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Video: Joe McNally photographs the changing of a light bulb atop the Empire State Building.

Photographers often joke about paying more attention to the cool gear on the sidelines than the actual game. Thankfully I have friends who tolerate my photogeekery during sporting events.

Reuter’s posted a video that gives us a glimpse into the process involved with shooting the biggest football game of the year. Interesting to see how the images go from photographer to editor to client. Those little computers are cool. Of course, the Mark III’s and 400mm 2.8 aren’t too shabby either.

This thread in the Utata group on Flickr has software recommendations for photographers running Linux.

Medieval helpdesk (video) - Sounds familiar [found via Lilahpops]

Photos are up over @ Flickr.

Videos coming soon.

Don’t forget Maker Faire Austin is October 20-21. Any event with a catapult competition has to be cool.

The Triops camera from Franziska Faoro is a motion activated, padded camera that takes 360 degree panoramas. Camera tossers rejoice. No word about if or when the camera will be available.

The New York Post’s Candid Camera: The Cult of Leica. Make sure you have some free time though. The in-depth story weighs in at about 6,000 words. {via Daring Fireball}