Nikon D600 Service advisory

Nikon seem to have finally worked out how to address the oil/ dust issues which have plagued the D600 sensor since its release in 2012. Nikon have issued a service advisory (South Africa, and US versions), which will allow for any D600 to be repaired/ serviced free of charge, regardless of warranty status. 

This is really good news for people who own the camera, and probably a smart move on Nikon's part, especially given the number of negative comments I've come across on photography forums, where Nikon owners have been slating the company for their reluctance to honour warranties

Petition against Uganda's Anti-Homosexual bill

How would you feel if your right to love another person was taken a way from you, and punishable by life imprisonment? If you feel everyone should be allowed to love, marry, or help any one they want to, regardless of their gender, or sexual orientation, then head on over to All Out to sign their petition asking for Uganda's leaders to 'kill the bill.' This is a reference to the notorious Ugandan Anti-Homosexuality Act's previous title, the "Kill the Gays Bill."

And remember; you don't have to be gay to support gay rights!

2Cellos play AC/DC's 'Thunderstruck' like you've never imagined

This video of Luka Sulic and Stjepan Hauser (2Cellos) covering the classic AC/DC anthem, Thunderstruck, has caused quite the stir on the internet.

For more 'ba-rock' inspired covers, check out the duo's YouTube page. You'll come across several excellent covers including an excellent rendition of Nirvana's 'Smells like teen spirit,' and another AC/DC cover featuring Steve Vai.

25 minutes of new music from Hello Beautiful

Local electronic act Hello Beautiful (Matthieu Auriacombe) has released a 25 minute long mixtape of new material. For now Mix Tape 01 is not available as a download, but comments on Facebook and Soundcloud suggest that it will be in the next couple of days. Mix Tape 01 can be downloaded using the link in the widget below.

-- Updated 12 December 2014 --

Cover art for the new Chevelle album

Yesterday saw the release of the official cover art, and track listing for the standard edition of Chevelle's next record, La Gárgola.

If you head on over to the Get More Chevelle site, you can pre-order an autographed deluxe copy of the album which substitutes the plague doctor, for a portrait of one of the band members, as well as CD and t-shirt bundles.

Personally, I prefer the plague cover, although it would be cool to add all four cover varieties to my CD collection.

You're doing it wrong

Here's a cool cartoon by Liz Climo of a few sea animals wearing anaglyph 3D glasses. 

The Avengers vs More Avengers

Today's Madame & Eve cartoon by Stephen Francis and Rico is one of the best I've seen all year. Not only is it poking fun at South Africa's most prominent politicians, but it also makes light of frustration being caused due to the latest Marvel movie, Avengers: Age of Ultron is being filmed in down town Johannesburg. Several of the streets in the inner CBD have been closed off while Hulk runs amok, causing even worse traffic than normal in the area. Good thing I'm not planning on going near that part of town for quite some time still.