Link About It: This Week’s Picks

Ray Bradbury's library love, Umami Burger's sauce shop, Venus in transit and more in our weekly look at the web

1. Limited Edition South African Vellies Namibia’s Schier Shoes has collaborated with Opening Ceremony to bring a limited run of their handmade vellies stateside. The classic desert boot design has received an extra twist of style for the collaboration, offering patchwork, springbok fur (antelope) and neon accents. 2. Umami Shop Those who love the rich flavors of LA’s notoriously delicious burger joint can now attempt …

Snap Focus

Ray Bradbury's library love, Umami Burger's sauce shop, Venus in transit and more in our weekly look at the web

An easily operated focus puller and shoulder rig, Midas Mount’s Snap Focus gives documentary and Gonzo filmmakers all the tools they need for a one-man camera crew. The setup uses modified bicycle brakes to pull focus and can be finagled to fit most camera types, including DSLRs. Snap Focus is currently on Kickstarter with discounted units available for pre-order.

Venus Transit

Ray Bradbury's library love, Umami Burger's sauce shop, Venus in transit and more in our weekly look at the web

If you missed Venus’ seven-hour odyssey across the sun on Tuesday, NASA has a high-definition video of the transit, which won’t occur for another 105 years.