Comments on: Field Reports: Pogo Printer, R-Straps

By: Jim Poor

Jim Poor — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 19:02:05 +0000

Now THAT I can use. Thanks for the Tip Deanna. It would still be better if it could be done in the device or set up ahead of time, but this can work too.

Imaging handing out custom business cards with pictures that actually mean something to the recipient, and on the spot too!

Best,
Jim

By: Deanna Clarance

Deanna Clarance — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 18:56:00 +0000

To Jim Poor’s comment about the ability to add a line of text to a PoGo print – it exists! If you attach your image to an email or an MMS message and send it to pic@ZINK.mobi (not cap sensitive) with the following commands, you will get back within minutes your image with whatever caption you sent, sized for printing on the ZINK-enabled PoGo. Read more at http://www.ZINK.com/ZINK-mobile-extras.

Typing “caption1 your text” into the body of your message (no quotes needed but a space after caption1 and before your text IS needed) will return a white caption box with your text. Typing “caption2 your text” will return a grey overlay caption box with your text. There are other overlays and templates too, including a “social card” one…..enjoy!

By: Richard Haber

Richard Haber — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 02:51:00 +0000

I got an RS-1 Strap on your recommendation. It really makes the camera easier to carry and use, but I didn’t like the FastenR sticking out of the bottom. I have a Really Right Stuff L Bracket on my 5D and removing the fastener each time to mount on the ball head taxed my old fingers. I had an extra quick release plate which I attached to the FastenR and now can change from strap to tripod in a flash. I have much more flexibilty for the cost of a little more weight.

By: Willy

Willy — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 19:39:08 +0000

I am totally new to the products you reviewed, but I am immediately realizing that my travel bag needs both the pogo and the strap! Damn you.

Another self-reflection is that a traveler photographer’s work is hardly done the shutter stops clicking. Ok, most realize that a lot of post-processing work requires doing but people overlook the fact that you have to maintain your travel blog, your business and provide equipment reviews.

Lastly, I love the images where you included other photographers doing their thing. It provides both a sense of scale, it creates its own story when you see interaction between photographers and their subjects, and lastly it really engages my sense of being there with you guys.

Thanks for going through all the work, its really worth it to us!

By: daniela

daniela — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 19:38:50 +0000

Thanks for this ‘field report’ David!
The Pogo Printer is on my Christmas wishlist, so hopefully I will get one with a better battery
And for the R-Strap: ordered mine yesterday… maybe I should cancel the order and wait for the ‘next edition’ ?

By: trevor meier

trevor meier — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 17:20:14 +0000

“screw vision, give me something shiny.”

Quote of the Year, David

By: Stephen

Stephen — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:31:58 +0000

Interesting that the two things that bother me about the R-Strap are being changed.

The FastenR sticks out too far and makes it more difficult to use a camera bag. I’m also paranoid that it will unscrew. Maybe I’m not using it right but it has become loose twice.

I actually find the plastic retainer sleeve makes it difficult to unclip but I don’t trust the clip without it.

I’m an RS-3 user and could do without the phone holder. The bulk doesn’t bother me that much but I agree it makes it more difficult to pack in a camera bag.

By: Jim Poor

Jim Poor — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 11:46:56 +0000

What would be really cool for the POGO would be the ability to add a line of text or watermark. Instant Business Card!