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Cameras & Camcorders
How to Pack Electronics for Air Travel
Posted at 07:49, 20/04/2009 by JodyK
One of your valuables may be turned away at the security check, forcing you to quickly stuff it into one of your check-in bags. What to do?
Touchnote brings your digital photos to life
Posted at 13:03, 04/02/2009 by OllyS
Touchnote provide a new way to bring your digital photos to life. Upload a photo on to their site, write a message and tell them who to send it to – they’ll then print it and even post it directly for you. Your photo gets printed onto a neat stand-up postcard – a bit like a photo in a frame.
Use a Remote Cord to Prevent Camera Shake
Posted at 19:32, 22/01/2009 by LauraWilliams
Sometimes you can’t prevent camera shake—like when you’re on a rollercoaster or a trampoline. Other times you have more control.
How to Make a Pinhole Lens for Your Camera
Posted at 20:04, 22/01/2009 by LauraWilliams
You can easily make your digital camera a pinhole camera by attaching a homemade lens. Dummies.com explains how to make it in 6 steps.
How to Speed Up Your "Slow" Digital Camera
Posted at 23:26, 22/01/2009 by LauraWilliams
If you have an old or low-quality digital camera you might have to deal with agonizingly long delays between pressing the shutter button and taking the shot. Here’s how to speed things up.
How to Take a Great Fire Photo
Posted at 18:56, 07/01/2009 by LauraWilliams
Digital Photography School explains how to capture fire on film. For example, if you’re shooting a campfire...
Back Up Your Flickr Pics with Downloadr
Posted at 19:07, 07/01/2009 by LauraWilliams
It’s always smart to back up your data, whether we’re talk about files or photos. Windows application Downloadr allows you to just that for your Flickr account.
Make a Cheap DIY Camera Stabiliser
Posted at 22:48, 29/12/2008 by LauraWilliams
I believe innovation is the best solution to financial challenges. A user at DIYphotography.net agrees.
Make Images Look Like Oil Paintings
Posted at 18:43, 23/12/2008 by LauraWilliams
You can do a lot of cool things with the free program IrfanView—for example, make photos look like oil paintings.
Use Fill Flash to Make Outdoor Portraits Shine
Posted at 19:41, 23/12/2008 by LauraWilliams
Derrick Story, author of Digital Photography Guide, 3rd Edition, has some great ideas for taking better pictures. Optimise your outdoor photos with this great tip.
Your Lamp Could be a Tripod
Posted at 18:24, 19/12/2008 by LauraWilliams
New York Times technology columnist David Pogue has some great tips for photographers, including an unconventional tripod idea: use a lampshade socket.
Five Special Effects for Your Point-and-Shoot Camera
Posted at 22:27, 11/12/2008 by LauraWilliams
Even if you have an expensive point-and-shoot camera you can still do a few cool things.
Take Great Holiday Pictures
Posted at 19:20, 04/12/2008 by LauraWilliams
As the holidays approach you’ll probably want to take lots of family pictures with different combinations of relatives and acquaintances. “Great aunt Ethel, hop in the shot with Cousin Bill and the mail man!” Before you go shooting pictures, check out this helpful article from Best Family Photography Tips.
Double Your Light Stand as a Portable Backdrop Mount
Posted at 00:46, 05/12/2008 by LauraWilliams
Who wants to carry around a ton of camera equipment? Not me—that’s for sure! Martin Kimeldor explains how to turn your light stand into a backdrop.
Turn Your Point-and-Shoot Camera into a Super Camera
Posted at 18:32, 25/11/2008 by LauraWilliams
If you have a Canon point-and-shoot camera you can greatly enhance your capabilities using the CHDK firmware hack. Lifehacker’s Adam Pash published a comprehensive tutorial explaining how to install the software.
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