![]() Has a devoted base - a base of photographers so faithful, their cameras are almost a part of the family. Important reason Fujifilm should avoid full-frame is for the loyal Fujifilm photographers. Good at avoiding the full-frame market, why even jump in? If they aren’t already, there’s plenty of potential toīe the leader of the crop sensor market as well as the medium format Their current model isn’t broken, so there’s no need to fix it. There are already plenty, and the full-frame train isn’t slowing down any time soon.Ĭan focus on what they’re already doing well, and continue to be greatĪt it. The camera industry surely doesn’t need another full frame option anyway. So many other great cameras, their full-frame model would need to beĪmazing to avoid damaging their image. Jumping in to the full-frame market would disrupt their image and make consumers uncertain This long-standing camera company has proven to be trend setters, not followers. With their amazing APS-C cameras and medium format options, full-frame shouldn't be a worry for Fujifilm. At a price point lower than most full frame cameras, it’s hard to justify not buying a Fujifilm. It's clear why Fujifilm cameras are popular among amateurs and professionals. You almost can’t deny that a Fujifilm camera would be a great addition to your bag. Stabilization) much better than it would be in a full-frame camera. Fujifilm cameras are all capable of shooting video, so having a powerhouse for stills and video in one small camera is difficult for any photographer to resist. An APS-C sensor makes it easier to process video footage and reduce the rolling shutter effect. The versatility of Fuji cameras makes it difficult to leave them at home.Ĭrop sensors also have a video advantage. Small APS-C sensors allow them to make cameras light enough to be taken anywhere. Would love for their consumers to have a Fuji camera with them at all What Fujifilm wants their consumers to do. Lighter kits encourage photographers to pack upĪnd take their cameras with them everywhere they go, which is exactly Fujifilm knows that a small camera with small lenses There are some very small full-frame cameras now, but the APS-C is usually associated with smaller size. Fujifilm believes that can cultivate this strong relationship with crop sensor cameras.ĪPS-C cameras are smaller than full-frame cameras. The effort into a thoughtful choice strengthens the relationshipīetween the buyer and their purchase. Without the constant anticipation in the crop sensor market consumers are forced to spend more time learning about the options and really choosing what is best for them, not just what is new or trendy. With all the excitement about full-frame cameras, photographers always know what will be released next and manufacturers are constantlyĭeveloping the next release. If you don’t know already, Fujifilm has proven that there are some great benefits to rejecting the full-frame market. Of Fujifilm’s medium format beasts for all the benefits of full-frame, plus more! IfĬonsumers want a full-frame Fujifilm camera, they need only look to one ![]() Obviously, there would also be the need to invest in bigger, heavier lenses when making the upgrade. A full-frame camera could be mistaken as a dip in the quality of their APS-C cameras, leaving a large portion of their consumers confused. Would thus-far loyal customers perceive the company if they released aįull-frame camera? Consumers who have been devoted to Fujifilm may lose confidence in their investment if Fujifilm were to all of a sudden offer full-frame, after so long without it.įujifilm doesn’t use crop sensor cameras to reach more customers. Their cameras are known for their quality they’ve just chosen to use crop sensors. Several manufacturers make crop sensor cameras, but those models are mostly seen as entry level, to use until you can upgrade to full-frame. Furthermore, they believe that selling a full-frame camera would cannibalize sales of their current stellar lineup.įujifilm is dominating the APS-C market. The cost to develop and bring to market a full-frame camera is beyond their ambition and not on their agenda. ![]() ![]() They believe they don’t have the history in the market to justify full frame products. Some consumers would love to see a full-frame offering from Fujifilm They will not be joining the full frame market, ever. ![]() Why doesn’t Fujifilm make full-frame cameras? Given their excellence and dominance of full-frame cameras, shouldn’t they offer at least one full frame camera? According to them, no. ![]()
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![]() Raw cashews, once soaked, drained, and blended with liquid, become impossibly smooth. How do you get creamy “cheese”cake without using cream cheese? Raw cashews! If you’ve never used raw cashews in cooking or baking, your mind’s about to be blown. Easiest cheesecake crust you ever made, right?! Pop the dish into the freezer to setup while you get the cheesecake mixture ready.Īs I mentioned, this cheesecake is vegan, which means it doesn’t contain any animal products. Next add 1-1/2 cups raw walnuts to the bowl then process until they’ve reached a fine meal.Īdd the dates back in with a pinch of salt then process until the ingredients are well combined and stick together when you pinch a little between your fingers.ĭump the mixture into an 8×8 baking dish then use your hands to press into an even layer. Add 1 cup pitted medjool dates to the bowl of a food processor then process until the dates are finely chopped and come together in a ball, then remove to a bowl. Start by making the cheesecake crust, which is simply a mixture of walnuts, dates, and a pinch of salt. We will be making and eating these all summer long. Perfect to serve at a BBQ, picnic, or even as a nice treat after family dinner since they can be sliced and eaten straight out of the freezer. I was absolutely thrilled with how they turned out, and the fresh strawberry topping really made each bar taste like the “real thing”. Lastly, these No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bars are just HEAVENLY! Creamy and rich like regular cheesecake, but made with coconut milk and sweetened with maple syrup instead of refined sugar. Dana includes weight measurements in all her recipes so you can be sure they’ll turn out exactly the same in your kitchen, as hers. The recipe also came together exactly like the directions said it would. As a Mom, it felt unbelievable to give him something that tasted sweet and decadent but was SAFE for him to eat, and me too! Little man doesn’t get to eat a lot of desserts because, yes, I’m a little crazy about toddlers and sugar, but also because of his dairy allergy. I instantly deemed this recipe a success because Lincoln loved it. Mainly because I’ve been craving strawberry cheesecake for over a month now, but also because Ben and I just went to a new-to-us restaurant and my man was handed a mascarpone-based cheesecake with pepper crumble for dessert instead of the classic New York-style cheesecake with strawberry sauce that he thought he was getting (which of course was eaten, but without much enthusiasm.) Did I mention I’ve been craving strawberry cheesecake? It was a no brainer! Healthy, yes, but creative and craveable (Pizza Burgers and Better-Than-Restaurant Vegan Nachos, I’m looking at you!)Īfter sitting down and immediately bookmarking 15+ recipes, I decided on Dana’s No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bars to share with you. ![]() ![]() I love cookbooks with stories but when dinner is 30 minutes away, sometimes I also just need, like, the recipe, which Everyday Cooking provides in a straightforward format (love that.) I also love that Dana is going to change people’s mind in regards to what vegan food can be with her cookbook. (Seriously, plant-based food does a body good!)ĭana’s cookbook, like her website, takes a “minimalist” approach. Dana is as sweet and funny as they come, plus, #skingoals. She’s achieved an insane level of success with her blog and it couldn’t have happened to a better person. On the contrary, Dana’s recipes are delicious, well-tested, healthy, meat-eater approved, and so unique. ![]() We’ve tried a lot of vegan recipes over the past 2-1/2 years, on account of Lincoln’s dairy allergy, but a lot of them taste a little…funky. ![]() If you’re interested in plant-based foods that don’t taste like plants, Dana’s your girl. In case you don’t know, Dana is the mastermind behind Minimalist Baker where all recipes are not only plant-based and mostly gluten-free, but can be made with 10 ingredients or less, in 1 bowl, or in 30 minutes or less. The recipe for these less-guilt, refined sugar-free, gluten-free, and vegan cheesecake bars is coming at you courtesy of my friend Dana’s new cookbook, Minimalist Baker’s Everyday Cooking – I think I screamed a little when this baby hit my doorstep! Keep your ovens off though, because No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bars are, well, no-bake and set up completely in the freezer! Was it just me, or did this week seem to move backwards at times? Oof.Īnyway, there’s another reason to celebrate because I’ve got a sweet treat to welcome you to the weekend. ![]() ![]() ![]() When you think of something exact, for example, your dream house, you must launch all your senses. Also, you must let go of all negative feelings. It will not work with someone's else dreams or under pressure. How Do You Visualize What You Want?įor visualization to work, you must be aware of what you want and need and get a clear picture in your mind. Most such ways and tactics allow honing mental skills and program you to reach success and goals, motivate and inspire, prevent aging decline, and even relieve stress. ![]() ![]() So it is advisable to learn some extra mind aids. That is why for those who strive to reach maximum brain performance, such a daily habit as reading might not be enough. Evoking imagination purposefully requires more effort. However, when we read, our visualization is launched unintentionally with little mental control. Children, students, elderly can train strong focus, increase brain connectivity, and build expanded vocabulary. We are yielding creative images in the brain while reading is one of the common visualization techniques. As a result, different readers can visualize the same object or person differently. For example, when reading books, we bring characters, events, and scenes into our consciousness. Also, a properly designed strategy assists in activating and unleashing our creative potential. Processing images efficiently by your mind's eye, creating mental maps, and incorporating mnemonics have a vast range of benefits for our visual memory. Just explore available methods for growing visualization power and using the brain's capabilities to their fullest. Getting bogged down with memory troubles, poor cognitive functions due to aging, attention issues, and other mental barriers, anyone has a chance to fight them. Individuals who are endowed with excellent visualization skills have much stronger memory and are quick-witted. Reality shifting methods for beginners, exercises that involve imagination, guided imagery, etc., can become powerful brain-boosting tools. Visualizing information helps to transform complex data into something that is easier to understand and memorize. ![]() ![]() ![]() It is easier to share a PDF that has been optimized, compressed, and cleaned online. Conclusionīloggers, entrepreneurs, and other businesses love to share or create PDF documents. Even though courts will accept larger files, they prefer smaller files. Larger files take longer to upload and are more difficult to share electronically (via email, for example). Instead of that, you can also navigate to the folder that contains your document and right-click on it. There will be a lot of information about the document, including its size. It’s easy to check the PDF size if you use Adobe Acrobat. How to Determine the Exact Size of PDF Document? We have found that starting with a Word document, then converting it into PDF and then using the compression tools, can result in the best end result. Instead letting everyone in your team get overwhelmed by a 100-page document, break it up and send only the sections that they need. Dividing the files is a better option.To locate the relevant sections, use PDF Search Take a look at your file and delete anything that isn’t necessary for your use. A 30-page PDF with 10 pages worth of unnecessary small print is a common sight. This means that you can use simpler illustrations and fewer photos to reduce your PDF size. Avoid using large visuals as images tend to occupy the most space in PDFs.These are our top tips for making sure that your PDFs don’t take up too much space on your drives. It is a good idea to consider what factors might make your PDF file bulky if you are creating or editing a document. Click drop down next to Quartz filter and choose reduce file size.Now you can see a pop-up window which appears over the top middle section.As the PDF file is now open, go to the toolbar.If the preview is not default, then you can right click the PDF, select open with followed by Preview. Using the PDF editing tools, you can reduce the file size by following just few stepsĥ. You can perform this program which has ‘print to PDF’ or any free online software. This simple trick can help in reducing the PDF size by removing unwanted objects, compress images and tags. This process doesn’t require you to redo the PDF from the scratch. Select Reduced size > Show Details in the Optimize PDF dialogue box.Ĥ.Nitro Pro should be used to open the PDF.This solution needs the use of PDF editing software like Nitro Pro, similar to the ones used for the first option. There are a variety of “objects” that may be deleted from your PDF file in order to reduce its size, including bookmarks as well as links, notes, specified destinations. Reducing PDF File Size by Eliminating Unwanted Objects Then, after saving the file, open it then check the content to ensure no formatting has been flawed.ģ.This should result in a significant reduction in file size.Make sure that you’ve selected “Custom” and Downsample to 75-pixel density in the settings.Select File > Save As Other > Optimized PDF in Acrobat XI./.Select Advanced > PDF Optimizer in Acrobat 9.The position of this function varies according to the Acrobat version.This software contains a tool called PDF optimizer which is the easiest ways to shrink the PDF document. If you have Adobe Acrobat software installed in your laptop, then you can use it to optimize the PDF file. Reducing PDF File By Using Adobe Acrobat Pro 9 or XI Pictorial representation is mentioned in the below image for your reference.Ģ. By clicking Properties, you may select web-ready.Nitro PDF Creator should be selected from the range of printers.You can use any software that provides ‘print to PDF’, like Nitro PDF Pro. This enables you to delete any unnecessary space-hogging items, remove tags, as well as further reduce annoying photos. ![]() Nitro PDF Pro enables you to compress PDF files and reduce their size. Reducing PDF File Size by Compressing Using Nitro PDF How to Determine the Exact Size of PDF Document?. ![]() ![]() ![]() If you want the green beans to be crispy, broil them for 1 additional minute. Cook the green beans in the oven for 15-18 minutes, shaking and turning the baking sheet halfway through. Then season with the salt, pepper, and optional garlic powder and onion powder. Place the green beans on the parchment paper and coat with olive oil. Preheat the oven to 425F, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Here’s how to make these easy holiday roasted green beans. Then rinse them off with cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Wash & Dry: Place the trimmed green beans into a large bowl filled with cold water and let them sit for 15-20 minutes.Repeat the process with any remaining green beans until all of the ends are removed. Flip & Repeat: Line up the opposite ends of the green beans and trim off the tips all at once.Cut Off the Ends: Press a sharp kitchen knife down toward the tips of the lined-up green beans and cut off the ends all at once.Line Them Up: Grab a handful of green beans and line them up on a cutting board so that all of the ends on one side form a straight line.This removes any potential dirt or pesticides from the surface of the beans. How to Trim Green BeansĪfter you cut the ends off of your green beans, it’s important to give them a good wash and then dry them off thoroughly. You could also thaw them out in a bowl of cool water if preferred. Simply thaw them out in the fridge before working with them. If you use them, you’ll want slivered almonds.įresh green beans will give you the best flavor, but frozen ones can be used if that’s all you have on hand. Almonds – These are also an optional garnish.Pecans – Pecans are an optional garnish.Onion powder – Onion powder is also an optional ingredient.Garlic powder – This is an optional ingredient, but garlic goes very well with green beans.Fine-Grain Sea Salt: Or kosher salt, added to taste.Fresh Green Beans: Be sure to choose brightly colored green beans with no blemishes.Feel free to add or sub in any seasonings you’re in the mood for. You only need a handful of ingredients to make flawless Air Fryer green beans. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Step 2 - Upload the Picture to a Computer and Editing the Photosįor this step you will need photo editing software. Don't worry about the extra dark area or centering the image, as you will crop the photo later to center the image. It allows you to get more of the image into the shot. Play with the camera angle to the scope.Try different angles of the light source to the scope. It is a key to getting sharp, vivid images in your shots. Camera lens hitting kaleidoscope lens is bad! Turn the camera on before setting up the shot (many camera automatic extend their lens when turned on.Add the light source (best if it too is mounted in a movable stand). Use the height adjust on the tripod to adjust the height and move the scope back and worth and angle left/right to adjust closeness and angle between camera and scope. Secure the scope on the table or stand so that it is close to the camera. With the tripod on the floor, setup up the camera/tripod so the camera is at the height of a table or stand. One common way to do this is the use a tripod. You will need to align the camera, the scope and the light source. Placing a dark cloth over this area will prevent this. This is best controlled by altering the angles to the light source.Īnother issue is light from the light source getting in between the camera lens and the scope. It is a fine balance between too much light and too little. When shooting pictures thought a scope it is important to try many different angles to the light source. The scope is so short that the camera lens will not focus.The best answer to this is to use dry cell scopes The images also move while the picture is being taken causing the photo to blur. Liquid-filled object cells - The image doesn't stop in the pattern you want long enough to allow you to photograph it.A better way may be to use a scope with a larger viewing hole. One way around this is to use a camera with a small diameter lens like a cell phone camera. ![]() Small viewing hole - This makes it hard to get a good shot inside the scope with a normal digital camera.Three major issues exist with some scopes: Taking pictures is a balance of 4 things the scope, the camera, the light source and the shot setup. Here are some generalities to get you started however the best way to get good photos of kaleidoscopic images is try different methods and settings till you achieve success. No one method works for either of these 2 steps since everyone has different cameras, computers, computer operating systems and software. Uploading the Picture to a Computer and Editing the Photos.Taking pictures of images produced by scopes requires 2 steps: Here are the secrets to doing these things: Taking Photos of the Images inside your Kaleidoscopes You can also turn existing digital photos into a kaleidoscopic pattern picture. It is also possible to take pictures of everyday objects like your flower garden or even your kaleidoscope collection as if they were inside a kaleidoscope. Why pay more for lens filters when digiDIRECT has them for less? Buy camera lens filters and a range of other equipment online today for fast shipping to your door anywhere in the country.While it is easy to take pictures of the outside of kaleidoscopes, how do you take quality pictures of the beautiful images inside? Take a look at our extensive catalogue to find something that suits your needs and budget. ![]() Our extensive range of equipment is budget-friendly and truly exceptional at providing a stand-out experience. 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Conveniently located in Los Angeles International Airport, U-Save LAX offers a wide variety of affordable, reliable rental vehicles for any occasion, whether you’re visiting L.A. Welcome to U-Save LAX in sunny Los Angeles, California. ![]() ![]() ![]() And this is one of the few times I’m comfortable using the phrase "not just white people"-too many of my skinfolk are all too happy to suck on the teat of the white sup. That’s kind of high-minded language to describe your high school guidance counselor’s misspelled rants about illegal immigration, I know, but white supremacy works on every level, from the White House (duh) to your uncle Ron. Also, why are you still watching "The Walking Dead"?) No, what I’m talking about are the people who choose to use their status updates to uphold systems of oppression, perpetuating misinformation, intolerance, prejudice, and, ultimately, white supremacy. "Blowing up" doesn’t just mean spoiling the latest episode of "The Walking Dead." (Though that falls under the General Asshole category and should also be avoided, unless you want me to give you the ice-queen eyebrow next time we see each other at a party. While there’s probably some truth to this analogy, I’ve found that everyone, no matter their race, gender, sexuality, or number of pro-choice buttons on their organic hemp grocery bags, has the capacity to blow up on Facebook, leaving everyone they know confused and covered in shards of incoherent ramblings. Someone once told me that, for black folks, being friends with white people is like holding a bomb and not knowing when it’ll go off. It couldn’t have been the "Leave Ivanka Alone!" meme she posted at 2:30 in the morning, could it? Are political differences really enough to destroy a friendship that may have survived multiple moves, fights, betrayals, and drunken confessions of "I knew that dress you wore to prom 10 years ago looked bad but I didn’t say anything"? The fact that you never have to see each other in person to hash it out means you can forget about closure. ![]() The abandoned friend may have no idea what she did to deserve being purged from your timeline, and you may have no interest in dealing with her long enough to tell her. Though the process seems easy - you literally just have to click a button to officially unfriend someone - it dredges up all kinds of difficult questions. Today, Facebook is where friendships go to die.ĭespite the wealth of information Facebook abstainers miss out on, they’re also spared the gut-wrenching feeling that comes when you realize someone you once considered a friend believes America should be celebrating "White History Month." It should be as simple as it was in sixth grade: Friendship over. How do you remember the birthdays of random people you interned with in college? How do you keep track of how often your mother-in-law plays - and CRUSHES - Bejeweled? What about the bloody C-section photos of women you can’t quite place because they’ve changed their last names and their profile photos are pictures of babies playing with puppies? Seriously, who the hell is that woman, and what did I do to deserve her afterbirth in my Facebook feed? ![]() If you’re somehow one of the last people left on earth who is not on Facebook, you are both worthy of envious admiration and hella suspect. Today, Facebook is where friendships go to die. (Those were the days, right? When middle school girls longed for their periods, not in the "But seriously, where the fuck is my period?!" sort of way, but more of an "I can’t wait to run through a field dressed in all white celebrating my womanhood!!!" kind of thing.) In the end, you were persona non grata at your former friend’s coed pool party, but at least you knew where you stood. Obviously you were just jealous, but that didn’t erase the hurt or embarrassment. Even if you regretted it later, the friendship breakup was cut-and-dried: There was a clear cause and effect that both parties understood. Or like in sixth grade, after your girlfriend confided in you that she’d gotten her first period, and you made a cheap Red Sea joke in geography class and she never forgave you. Sure, you breathlessly promised to KIT (keep in touch) and LYLAS (love ya like a sister), but you had no interest in actually going to Boston because you imagined it resembled a town in Siberia where all the men wore Patriots jerseys and used "wicked" to mean the opposite of what it’s supposed to mean. Like when your best friend moved to Boston to live with her dad and stepmom, leaving you high and dry in South Florida. ![]() |
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