May 2007

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May 22, 2007
 
Sanyo Xacti E1 Initial Review

The Sanyo Xacti E1 was built to be the world's first waterproof camcorder and is aimed at active families, vacationers, and water sports enthusiasts. The E1 shoots MPEG-4 video and up to 6-megapixel still photos. The device records to SD and SDHC memory cards. It has 5x optical zoom and digital image stabilization. Easy to operate with only one hand, it’s an ideal camcorder to take to the beach or lake for activities such as swimming, snorkeling, surfing and water-skiing, or for use in and around the backyard pool or water park.          Initial Review

May 23, 2007
 
New Shattered Reflection Wallpaper Available

This desktop wallpaper was taken by Trey Ratcliff, a very popular HDR (High Dynamic Range) photographer. It was taken inside of an old church in Amsterdam, the capital city of the Netherlands in North Holland. To see more of Trey’s amazing work, please visit his very busy website at stuckincustoms.com. This wallpaper is available in screen resolution sizes of 1024 x 768 up to 2560 x 1600; the links to the different sizes are at the top of the page. This photo was captured with a Nikon D2X.        Full Sizes

May 24, 2007
 
Composition and Cropping in Photography

Jeff Galbraith writes, "Composition and cropping are very basic digital photography tools that you can use hand-in-hand to produce stunning results. First you use composition to arrange the main elements of your photo in a pleasing manner. Then you use cropping to fine-tune the image by removing unwanted elements and further adjusting the composition. With practice, you can refine your shots to look as good as you imagined them when you pushed the shutter button."         Full Article

May 25, 2007
 
New Sunset Wallpaper from Portugal Available

This beach sunset with a park bench desktop wallpaper was taken by Louis Dobson, a photographer living in Portugal and working in London. This photo was taken from an island off the coast of Portugal. To see more of Louis’ amazing work please visit his flickr profile under the name of acampm1. This wallpaper is available in screen resolution sizes of 1024 x 768 up to 2560 x 1600; the links to the different sizes are at the top of the page. This photo was captured with an Olympus Evolt E-500.         Full Sizes

May 29, 2007
 
A Short Photo Composition Guide

Tedric Garrison writes, "Centuries ago, Greek Artists discovered the eye tends to focus on certain points in any given picture. If you divide your picture into thirds both horizontally and vertically, the points at which those lines intersect are the points where most people tend to focus comfortably. This approach is more interesting than a 'Bulls Eye' type snap shot. This is commonly referred to as the 'Rule of Thirds'."          Full Article

May 30, 2007
 
Tips for Winning Photography Competitions

Dianne McLay writes, "Most photographic competitions will specify certain subjects. It might be photos of for example, tourist icons in a particular city, people at work, rural architecture, children, your favourite beach or your interpretation of the word 'love'. Make sure you give the judges what they have asked for. A picture of an interesting barn, no matter how brilliant, is not going to come close to winning a competition themed around beach life."          Full Article

May 30, 2007
 
Samsung SC-X300L Initial Review

The Samsung SC-X300L is a Micro Compact DivX Camcorder. It is aimed at Action junkies who would like to capture video even while they are involved in the action – thanks to a weather resistant external clip-on that lets you shoot handsfree. This clip-on can be attached to a helmet, clothing, a bike, or anything users can think of. The small external camera is weather-proof so it could even be taken on whitewater rafting trips if the user desires.           Initial Review

May 31, 2007
 
Professional Wedding Photography Preparation

Beth Campbell writes, "Some feel that taking wedding photos is only a casual affair, just do it and get it over with as they are only doing it for a family or friend. Others view it as a serious matter as it is their profession. Wedding photos can sometimes be difficult to take as there is a flurry of activity, not to mention dealing with a nervous bride that wants everything to be perfect. Here are some strategies you can use for taking great wedding photos."          Full Article

May 31, 2007
 
Memory Cards and Batteries for Digital Cameras

Mel McGee wrote on how important these two accessories are, "Digital camera memory and batteries are often called digital camera accessories but both are quite necessary to use your digital camera. You should be careful not to overlook the memory or battery when buying a digital camera and both should be included in your budget. Here are some basic things to consider about memory and batteries when buying a digital camera."         Full Article

May 31, 2007
 
Digital Camera Advantages over Film

Ziv Haparnas writes, "Are you still using a film base camera? if you are than this article is for you. You probably know by now that you are becoming a minority as more and more people switch to digital cameras. This article lists some reasons why you should also consider making that switch."         Full Article

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