Category: Photo Life

Kodak Charmera Gift

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Photo info: Apple iPhone 15 Pro, 6.7649998656528mm, f/1.8, 1/60 sec, ISO640
 “Kodak Charmera” Cedar Park, 2026

Mariko gifted me a new camera today! It is a tiny Kodak Charmera digital camera, and I love it already.

The camera produces really lo-res images, and you can apply different filters and frames, which makes shooting with it a lot of fun. It takes photos, records video, and somehow also manages to be a keychain at the same time.

Not only is it adorable, but it feels like the kind of camera you can carry everywhere without even thinking about it. How cool is that?

Photo info: FUJIFILM X-T10, 35mm, f/2, 1/60 sec, ISO1250
 “Kodak Charmera” Cedar Park, 2026
Photo info: Generalplus CBB3, 5mm, f/3, 1/50 sec, ISO153
 “Lo-Fi Yuzu” Cedar Park, 2026

Twin Cameras

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Photo info: FUJIFILM X-E4, 27mm, f/2.8, 1/8 sec, ISO800
 “Osmo Twins” Cedar Park, 2025

I lined up my two DJI Osmo Action 4 cameras today for today’s photo. They have been great for my motorcycle videos, even though I really only need one. I bought the second one during a huge sale because I thought it would be cool to try a three-camera setup on the bike. Turns out that is a bit too complicated for me. Maybe I should sell one. I am still thinking about it!

For now, my favorite combo is the DJI Osmo Action 4 for the main POV shot and the Insta360 X3 for the selfie and 360 view. That pairing feels just right.

Film Stuff

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Photo info: FUJIFILM X-T10, 35mm, f/2, 1/60 sec, ISO3200
 “Film Stuff” Cedar Park, 2025

I pulled out a bunch of my old film gear, thinking I’d finally donate or sell it. Of course, I haven’t actually done that yet, so now it’s all just hanging out on my desk like a little museum of procrastination. Maybe I should just tuck it all away… until the next “decluttering” mood hits.

Pearl, San Antonio

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Photo info: NIKON COOLPIX S8000, 5.4mm, f/3.5, 1/50 sec, ISO400
 “Pearl” San Antonio, 2025

This afternoon we visited Pearl in San Antonio. It’s such a cool spot with a great mix of restaurants, a brewery, shops, a hotel, and the fantastic Pullman Market. You could easily spend a few hours here just strolling around and taking it all in.

Since we were there at about 5 pm on a Sunday, most of the stores were closing shop, but that just means we’ll have to arrive at an earlier time the next visit!

Photo info: NIKON COOLPIX S8000, 5.4mm, f/3.5, 1/60 sec, ISO160
 “Sternewirth” San Antonio, 2025
Photo info: NIKON COOLPIX S8000, 6.2mm, f/3.6, 1/60 sec, ISO125
 “Pearl” San Antonio, 2025
Photo info: NIKON COOLPIX S8000, 5.4mm, f/3.5, 1/60 sec, ISO200
 “Larder” San Antonio, 2025
Photo info: NIKON COOLPIX S8000, 5.4mm, f/3.5, 1/60 sec, ISO100
 “Pearl” San Antonio, 2025
Photo info: NIKON COOLPIX S8000, 5.4mm, f/3.5, 1/30 sec, ISO400
 “Pearl” San Antonio, 2025