A delightful dinner with the people behind the Gigapxl Project.
I just finished a delightful dinner with Michael T. Jones and the creators of the Gigapxl Project, Graham Flint and Catherine Aves. As I drove into the Cattlemen's restaurant parking lot, I noticed a Toyota Sienna with the license plate, "Gigapxl." Yup, I came to the right place. I would have taken a photo right then and there, but didn't because a cop was parked a few feet away from me! I certainly didn't want to raise his blood pressure whipping out my camera like that!
The van is a sight to see. Graham made some custom modifications to it and built a specially designed carrier for the camera, tripod, and accessories. Looking at the photos below, you can be sure that I won't be taking this camera out on my next backpacking trip!
Everyone who is coming to the COBA meeting Wednesday evening is in for a treat. If you want to see the Gigapxl camera and the wonderful output from it, come to the meeting tonight!
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Wow, has Homeland Security got us all so freaked out that taking a picture in a public place with law enforcement present now requires a second thought. I'm not blaming you Adam, but it's just sad in a way to have to even have to bring it up.
--posted by jason @ Wednesday, July 14 2004, 4:45 am PDT
Cops didn't like cameras even before the American KGB. It's sort of like vampires and crosses.
--posted by Ken Hagler @ Wednesday, July 14 2004, 9:02 am PDT
Nah, I just didn't want to deal with the hassle of potentially having to explain myself to the cop when I knew we'd be going out later to take pictures of the gear with everyone present. It's a lot easier to take a photo of a car when you've got the keys to it in your hand!
--posted by Adam @ Wednesday, July 14 2004, 9:08 am PDT
I don't want to sound like a hero, AND I AM NOT. But in the past I always shot whenever I deemed the picture is newsworthy and it is in a public place. And yes, they have threatened me. But I yelled back, "if I am breaking the law, arrest me now. Otherwise, have a nice day, officer."
I am not going to help or contribute to the actions of tyrants. I intend to fight to keep this country democratic.
Police, FBI, CIA, whatever they are...if I am within the law, and they are above it (about taking pictures in this case) -- they ought to know that I am an American and they are communists. There are also professionals like John Cochran who will stand by my side.
My parents never really like this part of me being American. They warned, and they keep on warning.
Live FREE or die they say. Me? Live FREE or will hire Johnny.
(Sorry, I get pretty emotional when it comes to politics.)
Alex.--posted by Alex @ Wednesday, July 14 2004, 13:25 pm PDT
How come the link for www.gigapixl.org above doesn't work?
--posted by Tim @ Wednesday, July 14 2004, 13:34 pm PDT
That's a good question, I'll ask that question tonight to Graham and Catherine.
--posted by Adam @ Wednesday, July 14 2004, 16:20 pm PDT
The Gigapxl web site will be up in a week or two.
--posted by Adam @ Thursday, July 15 2004, 1:21 am PDT
Maybe you should mention that the site is down on the COBA July 2004 page as well - I was wondering what was going on with those links until I stumbled over here.
--posted by Victor Rehorst @ Thursday, July 15 2004, 11:46 am PDT
Once again I am suprised by what you have to show with your latest "the gigapixel". I am impressed by your "coba" group as well. keep it cool
RED--posted by RED @ Tuesday, July 20 2004, 23:02 pm PDT
Hi Adam:
Hey, does this camera more expensive as yours? Hey, I'm entertaining the idea of purchasing another digital with a pretty decent zoom that is easier to navigate around the menu. I'm a big on the frugal side, but what can you recommend for less than $300? I definitely want something that has at least 3 Megapixels.
Thanks,
Elaine--posted by Elaine Hom-Schumacher @ Sunday, August 1 2004, 21:33 pm PDT
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