Topic: Canon

An anecdote describes purchasing a $39 Canon printer from Amazon that failed to arrive on the promised Saturday delivery date. After filing feedback, Amazon issued a $20 refund, reducing the cost to $19. However, the device, which utilizes Google Cloud Print, proved difficult to set up, highlighting frustrations with modern "cloud-only" hardware.

Pope Francis's canonization of Junipero Serra is criticized as a "slap in the face" to Native Americans due to the friar's role in the mission system. Critics describe Serra as an architect of genocide, citing thousands of Indian deaths and the forced labor used to build California missions. The requirement of two miracles for sainthood is discussed, with the hosts questioning the validity of Serra's documented miracles.

Bob Heil expresses his dislike for condenser microphones, citing their over-sensitivity and "raspy" top end. He argues that his large diaphragm dynamics, like the PR 30, can replace condensers without the need for phantom power. Heil also identifies the poor quality of modern lavalier microphones as a "scourge" and suggests he may focus on improving them in the future.

Producer Jerry Small donated a Canon SX80 projector with an extra bulb to the show. The hosts discuss the technical specifications of the device, noting its 3,000-lumen brightness, and thank him for the contribution to the studio's equipment.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the show from Los Angeles and Northern Silicon Valley. They discuss Mickey Hoogendyke's art exhibition at Art Platform Los Angeles and her upcoming show in Washington D.C. The conversation covers technical preferences between Nikon and Canon cameras, specifically the CMOS technology used in the Canon 5D.

The hosts read several donation notes, including one from Tyler Brigham in San Luis Obispo, who details a string of "bad karma" events involving a ruined $3,000 camera and a raccoon eating his girlfriend's chicken. Other donors seek karma for job hunts and travel, while the hosts provide "double shots" of karma in exchange for their financial support.

New producer projects are introduced, including "NoAgendaCanon.com," a site that allows users to trigger a virtual canon blast via donation. Additionally, a "Bat Signal" application for Windows has been developed as open-source freeware to alert listeners when the show goes live.

Pope Benedict XVI issued a pastoral letter to the Catholics of Ireland addressing the long-running scandal of child abuse by clergy members. The hosts criticize the letter for focusing on "canonical penalties" and church reputation rather than legal accountability or the welfare of the victims. They note the irony of European officials previously dismissing American church scandals as a uniquely American problem before similar systemic issues were uncovered in Ireland.

The official state portrait of the Obama family, taken by photographer Annie Leibovitz, is criticized for its poor composition and lighting. The hosts express disappointment that a high-profile photographer used a Canon EOS 1 instead of a high-end Hasselblad for such a significant image. They describe the background, featuring open doors and a lack of flags, as looking like a "green room" rather than a formal setting.

A bottle of 2005 Chateau Canon from the Canon Fransac region of Bordeaux was discovered on the restaurant menu for $60. The wine is noted for its rarity and distinctive flavor profile. The meal concluded with a dessert featuring banana, strawberry, and kiwi infused with basil oil, which is described as an exceptional flavor combination.