It’s not often that an analog product will make waves in the digital world, but every once in a while what’s old can be new again at just the right time. Joseph Petzval changed photography in the 19th century with the invention of the Petzval lens. Known for its sharpness, strong color saturation, wonderful swirly bokeh effect, artful vignettes and narrow depth of field, the Petzval lens produced some of the most amazing portraits of its time. Now with the advent of DSLR photography, most of this can be achieved at the push of a button or with some fancy Photoshop skills.... Read More
There always seems to be a new fitness fad coming out on the market, whether it be in the form of a crazy diet or a piece of oversized exercise equipment you don't know how to use. Let's be honest, if you're anything like me, neither one lasts very long — that's why it's a fad. On those rare days I do decide to get active though, I prefer stationary bikes. If your image of a stationary bike is that of a full-sized bicycle, ugly and bulky, you're a little outdated.... Read More
Few car chase scenes in the history of cinema are as memorable as the one in The Spy Who Loved Me. When the baddies were giving chase to 007, he drove his Lotus Esprit into the water, transformed it into a submarine, and disappeared under the waves.... Read More
