Delkin Snug-It, Silicone Digital Camera Skin for the Canon SD750 & Ixus 75, White, with Neck & Wrist Straps

These attractive Delkin camera skins take protection far beyond the competition. Snug-Its incorporate a revolutionary new design feature. Intricate molding results in flexible silicone petals that protect the lens itself. Other skins only have a cutout to allow the lens to expand and retract - the exclusive Snug-It lens petals open and close over the lens as it moves in and out. No other camera skin offers protection this complete. Snug-It skins are custom molded, ensuring a perfect fit and full functionality for every camera model. All controls are molded into the skin, which makes usingthe camera simple. Need to change a battery, replace a memory card or hook up the camera to a computer? All standard camera functions are easily used without removing the skin.* Snug-It skins come with a plastic LCD cover to keep debris off and prevent scratches and fingerprints to the camera's screen. Cameras with touch screens are accommodated with a clever swing open design for the LCD cover, allowing easy access. A stylus is included to prevent fingerprints on the LCD. The high quality silicone is smooth, not tacky, and resists lint and debris far more than other camera skins. Smudges or any dirt that may be picked up are simply wiped off the skin. The premium silicone allows easy insertion of the camera into its specially molded Snug-It, and then into a pocket or bag. Snug-It skins are available in stylish black, white and pink and will be ava
Customer Review: Delkin Snug it Silicone Skin
Excellent product - excellent service! So convenient, non slip and fits right in your pocket or purse.
Customer Review: Excellent Case
The case fits the sd750 snugly and securely. The buttons are molded into the silicone, so there is a nice tactile feedback to button presses. Also, the camera is much easier to hold onto with the case on. Easy to remove and reinsert. However, this case should be considered only as a defense against dust and small impacts. Water droplets can easily get between the case and the camera in splashy environments.

There are some really simple and easy things that you can do to improve your digital photography. Follow these few small things and watch your digital photos come to life.

1. Locate your subject off center in your photo. Nothing is more boring than static composition. By having your subject off the center of you picture, you will create a more interesting photo.

2. Eliminate distracting elements. Sometimes it is as simple as picking up a piece of trash in the foreground. Other times you may have to change your camera angle to eliminate distracting elements in your shot. The most common distraction that I see is having a tree or telephone pole growing out of the subjects head.

3. Stop shooting everything from eye-level. This is another thing that makes pictures boring. You can always climb a ladder and get a bird's eye view or on the ground and get a bugs eye view. You can also turn the camera on it's side and create a vertical rather than the horizontal view that is so common. By trying different angles, you may create a much more interesting photo.

4. Use flash in the sunlight. If your subject is in deep shadow, you can use your flash to fill-in those dark areas and bring out detail. It is a simple technique that professional photographers use all of the time to create a balance between the highlights and the deep shadow areas. It will give your photos a professional touch. Sometimes the pros will carry a whiteboard or a reflective umbrella to create the same effect. The advantage of a reflector is that you have more control over the amount of fill light that you are using.

5. Back in the day, I was a newsphotographer and we had a saying-film is cheap. Well, with digital cameras, memory is even cheaper. Take lots and lots of pictures. Photograph your subject from every possible angle and then keep shooting some more. You can never be sure when you have gotten just the right angle and just the right expression on your subject's face. The thing that makes this really easy today is that you can immediately review your photographs and delete any that are less than perfect. You don't have to worry about the cost of film so shoot away and give yourself a chance at making a really great photograph.

6. Always carry a tripod. Sometimes, you may want maximum depth of field (both the foreground and background in focus) this requires a very small aperature and often a very long exposure. If you don't want the picture blurry, the tripod will save you. Also, if you are using a long zoom lens, camera shake is multiplied by the length of your zoom. In order to prevent blur, a tripod becomes an absolute necessity. It holds the camera firmly and your photos won't suffer from camera shake.

Try these few tips out, they are ones that the pros use everyday and they are really simple things to do.

Stan Pontiere has been an avid photographer since childhood. Having worked for the likes of the Associated Press and The New York Times and an instructor of photography at a college back east, I have enjoyed the transition from film to digital photography.

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4GB Cameta Bonus Accessory Kit - for Canon Powershot S3 IS, S5 IS & SX100 IS Digital Cameras

Kit includes:
♦ 1) Transcend 4GB Secure Digital SD Memory Card
♦ 2) Compact Travel Tripod
♦ 3) Deluxe Digital Camera Padded Case
♦ 4) NiMH 5-Hour Multi-Voltage Rapid Charger with 2900mAh AA Rechargeable Batteries
♦ 5) High Speed USB 2.0 Secure Digital SD Card Reader
♦ 6) Cameta Microfiber Cleaning Cloth
♦ 7) Precision Design 6-Piece Deluxe Cleaning Kit
♦ 8) ImageRecall Digital Image Recovery Software
♦ 9) Memory Card Storage Wallet
♦ 10) Universal LCD Screen Protectors
♦ 11) Flexible Tabletop Mini Tripod

The Transcend 4GB Secure Digital SD Memory Card is fast, secure, and large enough to hold hundreds and hundreds — a whole vacation's worth — of pictures.

The Compact Travel Tripod extends all the way up to 50 inches and folds down to a compact 17 inches. Its extremely light weight plus its included Carrying Case make this the ideal travel tripod for your lightweight digital camera. A tripod is lots of fun because it lets you get in the picture — and it's essential for the sharpest photographs possible.

The Deluxe Digital Camera Padded Case will protect your valuable camera investment and carry your camera in style.

The NiMH 5-Hour Multi-Voltage Rapid Charger with 2900mAh AA Rechargeable Batteries will enable your camera's flash to get ready faster and save you money over using disposable alkaline batteries.

The Cameta Microfiber Cleaning Cloth is designed using the latest 21st Century technology to clean fingerprints and smudges from LCDckand lefees aui ee{ily.

This value-packed 4GB Cameta Bonus Accessory Kit for the Canon Powershot S3 IS, S5 IS and SX100 makes a great companion for your digital camera.

Customer Review: LOVE THIS ACCESSORY KIT
LOVE THE BAG, THE TRI-POD AND EVERYTHING ELSE THAT IS INCLUDED IN THIS KIT. THANKS FOR A GREAT BUY!
Customer Review: Accessory Kit
Decent value. Large tripod quite flimsy. Charger has no auto off feature. If you forget and chargforget and charge > 24 hours you can fry your batteries

It seems nowadays, we see the launch of a new digital camera that is designed to please digital photography enthusiast -- newbie and expert -- all over the world. Earlier this year, Sony revealed its latest Alpha digital SLR, A200. The company announced the Sony Alpha 200 as an entry-level model but with serious intentions. The digital camera is developed a tool for those photographers that like to take their shooting skills to a higher level and grow to a higher segment. This article will give a glimpse of DSLR Alpha 200's feature, which includes its high resolution and easy shooting option

Like many mass marketed digital cameras from company as big as Sony, they promote upon the high resolution that is offered and how high the image quality produced. The Sony Alpha 200 has the established 10 megapixel Sony CCD but inherits the Alpha 700 image parameters and noise reduction through BIONZ image processing. Sony A200 autofocus improvement is on the list of changes from the Alpha 100 that it replaces. Aside from its high image quality, the A200 also offer some great options to improve photography experience.

The DSLR-A200 is a worthy competitor in the entry-level market, offering awesome image quality, robust performance, great ergonomics and loads of useful exposure options. One feature that stands out is the Super SteadyShot option. This option is designed reduce blurry picture taken from shaky hands, thus relieving the worries for those digital photography enthusiasts with unsteady hands.

As you can probably tell by now, even these are just SOME features that Sony A200 has to offer. Regardless on the high pixel and steady shooting feature it has, do keep in mind that the Sony Alpha 200 (A200) is an entry level digital SLR and shall not be compared with mid-range digital SLR such as Olympus E3, Canon 40D or Nikon D300.

Do you want to read reviews on Sony Alpha 200? Or do you prefer to browse on my digital camera reviews list?
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Opteka 2.2x High Definition² Telephoto Lens for Canon PowerShot A570 A590 IS Digital Camera

Nothing changes the way you see the world like High Definition², and no company does High Definition² like Opteka. In the professional setting, Opteka's glass optics define High Definition. Change the way you view the world. Enjoy outstanding detail, enjoy enhanced clarity, enjoy Opteka. Since it fits right over your camera's existing lens system, a telephoto converter affects the zoom range of your camera's lens. A 2.2x converter will double your camera's maximum focal length, bringing things twice as close.
Customer Review: Opteka makes an awesome Telephoto lens
This lens definitely brings it in closer and with clarity. The only drawback is the vignetting at normal focal point. Loses the "tunnel" after 0.5x's zoom. Other than that though GREAT! Makes the pictures even better in my opinion! A must get!
Customer Review: An Outstanding Accessory With Only Minor Limitations
I purchased this Opteka 2.2x telephoto lens for $30 plus $8 freight from 47th Street Photo, for use with my Canon Powershot A570IS. The Opteka is very nicely finished. It comes with two lens caps, a nice bag, and (in this case, it may vary by camera model) a 52mm extension tube. It's performance is outstanding. Shooting with the Telephoto from 35mm (it vigenets at this focal length only)to 140 x 2.2 it was without distortions and has great depth of field. Using the additional 4x digital zoom I it was very sharp through 3x. 4x was slightly soft which may have been more the product of the wide area of auto focus. At the higher magnifications it does need a monopod, tripod or a stout tree. The lens will block part of the optical viewfinder, but the top vertical line, two side lines are still visable and you can use the LCD Monitor for a full view. Surprisingly it does not "stack" like my old 200mm did. This Opteka lens is four or five times better than my old Vivitar 2x Telextender. Having dragged two Nikkor FTN bodies and six prime lens over many western National Parks this is an great lens, it's an outstanding value. As a additional bonus, the extension tube if left on, does not vignette at 35mm and takes my Nikon 52mm filters and poloriod filter. How often do you need more than 140mm x2 digital or x3 digital? When you do, this Opteka 2.2 is an excellent inexpensive way to go.

Photography has become a fine art and photographers increasingly rely on devices like the digital camcorders to bring out a life like quality to pictures. There are so many minute specifications and adjustments embedded into these cameras that the end result is simply astonishing. If digital cameras are an improvement on the old cameras, then the digital camcorders are a neat combination of digital camera and a camcorder. They are special because they can capture both still images and videos.

Thanks to the digital camcorder even amateur photographers can produce photographs of a professional quality. Before capturing a picture the viewfinder will help us to view the picture in all the glory of a colour print. Adjustment therefore becomes very simple. An LCD display a little more than 2.5 inches offers us high quality results.

There is also a compact recording device that is supported by the HDD format. The memory stick duo is a flash memory card that helps us to store data. Images can be zoomed optically or digitally using the zoom lens. A mini DV cassette is used as storage media in some brands. The storage media can be maintained with the help of a head cleaner. More images and video clips can saved using the multi media card and secure digital card.

There are features like the touch screen control, built in speakers, auto power save, progressive shutter system etc in a digital camcorder. There is also a digital noise reduction feature to filter the unwanted disturbance in the audio recording. There are advanced shooting modes like beach and snow, frame movie, spotlight, digital photo and manual. The special effects are art, auto fade, mirror, mosaics, slim stretch and tracer. Images can be effectively faded as black, overlap and window wipe. The pictures are vivid and true to life. The effect is therefore quite stunning.

If one is looking for more compact sized cameras with all the required features then the pocket digital camcorder is the best option. The LCD monitor is replaced by the viewfinder and the image can be zoomed up to 8x. It has an integrated memory and video input too. There is a rotating display form and CMOS sensor. It has a sensor resolution of 5 pixels. The multi media card and secure digital card can be supported. The special effects also include black and white, sepia and negative. All these features are found in a device that is as light as 160 grams.

Read unbiased reviews on best-selling brands including Panasonic digital camcorders and Samsung digital camcorder reviews at digital camcorder reviews site.

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Canon WP-DC3 Waterproof Case for Canon SD630 Digital Camera

Use this case to take underwater shots at depths of up to 40 m (130 feet) or taking worry-free pictures in the rain, at the beach, or on the ski slopes
Customer Review: High quality waterproof case
This has worked great in Ocean and freshwater for me for both snorkeling and scuba diving (to 30 feet). As the camera itself has an underwater setting, the photos came out bright, and clearly reflecting the actual experience. The instructions were concise, and easy to follow. Keeping everything watertight is as simple as making sure all the mechanisms are locked. Great product!
Customer Review: Awesome Case!
This case is great. My wife bought it for her camera and we took it on a diving trip. Worked awesome!

Did you know that you could sell photos of the beach? Many people want these photos and will pay for them. Beach stock photos are not difficult to take at all. The beach is one of those places where nearly anybody with a somewhat good eye can take great pictures at. If you have a somewhat good eye you can reap the profits of selling your photos online.

To sell your photos simply submit them to various stock photo agencies. These agencies will pay you every time your photo is downloaded. You can sign up to be a photographer for free and start uploading your photos right away. There are some guidelines and regulations so be sure to check those out.

When taking beach photos you can take the usual beach photos that everyone else takes. This will make for very competitive images that everyone else has. You will have to do better than average to be highly successful. Rather than take the usual beach photos of the sand and the water with a sunset try some different variations.

Try building a stock photo collection of beach photos. Fill in the gaps that are missing with beach photos on the stock agencies. For example, do the stock photo agencies have a good supply with children in the sand? How about sand castles? Or how about people playing volleyball at the beach? What about a picnic at the beach?

Fill in these gaps and you will have no competition and whenever someone wants the photo of sand castles they'll have no choice but to get your image.

Selling your photos of the beach can be very rewarding. Don't expect to get rich right away. It'll take time. The more quality and quantity photos you have the more you can make.

Al Sanez has a website that teaches how to sell pictures online. Sign up for a free video e-course and learn how to sell your photos online at http://www.photoprofitz.com/ecoursecopy.html

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What You Don't Know About Solar Powered Chargers

As the environment and the need to protect it becomes more main stream, the increase in eco-friendly products has exploded over the past few years. Green alternatives to standard products are becoming more and more common.

Solar Power Chargers

Solar Power technology is rapidly coming down in price and making it affordable to the masses. Many new solar powered devices are now flooding the market as cheaper alternatives than electrical plug-ins.

Countries like Spain, France, Australia and South Africa already use solar technology in many areas including street lighting and water tank heating.

Solar Powered Chargers can be found in many electrical stores and on websites as an alternative to mains powered chargers. There are a number of large reputable brands in the marketplace already who have developed universal portable solar chargers, which have many uses. Imagine the following scenarios:

So why would you buy one?

As an explorer, extreme sportsman or a tribesman you are unlikely to have a means to charge your mobile phone in case you need to call for help. You can be very isolated from civilisation and the emergency services that they provide, so the ability to keep your mobile phone charged as a lifeline is paramount. The solar power charger does exactly this and has helped many people around the world already.

Solar power chargers work particularly well for small devices, as the power needed is significantly less. So solar power can now be used as a direct replacement for rechargeable batteries. The solar panel means you'll never have to rely on the power grid to use your phone.

How does it work?

In an ideal world, you need a good 8 to 10 hours of direct sunlight to fully charge the battery of your solar powered charger which you can then use it to charge your mobile phone each night. If you don't have direct sunlight, solar powered chargers will charge in cloudy conditions, but if it's cloudy expect it to take 24 to 48 hours for a charge. The internal battery can hold a charge for up to one year, so you could charge it once, throw it in a drawer and use it in an emergency to charge your phone which is more often than not when your mobile phone hasn't been charged and you need it most!

Generic solar powered chargers comes with a cable that uses a variety of tips for Nokia phones, Motorola and USB powered devices such as iPods and iPhones.

The biggest positive of a solar powered charger is cheap charging, you benefit from unlimited recharging of a variety of electronic devices for free. Solar powered chargers are also a cheap form of insurance against an emergency whilst doubling as a handy device anytime you might need some extra power.

In a era of wi-fi hotspots and hot desking a solar powered charger makes sense.

Interested in more information? Visit Solar Powered Charger for a range of products.

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Canon AC Adapter Kit For PowerShot G And S Series Digital Cameras

Compatible with the Powershot-G9/G7/S80/S70/S60/S3 IS/S2 IS

Take a waterfall, tall and beautiful. Now visualize a small stream trickling over the edge of a few small stones. If you shoot it just right, they could almost look the same. Wait a minute you're saying, those two are as different as night and day. That's a good point, but unless you also include something to compare the water to, you have no point of reference.

There are times when photographs need something else in the image to truly appreciate what's there. For example: You hike your way into Zion National Park, and see this grand waterfall. You get close to capture all the detail, and shoot against a clear beautiful sky (so the background wont distract.) You tell all your friends about the great adventure, and eagerly await your pictures from the photo lab. When they finally come back, you flip through the shots looking for your master piece. When you finally see it, your heart sinks. It looks OK, but there is no magic, no majesty. Its just not the same.

What happened? When you saw it live, you were there. You climbed over rocks; you walked through streams, and pushed pine branches out of your way. When you looked through the view finder of your camera, these images were also in the back of your mind. The human mind is a wonderful creation; it takes images, sounds, and smells and blends them all into wonderful memories. The problem lies in the limitations of the medium. In other words, we experience in three-dimensions, we document in two-dimensions.

Remember that size is relative. Even a small mountain may seem big compared to a boulder. A boulder is big compared to a rock. A rock is big compared to a grain of sand. But even a grain of sand could appear huge if there was nothing else in the image to compare it to.

Most of us at one time or another has seen an extreme close-up of something that made us think it was something else. Why did we not recognize the item for what it was? Simply put, you had nothing to compare it to. You had no point of reference. This works in both directions, small and large. I'm a big fan of simplifying an image when you can, but there are times when you can simplify too much. Leaving a rock or a branch in the edge of the picture can often mean the difference between a nice shot and a great shot! If you want the person viewing the image to know it was huge, then you need to give them something to visually compare it to.

When you shoot your subject with things going from big to little, or even from little to big, it creates the illusion of depth. The deeper your image appears, the more three-dimensional it appears. The more three-dimensional you image appears the more likely your viewer is to experience at least part of what you did when you took the shot. After all, isnt that why you take photos to begin with? I take photos not to remind me of what happened, but to share with others who were not there. Maybe Im strange, but I believe in order for someone to get the big picture, they need to see the small details, (like having something in the picture to visually compare everything else to.)

This Article Written By: Tedric A. Garrison Cedar City, Utah

Tedric Garrison has done photography for over 30 years. In college he was an Art Major, and firmly believes that Creativity can be taught. Today; as a writer and photographer he shares his wealth of knowledge with the world, at: http://www.betterphototips.com

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USB 2.0 FOR SONY CANON OLYMPUS JVC DIGITAL CAMERA CABLE

Brand New in Bulk Package. USB Mini 5 Cable connects your USB-ready computer or USB hub to a digital camera or other portable device that uses a Mini 5 connector, such as an Digital Camera or Camcorder. This cable is designed and manufactured to USB specifications to ensure it delivers its excellent performance.Reduce mounting space * Fully compliant with current USB 2.0 specifications * Smaller & lighter than existing USB Connector for portable and hand-held devices * Improves power handling at with 24-Gauge power wire construcer wire construcer wire constructions * Molded-strain relief construction for flexible movement, durability, and fit * Reduces cross talk and interference with aluminum undermold contacts * Complies with fully rated cable specification using braid-and-foil shield protection * USB A to Mini B cable works with many digital cameras

Experimental art forms are nothing new. Throughout the ages, anything that was introduced into society at that time was considered new and sometimes extraordinary, even offensive by a few. There always seems to be that critical minority that don't want to jump on the bandwagon, that fail to see the importance of artistic development. Consider that, once upon a time, a decent woman did not gasp! pose nude for oil paintings or sculptures. Typically, nude paintings of women produced throughout the Renaissance era made use of prostitutes for models, since a self-respecting woman would never consider removing her clothing for such a vulgar display, a staggering irony considering that these originals are now valued in the millions of dollars.

Contemporary art, also known as modern art has long been a producer of such experimental and innovative displays. Names such as Van Gogh, Monet and Modigliani stand as a testament to the truly unique perspective in visual arts and what it means to both be an artist and to define art itself. That perhaps is the foundation of art. What defines art? By whose standards do we gauge a particular piece and declare it to be worthy of the name and worthy of a purchase for a private or public collection.

Consider some of the pieces that have caused quite a stir in modern times. Pablo Picasso's first foray into the use of cubism, peculiar pieces of work presenting the human anatomy from several perspectives yet all of which are combined into one form caused a mixed reaction among critics. Like champagne, cubism is one of those things you either love or hate, there is simply no in between.

Oliver Payne and Nick Relph were innovate thinkers of the contemporary art world. They are called video artists and their work is featured in such galleries as The Institution of Contemporary Arts in London, England. Their progressive combination of modern technology including photography and videography in the production of modern art has earned the artists an eternal and well deserved niche in contemporary art culture.

The use of digital technology in art is now dominating art culture and has done so with the advent of digital computer animation in the way of such children's productions as Pixar's A Bug's Life and The Lord of the Rings. A good decade and a half of digital technology in art has come to pass and the public and critical response has been entirely positive, a first in art history. Is it art? It is contemporary, sophisticated art that is unparalleled and doubtless will be for some time.

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Canon 430EX Speedlite Flash for Canon Pro1, Pro 90, G Series and all EOS SLR Cameras

This exciting new addition to the EOS System combines compact size and affordability with an added dose of features and sophistication. Improving on the previous model, Speedlite 420EX, the new 430EX can now be set into manual flash mode (full power~1/64). Flash compensation can be set on the flash unit, and manual control of the flash zoom head is now possible. Improvements in its circuitry make recycle time 40% faster, and since it is compatible with Canon's wireless E-TTL, it can be used as an affordable "slave unit."
Customer Review: Love it so far
Unfortunately, haven't had as much time to use it as I would have hoped, but from what I've seen so far, I love it. Easy to use. Great quality pictures. The light quality is good; doesn't give you that blast of harsh light like the on camera flash. I tend to like the more golden pics in low light and this seems to maintain some of those tones when bouncing off ceiling. It does make the camera a little xtra heavy though - really noticed it when I put on my zoom lens. That will take some getting used to...and a little muscle building :). Once I get to use it a little more, if there's anything to report, good or bad, I'll check back in.
Customer Review: FLashiness
I am very happy with this flash. Very bright when needed does what it suppose to do. I am not a professional photograher but don't have to be to use this flash works on my S9 as well as my XSi with no hesitation. Reasonably priced highly recommend especially if you aren't wanting to sink the money into the 580 EX.

The HP Pavillion Dv9700t notebook comes into the category of a general purpose notebook computer. It is the right option for the users who are not keen to get into the complex configurations and still want to enjoy watching movies on the Laptop's DVD Player.

The notebook has a 17 inches wide WXGA display screen with a High Definition HP Bright View. It comes in the 1440*900 configuration. The notebook also has Webcam and a Microphone which are available on the top of the monitor. The webcam is surrounded by the two available microphones. The quality of the camera is very fine.

The notebook has built in speakers of Altec Lansing which come with the touch control buttons on the right hand side on top of it. The keypad in terms of quality is really of excellent quality as it has very soft and smooth keys which do not give the feel of being pushed even. Along with this it has the number pad on the entire keypad which is of great help at the time of doing mathematical calculations on it.

The notebook is facilitated with an Intel Core Duo Processor T7500 and Wireless 4965 AGN. It runs on the Vista Home Premium. It also has a small IR remote that fits is the PCMIA slot. It has a 2 GB RAM.

This is one of the basic notebooks on which one can easily perform the business and academic tasks along with the purpose for watching movies with the help of its DVD player. It also has the Firewire port which enables the connectivity of several Digital Video camera and other devices to conveniently upload data to the hard drive of the notebook. Also the USB port enables the faster transfer of the data between the peripherals.

The quality of the Video is really nice and completely flawless. Its extended desktop gives gorgeous look to the notebook. Thus finally this notebook is strongly recommended for the users who are looking for a full featured 17 inches notebook on affordable price.

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SanDisk SDCFX3-004G-A31 4 GB Extreme III CompactFlash Card (Retail Package)

SanDisk Extreme III CompactFlash is designed for serious professional photographers who demand one of the fastest, most rugged, and most durable memory cards on the market. Professional photographers who work under less than ideal conditions expect more from a flash memory card. More speed. More performance. More reliability. SanDisk's new Extreme III card delivers everything you want plus a whole lot more!That's because only SanDisk Extreme III memory cards feature innovative ESP Technology for the fastest speeds and highest performance. ESP stands for "Enhanced Super-Parallel Processing". Simply put, it means you are getting the fastest read/write speeds available - an amazing minimum 20MB per second sequential read and write speed - speed you'll definitely appreciate whenever you find yourself shooting and storing pictures in harsh environments, extreme temperatures or at high altitudes.Rely on SanDisk Extreme III cards when speed is critical to getting the right shot.
Customer Review: Over 750 raw images
Planning a trip, I am stunned to think that this card allows me to carry the equivalent of over 20 rolls of film for my Nikon D-70. Writes fast, works great. And it freshens your breath!
Customer Review: Simply Wonderful
It's Difficult to make a drawn out, detailed review for this product. Simply because its exactly what they say it is: fast, accurate , reliable data storage. Ive used it in the snow , and in the blistering Arizona dessert, pared with my Xti. I have NEVER had any issues with it, ever. So far I have had 3,000 + images taken, most in raw. The box aquality key chain to hold another memory card and a well built plastic case to hold it. Should I ever need another memory card , or need to recommend a card to a friend , this will be the first , and only memory card on my list.

Back when I first decided to become a professional photographer and get involved with photo marketing on a full time basis, I thought - foolishly - that all I had to do was practice and study all the latest techniques for creating stunning images! Then, once I learned to consistently do brilliant work, my career as a professional photographer would be more or less cast in stone.

Boy was I wrong! If you want to earn great money in photo marketing (I've lost count of how many $1000 days I've had) by becoming a professional photographer and working in the career of your dreams - here are 3 vital things you NEED to know. BTW - you can and should start part time!

First, let me establish a few assumptions on my part. I assume you are interested in photography and that you have dreamed about working in a career that you love.

I also assume that you are either considering/dreaming about becoming a professional photographer or possibly have already tried your hand at photo marketing - at least part time.

Note: I didn't assume you are a brilliant photographer. That was the first huge hurdle I faced when I wanted to start my photo marketing career. I just wasn't that good. I was and still am competent, but I don't see myself ever winning any major creative awards.

I'd shoot and shoot. Remember - this was in the olden days of film, when every shot cost about a dollar after considering time, film, developing and printing costs. No matter how much money I pumped into my "hobby", no matter how many credit cards I maxed out buying the latest and greatest, I just couldn't measure up to the photos I was seeing in all the photo books and magazines.

My dreams of a career as a professional photographer seemed totally out of reach.

Wrong. That's myth #1. You don't need to be Ansel Adams! Just competent!

I don't remember where, but somewhere I stumbled across someone who said, "There's room in professional photography for every skill level."

That sentence changed my life. I'd buy the originator of that little snippet of gold a beer, if I could remember who it was.

For some reason, it really hit home and I decided to give photo marketing a try. Bottom line...I found out that 90% of all your photo shoots are going to be the same types of subjects, lit and posed the same basic ways.

Don't get me wrong, every session you do should be your absolute best work, but save the creative stuff for contests - not day to day photo marketing. (Actually, if you are too creative, your sales will drop. The clients expect traditional portraits and don't like it if you deviate very far from their expectations.)

My second major hurdle to getting started as a professional photographer was getting the money to open a studio. After all, rent is fairly expensive and when you add in decorating the space, signage, hiring a receptionist, utilities and all the other doodads involved in opening a physical studio - it can all be rather daunting. Particularly when you've never done any photo marketing and this dream of becoming a professional photographer is getting more and more expensive by the minute.

Before I launched my photo marketing career, I did a little research and discovered that the best professional photographers do a lot - if not most - of their work "on location"! In other words, they aren't even using the studio! Plus, their customers were so happy the photographer was coming to them, they were willing to pay extra!

So I said to myself, "I can pay a ton of money for a studio I won't be using, or simply do everything 'on location' and get even higher fees! Hmmm...what should I do?"

I've been a professional photographer for over 16 years, have over 6000 past clients and have NEVER opened a studio.

Myth #2 - You need a fancy studio to be a professional photographer. WRONG.

Myth #3 - As a professional photographer, once people see your stunning images they will flock to you with checkbook in hand! WRONG, WRONG, WRONG.

Sorry to say it but your images have little to do with your success as a photographer. It's all about your marketing. Once you get your marketing right, people actually will be clamoring for your services, but not before - no matter how good you are.

In fact, many of my best promotions get new customers lining up to be photographed without ever having seen any of my work at all! So, if photo marketing and living your life as a professional photographer sounds even a little intriguing, respond by enrolling in my Part Time Photography newsletter. You'll get a free ebook and daily tips on how you can turn your dreams into cash.

Dan Eitreim has been a professional photographer in southern California for over 16 years. His data base exceeds 6000 past clients, and he says that selling YOUR photography is easy - if you know a couple tried and true marketing strategies. He's created a multimedia presentation that can teach ANYONE how to sell their own photography and generate freelance income in as little as two weeks. To learn more and enroll in a FREE photo marketing course, go to: http://www.PartTimePhotography.com

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Canon NB-3L Rechargeable Battery Pack for SD550, SD500, SD110, SD100, SD10 & SD20 Digital Cameras

Rechargeable lithium ion battery for use in select Canon cameras
Customer Review: gone fast
I bought this Canon NB-3L Rechargeable Battery Pack for my canon sd550. For this camera model, you need the 2nd battery pack because the power was gone very fast after charging it (not more than 3 times of taking pictures...i didn't mean shutter). Unlike, canon nb-5l that I have for sd 850 IS, I can take the pictures for more than 3 or 4 events at least.
Customer Review: Nothing beats original manufacturer's replacement parts
I'm not one to usually buy anything after market or knock-off, so buying anything but a Canon brand battery wasn't even an option for me. The battery charged quickly and has held a charge thru 50+ pictures and some video. This is the first replacement I bought since buying my camera in 2003, so I'm hoping to get about 3-4 years out of this battery as well - so far, so good.

High speed flash cards, high capacities and only three major companies have them. 300x compact flash cards are the fastest in the market but there are not many who make them. The cream of the crop can be found in this article.

The Transcend Extreme Speed 300x CompactFlash card is one of the fastest available in the market. It is designed specifically for professional photographers but the CF card can be used with anything that is compatible with it. Since it supports Ultra DMA mode operation, it can support very fast transfer speeds of up to 45MB/s. DMA stands for Direct Memory Access which allows the CPU to operate more than one function at a time during data transferring. In a sense, having Ultra DMA would speed up the flash drive because the CPU doesn't have to copy each piece of data from the source to the destination.

So far, there are only 3 major companies that have released these high speed flash cards which are Lexar, Transcend, and Sony where Transcend is the only one that offers a 16GB capacity. Supposedly, all of them can transfer as fast as 45MB/s which are why these CF cards are so expensive. Transcend's flash card sticks out mostly due to the fact that it has an advanced Error Correction Code which correct errors during data transfer automatically. With that function in place, you don't have to worry about the integrity of the pictures that you take. However, you may have to use a third party image recovery software if your card happens to stop functioning.

Lexar's compact flash card includes Lexar Image Rescue 3, which is an image recovery software, when you purchase it from them. I don't know how well it performs but to have this is a short sigh of relief for most consumers because sometimes they might forget to back up their images and lose all their data. Although it includes the software, it shouldn't mean that you should not back your files but it provides a mean of recovery just in case something does happen. Sony also provides support when it comes to image recovery; however, you have to send it back to them to recover the images for you.

Overall, the performance of the compact flash cards is very similar to each other. What make these different from each other are the services that come with the product. I still think Transcend's 300x CF card would be a great choice because of the price. Currently, Lexar is selling the 8GB for $199 but Transcend sells their 16GB for $218.99. You can find it at shop.transcendusa.com for that low price. Each of these companies have been established long enough to have credibility so, you should not worry about the quality of the product. It is entirely up to you to see which one is the best option.

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Canon EOS 40D: The Rocky Nook Manual

Your new Canon EOS 40D arrives, gets unpacked, batteries are fully loaded, and you are ready to go. For the next few weeks you will be in experimental mode, trying out your camera "and you often end up with a basic and limited set of functions and modes, which you will use for the rest of the camera's life. Why? Because you, like most of us, are lazy, anus, are lazy, and because the manual that comes with the camera is too dense and confusing.

Get the full 40D-Experience with this book. Learn to master this magnificent camera, and learn it the photographer's way; from the basics of exposure and metering to focus modes, live view, bracketing, continuous shooting, and flash photography. Also learn how to set up your camera menus for different shooting situations, and see the outstanding images that can be achieved with these settings. Dr. Artur Landt's book is beautifully illustrated and is so much more than just a camera manual. It is a must for all serious amateur, semiprofessional, or professional photographers who want to get the most out of their Canon EOS 40D, and who strive to produce impressive, polished, digital images.

Here are three ways to learn the photo needs of photobuyers:

Make a Google search by entering in a name of the publication, a space, and then the magazine or publisher's name. The publisher's website will have a search bar, and there you can type in "photographer guidelines." Very often, these guidelines will answer all your general questions. You can also go to a directory such as Photographer's Market.

Secondly, it's best to request an "editorial calendar" from the publication. Such a calendar is usually published 6 to 8 months in advance. It will indicate the areas of interest the publication plans to cover in the immediate future.

If you can match your photo talents and timing with the publication's needs, you are ahead of other freelancers who blindly submit work on the chance that they might score.

In some rare cases photobuyers can't commit themselves in advance to a fee they'll pay for photos for a specific project, but each project will have a budget. Generally speaking, the photobuyer will let you know in advance what their payment schedule is.

From the publication's "editorial calendar" you can also learn such things as the number of images you should submit for consideration, and the required resolution of the photos (every publisher seems to have different requirements). Something else you might consider: a multiple submission of the same photos to several publications that have no cross-readership. This works well when a publisher's budget is in the lower range. If the publication is regional, or only statewide, it won't conflict with another publication with the same type of readership in another part of the country, or published in a different language elsewhere in the world. It's a good idea to let each editor know you are submitting your package on a 'multiple submission' basis.

Share your talent! Let's see your publication credits in the near future!

Rohn Engh is the best-selling author of "Sell & ReSell Your Photos" and "sellphotos.com." He has produced a new eBook, "How to Make the Marketable Photo." For more information and to learn how to sell photos and to receive his free eReport: "8 Steps to Becoming a Published Photographer," visit his website, PhotoSource International or call 800 624-0266.

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Tamron AF 17-35mm f/2.8-4.0 Di LD SP Aspherical (IF) Ultra Wide Angle Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras

Open BoxTAMRON AF 17-35MM - Now there's an affordable super wide-angle autofocus zoom that's perfect for travel, landscape, group portraits, adventure photography and more. DI (Digitally Integrated Design) is TAMRON's designation for lenses whose optical systems meet the performance characteristics of Digital SLR and film cameras. Hybrid Aspherical lens technology Lens construction - 11 Groups / 14 Elements -- 7 Blade Diaphragm Filter size - 77mm Dimensions - 3.4 Length x 3.3 Diameter Weight - 15.5 ounces approximately Includes flower shaped lens hood 6 year warranty For use with CANON mount cameras only
Customer Review: Sharpest lens I've ever owned
I had just received this lens the other day from Amazon.com and immediately attached it to my Canon XSi and was suprised at the sharpness of this lens compaired to the two canon Lenses I have. I took a few pictures in our back yard and again was just amazed how sharp this lens was. I noticed the Pics were sharpest closed down to about F5.6. The lens feels solid and focus is fast and quiet. the other lens I had in mind before purchasing this one was the Canon 17-40mm USM wide angle but at 200 bucks more and some bad reviews I read I picked the Tamron 17-35mm Lens and was happy I did. A nice carry around Lens. For a fine quality lens at a moderate price, buy it. This lens also has a 6 year warrantee I realize that with any lens you purchase you may receive a bad copy. If you do return it immediatly for a replacement.
Customer Review: Excited so far...
This lens definitely meets my expectations so far. I ordered the Canon EF-S, without realizing it wouldn't fit my 10D without modification (which I was unwilling to attempt). So I finally decided on this lens over the Sigma, and I must say that it's giving me much better quality output from my camera than I've ever had. I was *this* close to getting an entire new system, but I have no problems out of my current one other than the fact of age...and a few more megapixels. I just can't believe it's taken me so long to get a better lens for my wonderful camera.

I was recently introduced to photography by my friends. The first time they encouraged me to join their new found hobby, I was a bit adamant. The reason is that I haven't put much of a thought about photography and here they are having a camera of their own. What shocked me is that the camera each of them own is not your ordinary digital cam. They use the state of the art digital camera that was being used by professional photographers. My friends all have a camera that has a long nose with high resolution optical lenses with a zooming capability that would mistake them as paparazzi.

Most of my friends were probably influenced by our friend who had just finished his photography lessons. My friends were definitely amazed of his high tech camera that made them interested on its features. Our curiosity was the first step in discovering the joys of photography. We did not know then that a mere curiosity would lead us to a whole different world that we would never dream of exploring if not for photography.

It started with simple portrait shots. Taking pictures every now and then. It made us even more excited and more curious. We started to practice on how to focus the camera effectively without losing balance and afterwards we honed our zooming ability using the camera. The shot I have taken at first were not that good but after some time I started to appreciate the improvement I have made. The picture that I had taken became clearer and more detailed. After a few days of using the SLR of my friends I started to enjoy what I was doing and finally bought my own. They said this was their plan all along to get me hooked on it. I would have been mad at them back then but now I was more than happy to be a victim.

After a weeklong practice my friends and I decided that we are now ready to embark on our journey to be a professional photographer. After doing some portrait photography we are now ready to advance and make a transition to be a landscape photographer. We all decided to go on a trip to hone our talents and the place we chose was a tourist destination that features a good view of nature, with its beautiful forests, wild life and atmosphere.

The experience was totally breath taking. I could not have asked for a better place to take pictures. That was the first time that I felt something different. I could not explain in words what it was. I just felt it and it was great. Photography made us appreciate the beauty of things whether how small or how big they are. Being able to see the beauty within of every living thing gives you a feeling of fulfillment. Photography did change how I see things. I no longer take things for granted because now I could see every detail and wholeness of everything that I saw. People should try photography more because it would make them more appreciative of things. In this way they could value the magnificence of this world.

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Canon EH-18L Semi-Hard Case for the EOS Digital Rebel XT/XTi Camera

Semi-hard camera case / For Canon Digital Rebel XT with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 attached / Convenient access to controls and LCD panel
Customer Review: semi hard case review
This item is a must have for anyone who owns a camera. There is no need for worrying about it getting banged up as long as you keep your camera in this really neat carrying case. It really protects your camera from accidental damage. I have one and I love it
Customer Review: NOT for CANON XTI
This case is useless for Canon XTI. I don't know why camera makers don't make cases for the camera they sell. (XTI won't fit in with or without lens and if you try to push too hard may damage the LCD screen or flash)

They were a revolution in their size, features and cost. Being able to auto-focus as well as take your own pictures using your own film SLR camera had been a dream come true to young photographers of the past. Now, it is something a young photographer would refer to as history.

Presently a SLR camera would be something that would be used to take random pictures akin to the point and shoot film cameras of the past. But as LCD technology gave way to the LCD viewfinder, even someone who can't take a decent picture before with a film SLR camera can now take a respectable and balanced photograph.

But as the years of SLR domination comes down as compact digital cameras rise from the supposed disadvantages of the previous kinds of camera such as the need of sufficient amount of money to have lenses that would be able to provide the settings that would make pictures look like they are professionally done.

Now you don't have to tinker with lenses and lights in order to find a setting that you need to take a great picture at night, in the beach or while the subject is moving. You also don't need to buy a special film for a special purpose. Whatever the occasion, one camera that can fit in your palm can do the job for you. That is the reason why there are a flood of personal pictures taken by regular people on their random vacation in even the most remote parts of the world.

From the mundane to the professional prints, digital cameras are swatting SLRs when it comes to their supposed versatility.

But why are so many other still loyal to their SLR cameras?

Most are doing this because this is what they are used to using. Others are held back by their love for the process itself that the actual output. Haste for them often makes waste. So they let the less patient photographers use the new system that is often too pixelized for their crisp taste.

The bulky cameras are a lot harder to tug around especially for shooting events such as sports events but often the best way to get the best shots is by staking a claim to a spot and letting the light come in contact with the moment right in front of you. SLR cameras have been used instead of the film cameras that were so popular years ago because of their ability to show the photographer exactly what would be caught on film. But it was only when digital SLR cameras came with a viewfinder that the job became easier than before.

Nowadays people would rather send emails than letters so there is an avenue to tell a story by means of pictures that are caught on a digital camera. What words can not capture can be captured on a picture. And without the hassle of scanning every picture printed out, the number of pictures that can be sent increases.

History can be captured in the light and shadows, they say. And a digital camera might just be the next best thing to a historians' tool as a book once was.

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CANON 21.1MP EOS-1Ds Mark III Digital SLR Camera With 3.0 inch LCD,35-zone metering system,45-point AF,integrated Self-Cleaning Sensor Unit

Image resolution up to 5616 x 3744,Dual "DIGIC III" Image Processor for excellent image quality and processing speed,Live View Function capabilities, displayed on the large 3.0" LCD monitor,Shutter durability-tested to 300,000 cycles, dust- and water-resistant design and EOS Integrated Cleaning System,Up to 5 fps, burst rate up to 12 consecutive RAW images or 56 full-resolution JPEGs and compatible with newest UDMA high-speed CF cards,Fast and precise AF system, with 19 high-precision, cross-type AF points with f/2.8 or faster lenses and 26 additional "Assist Points",Compatible with wireless file transmitter WFT-E2A, extensive remote control accessories and 15 different interchangeable Ec-series focusing screens,Compatible with Canon's world-renowned lineup of professional EF Lenses including over 50 models ranging from 14mm ultra-wide-angle to 1,200mm super-telephoto,6 1/8" W x 6 5/18" H x 3 1/8" D,Uses LP-E4 Li-Ion battery pack,Uses CompactFlash� Type I or II and SDTM or SDHCTM memory cards,Includes eyecup, neck strap, video cable, USB interface cable, interface cable, Li-Ion battery pack (LP-E4) and charger, CR2025 Lithium battery and AC adapter kit

How to Set Up Groups

Arrive at the venue earlier than you need to be there and try to arrange your set along the following lines. You should already have enquired about the size of the group i.e. the number of individual members. For example a typical group at a Masonic Lodge would number approximately twenty-seven. Ideally a group of this size should be posed using two rows of chairs in the following manner.

Place a row of nine chairs in front, then place another row of nine chairs behind them with enough space between the two rows for a line of people to stand. The front row will sit on the chairs, the back row will stand on the chairs and the middle row will stand on the floor between the other two rows. The chairs at each side of centre should be angled slightly inward, so four chairs on left of the center chair in each row turned slightly in toward center and four chairs on right of center turned slightly in to center. This will give a nicer all round composition to the picture.

Well-composed and symmetrical looking pictures always sell more. People prefer them, even when they are not consciously aware why.

Check for Background Distractions

Now stand back and check through the lens, check for protruding or distracting background items. Be ruthless with this; clear the background of anything you suspect will look cluttered or intrusive. It is small checks like this that will improve the professionalism of your service. I have had to do some emergency work to omit fire extinguishers and fire exit signs from the background. You can often get round this by strategically placing people, or altering your angle of view.

Protocol Matters

Now check on protocol, for example certain people will sit at the front centre and certain others beside them. For example the pipe band drum major often likes to sit or stand in the centre. Get this part arranged first and then ask all others to place themselves on your prearranged chairs. The group members will know, but do remember to ask. Ill now show you a way to save some valuable time, end up with a more marketable photograph, and lighten up the group ready for their shot! When you have arranged the group almost ready for the shot, ask each person to turn and inspect the one next to them for straight ties, dust on shoulder, squint badges and so on, have then preen each other and do your work for you.

This saves you the potential for embarrassment through asking someone to make what for them what may be quite personal adjustment. Much easier to get their friends to do the asking!

Final Checks

Now make the final small but important touches, check to make sure that someone who is really small has not ended up at the back and cannot be seen, sometimes you may want to give this direction at the beginning, I prefer to wait to see where people naturally gravitate to, because they often feel more comfortable in the photograph if they are standing in their spot of choice.

Consistency Sells

Aim for consistency. This tip will increase your sales. By this I mean check that all group members have their hands on laps in a similar fashion, check that they all have their feet in a similar stance and check that all jackets are either open on buttoned. Always remember this tip, composition, symmetry and consistency sell!

I hope this article will help you with setting up groups.

Bobby will help you improve your group, portrait and wedding photography. Bobby has been a photographer for over 25 years. He has an in depth knowledge of the subject, specialising in wedding photography. Access his site now for more information to help improve your group, portrait and wedding photography at http://www.photobiz4u.com

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Canon Battery Grip Digital Rebel XTi/XT Digital SLR Cameras

BG-E3: holds up 2NB-2LH batteries 6 AA batteries or DR-700 couplerBG-E2: holds up to 2 BP-511A/512 batteries or 6 A batteries w/ BGM-E2 (included)BG-E2N: holds up to two 511A Li-Ion battery packs or 6 AA batteries

Photographs are the most important element in the lives of each one of us. They provide a gateway to the past and provide us an opportunity to associate with our memories. They bring back all the happy moments we have had and the people we have shared them with. Life has to move on however its a very good idea to sometimes stop and have a look back.

Photographs need to stored physically. Photographs are not meant to be stored on your office computer. A good/memorable photograph deserves to be hung in your room or the living room than lie in your C drive.

To make good use of photographs what you need is a high quality picture frame. The picture frame industry in UK is highly advanced and would provide you with the finest picture frames. You would find cheap picture frames and an opportunity to buy picture frames by the dozen as all of them would be available online.

To buy your picture frames you need to visit a Cashback site. As you would not only find the cheapest picture frames in UK you would be able to buy your picture frame from the widest collection of picture frames available online. A Cashback site would also help you in earning money on all your purchases.

Never let your memories fade away. Make them your biggest strength and relive your life like never before. Buy picture frames for all your photographs and make them a part of your life. And memories and good thoughts don't cost much you much. you would find cheap picture frames at a good UK Cashback site.

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Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 AF APO DG OS HSM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras

The Sigma 120-400mm Zoom Lens incorporates Sigma's original OS (Optical Stabilizer) function. It offers the use of shutter speeds approximately 4 stops slower. Three SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements provide excellent correction for chromatic aberration. This lens is equipped with a rear focus system that minimizes the fluctuation of aberration caused by focusing. It provides optimum image quality throughout the entire zoom range. The super multi-layer coating reduces flare and ghosting. High image quality is assured throughout the entire zoom range. The minimum focusing distance of 150cm (59.1") throughout the entire zoom range and maximum magnification of 1:4.2 make it useful for close-up photography. This lens incorporates a Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM), which ensures a quiet and high-speed AF as well as full-time manual focusing capability. The addition of the optical 1.4x EXDG APO or 2x EX DG APO Tele Converters produce a 168-560mm F6.3-8 MF ultra-telephoto zoom lens or a 240-800mm F9-11 MF ultra-telephoto zoom lens respectively.
Customer Review: Sigma 120 to 400 lens
I was looking for a long lens with stablization, this suited my needs. I ordered it with Amazon.com. I was hoping it would come prior to my trip which I was taking on my motorcycle. It came, great service from the dealer. I took the lens on the trip, used it extensively and love the pictures taken with it. Yes, it is a heavy lens, but I handheld it for the shots I took as had no room for tripod. Shots are sharp. As were taken mainly in the bright sun, had no issues with shake. Used the OS sometimes mainly to try it out more than needed. Overall love the lens and am happy with the purchase and would recommend the lens to anyone looking for a long lens.

I have been providing photography for corporate and special events for over 20 years. Our company is based in Palm Springs. There are quite a number of large resorts including the Marriott Desert Springs, Westin Mission Hills, La Quinta Resort, Renaissance Esmeralda Resort. Many companies hold their sales and incentive meetings at these resorts and frequently need photography. But what kind of photography?

It's very important for me as a photographer to ask the planner what they want to use the photography for. Are they going to use the photographs for a company newsletter? If so then I need to let the photographs be descriptive. They need to show what happened at the event, who was there, what they learned. Hopefully each photograph will tell the story of what the company did at their meeting and what their objective was.

What if the photographs are intended as gifts? Often, especially at incentive trips, the photographs are part of a thank-you gift to the attendees. In that case the photographer needs to capture images of the guests having a great time, enjoying the trip. Photographs that they might want to have in their home or in a scrap book. A favorite type of event to photograph is a multiple day incentive trip for a group of less than 200 people. The photographer can get to know the people and they get to know the photographer. Then it really shows in the photographs. People are more animated in the photograph. If they feel that their photographer is a friend, they they look at the camera in a different way. It shows in their face in the photograph. And the photographer has fun too!

We recently updated our website. As we were looking for photographs to put on the website it was clear when the people were having fun and knew the photographer, versus when the people didn't even though they were having fun. But the over riding objective when we photograph a corporate event is to make sure that we deliver what the planner wants with their photography.

Palm Springs photographer Rand Larson specializes in photography for Corporate and Special Events.

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CANON Compatible Premium High Capacity AA 2700 mAh Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery 8-PACK for Select PowerShot Digital Cameras ** Includes Stellar Nebula Mousepad **

Our BRAND NEW high-quality 2700 mAh AA batteries are the perfect solution for anyone tired of constantly wasting money on weaker, non-rechargeable batteries. 2700 mAh batteries have more than twice the power of normal alkaline batteries, and are 45% more powerful than standard 2000 mAh rechargeable batteries. Our long-lasting batteries will make sure that you never miss a moment with all of your portable electronics! Perfect for Remote Controls, Flashlights, Digital Cameras and Camcorders, Toy, and Hand Held GPS. Fully compatible with these products and many more: CANON PowerShot S5 IS S2 IS S3 IS S1 IS A720 IS A710 IS A410 A430 A520 A530 A540 A700 A400 A510 A310 A100 A200 A300 A470 A580 A590 IS SX100 IS A560 A570 IS A460 A550 A650 IS A630 A640 A610 A620 A85 A95 A75 A80 A10 A20 A30 A40 A70 NB4-100 A60 350

The definition of photography is the art or process of producing images of objects on photosensitive surfaces. There is so much to photograph in the world. You can pretty much photograph anything. Everything is beautiful for what is is. A photographer can make something look different by using the right lighting, angles, and colors, basically just adding a certain glow to it that was not there before.

I would love to photograph. I love photographs of simple things, like a coffee cup in front of a window gazing out over some land, or a pair of high heels with pearls laying around them, but the picture is black and white. I also love photographs of people in black and white, especially of children. I want to learn more about photography and start photographing my son.

There is so much creativity that can be involved as well. You can take any picture and photoshop it. You can do whatever you like to it. Make it colorful, black and white, add a glow, change the eye color, change the tint of the skin, crop anything you don't want out, etc.. If you are a photographer you have an eye for good pictures. You could make a collage with photos you have taken, or take specific photos for a specific collage.

My best friend and I want to start a business on the side doing photography. We may not sell it or do anything with it at first. We definitely want to take photographs though. I wanted to take pictures of Reese (my son); pictures of his first steps, him just standing, looking out the window, smiling, laughing really hard (my favorite), sleeping, just waking up, rubbing his eyes, eating messy with food all over his face. FOOD FIGHT! Just kidding.

I would also like to photograph my boyfriend; maybe reading a magazine, making breakfast, napping, driving, eating a peach, wearing a cowboy hat, or just in a blank stare. I like unplanned pictures. They are always the best kind. My favorite though, I would have to say are the pictures when the person is laughing hysterically. Those are cute and in the perfect moment! Laughter is one of the most beautiful things in the world. I also want to photograph just objects like my keys, a drink from starbucks, a candy wrapper, my glasses laying on a desk, a coke can spilt, my fingers do the peace sign, just things like that.

As you can tell, there are many many things to photograph! Pretty much, anything! If you see beauty in everything, you would be a great photographer in my opinion! Every college has a photography class, and you can never know too much. These sites may also help..

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Sunpak PZ42XC Digital Flash for Canon, with E-TTL II Flash Control Mode, Guide Number of 138 (ISO 100/feet), Black

Sunpak PZ42XC flash is the perfect accessory for today's digital SLR cameras. Compatible with the latest Canon E-TTL II cameras. The PZ42X has many advanced features, such as automatic zoom head from 24-105mm, bounce and swivel capabilities, built in wide diffuser and AF assist.With a high guide number of 138 (ISO 100/feet), the PZ42X can provide outstanding illumination in any situation. It also offers a bright and easy-to-read LCD display and easy-to-use controls for manual flash output, digital or film lens coverage and zoom head settings.

When you're driving through the mountains somewhere, and you notice a car parked half off the road and some guy leaning to the left to avoid a branch with his Rebel 2000 camera in the act of focusing, you've met me. I do this because, to me, a trip isn't fulfilling unless I've preserved that beauty for posterity. I'd like to share some of the techniques that make scenic photography such a wonderful artform - simple, yet elegant.

First off, equipment. As much as the cheapo disposable camera beckons, get real. These cameras have fisheye lenses which I call "spam" lenses. They cram everything in, with equal blurriness and boringness. Good photos are sharp, unless you use blur for artistic effect. Sharp comes from an adjustable lens. It can be a fixed lens or a zoom, but it must focus specially for each picture. Fixed lenses are limiting for scenic pictures, where to frame the shot you may need to move long distances. Imagine using a fixed lens on the Washington Monument, when you're half a block away! Zooms get my vote, even though they often don't have as wide an aperture, which limits their capabilities in low light situations.

Practically speaking, an SLR is the absolute best. They are lightweight, and can be used with top quality lenses. Film SLRs tend to be less expensive, but have the limitations of film, meaning you have to get it developed and so forth. Digital SLRs are VERY expensive, so for the budget conscious either go with a film SLR or a high quality basic digital camera. With digital, resolution is also a critical factor, so look at the specs before you buy.

OK, we've got the camera, emotions are running high, and that's great, but not too great! Sometimes I find a spot that is so wonderful, I start shooting like a madman, only to be disappointed by the pictures. What happened? Emotions. When you experience a place, there are sounds, aromas and breezes as well as the visuals of the spot. Needless to say, you can't photograph all of these elements, only the visual. When overwhelmed by the spectacle of a scenic hotspot, we are often overwhelmed by all of these elements.

So what to do? Look through your camera. The viewfinder does not lie (usually). Try to see what you are looking at as the finished picture. Most people perfunctorily take pictures, hoping that somehow the shot will come out great. If you wonder how the pictures came out when you are on the way to the drug store to get them, you're doing something wrong. At the moment you click the pic, you should know exactly what you will get. (Of course with digital, that's not a trick!).

Now, I was a tad dishonest in saying that you can't capture all of the elements of a scene. You can hint at them. For starters, motion. Yes, even in a still picture, there is motion. Something happened before, during and after your picture. In a mountain vista scene, you may find something that hints at motion, whether it be a branch of a tree that has been swaying in the breeze, or a river flowing through the valley below. These add a sense of motion.

Then there's the "rule of thirds." When you place the main object of the picture smack-dab in the middle, it is static and boring. Place it one third of the way from either side, and you IMPLY motion. Put the horizon in a landscape photo a third of the way up or down, not across the middle.

Remember, when a person looks at a picture, their eyes move. You want to frame your photo to help that movement. If you can find some lines in the scene, such as a skyline, cloud formation, path through the forest, etcetera, use it interestingly, and with the rule of thirds to draw your viewer's eyes into the picture.

Avoid "summit syndrome." You get to the top of Mount Washington and shoot the majestic vista. Great. The pictures come out ... boring! How? No PERSPECTIVE. Big vistas will be flat unless you have an object in the foreground, such as a rock or a tree, to give them perspective. Then the eye really grasps how big this scene is. People enjoying the view is a real winner, because the viewer may identify with their emotions, giving the image real impact.

Cheese! Yes, you do have to take the family photos. It's obligatory. But when you do, make sure that they show the LOCATION of the photo. Otherwise, you might as well do it on your driveway. Frame the scene in context, with landmarks as part of the picture. Find a way to tell as story in the picture, such as little Sara climbing up the rocks by the waterfall.

Finally, any element in the picture that hints at more senses than just the visual will make it remarkable. Actor headshots for example, tell a story about the subject. You can almost hear them saying their next lines. If you photograph a garden, the viewer may experience the aroma of the flowers. A tourist street with an accordion player on the corner may have your amazed friends whistling "Dixie."

In summation, picture taking on travel is recording the experience in a satisfying way. Use motion, perspective, sensory, storytelling and so forth, to bring your photos to life. Oh, and needless to say, make your job easy and go to great places! See you at the overlook!

Seth Lutnick is a photographer, composer, and performer. He has taken thousands of scenic photos, recorded two albums of original music, and appeared on stage, TV and film. Visit his website - http://www.getitdone.biz - for more detailed plans on photography, music, health and education, and extensive product links for the resources to fulfill your goals.

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Good wildlife camera equipment on safari can make the difference between pictures you will be proud to show your friends and family when you get back and ones where it's difficult to figure out exactly what you were photographing because it's only a fuzzy black dot surrounded by green vegetation.

I take wildlife photographs for a living and I have had to quickly figure out what the best cameras and lenses are to get the job done effectively.

Digital or Film - Which is better for a safari?

Wild animals are very unpredictable. That's one aspect of safari photography that makes it so exciting because you never know what you are going to get but this also means that the number of pictures you need to take to get a keeper increases.

And if you use film that can become very expensive whereas with a digital wildlife camera you can take as many as you want and then just delete the ones where the lion has ducked behind a bush, the cheetah has blurred because the autofocus locked onto a twig in front of it and the exposure of the hippo was way off because of the reflected sunlight in the water.

You can also make consistent use of bracketing to get the perfect exposures without worrying about cost or running out of film which can be a problem in certain remote areas of Africa where safaris take place.

So more is better in this case but what about quality? The fact is that digital quality is fast catching up to film unless you fall into the professional category and are going to be selling your safari pictures or entering them into competitions. In that case it might be better to stick to film because the trained eye will be able to spot the difference but in most other cases digital quality is more than adequate.

Digital also gives you valuable feedback while you are still on safari so that you can try and improve on that elephant picture with the ear cut off the next day. You also have a lot more control over the final product because you can use software like Photoshop to enhance and fine tune your pictures.

Digital SLR or Compact Wildlife Camera

A safari is the dream trip of a lifetime and it's a great opportunity to get some fantastic wildlife pictures but it's not necessary to buy the latest and greatest digital SLR and lenses to get them unless you are planning to take nature pictures for a living or are a serious photography enthusiast and are going to make regular use of the camera and lenses after the safari anyway.

The cost of a digital SLR wildlife camera is high compared to a compact but that is only half the story. The lenses that you need to purchase for decent wildlife photography often cost more than the camera itself making it a very expensive business indeed.

And a bulky camera body and multiple interchangeable lenses do add to the weight of your luggage and the inconvenience of carrying everything around with you.

Digital compact cameras on the other hand are not extremely expensive and the results that you can obtain from them are almost on a par with a digital SLR camera and you don't have to worry about any additional lenses if the compact you buy has a decent zoom covering the range from 80mm to about 300mm. There are a few of them on the market that do have lenses like this and the range of the zooms increase every year.

And compact cameras live up to their name by being relatively small and light and one lens means no additional weight or carrying and no time wasted changing to another lens to suit the situation.

The Best SLR Digital Wildlife Camera for Nature Photography

If you have decided to go with a digital SLR then by all accounts the best one to purchase for wildlife photography at the moment is the Canon EOS 20D due to the blinding speed of its shutter release (near instantaneous) and its continuous shooting speed of 5 frames per second to a maximum burst depth of twenty three frames. It also powers up in next to no time at all.

This wildlife camera is as fast as you will ever need to freeze wildlife action and get the picture in the can before the animal moves off into the undergrowth.

There are other SLR cameras that are nearly as good like the Nikon D70 and the Pentax ist D so take a look at them too before making a decision.

The Best Compact Digital Wildlife Camera for Nature Photography

Canon comes up trumps again in the compact camera category with the Canon Powershot S2 IS. The factor that makes this camera ideal for safari wildlife photography is its huge 12X optical zoom lens (36 - 432mm equivalent) with a built in image stabiliser which cuts down on blur when using such a massive zoom lens.

A 5 megapixal sensor is more than enough to produce stunning safari images and as long as you can live with a slight shutter release lag and power up delay this compact wildlife camera is perfect for a safari trip.

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This is my first digital camera. I bought it to record my family vacation in Yellowstone. I also bought a 2Gig memory card ( $25) and a second replaceable battery ($8 + 10 S&H). I basically shot all pictures in M2 mode ( middle resolution), in automatic. I was surprized to find I could take about 2000 pictures ( many more than I had expected) with this memory card. During the week in Yellowstone I took over 200 pictures. They all look great on my 19 in LCD monitor. I never had to change batteries. ( I did turn the camera off when ever I was not using it). The camera has a lot of features that I have not learned to use yet. I did use the "indoor" feature to shoot the hotel room and the inside of Old Faithful Inn. The are also lots of other modes that I have not tried ( pets, fireworks, night time,etc ). If I had wanted to I could have gone to the trouble of making panoramic picutes by "stiching" automatically linked pictures. This seems too much trouble from my snapshoots. It did a great job for what I wanted. Out of the box ( mostly) point and shoot. I did have to read about 20 pages in the manual to get the basics and I did have to load software into my computer and learn the right settings to more pictures from the camera to the computer. But everything was pretty simple.

Image manipulation is a fascinating bonus for the digital photographer and once you explore this exciting subject it is all too easy to get hooked. However, please note this word of caution before you try any image manipulation;

Never save manipulated images over your original images

Once you have a result you want to keep, it is all too easy to click that little "save" icon - but do not do this. You will immediately overwrite (replace) your original image with the new one. You will never be able to get your original image back.

So make it a golden rule to leave the original image untouched and click the "save as" button whenever you want to save any pleasing manipulated images you have achieved.

Having been caught by this myself, I now save all my original images on a separate hard drive or DVD and when ever I want to try manipulating an image, I copy it to my computer first to be sure of not over writing the original image. I lost some highly saleable images by falling foul of this problem - so be warned!

OK. So where do we start when we want to try some image manipulation. Well, first you will need to select some images. I would recommend you start with straightforward "chocolate box" views, like those mentioned above or anything you might see on a landscape or seascape calendar. These can easily be transformed into a dreamy, timeless watercolour or oil painting.

Believe me, the results can be quite breathtaking but you will need to have a suitable image editing or manipulation programme first like Adobe Photoshop Elements for around 60 or so but I have seen it advertised at around 20 or so from time to time. So surf the net with your browser to look for bargains.

If you don't want to commit to buying this software, Adobe offer a free 30 day trial download so you could take advantage of this to evaluate the software first. Just go to the main adobe site and click on" free trial."

Now for the exciting part. Load your selected image into Photoshop Elements and click on "Filters" on the menu bar and then, "Artistic" and try some of the options offered. If you do not like a result, simply click "Edit" -→ "Undo" from the main menu and try another one. If you do want to keep a result, don't forget not to overwrite the original file and save it as a separate jpeg. For example if the original is called "Fishing Boats.jpeg"; save the new one as "Fishing Boats 1.jpeg" or something similar - anything to distinguish it from the original.

Most of the effect options can varied by using sliding controls that change the degree and intensity of the effect. Start with the standard effect and see what the result is and then try the sliders, first singly and then in combination and see whether you like the results.

I will now share a little secret with you. I like painting pictures in watercolours and oils and I also like experimenting. So I tried using some watercolour paper in my printer and used the photo quality printing option with the original image. The result - a beautiful mellow, atmospheric watercolour of a woodland scene with a stream passing through it.

You can try this technique with the "Not" or "Rough" grades of watercolour paper but do not use the smooth variety as you will get a very similar result to using a photo paper.

When using Photoshop Elements, you will see from the effects filter options, that there are many other effects you can try and experiment with from pastel to really bizarre swirl or stained glass transformations and get some startling, unexpected results - some quite stunning. So why not expand your horizons and give it a try?

My name is Peter Martin Jones and I enjoy computing and photography in both film and digital formats.

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