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February 5, 2010

Seven Awesome Gadgets to Gift the Artsy Photographer

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Photography is not only a profession many enjoy; it is fast becoming an extremely popular hobby since the introduction of digital cameras. So if you have a budding photographer in your family or circle of friends here are the top ten gift ideas for a beginner photographer, taking into consideration they already have a camera.

1. Photography book
Whether your beginner photographer is aspiring to become a competent amateur or sought after professional there are some basics of photography that they will need to learn. Today there are some excellent photography books on the market and one or more of these are an excellent gift idea for a beginner photographer. Books that beginners would appreciate include those cover composition and image editing. One of the best books on exposure is called Understanding Exposure Revised Edition by Bryan Peterson and it a must for any photographer. It has stunning photo examples and techniques are explained in simple to understand terms.

2. Camera Care Kit
Whether your beginner photographer is using a relatively simple point and shoot camera or learning to use their first digital SLR properly, looking after their camera will be important. Pay a visit to a local camera shop an put together a camera care kit that includes a camera cloth, lens cleaner and book on how to care for your camera.

3. Filter
One piece of equipment that photographers use is a filter. There are a large variety of filters that serve different purposes. One of the best filters to give a beginner photographer is a polarizing filter. A polarizing filter helps to remove atmospheric haze and greatly improves the colour quality of a photograph. It is one of the first filters a photographer should have, making it a top gift idea for a beginner photographer. When choosing a filter it will be important to know the exact camera model the beginner photographer has to ensure it will fit properly. Sometimes it is required to purchase a special attachment piece.

4. Spare Battery and Charger
Digital cameras use a lot of battery power and it is always best to have one or two spare while out shooting, just in case the power runs out. Digital cameras take different kinds of batteries. If possible get rechargeable ones and purchase the correct charger to include with the gift. You will need to know the camera model for this gift as not all cameras take the same batteries.

5. Camera Bag
A snazzy, roomy camera bag is a great gift idea for a beginner photographer. Look for a durable bag that has waterproofing, sufficient padding and plenty of places for extra lenses, batteries and memory cards. Low Pro is a common camera bag maker and makes some of the best camera bags.

6. Memory Cards
If your beginner photographer is using a digital camera then the gift of memory cards will be happily received. There is nothing worse than being on a trip or out shooting than seeing a great shot and not having any more room on the memory card. So any photographer will want to have a few spare to ensure nothing gets missed.

7. Photo Printer
With the popularity of digital cameras came home photo printers. There are a large amount of photo printers available that allow photographers to print their own photos at home. Due to the popularity the price of these printers is reasonable and you are certain to please any beginner photographer with this gift.

8. Photo Paper
One thing your beginner photographer will want to do is print off their photos to share, so one of the top ten gift ideas for a beginner photographer is photo paper. Photo paper comes in a variety of sizes. You may want to get an assortment of sizes or a specific size that fits the photo printer of your beginner photographer.

9. Photo Album
A gift of a photo album will be welcome with smiles of thanks by your beginner photographer. Photo albums come in all shapes and sizes with a variety of plain and themed covers. Use your knowledge of the recipient to pick an album that would suit their tastes. One thing you will want to ensure it that the album contains acid free paper, this will ensure that the photographs are better preserved.

10. Notebook and Pen
When a beginner photographer is learning it is a good idea for them to take note of the photographs they are taking such as the weather, exposures used and photo numbers. This will allow them to correctly analyse their work to see where they went wrong and what they did right. Try to pick a good quality notebook maybe leather bound and a good quality pen that they can keep in their camera bag.

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February 3, 2010

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What Is Underwater Photography?

Underwater photography obviously is just what its name implies. Photographs taken underwater. It is safe to assume that underwater photography became a popular hobby because there is just so much beauty under the sea. When there is beauty there is happiness and happiness is always something you would want to share. Underwater photography became popular because scuba divers could see underwater they wanted to share with others.

Documentaries, Movies, National Geographic films all use underwater photography to teach, inspire and tell stories about life underwater.

Underwater Photography Techniques

On a more technical note underwater photography equipment can be both simple or complex, all depending on what kind of photography you would like to employ. Simple cameras range from the disposable ones which are ideal for vacations and amateurs. Disposable underwater cameras typically use film and can be developed at any developing center. You can expect great underwater images even from disposable cameras. But if you are an avid underwater photographer with advanced skills then you will probably not settle for disposable cameras. Some cameras are originally not made for underwater use, but some manufacturers develop add on casings specifically for their cameras so that they can be used for underwater photography and can withstand the pressure underwater.

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There are two reasons to shoot black and white photography. One reason is because you think it looks old fashioned and it’s a cool effect. A better reason to shoot black and white photography is because of the lessons it can teach you. Black and White Photography teaches you about values. We’re not talking about ethical values but the value in a monotone sense where color is taken out of the picture and we can focus and value as a single element.

What is Value in Photography?

High value is white and low value is black, you can see below a visual representation of value scale.

Histograms break down the value of a photograph.
Once you understand value you can use it to create stark contrasts or to create soft, subtle compositions. Value in the photography world really just translates to light. If you have a heavily lighted photography it is high on the value scale. If you have a low lighted photograph then it is low on the value scale.

Great Black and White Photographers

Ansel Adams Understood the dynamics of black and white photography along with other essential elements and principals of design of and photography. A part of this could be that he didn’t meddle with color as we often get distracted by color and loose the value of the composition. To truly understand composition shooting black and white photography is something you have to try as not just an “effect”, but as a teaching tool.

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Step#1:
Open you photo with Photoshop or any photo you need to apply this effect on .
- Apply this effect to your photo before adding the drawing effect :
IMAGE>Adjustment>Auto level .
” This level effect is to modify photos which is already taken from a cam or a photo with wrong colors , This effect actually working on the photo colors by modifying the color values of the corrupted color pixels using a mathematical histogram “.

Take a look at the attached Photo .

Step#2:
Duplicate your photo layer :
LAYER > DUPLICATE LAYER , or just drag the photo layer to the new layer icon in layers pallet .
- select the new layer and apply this filter
Filter>BLUR>GAUSSIAN BLUR .
In the filter dialog box add 3 pixels to the radius .
“ This filter actually is a normal blurring filter but with more blur depth to the photo , we apply this filter to normally fixing the photo resolution . “
- In the layer pallet , with the new layer selected , select Overlay mode from the Layer mode list in the layer pallet .

Take a look at the attached Photo .

Step#3:
Duplicate The first layer once more - LAYER > DUPLICATE LAYER , or just dragg the photo layer to the new layer icon in layers pallet .
Then move the new duplicated layer to the top of all layers by dragging it to be in the top .
- Add this filter FILTER>BLUR>SMART BLUR
add 3.0 to the radius filed , 25.0 to the Threshold
Select Low in Quality List and Normal from mode list
“ This filter is also a normal blurring filter but with smarter options that enable us to modifying the blurring depth , radius and threshold , Actually this filter is doing 70 % of all work we needs to add the drawing effect to our photo , thus this filter is well know between artistic , photographers and designers .
SMART BLUR is also great in case of low resolutions photos , and small photos when you need to stretch it up to twice it’s original size , so you can transform it and make it as bigger as you need then apply to it the smart blur filter “
- with the same layer selected , change the layer mode from normal to luminosity this time from the layer pallet .

Take a look at the attached Photo .

Now you are done .. is it cool or what ??
Until next time , have fun.

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Photo bracelets are fun to make and very unique. There are many different ways to make them, all of which start with tiny holders for the photo. You can find many different bitty frames at a craft store. Some are made as charms that you normally hang on a charm bracelet, others are just tiny frames that crafters can use to attach to magnets, scrapbooks and other projects.

The size and style of the bracelet you make will decide the size of frame you need. One easy bracelet is done by using stretch cord and beads. Measure a piece of cord, the approximate size of your wrist, as well as a couple of extra inches for tying. Thread the charm-type picture frame onto the cord, then begin stringing the beads on one side. Match the pattern and the amount of beads and string them onto the opposite side. Tie. Squirt glue into the hole of one bead, on the under-wrist side of the bracelet, and position the knot inside the bead. This will conceal the knot and make the bracelet look more professional.

Measure three pieces of cord, each the size of your wrist measurement, plus a couple of inches for tying. String any pattern of beads onto the cord, choosing beads that aren't too bulky or strangely shaped. After you've strung the beads stretch them over something that is the approximate size of your wrist, like a coffee cup, glue bottle, or another object. Align the beads to where the three strands are butted together and the tied part of the strings are positioned together.

Choose a picture frame that is the approximate length of the three strands together. Place glue on the back perimeter of the picture frame, after inserting the picture, then glue it over the place where the ends are tied together. This makes a cute bracelet that any mom or grandmother would love. And, you can use four or five strands, too. Choose the size you want the bracelet to be then select a frame, with no loop for hanging, to attach to the bracelet. The same designs can be done to make a choker-type necklace to match.

A different design is done with a piece of fabric or vinyl. Choosing vinyl will allow you to omit the sewing. If you'll be making a fabric bracelet, cut a strip that's a couple of inches longer than the circumference of your wrist. Stitch edges and ends. Apply snaps or velcro. Attach the photo frame to the top wrist portion of the band. If you're using colored vinyl, just install the preferred closure and glue on the picture frame. It's very easy to make a matching choker - just cut the fabric or vinyl longer.

One other idea is to braid leather strips together to make the bracelet or necklace. You can purchase hardware to make a metallic closure or make the pieces where they tie together. Use fabric glue to attach the mini frame to the braid. Charm bracelets are everywhere but homemade picture bracelets and necklaces are rare. You'll be the talk of the town when everyone sees yours, and your loved ones will be thrilled to see how much they mean to you.

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February 2, 2010

How to Troubleshoot an Acer Laptop Mouse

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Acer laptops have a mouse touchpad and mouse buttons which work the pointing device. A common problem with Acer laptops is the malfunction of the mouse buttons, they either don't work at all or they freeze up leaving the pointing device stranded in the middle of the screen. These problems are usually attributed to an internal bug that causes a conflict which results in the corruption of the mouse driver and can be fixed by reinstalling the driver.

1. Click on the Start button and click on the Control Panel.

2. Double-click Device Manager. Click Continue to gain access to the Device Manager.

3. Click on the + next to Mice and other pointing devices.

4. Double-click on Synaptics PS/2 Port Touchpad.

5. Click on the Driver tab.

6. Click Update this Driver.

7. Choose Search automatically. The Device Manager will access a variety of sites including Acer, Synaptics and Microsoft for mouse driver updates and patches.

8. Highlight the update and click Install. Click Finish when the installation is complete.

9. Restart the laptop. The laptop buttons should be working properly now.

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Microsoft
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January 30, 2010

Olympus Stylus 780 Digital Camera Review

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The Olympus E-620 is a modest evolutionary successor to the 10-megapixel E-520. Except for a few cosmetic changes to the control dials and the use of blue instead of green labeling for the color blind, the E-620 and E-520 are almost identical externally. Internally, there are some worthy additions found on the new 12.3-megapixel E-620. The E-620 is the antidote to bulky, heavy digital SLRs. Olympus E-620's compact, lightweight, well balanced, and has features on par with more expensive cameras, but it's relatively inexpensive, making the E-620 an excellent entry-level digital SLR and bridge for people who are used to point-and-shoot cameras. It has a pop-up flash, 20 shooting presets, face detection, and an automatic mode for those who want to wade into the digital SLR world slowly. Like the E-520, the E-620 has built-in image stabilization, Live View, and an efficient anti-dust mechanism. It also includes slots for both CompactFlash and xD memory cards.

So what's new? The E-620 has a modestly faster continuous shooting mode at 3.5 frames per second (fps), up from 3 fps in the E-520. The E-620 can also hold up to nine RAW images in the buffer. The sensor stabilization mechanism now shifts to accommodate vertical panning. The LCD on the E-620 is now 2.7″ instead of 2.5″, without a change in resolution. I adjusted the screen's brightness and it held up well in bright outdoor light, and that's paramount if you're composing using Live View. The E-620's implementation of Live View is improved. By pressing the Info button while in Live View, a new feature offered by the E-620 shows a series of thumbnail previews of your image with the effect of different exposure compensation settings. You can magnify what's in the green rectangle seven to ten times and, in conjunction with the Image Stabilization button, you can steady and manually focus the image with precision. It's very effective new feature on the E-620.

Points to Olympus for designing a digital SLR where few trips to the menus are necessary; instead, the E-620 has a lot of dedicated buttons for quick-and-easy access to frequently used features, such as Live View, ISO, metering, fl ash, drive mode, etc. The E-620 also has a super control panel on the LCD and, with the navigational control dial, it's easy to scroll, select, and adjust many features, sparing you trips to the menus. The viewfinder still uses only three focus points, but the E-620 focuses quickly with a spontaneity that's important for impulsive grab shots; however, it's slow to focus in low-light situations. I shot pictures in RAW and JPEG formats using auto white balance, and made several quality 17×22″ prints with well-saturated colors, smooth gradients, and good highlight and shadow detail.

Overall, I found the E-620 a feature-packed, solid performer, and a pleasure to use.

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Because cell phones contain many chemicals such as arsenic, antimony, beryllium, cadmium, copper, lead, nickel and zinc, safe disposal of them is necessary to protect the environment and our health from a build-up of these toxins.

There are approximately 256 million cell phone users in the United States alone. The majority of people, probably much like my family purchase a new cell phone about every two years (right around the time we get rebate and incentive offers from our cell phone carrier). Cell phones are also quite commonly purchased for events like birthdays, graduations, going off to college and many other milestone events or simply to make us feel safer or our jobs that much easier. As a result, there is rarely anywhere you go that people do not have a cell phone, but that also makes for a great deal of electronic and chemical waste.

Because cell phones contain many chemicals such as arsenic, antimony, beryllium, cadmium, copper, lead, nickel and zinc, safe disposal of them is necessary to protect the environment and our health from a build-up of these toxins, many of which have been associated with cancer and neurological disorders, just to name a few. These are considered “persistent” toxins, which are toxins that take remain in the environment for long periods of time. Other environmental dangers associated with inappropriate disposal of cell phones is due to the electromagnetic radiation and electronic composition. In order to avoid these environmental hazards it is important to choose from the many different environmentally friendly organizations and opportunities available for correct cell phone disposal.

Get Green Going Green and Dispose of Your Cell Phone
One method of disposing of your cellular phone that is green and may even get you some green is to sell it. There are several sites available to assist you with earning cash back for your cellular phone, check out Sears.com, Staples.com, Gazelle.com, or your cell phone provider for several options for getting rid of your used cell phone.

Another program is Cell for Cash, a program that may pay you for your used cell phone, batteries or accessories. If your phone is not on their list of accepted donations, they will still collect it from your and donate it to 911 Cell Bank, used to help victims of violence.

Give Green, Go Green and Dispose of Your Cell Phone
There are many charitable organizations available through national, state and local efforts that can take your used cell phone and use it to help them raise money or to help others that are in need.
Charity Guide can help you find resources for donating your used mobile phone.
The Call to Collect Campaign is used to collect cell phones and provide them to domestic violence victims.

CollectiveGood Mobile Phone Recycling: Stop by a local Staples or Fed Ex/Kinko's store to drop off your used cellular phone, PDA or pager. Choose from among the charities available and a donation will be made in your name. The used phone is then reused to help others and you get a donation letter – perfect for use when doing your taxes.

Other charitable organizations that will either property dispose of your cell phone or recycle it for use by others includes Cell Phones for Soldiers, Charitable Recycling Program, the American Cell Phone Drive (allows you to choose which local organization you wish the donation to benefit), and Recycling for Charities.

Unsure if a charity is legitimate or using fund the way you want them too? Check our Charity Navigator to see how your charity of choice rates.

Form Your Own Alliance to Dispose of Your Cell Phone
The Wireless Alliance is a cellular phone recycling organization; consumers can either dispose of their used cellular phone or purchase a refurbished one. This organization works with a variety of organizations and services such as wireless carriers, recyclers and non-profit organizations for the collection and safe refurbishing and resell or safe disposal of used cell phones. According to their website “All equipment is repurposed in a zero waste, environmentally-conscious manner. Since 2001, The Wireless Alliance has reclaimed over 500 tons of wireless equipment from landfills, contributing to a cleaner and safer environment.” For Recycling Program Support – Please Call (866) 366-5791

Go Green and Use Your Cell Phone Carrier/Provider to Dispose of Your Used Cell Phone

Verizon: Verizon collects used cell phones and distributes them to victims of domestic violence through their Wireless HopeLine program. Through this program it helps these victims be able to contact the police department, and these donations are used to help support non-profit domestic violence support groups. Phones can be dropped off at your Verizon center stores.

Sprint/Nextel offers two programs for eco-friendly disposal of your cell phone. Buyback is a program where they will pay you a sum to buy back your used cellular phone or PDA as long as they are Sprint or Nextel models. This program for provides you with a Sprint account credit.

If you phone is not eligible for the buyback program, anyone can use the Spring Project Connect. This program accepts all used cell phones, accessories and batteries. All the proceeds from this donation are used to keep children safer online though the Sprint 4NetSafety Program in partnership with the Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the NEA Health Information Network. To find out more contact your local Sprint store or visit Sprint online.

Rechargeable Batteries from Cell Phones Need Disposal Too
The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to recycling, reusing and properly disposing of rechargeable batteries and used cell phones. You simply visit their website and type in your zip code to find a collection center near you.

While it is very important to dispose of your cellular phone in an environmentally sound manner, it is just as important to make sure your “good deed” goes unpunished. Make sure you erase all notes, text messages, photos, cell phone numbers, calendars, recordings and contacts from your phone before donating or selling it. Most users' manuals will instruct you how to do so. For more information on how stored information can be stolen and used for identity theft read, “Going Green with Your Old Computer; Not Your Identity,” for information on how to carefully dispose of your electronic equipment without having it come back to haunt you.

Choose from giving your used mobile phone to a friend or family member (especially your teenager who will probably lose it anyway) to making money or donating to a charity as among the many alternatives to safely dispose of your mobile phone. But whatever choice you make, make sure it helps the environment and who knows maybe it will help you or someone else too.

Lastly, look to the future of cell phones. Motorola has created the first 100% recyclable carbon neutral cell phone, The Renew. Recently revealed at the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show, this cell phone is made from recycled plastic bottles and the phone is recyclable for the rest of it's life. While the phone may be basic in nature and not have all the bells and whistles of current cell phones, Blackberry's and PDA's at least it is a step in the green direction, as Motorola even includes a postage paid envelope for returning your old phone.

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On a contempo cruise to Tahiti I accept I accept approved about every affectionate of ancient use underwater camera on the bazaar (i.e., Kodak Max Sport; Kodak Max Wet, and Konica Waterproof Camera and the Fuji). All of the cameras formed accomplished snorkeling, although I begin the Konica and the Kodak Max Wet to be added difficult to use. [The Konica was a little difficult to see through the appearance finder with a affectation on, and the Kodak Max Wet, a lot of annoyingly had the band and the photo button on adverse abandon of the camera! A absolute disadvantage to a appropriate handed person.

As a aftereffect you about had to use two easily to yield a photo, one to authority the camera and the added to abase the button. Any of these cameras will plan accomplished for snorkeling, about the best were the Fuji and Kodak Sport. Keep in apperception that all underwater photos will attending a bit blue, however, snorkeling in the lagoon in Tahiti the dejected was not absolutely noticeable.

Here's the allotment I absolutely like, now I admit, adverse to architect recommendations, I did yield both the Fuji camera and the Kodak Max Wet camera with me Scuba Diving. According to architect admonition the Fuji camera's recommended abyss is 17 anxiety [which is the centermost of any ancient use camera on the market]. On my dives we never went added than about 22 feet.

The botheration with diving with these cameras is the burden – you can yield a photo just fine, but due to the burden you will be clumsy to wind the film. However, I acclimated the Fuji camera after any problems — I was consistently able to wind the blur and the photos came out affably — although they were blue. The Kodak Max Wet camera always would benumb up, appropriately in adjustment to yield a photo you would accept to breeze the picture, go up several feet, wind the blur again go aback down — not actual acceptable and as a aftereffect I took actual few photos. Although the photos I did yield with this camera came out well, although they too were blue. The added account to the Fuji camera is that it is easier to use in the water, the button to yield a photo is abundant easier to handle and there is a actual ample bulge for ambagious the film, which is abnormally accessible if you are cutting gloves.

The bulge is a absolute check for both the Kodak Max Wet and the Konica cameras — I begin those two cameras to be abundant added difficult to wind and may be abreast absurd if you are cutting dive gloves. Also with the Fuji and the Kodak Max Sport, the strap, the button and winder are all on the appropriate side, which makes this camera actual simple to use for a right-handed person.

In summary, if you go snorkeling I would acclaim the Fuji camera or the Kodak Max Sport. … And, if you do plan to go Scuba diving, accord the Fuji a try.
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Fujifilm further expands its FinePix line of digital cameras with the JX530, where it will come with a wide range of interesting features to get beginners started on the right footing when they are just venturing into the world of digital photography. You will find that at the core of the Fuji FinePix JX530 lies a 14-megapixel image sensor and a wide-angle 5x optical zoom lens. In addition, its relatively compact size enables you to tote the JX530 camera just about anywhere, regardless of whether it is in your shirt pocket or purse. There is one drawback to the JX530 though, it does not come with the effective Dual Image stabilization technique found in more advanced models, as you will have to settle only for a digital image stabilization. Then again, those who are more advanced in the field would shun this beginner digital camera and opt for something better in the first place, so that is not such a big deal after all.

Features of the Fujifilm FinePix JX530 digital camera include a 2.7″ LCD display, while the inclusion of an Intelligent scene mode makes it much easier for newbies to get started as they don’t have to fiddle with manual controls in order to get the best possible shots, as this scene mode can cover 17 scenes and is able to detect the scene automatically. Your job is pretty simple then – just frame the shot and let the camera choose the right setting, and you’re good to go. Other features include Face Detection technology (capable of detecting up to 8 faces) with auto red-eye removal while Smile Shutter will help enhance the quality of the portrait.

With the 28mm wide angle 5x Fujinon lens, this allows you to experience a versatile zoom range that makes it ideal for a range of subjects. You will be able to record video in 720p High Definition video, while Blink Detection and Smile Shutter ensures your portrait shots will look a whole lot better compared to lesser or older digital cameras. No idea on pricing of this though, so hopefully more details will arrive in due time.

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Fuji grabs the honor as the first-ever 3D digital camera. You can now buy the Fuji W1, a stereoscopic 3D 10 MP model with a 3x optical zoom and a 2.7-inch LCD 3D viewfinder, for $600 through Fuji's online store. You can also shoot regular old 2D photos as well.

The W1 also captures 3D videos, stored in a new format called .mpo, based on the multi picture format (MPF) standard. As with any digital camera, images and video are stored on an SD card, but you'll need around twice as much space as you would for 2D photos to store 3D stills and videos, which are limited to around 2 GB (around 20 minutes) for a single clip.

Since there aren't any 3D HDTVs for sale yet, you can view your stills and video on any Nvidia-equipped 120 Hz PC monitor with a DVI connection, and/or you can buy Fuji's 7-inch digital picture/video viewer frame ($500). You don't need glasses to view stills or video on the frame. It uses a technology called “parallax barrier” to create the 3D effect, but it has a tiny sweet spot. Viewing in anything other the perfect position, you see double images. Fuji is chatting up 3D HDTV makers to try and get them to include SD card slots that can read the still and .mpo video files.

You also can get hard copies, which sort of look like larger versions of the holographic cards you used to get inside of Cracker Jack boxes, but uploading your 3D image files to www.seehere.com - or so we were told. There's nothing on the site indicating 3D printing capability.

Won't be as "good" as a DSLR - smaller sensor and no intercahngeable lenses and no RAW mode but will be much better than a P&S Compact - larger sensor - great optical zoom.

As it says it's a "Bridge" camera that bridges between the other two formats.

I also own a Finepix s9600 Bridge model as well as a P&S Olympus compact and a Sony DSLR and the Bridge model is very good at what it does but not as good as a DSLR and I would recommend them for someone who's not goint to get into changing lenses but wants more creative options tha a current compact may offer.

Pity it doesn't shoot RAW though…. (my model does)

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The avid DVD movie collector might find themselves wondering how they can get around the ridiculous premium set on DVDs by stores like Best Buy and Circuit City. When you're buying four or five movies a week, $20 for one DVD is ridiculous. You'll want to find a better way. Well, in this day and age of high tech possibilities and the explosion of the DVD format as infinitely more popular than VHS ever was, mainly because of its versatility and quality, finding your favorite movies for cheap is easier than ever.

1. Ebay
Ebay is obviously the first choice for any collector. The availability of more or less everything ever made makes it the perfect place to find what you're looking for. And DVDs are incredibly cheap here, sometimes. Keep in mind that unless the DVD is less than $5 though, you could probably find it cheaper elsewhere. That's mainly because of shipping and handling, inflated for fees. But, rarities that you won't find elsewhere as well as incredibly common, unpopular DVDs are perfect for buying on ebay

2. Used Stores
There are still a few of these around, though less and less. Pawn shops, used record shops and the like. They're a dying breed thanks to places like ebay, but alternately they tend to be good places to pick stuff up. They usually set their prices based on the ebay premium, looking them up there to check value (unless it's a chain store. Then they have their own premiums) and price accordingly. And there's no shipping.

3. Reprints
DVDs are constantly being upgraded and rereleased, and with the advent of HD and Bluray discs, the original DVDs are incredibly common and thus cheaper to find. If they rerelease a Criterion edition of a DVD you've been eyeing, you'll find that the original DVD's price will go down before it's pulled from shelves.

4. Amazon.com
You can find some decent deals here occasionally. Amazon will slash prices to near nothing to clear out old stock and the occasionally Amazon seller will do the same. Other online stores like Outpost, Overstock, and Half.com will do the same.

5. Used bins at Video Stores
Video stores are always getting rid of their old stock. You can often find what you're looking for here (if you get there quickly and are willing to live with the cheesy Blockbuster cases with stickers all over them). Look for special deals here as well, where you can get a dozen DVDs for $25 or whatever they decide is fair.

6. Clearance Sales
Occasionally a big chain will clearance old stock to make room. Very rarely places like Best Buy will put DVDs on sale for as low as $3.99 to get rid of super popular movies that everyone already owns. Spiderman is a common culprit in these deals.

7. Video Game Retailers
Places like Gamestop and EBgames still buy old DVDs and resell them and since they're more or less not a DVD reseller they tend to price the occasional DVD rather cheap. Be careful though. It's rare for anything here to be cheaper than elsewhere, but for the k kinds of movies that gamers own - anime, science fiction, TV shows on DVD, this is the place to look.

Your collection won't be brand new or mint condition, but it can be complete on a budget if you look in the right place and stay patient when trying to find that one special DVD. There are hundreds of specialty retailers all over the country that sell DVDs, both used and new. Make sure you check out at least a decent percentage of them before you settle on any old price.

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