Archive for August, 2007

Podcast of Interview with Paul C. Buff and Debbie Buff: Hatching the Bees

I recorded this with the intention of simply transcribing it and posting it here. It turns out Paul was a very a good storyteller and his personality and character really comes out when you hear him speak, and I felt that simply posting the words on here would not do it, or him, justice. […]

DVD/VCR combo a decent stopgap as you await HDTV

Sound Advice
By Don Lindich
Week 34, 2007
Q: I made the mistake of buying an LCD TV that requires a cable or satellite box. The TV is not returnable. The store’s tech guy said I can use a VCR to watch the TV. I don’t even own a VCR anymore. What’s your advice?
GEORGE ACTIVE,
Ocean City, NJ
A: Since […]

iPod ‘noise’ interferes with radio listening

Sound Advice
By Don Lindich
Week 33, 2007
Q: I like to listen to AM radio for news and sports, but my docked iPod produces so much noise and static that it’s unlistenable. Is this unusual? I can’t even listen to AM in the garage! When I unplug the iPod from the dock, all is well. Is there […]

Old films can look great in HD format

Sound Advice
By Don Lindich
Week 32, 2007
Q: I’m trying to figure out if it’s still too early to buy an HD DVD player. There are a number of DVDs available in HD format, but I suspect that the vast majority of them were filmed with non-HD cameras and converted to HD. Do you know if […]

A look inside Paul C. Buff, Inc

Few companies have a devoted a customer base as Paul C. Buff, Inc., the United States’ leading manufacturer of studio lighting equipment. In fact, “fan base” may be a more accurate description! Though many of my readers may not have considered purchasing lighting equipment before, most Buff products are so reasonably priced […]

Camcorder pass-through analog to digital video conversion, buying a new camcorder

Sound Advice
By Don Lindich
Week 31, 2007
Q: I have been looking for the right digital camcorder so that I can do the pass through method to put analog to DVD after editing. I’d like to go with MiniDV as it has been recommended by you and an Apple Pro, but most of the Mini DV camcorders […]

Memory cards speed in smaller cameras, iPod docks

Sound Advice
By Don Lindich
Week  30, 2007  
Q: I am currently using a Kodak EasyShare DX 6490 camera and except for the very slow response time, I have found it to be easy to use and the pictures are sort of satisfactory, though a little grainy.   Most of my pictures are of grandchildren who have […]