams broadcasting live from Townsville in his car during the night and next morning. Looks like the mobile data network remained intact. I am installing Ustream Broadcaster app for iPhone4 just [...]

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Apple Inc, aapl, now second most valuable stock

Posted on 27. May, 2010 by in Apple

Apple Inc (aapl) shot ahead of Microsoft in market capitalisation yesterday to become the second largest company behind Exon-Mobil. The trend continues as investors see the value long term in Apple (aapl) stock given growth in the iPhone, iPad tablet business. Apple is now worth 222 Billion Dollars, Microsoft….219 Billion.

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Keynote on auto schedule shutdown-startup

Posted on 04. Mar, 2010 by in Apple, Big Trousers News, Digital imaging, Hardware, Software, Video

A very recent installation job nearly went pear shaped when a new “feature” in iWork 09 Keynote stopped us from scheduling a shutdown of a kiosk style big screen sideshow on 3 screens. The job is a display of news and coming events on 3 big screens for The West Footscray Neighborhood House. The screens [...]

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