Digital Photography

A friend of mine has the new tough series,  Olympus digital cameras.  He was on a trip in the Islands.  He was impressed with his new camera, not just because it was tough but is was compact.  Compact and waterproof.  Unlike other tourists who had the big protective cases around their cameras, this digital does not have a case enclosure.

A little more info:  It has … Waterproof features * Freezeproof features * Crushproof feature. Compact and attractive, and a great Brand!

Refer to 2009/01/20 Post -

Newest press release - Olympus stylus

Olympus Stylus 8000 tough series

A Philips product description: Philips 19PFL5402D/27 Digital widescreen flat TV - 19 IN -                      view Philips digital cameras and product.
Vivid, natural and razor sharp images
High-definition LCD WXGA+ display 1440 x 900p
This WXGA+ display with state-of-the-art LCD screen technology gives you widescreen HD resolution of 1440 x 900p pixels. It produces brilliant flicker-free progressive scan pictures with optimum brightness and superb colors. This vibrant and sharp image will provide you with an enhanced viewing experience.
Integrated HDTV to receive digital HDTV and cable signals
The built-in HDTV tuner that receives and displays terrestrial ATSC and unscrambled cable signals
Digital Crystal Clear provides vivid cinema-like images
Digital Crystal Clear is a package of picture innovations that digitally adjusts and optimizes picture quality to optimal contrast, color and sharpness levels. It’s like watching vivid cinema-like images.
Dynamic contrast enhancer delivering rich black details

Philips 19PFL5402D/27 Digital widescreen flat TV - 19 IN

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Thought this would be helpful… Maps - camera help tip - view reconditioned digital cameras Until you are carrying around an iPhone or personal GPS unit, your camera can substitute. With modern 5-12 megapixel cameras, you can fit a lot of detail on a single photo, and most cameras allow you to zoom in on photos for a closer view.

If you are new to an airport, snap a shot of their floorplan in case you have to find gate L45 in a hurry. This trick is also good for keeping a shot of the Metro system. Lately, when checking an address online, I’ve been snapping a photo of the Google Maps screen as an insurance policy. I’ve also found it useful when describing what part of the city our new house is in. This would also be good for people who find themselves challenged with describing where on earth to find Laos.

Rob Cockerham  - http://www.popsci.com/diy/gallery/2008-12/ten-clever-tips-digital-camera-owners

Panasonic Lumix dmclz5s - outstanding features - the Lumix DMC-LZ5

Photo art prints can be a beautiful scenic or wilder Abstracts.  Unfortunately there are more than buyers out there in cyberspace!  Photographers should be aware of how large they upload their images to certain sites.

Most sites like the stock sites are pretty good.  They use their own water mark;  you are required to upload in a certain size.  But there are some Galleries in which you mark your own images.  I would suggest not going too large on your images size.   There are photo stealers out there.  They will get rid-of your water mark, and download (copy) your image.  One has to protect themselves the best they can.

I am into large water marks or 2 watermakrs, and a size no bigger than 300.

Wild rose bush - photo art print #18

On stock photography & art prints

I have a photo, I looked it and thought… this is selling a lot more than I thought it would, hmmm.  This morning I looked at it in a different light.  Light… meaning in different way.  The shot was romantic, in a sort of way.  It was dusk, and in the picture was a bus.  But, it had a certain atmophere about it.  I thought yes I would buy!  I am glad that now I am more objective about my stock work.

Sometimes it takes quite awhile to come-up with a winning photo.  It sure is great when you have it!  Here is a photo taken in the Maligne Canyon near Jasper, in the Canadian Rockies.  I’m lovin it!

Kissing Rocks - photo art print # 15

Coby’s tablet DVD player puts entertainment in the palm of your hand. This ultra-coby portable dvd player slips easily into a briefcase or carry-on. The 7″ widescreen display, dual screen system and 2 headphone jacks let you share a premier private listening experience.

The player also includes a built-in AV input jack for connection to extertainment in the palm of your hand. This ultra-portable player slips easily into a briefcase or carry-on, while the 7″ widescreen display, dual screen system and 2 headphone jacks let you share a premier private listening experience. The player also includes a built-in AV input jack for connection to external devices, including VCRs and video game systems.

coby portable tablet dvd player

ernal devices, including VCRs and video game systems.

Radio controlled toys - Help

The most important step in flying a R.C. Helicopter is the setup. If your helicopter is not setup right the bird will tip side to side, frontward or backward, or the tail could spin out of control. You can see the importance of a good setup.

1. The first step in setting up a R.C. Helicopter.

· Make sure all servos are moving in the right direction When you move the right side stick right the swash plate will tilt right etc for forward and back.
· Make sure the throttle is correct and the it does not need reversed in the radio also called the TX.

2. Now that the servos are moving in the right direction we need to center the servos.

· Turn on radio then plug in receiver make sure the motor is unplugged if working on electric helicopter.
· Move the throttle stick to half way this get all your servos to the half way position.
· Now we want to find the servo horn that will line up 90 degrees with center keep moving till you find one that is close or dead on make sure to put in the screw when you find the one that works.

HX RADIO CONTROL HELICOPTER

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Discount digital cameras .  Group picture taking, anyone.  Here are tips for arranging and composing group photos:

* Depending on the size of the group, shoot using a moderately wide focal length, such as 28 mm or 35 mm.
* When composing groups, arrange people so that there are even, unbroken lines and visual movement throughout the group, for example, circular and triangular arrangements. Make one person the focal point of each composition, and arrange the other subjects to support that point of interest.
* Ask everyone to look at the camera, or at least in the same direction.
* For groups where there are noticeable differences in heights, full-length photos are more pleasing than waist-up or head-and-shoulder shots.
* Pay attention to details, such as clothing and hair, that may cause embarrassment or distract from the final photograph.
* Do one last check to ensure that no one’s face is completely or partially obscured.

Samsung S730 Pink 7.2 MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom & Image Stabilization

Just as you piece together the outer circle of the pie dough… to make a whole new piece.  You know if you don’t over roll it, it will be just as good as the original pastry dough.  Anyways that is my way of thinking today.  I was making a meal and thinking about the reconditioned digital cameras.  They are as good as new.  As I am careful with my dough… I know the cameras are well checked over.  They work.  I have had demonstration models and they have worked just fine, and I got a bargain price.

I know you can buy a model very reasonably because of some fault in the production line process.  It is caught before it leaves the factory.  Sometimes one can get an overstock item.  The price is reduced.  A camera can be put on a shelf and redistributed and called refurbished.

Further reading on this:  Check February’s blog post - Reconditioned digital cameras explanation.

Kodak EASYSHARE Z1012 IS - 12X optical zoom

Canon PowerShot SD880 IS fulfills the promise of the wide-angle pocket digital camera, pulling it off with style. The Canon SD880 has larger buttons that are easier to read and operate, but not so easy that you’ll accidentally activate them. And the camera’s front flares out into a nice grip. The Canon SD880’s rear LCD has Canon’s new coating, which reduces glare and increases contrast, making for easier operation and more enjoyable playback. Optical quality is noteworthy for its overall sharpness, and the built-in image stabilization helps in low light. Chromatic aberration is an issue at wide-angle, though it’s quite common in pocket camera lenses. What’s impressive is the PowerShot SD880’s corner sharpness and relatively low distortion. Color meets the needs of the average consumer, offering punchy images, and incandescent performance is nothing short of admirable. The flash is weak at telephoto, but does okay at wide-angle. Most impressive is the Canon SD880 IS’s low noise and excellent noise suppression. Chroma noise is nearly nonexistent in shadows, with only luminance noise that looks rather film-like. The Canon SD880 IS is an excellent pocket digital camera, and an easy Dave’s Pick.

Canon PowerShot SD880 IS Digital ELPH 10.0 Megapixel