American express just announced “Vendor Pay,” a joint venture with Bill.com that seems too good to be true: You can pay bills with your business Amex for only $1.99/transaction, but…
Keep reading »Author: J.M. Hoffman
A prolific writer and avid photographer, J.M. Hoffman picked up his first camera when he was eight years old. And even though he abhors a cliche, he never looked back.
Acclaimed as a "master raconteur" who writes with a "flair" (Times Literary Supplement of London), Hoffman authored two non-fiction books and contributed to over a dozen others before writing The Warwick Files. He continues to write fiction and non-fiction.
In addition to writing and traveling the world lecturing about his books, Hoffman has also directed a dance troupe, taught darkroom technique, and explored Patagonia on horseback. From time to time he can be seen playing table tennis poorly at the WTCC. He lives just north of New York City.
Google Pixel 3 Camera: Initial Impressions (It’s Great!)
The camera on the Google Pixel 3 is stellar, and I say this having used it for a month alongside more expensive “pro” equipment. In fact, if you can get by with the standard 28mm (equiv.) field of view, the Pixel 3 might be all you need. It’s that good.
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Night Sight on the Google Pixel 3 is a game changer, so good that it can give you daytime-looking shots in moonlight! Daytime looking nighttime may not be what you’re looking for, of course, but the extra light and detail means you have plenty of creative options in post. So if you’re in the market for a new camera phone, consider the Google Pixel 3.
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Here’s a simple and effective way to spice up your selfies, whether you’re traveling the world or stuck at home. Look for…
Keep reading »A Surprising Conclusion About What Points and Miles are Worth
“Are points worth what they buy or what they save?” Nick asks at the Frequent Miler. Neither, if you ask me, because what something’s worth depends on how you get it, not just on what it is, according to Nobel-prize winning research. Here’s what I mean and how it applies to points and miles.
Keep reading »Lens Versus Body: The Definitive Answer (Part 1)
Are you better off investing in a better lens or in a better camera? Here’s a definitive, objective answer, based on real-world tests. And the answer is clear.
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