My New TV Addiction: Top Shot

Before I actually watched an episode of Top Shot, I though how exciting can an hour of watching people shoot guns really be.  It turns out that it is really awesome and I now anxiously await each week's episode!  This is not your typical reality show; it features 16 of the country's top marksmen (and women) pitted against one another in a series of shooting competitions.  The weapons include everything from standard Colt 1911 handguns to tomahawks in a variety of different shooting scenarios.  The show keeps the typical reality show drama to a minimum and focuses on the competitions and the instruction the competitors receive from guest experts with that week's weapon(s).  The show airs Tuesdays at 10pm on the History Channel and with the season only halfway finished, it isn't too late to jump on the bandwagon like I did.

A Nikon Prime Lens For Under $200... Yes, Please!

The Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G Lens is virtually the only prime lens on the market for under $200.  A prime lens is a camera lens that has a fixed focal length.  This particular lens has a very large aperture making it ideal for low-light shooting and environmental photography.  Typically a lens of this nature would cost upwards of $400 but because this lens was exclusively designed for entry level (DX) Nikon DSLR's only it is available at this very affordable price.  Needless to say, I plan on buying one this week!

Newest Mini Concept Car: The Rocketman

Mini USA is finally getting back to their roots.... well, sort of.  The newest concept car from Mini is the Rocketman, which unlike the recent models the Clubman and the Countryman is actually as small as the Cooper.  Although the Rocketman is comparable in size to the original Cooper, it is packed with new gadgets and gizmos including a center console screen that displays 3D graphics, a transparent roof and futuristic double-hinged doors.  The Rocketman will also feature configurable seating to allow for two, three and even FOUR people.  Here's to hoping this concept car makes it to production and onto roadways throughout the US because it is awfully cool!