Canon Pixma MX310 Office All-On-One Inkjet Printer (2184B002)

print resolution: 600 x 600 dpi black; 4800 x 1200 dpi color * print speed: * text documents: up to 22 pages per minute in black; up to 17 pages per minute color * photos: 4" x 6" prints in approximately 46 seconds * direct photo printing with PictBridge-compliant cameras * optical resolution: 1200 x 2400 dpi (19,200 x 19,200 dpi interpolated) * 48-bit color depth * maximum document size: 8-1/2" x 11-11/16" * copy speed for text documents: up to 22 copies per minute in black; up to 17 copies per minute color * reduction/enlargement: 25-400% * Super G3 color fax modem * transmission speed up to 33.6 Kbps * color or black-and-white faxing * stores up to 20 numbers in speed-dial * built-in memory for up to 50 incoming fax pages * automatic document feeder holds up to 30 originals for copying, scanning, or faxing multiple documents * 2-picoliter sized ink droplets for fine detail * paper sizes: letter (8-1/2" x 11"), legal, credit card (2-1/8" x 3-3/8"), 4" x 6", 5" x 7", envelope, photo stickers *
Customer Review: great printer and copier; disappointing scanner
The print and copy functions on this multifunction work well-- the machine is fast and the output quality is generally very high. The PIXMA MX310 is also fast as a scanner, but there are at least three significant problems: 1. Scans contain a lot of "salt" (white dots) that are not present in the original. When I scanned the same document with an HP Officejet 7310xi, the scanning process took 3-4 times as long, but there was no salt problem. 2. There is no way to scan to an SD card or USB thumb drive. One can only scan to an attached computer. 3. When one saves a scanned document or photo, the software does not remember the location where files were previously saved, and does not provide an address bar where one can type the folder name, so that one is forced to browse for the folder every time. This is very annoying. As a printer and copier, I'd give this 5 stars, but as a scanner it rates only 2, for an average of 3.5 stars. (Amazon doesn't allow a rating of 3.5, so I gave it 3 stars).
Customer Review: Easy set-up&Great For Home Use
I just bought this and couldn't be happier. One guy complained about a 132pg. quick start guide. When actually it's a 4pg. fold out. That you only use 2 pages of if your not going to use it as a Fax Machine. I was up and printing in 15min. No lie! I followed the "real" quick start guide and kept all default settings,as this is for home use only. Web pages,schedules,etc. Color is the default setting to print. So,to print in B&W you need to bring up your printer page,click "properties",then click "Grayscale Printing". And that will let you print in B&W to save color ink. I don't know how to make it the default setting. I have to click it every time to print in B&W. Other than that, I couldn't be happier

Why? In the past, photographers had to go out and deliver samples of their work to prospective buyers. The delivery was either in person, by FedEx, or by the postman, and risked loss or inconvenience. Prospective buyers would take a look at your work, usually on Thursdays. Ugh! Awkward and expensive, time-wise.

Then along came the Internet and you built a private website where you felt you were in charge. Or, you joined a portal. Or joined a stock photo agency or two. These can all be helpful, but their success depends on the volume of traffic - buyer traffic - that gets to the sites.

But what I want to talk about today is how the Internet can be harnessed to work really well for the individual freelance stock photographer.

You see, photobuyers are like the rest of us. They want to do a good job, but as quickly and easily as possible. In reality, the photo editors that we deal with here at Photosource International, when they're searching to find the exact picture they need for their article, book, or specialized task they're working on, find it tedious to pore through hundreds or thousands of images, trying to find a particular photo that might match the article or content of their publishing project.

Search capability on the Internet has improved so well to date that it's no longer necessary to employ an Internet image-based search to find a difficult-to-locate picture. A photobuyer can use a text-based search. It culls through thousands of text descriptions of photos to pinpoint likely candidates, with lightning speed. It's quite remarkable how a photobuyer can type some words into the Google, Yahoo, or MSN search bar and locate the source of an obscure photo, such as: 140 Mile Sahara Desert Run Morocco

This falls into the "hard-to-find" category, usually a sticky time-consuming search task. For the photobuyer who knows how to use text searches, however, they can find it within minutes.

Incidentally, you won't find "140 Mile Sahara Desert Run Morocco" on the Corbis, Getty or Jupiter portal sites. For the reason that these companies prefer to feature more generic photos that they feel will appeal to the commercial big spenders: ad agencies, PR firms, corporate graphic departments, etc.

Well, you say, "How does the editorial photobuyer find this picture? I just typed it into Google, Yahoo, and MsM, and I didn't find any photographers listed to contact."

TEXT-CENTRIC SEARCHING

Here's what photobuyers have learned. Rather than starting with single or double keywords such as "desert," "Sahara," or "Morocco," they nail it right away with what's called the "long tail search phrase." Yes, they type in the phrase: 140 Mile Sahara Desert Run Morocco ... but they also add the word "photosource," to tap directly into the hundreds of thousands of images listed on the PhotoSourceBANK, a text-based image source. In this way they can find a photographer who has been to Morocco and has photos of the race.

It comes out like this: 140 Mile Sahara Desert Run Morocco+photosource

Let's type this phrase into the Google standard search bar. Up comes a photographer's site in the PhotoSourceBANK. We click on his page. Then we scroll down to look for the subject, which will be highlighted in red. Photobuyers know they have found a photographer who has been there, and probably has several other pictures of the race.

The photographer's contact information is at the top of the page. The buyer can also contact the photographer through email, given at the bottom of the page.

SAVING TIME

So the secret for photo researchers is to start with the 'long tail search' - a detailed description - rather than use a more general, one or two-word search, and then try to narrow it down. So as a photographer, to get buyers to land on your descriptions, you should make them detailed and specific.
For example: bison taking mud bath. A buyer knows not to search for 'bison.' Nor for 'mud bath.'
A buyer searches for 'bison taking mud bath.' And then adds 'photosource' - bison taking mud bath+photosource - to tap into the PhotoSourceBANK image resource.

Try it in Jupiter, Corbis or Getty - you'll get bogged down - or find nothing but wasted search time.

This gives you a clue doesn't it? When you enter keywords in your database of photos, go ahead and enter single words if they're specific, but to be most effective, also enter phrases of multiple words (the long tail phrase).

FUTURE SEARCHING

Before learning the technique, most photobuyers looked at a search engine as if it were a dictionary. That is, they would search for a single word. But they have learned, "Why take more time starting with general categories and working down to the specific? Start with specifics (the long tail phrase) right away."

Increasing numbers of photographers are reaping the benefits of entering specific multi-word key phrases in text-description sites.

The wizardry of search engines has just begun. In the near future, the long tail search will be the method of choice for photobuyers. If you prepare now to enter your keywords as long tail descriptions, in addition to standard specific single key words, you'll be way ahead of the game.

Rohn Engh, veteran stock photographer and best-selling author of "Sell & ReSell Your Photos" and "sellphotos.com," has helped scores of photographers launch their careers. For access to great information on making money from pictures you like to take, and to receive this free report:

"8 Steps to Publishing Photos," visit his website at PhotoSource International or call 800 624-0266.

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Have you always been fascinated with aerial photography? I have and it all started when I tried it in the mid 80s using a small snappy camera from Canon. This was way back but this was where it all began and where I came to love the art of the digital aerial maps photography.

It is adding a great extra dimension to the hobby with an old camera but with todays modern digital cameras that are running on low costs and with no need to develop the film. If you are doing a lot of photography then this will actually add up quite rapidly and you will be able to either save a lot of dollars or just be able to take a lot more pictures.

The most obvious way to control a digital camera is to use a servo with a camera pressing on the shutter button. You might have seen some really good photos taken with a Canon Digital Ixus camera using this exact method as this is a method that is commonly used around the world.

However this might not appeal to you as it interferes with the normal use of the camera. In this age of fly by wire it seems a bit agricultural to do it this way. But every man does it his own way and I am not to tell you how to take your pictures.

Now you might think: Is there no way to do this in an automatically and electronically way? To do that you would be able to completely remove the need for a servo, and it would offer you a great deal of simplicity and a superior flexibility. This could, as an example, be done with an interval timer function. At the time of writing this I couldnt seem to find any commercial interfaces that would allow you to do this and you would therefore have to build you own.

A suggest for the solution is that you should choose would be to base it on a commercially available Stamp micro-controller. A brief description of what I mean can be explained by this:

The algebra is a decent size (3 meter), good handling no-nonsense airplane, and a perfect choice as a camera platform. A Multiplex mc3030 transmitter would be a great choice with controlling ailerons, spoiler, rudder, elevator and then of course the camera.

When you do the flight tests, a cardboard dummy can be used in the place of the camera, so you can determine the effect of a large bluff object sticking above the wing. I suggest that you do at least three test flights with the dummy mounted in different positions before the actual flight.

A camera falling to earth from a plane is not a pretty sight so please make sure to fasten it the best you can when you are doing your digital aerial maps photography.

Mikaels digital aerial maps photography site holds substantial information about digital photography and every aspect related to photography and digital cameras.

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Many people look at Radio Control Cars as just toys and sometimes they are near the truth.
The main reason for that is that Radio Controlled Toys have in the past couple of years got

a LOT better in quality and even in performance.

This is not to say that Hobby grade Model "RC" ( radio control) Cars have lagged behind as they are certainly much more like driving a real car or truck than they were even 2 years ago.

There is not such a fine line any more between Radio Control Toys and Hobby Grade cars.
Both are available as either 4 wheel drive or all terrain vehicles or as racetrack style cars for use on flatter surfaces or even paving stones perhaps even indoors.

The main differences now are on the engines and for toys these are usually electric and
are powered mainly by AA or rechargeable batteries.

One thing to watch for is the difference between

Radio Control and Remote control remote control is usually a wire going from the car to the controlling handset whereas a Radio Control Car is not connected physically but commands are given by a wireless connection from free wireless transmitter handset to a receiver inside the car or truck.

Toy Cars are sometimes looked down on by some people in the Hobby communities but if people derive pleasure from toy grade cars then I am in favour of that.

Recently Toy cars come with much more durable bodies as makers know that some users like to stage collisions ! (But like their cars to work afterwards)

Hobby Grade Radio Control cars are pretty much always Radio Controlled.
Older models may be remote control.

These are sometimes very collectible.

One of the big differences is that Hobby Grade Cars are repairable in case of damage while many toy grade cars will just have to be patched us as best as the owner can manage. Spares are very rarely available for Toy Grade cars.

This is because Hobby grade cars now are mainly capable of being upgraded and spare parts are generally easily available.

The reason for this is that hobby grade cars often need tuning or the owners want to add
flashy new exhaust pipes,steering units or other great addons .

This is one of the ways that Hobby Car makers use to make extra income.
They supply a demand but sometimes supplies coming from the Far East take a while to arrive.

Electric cars are some of the cheapest and have minimal servicing needs like minor cleaning and replacing worn parts.

They are probably the best starter cars for a novice driver and are generally quite durable.
Electric cars are now supplied mainly with "brushless" engines and some earlier ones can be upgraded.

Nitro Cars have real small combustion engines - a miniaturized version of car engines although they run on special fuel based on Nitromethane,Methanol and oil - supplied usually by hobby stores.
These engines are known as Glow Plug engines and the cars powered by them can reach quite high speeds.

The engines can be replace often with larger capacity ones that supplied by the maker . These do however need a bit more maintenance as the fuel does spray around a little and they also need tuning.

It is much easier for the novice to buy a pre-tuned car in this category
These are known as Ready To Run cars.

Generally the Nitro cars are about 20 percent bigger than Electric Cars due to the
glow plug engines and they are much faster. (There are actually many different cars available and the crossover between electric and Nitro Cars in output is sometimes similar).

The next grade up is Hobby grade cars with real engines - these are known as "Gassers" or "Fuelies" and have much bigger engines similar in size to brush cutter engines and with a corresponding increase in power.
These are for the real enthusiast and cost much more than Nitro or Electric models.

Cars for Racing have very specific requirements for engine size and other needs.
You will always receive a transmitter handset with your radio control car and a manual.
Keep the manual safe - you WILL need it.

Second user cars are popular as many users upgrade.
Always make sure you get the manual and an assurance that the car will not be "DOA" (dead on arrival!).

If the car is not functioning properly then get your money back.
It is a good idea if buying at auction to always use Paypal which covers you for up to $500 in this case or in the case of nondelivery.

Keith Jones
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Ever since I remember, photography has been the most accessible and impressive way of capturing beauty but many artists consider it as the refuge of an artist with very less talent. Despite photography's wide acceptance as a fine art medium, there are still issues that some photographers face. People believe that the work produced by painters and graphic designers, have less possibility of being identical but photography is held to similar limitations.

However, I disagree. I would like to share a post with you, which clearly speaks for the creativity and art behind the brilliant photography.

Digital technology has radically changed photography. Now we get to see masterpieces of photography and photographers practicing new techniques to make their work memorable. I take the opportunity to brief you people about different types of photography techniques used now.

• Abstract Photography:
Abstract photography is a popular form of art where the photographer uses his creative imagination to create stunning work of arts. Abstract photograph does not mean the same to everyone. Abstract photography leaves more to the imagination and helps us concentrate on texture and color rather than the whole subject.
• Black and White Photography:
In today's digital technology, black and white photography is still regarded as favorite with many photographers. In most situations, black and white photography has the tendency to make photos look more like works of art.
• Nature Photography:
Photographs of wildlife, flowers, birds, reptiles, snowfall, landscapes, sunsets and other sceneries are often used as stock photographs. Nature photography is always in great demand among publishers, graphic and web designers for web design and publishing their websites, books and greeting cards.These are just few types of photography I have discussed, we all know photography has more to offer.

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There are many ways to learn digital photography, the most obvious one being practice, but there are also less obvious choices... like the title of this article for example: "online digital photography training".

Learning how to take good pictures with a digital camera can be a hard task to accomplish, and I guess more importantly for some people, to make (a lot) of money from them can be an even harder task.

But now after the huge thing called the internet, learning digital photography online has never been easier.

Getting a mentor

There are many ways actually, to go through online digital photography training, for example you could hire someone to teach you personally, basically a mentor... but that would probably run you dollars up in four figures.

Another way to learn digital photography is...

Taking online classes

Similar to the previous option, except not only you get coached and you do it together (virtually, that is) with an entire class. Very expensive, but also very effective.

The third option, which is my favorite, is to...

Teaching yourself

Now studying and learning digital photography all by yourself may seem like a daunting task at first, but let me tell you one thing:

There are hoards of courses online which you can get hold of very cheaply. A lot of them aren't legit, so watch out. That would be the one drawback of purchasing some products online, but you just have to pick the good ones.

Making money from your photos

Now what I think is even cooler about the whole internet thing is that you can make a full time income just by submitting your digital photographs to certain websites, it's really cool actually, and some people make serious money from it.

Well that's it for this article, feel free to research any of the above ways by yourself... I can't do everything for you! Good luck with your Digital Photography!

Find out the best and most effective way to rake in more money than your boss, simply by submitting pictures to the web. Read my "guide" here: =>> http://camera-dollar.blogspot.com <<=

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Many stock photographers who enter the field of stock photography arrive at the gates with misconceptions. And to make matters worse, they compound those misconceptions by continuing to follow the same path.

No wonder they soon run out of motivation, ideas, and yes, cash.

In my consultations with people just starting out in stock photography, Ive seen over the years that most entry-level photographers make the same mistake in their marketing strategy. They take bundles and bundles of photos. After a few years when they think they are ready to tackle the stock photo industry, they attempt to find markets for their pictures.

WRONG WAY STREET

This of course, is the wrong way to go about it. The marketing secret is to reverse the process. Before you take a picture, ask yourself if it will be on a specific photo editors desk tomorrow. Youre asking how can a picture be on an editors desk 24 hours after youve taken it? How do you know if the photo editor will find the picture acceptable? How do you even know the editors name or email address?

You know the answer to the first question: thanks to todays electronic delivery capabilities, transmission of images can be immediate.

The answer to the next two questions takes some preliminary homework on your part.

1.) Single out one of your prime photographic interest areas

2.) Theres bound to be magazines, periodicals, possibly book publishers, committed to your choice of subject matter. They need photos.

3.) Because you are a devotee to this special area of interest, you wont mind the initial chore of finding your markets.

GOOGLE TO THE RESCUE

Google is a big help nowadays. Just type in the search bar Magazine and your special interest area Several dozen names will come up. The chore begins because youll want to also type in the word periodical or publisher or website.

Try it. For example, if you specialize in photographing dachshunds, dont type dogs, but instead type dachshund magazine.

Up come your market(s). They are waiting for you to bring your photographic expertise about dachshunds to them.

Out of the scores of potential markets youll find, youre going to find a dozen or so that like your work.

Out of that dozen you are going to get along especially well with one publisher. Everything will click. They like your work, you like their company and the way they work.

You might earn as much as $1,000 from them over a years time. And since our statistics show that a photographer will stay with a publisher on average ten years, youve gained a $10,000 client.

Youll learn the ropes with this client, in effect as your own stock photo agency with one dependable client. Then of course you can expand this success to include a gradually increasing number of other markets clients.

THE BETTER WAY

Youll agree this is a better way to approach your stock photography:

? Focus on one of your prime interest areas
? Research the markets for this specialty
? Go for it

And now you know that the picture you take today will be on a certain photobuyers desk tomorrow. And because (at first) you have only one client, you speak their language, and they know the picture you send them is going to be on-target. Even if its not something they need immediately, they will add it to their database and probably use it within the year and send you a check

You can find more detailed coverage of this marketing system in my first book, Sell&ReSell Your Photos. The first edition was published back in 1981.

Yes, 1981, and the marketing principles outlined there for stock photographers hold true today.

Im not trying to sell the book here in this article you can buy it for $3 or $4 on e-Bay or Amazon.com. I dont get a penny from the sale. (The postage will cost more than the book!) But the book will be a goldmine for you if you buy it and study it with a highlighter in hand.

As far as the non-targeted photos youve so far built up in your files, all is not lost. Enter descriptions of them in text form on your website so that the search engine web crawlers can pick them up and direct traffic to you. This works well also for descriptions of your more arcane photos that major stock photo agencies are not going to have. If you dont have a website to list your photos on, look into getting your own page on the photo website photosource.com/bank, to list descriptions of your photos. This website gets traffic from hundreds of photobuyers daily who come there searching for the photos they need.

Become your own mini stock agency, and watch your client list build!

Rohn Engh, veteran stock photographer and best-selling author of Sell & ReSell Your Photos and sellphotos.com, has helped scores of photographers launch their careers. For access to great information on making money from pictures you like to take, and to receive this free report: 8 Steps to Becoming a Published Photographer, visit http://www.sellphotos.com

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Finding the best cameras is a tall order. With the new technology coming in and out every year, buyers get dizzy and sometimes end up confused of which one to buy. But seriously, after perusing the available information in the worldwide web, you will just get mixed up from all the information you can get since there is no such thing as perfect and ideal cameras. Yes, most of the cameras coming out and been released every year are superb and awesome. These are "better-than-last" series, improvements of the race as they call it. But excellent as it is, bear in mind that there is always the downside of every technical innovation coming in.

So how do you choose and take your pick? Well to answer this very basic and common question ask every time one is contemplating to buy a camera, it will always brings you back to the question why are you buying a camera? Because the truth of buying a camera, it is a personal choice and is based on your personality and need. And most importantly, the value of money it gives. Yes because camera depreciate fast, and if what you bought now will just end up of selling it again because you realize that that was not the kind of camera you need or it does not serve you its purpose of having one after all, then you lose quite a lot of money since the fact that cameras cost you and you normally sell it lower than the price that you acquired it.

So with all due respect to the camera manufacturers, considering they do a splendid job in making a top of the line cameras, but here are two of helpful tips in buying a camera that might prevent you from getting the not so good ones for you. One, know your purpose of buying a camera. You can get a camera for a basic reason, as a hobby or for leisure or as job requires it. Any of these reasons needs a different spec and relative convenience as user. Here is a simple true-to-life scenario that you do not want to happen to you, for leisure purpose, you would want every precious moments in every single affair in your day to day life be captured but you have purchased an SLR digital camera because it is a powerful camera yet that is true enough heavy and not so convenient to carry everyday plus carrying it to parties is quite a pressure for someone who would want to enjoy every moment plus the fact that it can not capture a quality video. So this kind of purpose perhaps needs a compact digital camera that has good features which is truly not so hard to find in the market nowadays. Another situation is, because you travel from place to place because of your job, you decide to get a compact digital camera, but capturing a series of important scenes in the events is a frustration because what you have is slow plus the fact that it can not zoom in to get a good shot from where you are standing, this might be a threat of losing your job too. So perhaps with this purpose, you do need a SLR camera that can serve you best in your job.

The second tip is, know the specifications of the camera you need. Not all powerful cameras are the best for you. You would know that the camera you are about to buy is the one for you because the specifications meet your need or the purpose of buying it. Do educate yourself from the terminologies so you can maximize the potential and the specifications of the camera.

Having these two criteria before buying a camera will surely make you get the best camera for you.

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"BRAND NEW SVP SECURE DIGITAL 4.0 GBGreat for Storing Pictures, Music and Data. Similar in size to MultiMedia Cards, San Disk Secure Digital (SD) Cards are designed for use in many digital devices including digital cameras, MP3 players, PDAs, cellular phones and camcorders.Compatibility:Any Digital Camera, MP3 Music Player, and Smart Phone that uses Secure Digital compliant slot. Similar in size to MultiMediaCards, SVP Secure Digital (SD) Cards are designed for use in many digital devices including digital cameras, MP3 players, PDAs, cellular phones and camcorders.The SVP SD Cards have an erasure-prevention switch to keep your data safe. When the switch is in the locked position, it will stop you from accidentally copying over or deleting data stored on your card. Now you know your data will be safe.Though smaller than a stick of chewing gum, Memory Stick packs big performance. Additionally, it's compact, rugged, reliable, and comes equipped with built-in erasure-prevention."

Until the mid-1980 the art of photography was completely based on traditional camera films. These film based cameras were, rightly, considered the only way to record and store special moments of life.

Many of us, even today, love to skim through those family photo albums that evoke nostalgia for the past that has flown past us. These photographs help us to recapture those special moments that were spent in the company of our beloved family and friends. These photographs take us back in time and serve as perfect and beautiful reminders us of the golden moments of our lives. Through these black and white photographs one gets transported to that bygone era of great grand fathers and great grand mothers.

But zoom back to the present twenty-first century and one pictures a world full of digital cameras. With the advent of the digital technology, life and the world in general underwent a revolutionary digital change. Everything from a wrist watch to the giant Magnetic Resonance Imaging machines to the gigantic Space satellites metamorphosed into their better digitally updated versions. In this digital revolution what distinctly stands out and has gained an all time and place relevance is the proliferation of a number of electronic items that have become the part and parcel of and every man's life. These electronic devices make optimal use of a wide spectrum of digital capabilities. A few of these digitally operated devices and gadgets include the IPod or the music playing wonder, webcam, digicam, and the Global Positioning System or the GPS. The way the digital technology has pervaded almost every aspect of our lives often leaves one wondering with a jaw - dropping intensity. These days a number of cheap digital cameras are being offered to the modern customers in the market. With the aid of these digicams one can easily arrest the quick-pace of time, steal some precious moments from eternity and record them in the built-in memory feature of these digital cameras.

These days a number of cheap digital cameras are being offered by the Canon, the biggest player in the world of mobile phone companies. These cheap digital cameras from Canon include the Digital IXUS 75, Power Shot A630 and Digital IXUS 850IS. These Canon Cameras come studded with world class smart digital functionalities to deliver large numbers of crystal clear, well defined and sharp images.

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Canon ELPH Digital Camera

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Now that you have completed your digital photography classes at the community college, you're pretty pumped up and ready to make your mark on the industry. But there's a fine line between taking good photographs and being a great photographer; so first thing's first - building a solid foundation with long-lasting results!

1.Research before you buy: We live in a society where we have many choices - almost too many! Taking amazing photos begins with the right camera so be diligent while shopping! Here are the key considerations you need to think through before making your investment; assess your needs - find a camera the best fits what you want to photograph; set a budget - and stick to it; find a camera with extended battery life - you don't want your camera to die at an inopportune moment; consider the number of Megapixels - this is very important when photographing diverse scenery and most important, buy a system that will grow with you, like Canon or Nikon.

2.Know your equipment: Once you have made your purchase, make sure you know your camera. Read the user manual and learn all the features. Like all enthusiastic picture-takers, you want to start "playing" right away, but your point and shoot may be more temperamental and powerful than you think. Taking the time to read the manual will help decipher all those pesky little symbols, bells and whistles! As you experiment, try shooting your subjects with multiple settings to learn what effects work best for each shot.

3.Accessorize: Yes, this applies to more than just your wardrobe! Here are a few camera accessories to consider before you go out on your photo-journey: Buy a tripod; if you want sharper images and a more steady shot, this is a minimal investment with a maximum return - any professional will tell you the difference a tripod makes. Have a variety of lenses: multiple lenses will give you the ability to take the picture that you want, with the effect that you want. Power is important so make sure you have plenty of it! An extra battery and a charger is a must when taking your photo show on the road. Make sure you have plenty of memory on hand. Memory cards are essential as every camera has a different capacity for storing pictures. And the number of pics you can take at one individual photo shoot will depend not only on the storage capacity of the memory cards you buy, but also your camera's Megapixel count and the size of each image file. And last but not least, buy a protective bag or carrying case - and keep in mind our unpredictable weather!! Look into a padded, waterproof bag to protect your investment.

4.Versatility: Now you are ready to take some pictures, so be creative! Your interest may be in good ole' Mother Nature and butterflies fascinate you, but try to photograph something different every day. Continuously thinking outside of your own box and using your imagination will be the key to your success as a photographer.

5.To Zoom or Not to Zoom: Don't be afraid to get up close and personal to your subject. One of the most common mistakes is that photos are taken from too far away and that there is just too much environment or activity in one frame. This just takes away from the message you are trying to convey. Remember...less is more!

6.Be Patient: Take time to plan your shots. As you get in position for your photo, keep an eye out for people passing by, power lines, flying pests and other objects behind your subject that can ruin your photo. If the effects are not avoidable, reposition yourself or your subject. Waiting until the 1980 dented Chevy Malibu in the background has passed will make a major difference in your photo and will only cost you a moment or two!! Also, use your creative eye to avoid objects in the background that visually merge with the subject because they have the same color. Find focus on the subject and allow the subject to be free-standing.

7.Take your camera everywhere you go: "Kodak Moments" often happen when you least expect them. It's a good idea always have your camera with you - just a small camera bag and a tripod - and you won't miss some of those unexpected opportunities and once-in-a-lifetime shots. If you are caught without your camera, be sure to have a journal handy and take notes on scenes you'd like to return to with your camera.

With these tips, you'll be able to master the art of digital photography faster and easier, and you'll be a natural in no time! So, be creative, inventive, have fun - and just go shoot something!

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Canon ACK-DC30 AC Adapter Kit for SD700 IS, SD800 IS, SD850IS, SD900, SD950IS & SD870IS Digital Camera

Designed to power the Canon SD700 IS Digital camera / Includes a power adapter, an AC cord, and a DC couple
Customer Review: AC Adapter Kit
This is an essential if you are transferring lots of pictures from your camera to your PC or Mac. It is easy to use and relatively compact to carry. I wouldn't want to be without it! Great product, great price!
Customer Review: doesn't work
does not work at all - check on line - many many folks report same, returned, and amazon advised of problem i note they still offer it for sale -- beware dr klopp maine

Fourth of July is right around the corner and capturing the light-filled moments of the fireworks is something we may have all attempted. Unfortunately, we sometimes end up with prints that look foggy, blurry, and painted with a mixture of light -- that look nothing like the fireworks we had viewed. Here's the great news -- making the photos better is simple if you follow a few tips.

Lights, camera, action

Turning the independence holiday into a memorable event is easier than you think. Check out these strategies for taking some fabulous fireworks photos.

#1 Don't overexpose your picture.

Photos have a unique quality when it comes to fireworks: you should take them at a precise moment. If your camera is set to snap the photo in the wrong number of seconds, you'll lose the shot you were looking for and end up with a smoky, blurry mess. Manually set your camera to snap in 1.6 seconds. You'll catch the vibrant burst you were looking for and the film will display it beautifully.

#2 Use a tripod.

Fireworks aren't just about glorious light in the sky. They're also about the movement of the lights. Handheld cameras lack the ability to stay still long enough to depict the firework in its true form. A tripod helps you hold steady and get the shot you were aiming for.

#3 Lose the flash.

Many of us may see the flash as an assistant during dark photos. Unfortunately, the flash won't do anything for a fireworks shot. Leave the flash turned off during all of your fireworks photo snapping.

#4 Use low ISO.

Taking photos of fireworks is much different than it is for most other picture subjects. The best part of the snapshot is the color embedded with the look of falling fire stars. To make this come out beautifully on your photos, your ISO (i.e. light sensitivity) needs to be low. I recommend that you manually change your ISO to the speed of 100 to help your camera better portray the air show in the dark.

#5 Don't trust your camera's automatic features.

I know what you're thinking. You bought that camera because of all of the automatic features it boasts and you'd like to use them. Well, for fireworks photos, cameras don't detect the light properly and usually end up taking photos that come out blurry and overexposed. Try the manual settings on your camera and your shots will be clearer.

This Fourth of July, pull your camera out and try some of these tips. You'll have some gorgeous memories of the fireworks in the night sky.

Looking to take amazing photographs of fireworks this 4th of July? Just follow these tips and tricks! And for even more great information go to 7PhotographyQuestions.com and listen to Master Photographer Jim Zuckerman offer inside secrets on how to take stunning photographs at night, including extraordinary fireworks photographs.

Canon D20

Phoenix 650-2600mm Telephoto Lens with Mount for Canon EOS 30D 20D 5D Digital Rebel XT XTI & Film SLR Cameras

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Customer Review: It all Depends on What You Will Be Using it For!
Before I received it, I was very skeptical; quality! usability, value! All these questions were lingering in my mind. Then I received it. At first impression, I was elated! The build quality was not bad at all, it reminded me of Canon's big lenses, though much less fancy. What struck me as odd, was not the external zooming or focusing design rather than the short end of the zooming tube left to support the weight of the lens at ful zoom range. I could understand the designer's point of view from an engineering perspective, what I could not understand was that a 2" extra length in the internally moving tube beyond the maximum zooming range would have added enough stability to render the lens far superior than its cuurent pathetic configuration, yet nobody gave this thought a rat's tail end. It is made in China, yet the add stated that it was made in Japan. It appears that, though some chinese products are equal to the Japanese when under strict engineering and manufacturing tolerances, left to their own whims, they try to cut corners that cannot possibly be cut from an American end user's perspective, rendering the whole thing a fiasco. Fortunately, this is not a total fiasco, but I sure hope that somebody out there is reading these letters right now! Only 2" of extra aluminum tubing would do the job just fine. Another aspect, albeit, this time strictly esoteric; the lens is so bland! When you hold a German or a Japanese Lens, apart from the instantly evident signs of high quality, you will notice that it has had a lot of thought when the general looks were being considered. This one is lacking luster, which when added, would not really add any extra cost. Just placing some fancy tags and inscriptions with multi color zooming lines scheme would make a world of a difference to the appearence and the seeming quality. Again, I hope someone is reading these letters right now! Now to usability: If you think you could use this lens for anything other than mounted on extremely steady tripod for long to very long exposure shots, you will have wasted your time and money. This lens could only be practical for nature, some wild life, and landscape, where quick shots are not even part of your prepearation, much less your consideration. Quality wise, well, for the price and the market for which it is intended, it is a very good tool, all you need is a good knowledge of its capability and limitations, and a super heavy tripod as well as super majestic targets to shhot it with this lens. The rest is superflowous. Conclusion: You are not a pro, you have $300 to spare, you enjoy photography and are willing to go distances for good shots, and you are not thinking of selling your products to photo agencies! If these conditions meet you half way, buy the darn thing, it is the only lens out there capable of doing what a hunting rifle is capable ofPhotographic Lenses: Photographers Guide to Characteristics, Quality, Use and Design; bringing you the head of a trophy from a quarter mile away!
Customer Review: Phoenix 650-2600mm Telephoto Lens
This lens not bad for the money,Can't hand hold it. Its long and heavy, I found that it leaves halos around some of the images like ducks and eagles I have been taking photos of.Other wise it not a bad lens used with a tri-pod or mini pod. If you can't afford a canon hi end lens like i would of like this one not bad.

The best thing about a digital photo is that you can manipulate it to the extent of your imagination. This manipulation can be achieved thanks to various software packages available on the market, varying in complexity from the feature packed Adobe Photoshop to Paint Shop Pro.

Still, there is magic when a digital photo is modified by experienced hands and eyes, allowing that unbelievable moment to be captured in such a way as to never be forgotten, but even then they can be refined further. It is the story or the impression behind that moment that keeps the viewer enamoured with the photo for a longer period of time.

It takes time to become a perfect photographer and one needs to grow though experimentation and experiences.

However a basic knowledge of the techniques of photographing is must. A digital camera is not all that is required to make a good photographer.

Primarily, know your camera well. Read the manual top to bottom, and then go out to play with the machine.

Now come back to the basics and learn about other things like exposure, shutter speed, aperture etc that helps you to customize your digital photo in real time. You can find a lot of hand books online and offline to get an initial idea of how this is achieved.

As a brief explanation of some of the primary terms; exposure is the point in the process of taking photo when the light sensitive film or sensor is exposed to a light source. Over or under exposure may destroy the image, so be careful while setting it in your digital camera and capturing the photo.

Shutter speed is the time period for which the shutter is held open for light to reach the digital photo sensor. Depending on the variations of combinations of lens aperture and sensors sensibility, it regulates how much light the camera will record when taking a digital photo. Shutter speed can directly affect the quality of your digital photo dependant on the situation and whether the object is moving or still.

An aperture is a hole or the gap through which light enters into the camera sensor or the film.

One should always remember that they cannot go far when skipping the basics of the trade when taking these elements into consideration.

There are so many other important aspects that you need to know for taking visually good digital photo. We will come to them later.

Now, when you go out again to play with your digital camera, try to realise the potential for variance with all aspects mentioned here. With a digital camera you always have the option to know about the quality of the photo without taking a print.

One last thought: while taking a digital photo try to sort out by yourself the relationship between object and film-depth.

Last minute experiment: keeping camera settings same, change the location of the object in respect to the frame. Download these digital photos in your computer and study them critically and objectively.

You have all the answers.

John Oxton is a professional photographer, printer and a freelance investigative writer. For more information regarding John Oxton is a professional photographer, printer and a freelance investigative writer. For more information regarding digital photo, and cheap online prints he recommends you to visit, digital photo and cheap online prints he recommends you to visit, http://www.colorama.co.uk/

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Introduction to the Canon 30D

to the Canon 30D Digital SLR Take great pictures with your Canon 30D! All you need is this training DVD and about 110 minutes, and you'll have the knowledge and the confidence to create the images you want. The topics are arranged in chapters, so you can move at your own pace, and return later to individual subjects. Cut weeks or months off your learning curve. This DVD not only gets you up and running with confidence, it explains what the engineers had in mind when they designed the outside dials and controls. You'll come back to this video again and again. Running Time: 108 minutes Topics include: Be Prepared (To Get the Shot) Shutter Priority Aperture Priority/Depth of Field Depth of Field Preview Picture Styles AF Modes Metering and Bracketing White Balance/Color Temperature ISO Using Playback to get Great Images Understanding Histograms Exposure Compensation Flash Overview Using Physical Filter s Lens Selection Custom Functions Programmable Buttons RAW Files Composition Data Photo Professional Software And much more! The Canon 30D is a powerful piece of equipment. A solid understanding of its features and controls can really unleash its potential. Once you learn how the camera's components work together, you'll have all the tools y
Customer Review: INTRODUCTION TO THE CANON 30D REVIEW
I'M very happy with the introduction to the canon 30d video DVD. I will recommended to beginners and intermediate photographers.
Customer Review: Introduction to Canon 30D
A very, very well produced video for an amature like me. I am very pleased with this product!

Many photographers spend ages looking for inspiration for a subject to photograph. However with sports photography this changes to being very technically adept and trying to capture the decisive moment that shows the effort and emotion that goes into the physical struggle to be first past the line and the beating or peers. The 12 guidelines here will help you improve your sports photography.

1. Get a long lens

You will need a telephoto lens for most events, a 400mm focal length lens is common amongst most professional photographers. Try to get a lens with the largest aperture possible to get the most light into the camera. You can buy lenses that can cost the same amount as a new car, buy one that suits your budget or consider renting one for the event.

2. Use a camera with a good frame rate.

For most events you will want a camera with a good frame burst rate so when the moment you wish to capture arrives you just hold the shutter release down and take a sequence of pictures. The difference of just half a second can be incredible. If you take a high jumper for example the time between leaving the ground and landing the other side of the bar can be less than a second. By having a high frame rate you should be able to catch the image where the jumper arches their back over the bar.

3. Think about location.

Firstly, get accreditation so you are able to wander round the ground. But make sure you are aware you can and cant go. Certain events, especially the throwing events such as hammer, discus, shot and javelin will have certain safety requirements that you must be aware of for your own and others safety. Being hit by a javelin is one sure way of spoiling the rest of your days photography. If in doubt follow the other professionals arround, but remember the photographers etiquette of not standing in front of another photographer. There are certain places that are common to stand, such as the track towards the end of the 100m or about 10m back from the sand for the long jump. If you are looking for more creative rather than commercial work you will no doubt want to think about other locations.

4. Go fast for shutter speeds.

Remember you are catching action shots of things moving rather quickly. You will therefore need a fast shutter speed to capture the moment so it produces a sharp image. Typically think of using a speed of at least 1/320th of a second. Certain events where there is a large amount of movement will need faster shutter speeds.

5. ISO speed

Use the minimum iso speed that allows you to use the shutter speed you need with the maximum aperture you have. Unless its a day where clouds are moving quickly in front of the sun changing the exposure conditions consider putting the camera to manual. ASA 400 is probably the slowest film speed setting, with 800 and 1000 iso fairly common.

6. Focus

If you camera has a servo mode focusing mode then set the camera to that, especially for track events. Otherwise consider prefocusing at a certain point and taking the picture at the appropriate moment. In automatic focusing mode try tracking the target prior to taking the picture to allow the camera time to focus rather than just pressing the shutter release then waiting until the lens focuses before the photograph is taken.

7. Get a monopod

As you are using a long lens the slightest camera movement is exaggerated. Monopods will enable you to steady the camera to help prevent camera shake blur. Most people will have a tripod however these tend to be impracticable.

8. If In Doubt - Shoot

It costs nothing to take a digital picture unlike traditional film. If in doubt take the picture, you can always discard the images later but you just might get the photograph of the match.

9. Respect the Officials and Athletes

The event you are photographing is for the athletes not for you. Show the athletes the respect they deserve and also obey any instructions the officials might have. You want to build up a reputation as an amiable photographer that helps publicize the event, not someone who is a pain in the &*().

10. Make Sure You Have

Spare batteries, memory cards, lens cleaning material, clothing and equipment if it starts to rain or sun block for you if it is hot and sunny and lots of business cards. The list really is endless, but remember also that you will have to carry the equipment around with you.

11. Know who is competing

It helps if you are familiar with the subject you are shooting. If you are keen on athletics you will probably know who the stars are and who is likely to be worthy of photographing. Knowing who is likely to cross the line first makes life a lot easier by positioning yourself at the appropriate location. Most track and field events are undertaken at the same time so you can't cover both the field events and the track events. get a program from the event organiser showing the times and participants in the events.

12. Expect the Unexpected

Have your wits about you. Be prepared to rapidly change what you are shooting, the expression on someones face when they realise they have broken a record, the hurdler who catches a hurdle with their foot and goes flying, the discus thrower who trips and falls out of the circle. You will find that there is so much going on that you won't be able to take everything in. The crowd however is good at alerting you to something significant is happening.

Using these 12 guidelines you will find that your success rate in capturing the moment are greatly improved and hopefully with that your enjoyment and possibly profit.

Paul Klein lives and works in Loughborough, Leicestershire. For examples of photographs of track and field events check the Loughborough University International Athletics.

Canon D20

Why Buy an Olympus Evolt E510 Digital SLR Camera?

Is an SLR camera really worth the extra money? I know I've taken some pretty amazing photographs using just a simple, cheap point and shoot camera. I'm sure everyone has. Sometimes it's just a matter of being at the right place, and recognizing a moment that would make a memorable photo. So, is buying a camera like the Olympus E510 SLR really necessary? Maybe. It's true that a good tool in the hands of a competent artist can create great art, but lets carefully examine that tool before jumping to any conclusions.

In photography, dynamic range is defined as a cameras ability to capture all the bright and dark areas of a subject or scene. In other words, if there are dimly lit areas of a picture, and very brightly lit areas of the same picture, a camera with good dynamic range should be able to reproduce both very accurately. Unfortunately, the Olympus E510 struggles in the area of dynamic range. Of course, what your taking pictures of will determine if dynamic range is a big consideration for you in your camera purchase. Landscape photography with it's unpredictable and diverse play of light demands a great deal of dynamic range from a camera, whereas portraits shot in a studio environment with controlled lighting do not.

Even though the E510 is a SLR camera, and allows for a lot of manual tweaking of it's setting, it also comes with several auto settings. Default settings for macro, landscape, action and sports are all included. This is nice if your a first time SLR user, as many Olympus E510 purchaser will be. The problem however is the calibration of the auto settings seems to wander to the dark side. New purchasers taking their first few photos with the auto settings, may end up thinking there is something wrong with their camera. If you do buy a E510, be sure to learn how to make manual adjustments early on to get the best pictures possible.

The entry level SLR market is competitive no doubt. Manufacturers try to entice customers to their brand with a good entry level SLR, with the hopes they'll be spending lots down the road on lenses, peripherals, and upgrades. Unfortunately, Olympus seems to have comprised on build quality with the E510 to compete here. Buttons and controls don't seem durable or instill confidence that they will still be in place after several hundred presses. The lens that comes with the Evolt seems uneven in it's movement, and has a tendency to stick.

There are other items of concern with the E510 Evolt, but I think you get the idea. There are a multitude of contenders in the entry level SLR category, to consider, and the E510 is one of them. It just may not be final best choice for some photographers. What it really comes down to, is how you want to take pictures and which camera that allows you to do that best.

Gardening Gift

Canon PowerShot Pro Series S5 IS 8.0MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom

The ultra-powerful 12x optical zoom on the PowerShot S5 IS means you'll get the shot you want with no compromise, yet that's only the beginning of what makes this camera so exciting. The S5 IS is loaded with many of Canon's latest advanced technologies including the DIGIC III Image Processor, so both still images and movies are rendered with fine detail and luminous clarity. And now ambitious photographers have even greater creative latitude thanks to an included hot shoe adapter that allows you to attach Canon Speedlite EX Series external flashes.PowerShot S5 IS is compact and portable, with streamlined controls and a sure, steady grip. And you'll want to take it everywhere, because inside is a level of photographic power that's truly impressive. 8.0 megapixels ensure deeply detailed images - giving you complete freedom to enlarge an image or any section of an image and crop to your exact specifications. The 12x optical zoom brings this compact digital camera into the realm of serious photography. It has the power to take you right up onto the stage and into the end zone for the shot you really want. Zooming is fast and silent thanks to the ultrasonic motor drive.
Customer Review: love it
I purchased this camera a year ago and I use it almost daily for work. I love it!! It takes great pictures. The pictures are vivid and crisp. I'm not fond of the batteries but aside that, I'm very happy with it.
Customer Review: I love this camera!
I love photography, and as much as I'd love to own a dSLR it's just not in my budget at the moment. This is the next best thing, in my opinion. I love the option of full manual control, and the automatic and program modes make this camera nearly foolproof. I was taking great pictures right out of the box, and they've only gotten better as I've learned more about the camera. Contrary to what other reviewers have experienced, I've enjoyed the AA batteries. It's nice to know that if I'm out on vacation and run the batteries down, I can pop into Walgreens and grab a pack for $4 rather than being without my camera until I can charge it. I immediately replaced mine with Low Self-Discharge rechargeables and find they have a remarkable lifespan. I can take probably 300 pictures or more on a charge. I've been using this camera for 6 months now, and here are some of my experiences with it: Pros: 1. Zoom- Once you get used to it, the zoom is really precise. I can compose a shot in under a second without having to fiddle with it too much. At first, the variable speed zoom lever takes a little trial and error though. 2. Hotshoe- To be honest here, I don't have a speedlight yet. But I am thrilled to have the option and it's next on my list to purchase. 3. Layout- I find the buttons, menus and overall layout of the camera extremely intuitive and easy to use. Buttons are easily accessible and comfortable while gripping the camera. After one quick read through the manual, I could easily locate any setting I might need in the menu system. 4. LCD- I am so addicted to the pivoting screen that I'm afraid I won't be able to take pictures without it when the time finally comes to upgrade from this camera. I love that I can take eye-level shots of my kids without crawling through the mud with them, lol. I can compose shots that do not include tourists' heads because I can hold the camera above the heads and still see the screen. I can take a family portrait and see that everyone is actually in the frame. Brilliant! 5. Pictures a. Auto- This camera takes some of the best exposed, consistently good pictures of any point and shoot I've ever used. This holds especially true in low light. b. Manual- Mastering manual control was much simpler than I thought. Nearly all the adjustments can be made with the 4-way button. The on-screen meter runs a little underexposed for my taste, but only by about 1/4 stop. I just compensate accordingly with my settings. 6. Focus checking- I frequently use the feature that shows where the camera focused after the shot. It's as easy as tapping the display button while the review image is displayed on the screen and it shows a crop at 100%, a bounding box around the focal point, the histogram and a few other details. This can be an invaluable tool when shooting because nearly all shots look sharp on the LCD of a digital camera. It's not till you download them to your computer or try to print that you'll realize if the focus was off. 7. Size/weight- The camera just feels good in the hand. Enough weight and grip to balance nicely and get a stable shot. The ergonomics make it easy to hand hold, even with one hand. Cons: 1. Noisy- At anything above 200 (and sometimes even lower than that), the pictures are really noisy. 2. Lens cap- This might seem like a petty complaint, but really the lens cap is an important part of any camera, protecting its most delicate part. And this one is terrible. It falls off if you so much as look at the camera too hard. Forget about tossing it in a bag or purse, you'd better have a dedicated camera bag for it in case the cap pops off in transit (which it most certainly will). 3. Lack of available accessories- This really limits this camera, in my opinion. The only accessories available for this model are wide angle, teleconverter and close up lenses. A greater variety of lenses and other accessories (like the underwater housing available for previous models) would have been nice. In addition to these cons, I have had 2 problems this far: the supplied USB cable died after only a few months. While I realize cables are cheap and readily available, it was a difficult problem to diagnose and caused a lot of frustration. For the price of this camera, and the fact that it comes with zero accessories, I expect the things it did include to be of a higher quality. The other problem I have is that after less than 6 months of use, the pivoting screen no longer consistently detects it's position. When I try to flip the screen outward, the camera switches the display back to the viewfinder. It works fine when I have it opened away from the camera, but as soon as it clicks in place, the display transfers. I have to turn the camera on and off several times to restore correct functionality of the screen. This is frustrating, and I've missed a shot several times because I am fighting with the camera instead of taking pictures. I plan to contact Canon customer service about this issue, but was waiting until after my recent family vacation in case the camera needs to be sent in for service. I docked the rating of the camera 1 star for the Cons and also this problem. Otherwise, I couldn't be happier with my choice of camera!

Digital camera has dramatically colored in our digital life. Supposed you need to create stunning Flash photo albums, aside from being very popular, the most common reasons that this great presentation can be preserved and cherished over and over again. Plus, it is a great gift for birthdays, anniversaries, special occasions, end of sports season parties, and more..

For creating Flash photo albums, here are some good ones so you know what to start with.

Wondershare Flash SlideShow Builder

Wondershare Flash SlideShow Builder is a powerful easy-to-use utility to create stunning Flash slideshows from your still photo images, complete with music, photo motion & transition effects and special photo album templates. With this Flash Slideshow software, you can take your own digital photos and music, and easily turn them into an engaging Flash slide show or Flash photo album in minutes to share your special memories with your friends and family.

>> Key Features:

1) A wide variety of slideshow transition & photo motion effects for your customization.

2) Real time and flexible preview on every step.

3) Rich and professional templates to make your slideshow more lively. And they are absolutely free for you to download.

4) Integrate with photo browsing function.

5) Reduce Flash File Size.

6) Photo Editing and Optimizing.

7) Publish your Flash slideshows as SWF, HTML, EXE file for easily sharing.

8) Very easy to use, no Flash experience required!

Website: www.flash-slide-show.com

Album Creator Pro

Album Creator Pro is the unique software to create digital photo album in Flash and HTML image galleries. It combines plenty of useful features such as an incredible amount of customization, intuitive interface, FTP support, possibility to enhance your photos. And on the top of that we give you a great chance to be truly creative to compose albums with exclusive design.

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Amara Flash Photo Slide show

Amara Flash Photo Slide show Software is a Flash album creator to help the web designer to create and design animated Flash slide-shows. The software is compatible with all popular graphic file and audio formats. Amara Flash Slideshow Builder allows you to design compelling animated Flash photo galleries from your digital camera pictures. It saves your settings. All your personal settings for pictures, URL links, colors, & sound are automatically loaded the next time. And you can also easily change and update them. Amara Flash slide show builder is extremely user-friendly. The user interface guides you through the quick and easy steps and you will understand how it works immediately.
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Enjoy!

Quhu Zhan, teaches, trains and consults on business and professional presentations and eCommerce related matters.

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Canon DR-2580C Color Duplex 25 Ppm Id Card Scanning 600 Dpi USB 2.0

Smart and stylish, the ultra-compact DR-2580C combines crisp, fast scanning in color and grayscale, duplex scanning, scan to e-mail and more. The DR-2580C is a flexible and efficient addition to any office.The stylish DR-2580C fits neatly on your desk, shelf or countertop so you'll hardly notice it at all until you need fast, sharp scanning. Ideal for busy enterprises where instant document capture is essential in a small space.Convenient A4 scanning is just the start. With its innovative straight paper path, the DR-2580C can handle small plastic cards, thick and thin paper and most types of forms. The addition of a detachable flatbed option gives you added flexibility to scan directly from bound books, reports and magazines.With one of the fastest scanning speeds around, at 25 pages per minute, the DR-2580C allows you to work fast and efficiently. It offers same speed simplex and duplex scanning so that you get fast, high quality scans the moment you need them.The DR-2580C provides black and white, 24-bit color, grayscale and duplex scanning, all with sharp, clear and detailed images, whether for graphics, photos or the lightest text. Features like high resolution (up to 600 dpi) scanning, auto shading and a Color Dropout feature that automatically removes red, green or blue provides control at your fingertips.Scan light text, signatures, pencil marks and notes without problems using the advanced text enhancement mode. The DR-2580C also has a "remove punch holes" function that automatically eliminates unsightly marks so that you always get clean, professional scans.
Customer Review: Perfect Small Quick Scanner for my Office
Great Scanner! Image quality is as good are much larger more expense scanners is a small portable size. The size of the scanner is perfect for traveling jobs. It easily slips into a carryon bag. The scanner is very quick for its size and handles large jobs well. For my start-up company, this was a perfect buy - right price, right size, right features. If needing barcode reading & printing cabability, be sure to purchase the barcode attachment as well.
Customer Review: Best little scanner in the world!
I own a Canon flatbed, which is a really nice scanner, however scans about 1ppm....enter this little jewel...Oh my my...this has saved my life! I am using it to scan all of my personal documents at home and also scanning every document in my medical office. Tremendous time savings as this little gem can fly through anything! I am already dreading the day that something happens to this, as I am totally hooked after using it for 24 hours! Small and portable as well, for those interested in those perks. I am looking to get a backup, just in case... No regrets, no kidding...

The purpose of this article is to compare the Logitech 880 Harmony remote to other remotes in the price class $130-$150.

In this range the following universal remote controls are available:

• Thomson ROC2404 - Universal remote control - infrared ($149.50);
• Ruwido Universal Remote Control 5in1 - Universal remote control - ($143.43)
• Universal Remote MX-650 Omega Remote Control for Audio Video TV ($130.05)
• Monster MCC AV100 Activity-based A/V Home Theater Controller ($156.87)
• Logitech 880 Harmony Advanced Universal Remote Control ($143.40)

Of these the Thomson ROC2404 replaces only 2 remote controls and the Ruwido only 5, as compared to 15+in the case of the other three. So, only the Logitech 880 Harmony, Monster MCC AV100 and Universal Remote MX-650 Omega are worth comparing.

At face value the Universal Remote MX-650 Omega is clearly not as attractive as the other two, does not have back-lit buttons and does not have rechargeable batteries + docking station. This is a definite disadvantage, since, according to some reviews, the battery consumption of the Universal Remote MX-650 Omega is on the high side, and you could end up with a dysfunctional remote exactly when you don't expect it. Finally, setting up this remote is quite complicated, to such an extent that customers recommend making use of a professional to help you with this. This comes at a cost, which could make this option too expensive.

It seems like there's not much to choose from between The Logitech 880 Harmony and Monster MCC AV100 in terms of features. Both are one-touch, activity-based, controlling 15 devices, using rechargeable batteries, charging from a convenient, sleek docking station. Both have attractive colour displays with back-lit buttons.

However, setting the system up proves to be a bit of a headache as far as the Monster MCC AV100 is concerned. The online and personal help is also way inferior to what is available with the Logitech 880 Harmony.

Finally, the superiority of the Logitech 880 Harmony is proven by the way it was developed. Since 2004 Logitech has been awarded a total of eight Industrial Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) for technology used in the development of the Logitech 880 Harmony. The quality of the product has been recognized by the public. In a well-known internet-shop the Logitech 880 Harmony is ranked the bestseller among all remote controls, with the Monster MCC AV100 nowhere to be seen. It also has as many as 1380 customer reviews, proving its popularity, as compared to the 11 of the Monster MCC AV100 (numbers August 2008).

Simplify your home entertainment today and get yourself a Logitech 880 Harmony Advanced Remote Control. Visit Logitech-Online to compare models and get Free Shipping on your order.

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Professional photographers rely on the flash on their camera to capture the action at a wedding or other social event. They are probably not aware of the effect of their flash on the faces of their subject. Here is an analysis of the effect of
different distances between the flash head and the lens.

The proper position of the flash is directly over the lens. This will ensure that any shadows from the flash will occur behind the head and body and not to one side. Of course, when shooting square format like Hasselblad, the flash can be fixed in that one position. For shooting with a rectangular format like Bronica ETR or Canon DSLR, the flash must be mounted on a swinging bar so that the flash can be positioned over the lens in either a horizontal or vertical shot.

I have determined through many tests that the ideal distance of the flash head above the lens is twelve inches. There are many advantages to using this distance. First, the unavoidable reflections on the forehead, nose, cheeks and chin are conducive to making the subject look good. The forehead reflection is positioned higher on the forehead, almost into the hair line and much diminished in strength. This leaves the flat portion of the forehead reflection free and retaining the natural color of the skin.

The shape of the nose is determined by the fall off of light along the sides and the position of the reflection on the bridge of the nose. When the flash is positioned closer to the lens, the bridge or indentation receives no highlight but rather the bony lower part of the nose is emphasized. The tip of the nose also benefits from the twelve inch distance of the flash head by appearing smaller and less intense.

Cheek reflections are considered acceptable when they are centered on the upper portion of the cheek. With a lower positioned flash head, the reflection highlight the unattractive line of muscle from the cheek to the nose. The twelve inch flash position also enhances the cheek bones. Chin reflections lower down on the point of the chin are unattractive and make the chin look wet. Alternatively, the twelve inch flash position just places a small crescent shaped highlight under the lip. An added benefit also occurs in the form of a more defined chin line and the placement of some double chins in shadow.

Those terrible eye glass reflections are greatly minimized with the twelve inch flash. The flash highlight now appears near the top of the eye glass, completely avoiding the area of the iris and pupil. The eyes are the most important feature of the face and ugly flash reflections can wipe out the eyes completely. An added benefit is a slight darkening at the bottom of the picture, enhancing the composition with a natural fade out.

Remember that since most natural light comes from a position over the horizon the most natural flash lighting will do the same for the face. Dont let convenience prevent you from capturing your flash subjects in the most attractive light.

Retired portrait and wedding photographer. Modestly, I was once awarded the title of Best Wedding Photographer in Passaic, Bergen and Hudson Counties in New Jersey.

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Canon Pixma MP470 Photo All-In-One Inkjet Printer (2177B002)

The Canon Pixma MP470 is a versatile, all-in-one unit that lets you quickly print beautiful photos and laser-quality text at home. Compact and easy to use, the MP470 delivers results that are truer to your originals, plus it scans photos or forms, even thick notebooks, with ease. This unit also lets you print directly from memory cards, digital cameras, and camera phones, and you can even enhance your images before you print by using the 1.8-inch color LCD display. All these great features come in one stylish machine that will enhance any home or office setting.

The MP470 uses Canon's FINE technology with microscopic droplets as small as two picoliters for incredible detail, and a maximum 4800 x 1200 dot-per-inch (dpi) resolution for vivid, lifelike prints. It also works fast, printing a borderless 4-by-6-inch photo in approximately 46 seconds. Before printing, you can preview and fine tune your images by using the color LCD display. For added convenience, you can print from memory cards, cameras, and camera phones--no computer needed. You even have the option of click-connect-print: Just capture an image with a PictBridge-ready digital camera/DV camcorder, then connect and print. And if you're not completely satisfied with your print, the Easy-PhotoPrint EX software and automatic image-fix help you troubleshoot and create a wide variety of beautiful shots. In fact, using select Canon inks and photo papers with the MP470 will produce photos that last up to 100 years.

Exceptionally easy to use, the MP470 is ready to go when you are; simply press the power button and you can begin inputting commands immediately. The USB 2.0 interface enables the fastest possible image transfers and scanning speeds. For added convenience, you can print from a compatible Bluetooth device in another room, using the optional USB Bluetooth adapter. When it's time to make copies, trust the dual color gamut processing technology to automatically optimize quality based on the type of originals you're copying. And all your scans will have superb detail, thanks to the high resolution of up to 2400 x 4800 dpi.

What's in the Box
Pixma MP470 Photo All-In-One Power Cord Sample Media (five 8.5 x 11 sheets), setup instructions, quick start guide, setup software and user's guide CD-ROM, cross sell sheet, and one each PG-4 black and CL-41 color cartridges.
Customer Review: Research before you buy....
researched this printer on consumer reports and was able to purchase on here for less $$ even with the shipping. Ooh and it also prints well.
Customer Review: AVOID: Wastes Color Ink on B&W only Printing
I've owned this printer for 4 months and print only B&W, using my Epson 2200 as my dedicated photo printer. With the MP470, checking "Greyscale" printing AND going into Maintenance / Ink Cartridge Settings and configuring the printer to use ONLY black ink (per user manual), my color ink has been nearly depleted. I leave the printer on 24/7 because I know printers often use up ink on every power cycle to charge the cartridges (I have an elec. eng. degree). The printer will not work if the color ink cartridge is removed. There's no legitimate reason for this $70 printer, with these settings, to go through $25 worth of color ink when doing only B&W printing. When this is completely out of ink I plan on throwing it away and buying another brand. It'll be cheaper than paying Canon to waste my ink, to say nothing of the increased polution in printer cartridges.

This article series is designed to help beginning wedding photographers prepare for their first wedding.

My previous article discussed the mindset a photographer should have as they approach a wedding. I will repeat the core mindset: the wedding is the most important day in the shared lives of this man and woman, there are no second chances, and, as such, I will work my absolute hardest to capture the best possible photos during the day that will bless the couple as they begin their life together.

This article looks at two more real-life scenarios and how the above mindset impacts them.

Transporting Digital Files

You have an out-of-state wedding. There is an 8-hour drive. You leave early Friday morning so you can arrive with plenty of time to visit the venues and also attend the rehearsal. The next day the wedding goes great. You get in the car to drive home. A question comes to my mind: what will happen to the wedding photos if you were to (terrible thought) die in a fiery car crash on the way back? If the most important day of the couples life together is their wedding day and you have that thought in your mind, you will realize that you cannot take the slightest chance of losing their photos.

If you have a laptop computer you could burn a copy of all the photos onto DVDs, put them in a box, give them to one of the bride or grooms relatives that you trust, and then have them ship the box back to you. Doing so doesnt cost you anything since they are paying for the shipment. There is always the risk that they wont ship the DVDs to you or that they could download them to their computer. If you are concerned about those risks you could always ship the box yourself. Itll take extra time/effort/hassle but, it will keep it so that you have control over the RAW images.

Will you ever regret taking the time to ship a copy of the files back? I dont think so. And there are lots of different ways you could do it in handling the nitty-gritty details. But the bottom line is this: always be thinking worst-case scenarios to make sure the photos are safe and protected.

Spontaneous Additions to the Formal Shot List

You are in the middle of the formal photo session after the ceremony. These photo sessions are usually (for me) pressure-filled: people are everywhere (generally they are anywhere but where they should be); you have to arrange and then take top-notch formal photos in a very short amount of time for each grouping; you have to maintain overall control without appearing controlling and all while smiling! You worked ahead of time with the bride and groom to create a detailed list of who will be in each formal photo. The list they created was significantly longer than what you were hoping for but, you said it would be fine (remembering that the day is all about them and what they want). You did share how long you felt the photo session would take to make sure they were OK with that but, since they were, so were you. Then, in-between almost every single formal grouping the couple is coming up with new ideas for photos. Why dont we do a separate one with Grandma? How about a shot with both sets of Grandparents together? Lets do one with all the distant cousins. The originally-scheduled 20 minutes has already passed and they just asked for another formal photo grouping. What do you do?

By now, youll probably guess my answer! Think about it Its the bride and grooms day. If they want to spend it doing formal photos (which is normally something that is dry and boring!), then thats how you spend the day!! Maybe it is a testimony to your skill and personality in making the photo session fun but, either way, have a good attitude and keep on taking the photos.

This is how I usually handle such a situation: I work hard and fast so I can try and accommodate the extra photos into the original schedule while still doing quality work. Anytime the couple asks me if we can do an extra group or setting my answer is always absolutely. At some point Ill also glance at my watch with a goal of simply informing them (not controlling) and say we are running just a little behind schedule but I have all day and we can do whatever youd like. However, if they are aware of what time it is and that they are the ones delaying the schedule I wouldnt even mention the time or delays to them. Sometimes, in their original request theyll mention that they know it make take a bit longer but they would really like a photo of them with their great-grandmother. Other times the couple doesnt even really know what time it is and that they are already 30 minutes late to their reception

Whatever the situation or delay, always remember that the day is about the couple getting married, not (and this is a difficult thought especially considering how much time you are spending in preparation) you photographing your first wedding!

If you are about to photograph your first wedding and this article has been helpful for you, you'll want to visit my web site which has additional Wedding Photography Tips for amateurs. I'm a wedding photographer based near Kansas City.

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Giottos Rocket-Air Blower Professional AA1900 Large + Lenspen Lens Pen Cleaning System + Accessory Kit for Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Pentax and Sony Digital SLR Cameras

Kit includes: 1) Giottos Rocket-Air Blower Professional AA1900; 2) Lenspen Lens Pen Cleaning System; 3) Deluxe 5-Piece Lens Cleaning Kit; 4) Microfiber Cleaning Cloth. ♦ The Giottos Rocket-Air Blower is very powerful and easy to use cleaning system. The super air stream blows off dust particles, even those attracted by static electricity. Giottos' patented and unique rocket base design allows the Rocket-Air to stand by itself and prevents accidental blocking of the inlet valve as well as making it easy to store. The inlet valve prevents back flow from the air tube. This air blower is an excellent way to remove dust off sensitive equipment parts without physical contact. It works great when used on digital camera sensors, lenses, telescopes, computer keyboards, microscopes, communications equipment, musical instruments or just about any precision equipment. ♦ Keeping your lenses and LCD spotless is crucial to high-quality photography. After all, just the slightest imperfection -- such as dust, fingerprints or water stains -- can mean the difference between a stunning portrait and an unsalvageable mistake. Unfortunately, microfiber cloths can often leave dust behind, and compressed air won't clean fingerprints or other stains. The answer is the LensPen! ♦ Deluxe 5-Piece Cleaning Kit includes: Lens Cleaning Tissue; Lens Cloth; Lens Cleaning Liquid; Blower Brush; Cotton Swabs.

Nobody really wants, or needs the best of anything. It doesn't matter, whether it's digital cameras, automobiles, homes, or jet airplanes. What we really want and expect, is value for our money. If I'm going to spend $100 for a camera, then I better get $100 worth of features and quality from that camera. If I spend $1000 on a camera, then I better get $1000 worth back as well. If you follow a few simple rules, you'll see how easy it is to get the best camera your money can buy.

Acclaimed science fiction author Theodore Sturgeon was famous for a couple of adages known as Sturgeons Laws. My favorite, and the one most relevant to our discussion is, "Ninety percent of everything is crap." It's simple, direct and brutally honest. It also really helps narrow down our search. If the camera your looking at is not on at least one top ten list, then drop it from your search. If it doesn't have at least a four star review from someone, then drop if off your list. There are so many cameras to choose from these days, there's really no need to settle for anything less then the best.

The second step, and a little more effort intensive, is the trial run phase. You need to try out as many of the cameras on your now very short list (thanks to Theodore) as possible. Spend a day, and blitz your favorite camera stores. Go to two or three, and just annoy and pepper the sales staff with as many questions and requests as you can. If you go during off hours, you should have plenty of time and space to try out all the cameras you want. See if you can cajole them into letting you take a few home to try out. After this exercise, your short list should be really short. Maybe even a list of 1.

Of course if the above seems like to much work for you slackers out there, here's my short list of great cameras that are all money well spent. In the under $150 category, the Canon PowerShot A570IS. It's a simple point and shoot with 4x zoom lens, image stabilization, and Canon reliability. For the portability minded ultra compact FaceBook crowd, you can't go wrong with the Canon PowerShot SD1000 Digital Elph. Slightly less image quality then the A570IS, and slightly more expensive, but a very easy traveler. Another favorite compact of mine is the Olympus Stylus 790SW. The only waterproof, shockproof, dust proof, and freeze proof camera I know.

If want to head for the semi-pro class of camera, step up to the Canon Rebel XTi Digital SLR. It makes an easy transition from point and shoots into the infinitely complex world of SLR photography for about $600. And, finally for those of you with bottomless pocketbooks, why not splurge and grab yourself a Canon EOS 5D for about $2000 plus change. With full frame technology at a very reasonable price, your bound to silence even the most ardent "film only" purists anywhere.

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