Girl on Corner

Canon 5D

Wow. I think my timing was perfect in terms of getting rid of the 20D. The next model was just announced: the Canon 5D, with all the features you've been waiting for and which I've given up on.

My first reaction was - it is so nice not to have to go through the next generation of digital lust. I have a roll of film that I think has some good stuff on it - and instead of concentrating on the features of the new 'wow' thing; I can imagine what something I shot last night will look like.

In other words, instead of feeling: oh my God. I should have kept the Canon lenses and used the 20D as a backup - my first thought was how the prices of used 20D are now going to drop.

Of course - cameras (sans Leica) have always had their upgrade cycle - but the digital cycle is going at warp speed. "Captain - I can't hold her together much longer!" Scottie in every episode of the original Star Trek.

Doorway, Night

I just walked around last night until I found a hallway with lighting that I liked. I was switching lenses when a guy in his underwear with an empty pizza box appeared in the hallway. "Are you paparazzi?" he asked. "Yeah. I'm waiting for Woody Allen."

At that point all I could do is ask if I could take his picture - to which he of course said: Absolutely not. Turned and hurried back.

Two seconds later, as I was about to take this shot, a young woman entered the building, but as she did so, she put a big pocketbook up to shield her from the camera.

"Sorry," I said.

"What is there - someone famous in here?"

"No - it was just the light..."

Turns and goes.