Moonset Aruba, video

As the sun was rising over the southeast tip of Aruba, the moon was setting. My intention was to make a video of the sunrise, but haze put a stop to that. Over my shoulder, I noticed the moon and decided to try out some techniques. Here’s how it looked. (Be sure to play it in 720HD for best viewing.)

Not bad. This was an opportunity to test out the limits and functions of the new Canon XF100 video camera that I brought with me to the island. It’s working well, providing higher quality video for my work here. Stay tuned here at the Bent Page and my YouTube channel, lenswork4, for many more videos from Aruba. Bon dia.

Published in: on November 12, 2011 at 11:46 am  Leave a Comment  
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Canon XF 100, video review

The Canon XF 100 video camera has now entered the bag of tricks used to produce my Doin’ Time With Dan segments at The Bent Page and on YouTube. Here’s my video review of the camera, beginning with an un-boxing then close-ups of the features and finally finishing with a short test.

So far the XF 100 has performed very well. Soon it goes to Aruba, where it will be working long days recording all the fun and interesting things I enjoy on the island. One more reason why you’ll want to check in regularly here at The Bent Page. There will also be a notice posted when my streaming channel comes on the air.

Published in: on November 6, 2011 at 10:14 am  Leave a Comment  
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Flying S37 to KOQN

Today was a short flight in the Cessna 172. Repositioning the plane from the mechanic’s shop at Smoketown Airport (S37) to its base at Brandywine (KOQN). Visibility wasn’t the greatest, about 3 miles, and as the sun came up, I expected it to get better. Well, it didn’t. No worries. All went well as you’ll see here.

Another safe flight in the log book. These short hops keep things interesting, giving the opportunity to practice things like short field takeoffs. It’s always good to stay fresh on the maneuvers. Don’t forget the checklist!

Published in: on November 2, 2011 at 11:56 pm  Leave a Comment  
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Chesapeake Flying (KOQN to W29)

It was the perfect day for flying, clear skies overhead, light winds, and plenty of fuel in the old Cessna 172. Here’s an abridged video of a flight from Brandywine Airport (KOQN) to Bay Bridge (W29). Check out the fall foliage and the upper part of the Chesapeake Bay.

Made it back in a timely fashion, too, with a little bit of a tailwind. The leaves will probably be past their peak by the time I fly again. I’m happy to have seen them this year.

Published in: on November 1, 2011 at 4:45 pm  Leave a Comment  
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