May 2006

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May 12, 2006
 
New Photoshop Tutorial - Change the Time of Day

This tutorial is to help you learn how to change the time of day by combining a daytime picture with the picture of a sunset. To combine the two photos we will use the Match Color Option in Photoshop. I have used this technique many times when I wished I had taken a certain picture later in the day. For different photos, the process and amount of adjustment won't be exactly the same. But you could also use this technique to change the color of the sky or sunset to the color arrangement from another photo.         Full Tutorial

May 12, 2006
 
Canon Powershot S3 IS Review at Lets Go Digital

LetsGoDigital wrote a review of the Canon Powershot S3 IS and said: "These improvements lead not only to a camera that is pleasant to work with, but also to results that are simply better than before. It goes without saying that the centre stage is once again taken by the unprecedented DIGIC II processor. The Canon PowerShot S3 IS can easily be used in low-light conditions. Even at ISO 800 the camera performs surprisingly well. This sensitivity, however, also comes in handy when taking photos in the maximum tele mode, which increases the risk of blur caused by jitter, even though the camera is equipped with an excellent image stabiliser. Faster shutter speeds prove to be at least as effective."         Full Article

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May 13, 2006
 
Resolution and Megapixels Consideration When Shopping

Scott Bourne writes, "This is one of the most misunderstood areas of digital photography. Many workshop leaders who are otherwise great photographers and teachers routinely get it wrong. Early college textbooks had trouble describing it. And the salesman at the local camera store is more likely to be an expert at linear algebra, have the winning lottery numbers and a guaranteed cure for cancer than he is to truly understand camera resolution. The dictionary definition of mega pixels is one million pixels. Oh, if it were only that simple."          Full Article

May 13, 2006
 
Sony Cyber-shot W70 at Digital Camera Review

DigitalCameraReview wrote a review of the Sony Cyber-shot W70 and said: "The W70 is a great camera for someone looking for a stylish camera that takes good pictures under a variety of conditions. Outdoor shots are very good and the camera has good indoor performance. The excellent LCD and ease of use also make this a very attractive camera to photographers who don't need a ton of features. Sony chose wisely on which modes to include and kept the list down to just enough, but not too much to easily change with the mode dial."

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May 13, 2006
 
Practical Beginner Digital Photography Tips

Michelle Oberton writes, "Select the highest resolution for your digital photography. On most digital cameras, there is a resolution selector that allows the photographer to determine a low, medium or high resolution for their digital photography. Get as close to the subject as possible or use the zoom feature. If it isn't possible to get very close to the subject, either because of location or safety, most digital cameras offer a zoom feature that allows the photographer to get a close-up view without being close at all."         Full Article

May 13, 2006
 
Lexar and ITC Investigate Toshiba Patent Infringement

Lexar Press Release Excerpt:
Lexar, in a complaint filed with the ITC on April 11, 2006, is seeking all possible relief, including a permanent exclusion order to bar the importation into the United States of Toshiba's infringing NAND flash chips and cards, as well as products that incorporate Toshiba's infringing chips. Additionally, Lexar's complaint requests a cease-and-desist order to bar further sales and distribution of infringing products that have already been imported into the United States by Toshiba.         Full Article

May 13, 2006
 
Nikon Coolpix P3 Review at Cnet

Cnet wrote a review of the Nikon Coolpix P3 and said: "Image quality is where the Nikon Coolpix P3 really shines, overshadowing any shortcomings in its Wi-Fi implementation and almost overcoming its flawed performance. Colors are neutral but rich and pleasing, from the bright greens and blues in landscapes to the subtle tones of human skin. Reds, usually difficult to capture with digital cameras, are reproduced with fine gradations and detail; one macro shot of an apple revealed the texture of the fruit's skin with detail intact."        More

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May 15, 2006
 
Pentax Optio E10 Review at DigiCamReview

DigiCamReview wrote a review of the Pentax Optio E10 and said: "The camera's price makes the camera appear to be a bargain, but the camera has far too many problems for it to be recommended. Speed in use, high noise, poor picture quality, poor video mode, and poor screen quality are just some of the cameras flaws. This camera's most irritating flaws are the speed at which the camera operates, and the very poor success rate focusing indoors - these flaws are something digital cameras from several years ago were guilty of, and in 2006 is simply unnacceptable."         Full Article

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May 15, 2006
 
Hitachi's New Hard Drive Could Aid in Photo Storage

Hitachi Press Release Excerpt:
SAN JOSE, Calif., May 15, 2006 – With concerted and meticulous effort to develop, test and bring to market new perpendicular magnetic recording (PMR) technology that would stand up to or exceed the reliability expectations of current longitudinal recording technology, Hitachi Global Storage Technologies (Hitachi) has achieved its goal by shipping today the most reliable and technically-advanced* 2.5-inch hard drive in the Travelstar 5K160. The 160-gigabyte (GB) Travelstar 5K160 is a 5400 RPM 2.5-inch hard drive designed for notebook and mobile computing.         Full Article

May 16, 2006
 
SendPhotos Announces a Lifetime Photo Backup Service

SendPhotos Press Release Excerpt:
Once securely stored online, users have unlimited access their photo collection from any web-enabled PC in the world. They create photo albums to share with friends and family, watch slide shows, and order prints and photo gifts through the SendPhotos’ LifeTime service site. So, in addition to saving users the time and effort required for more traditional photo backups (not to mention maintaining their regular frequency), LifeTime Photos presents the security and tools to share picture memories with current and future generations.         Full Article

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