SnapShot Archives - 09/10/2000
SNAPSHOT - PHOTO NEWS FROM BETTERPHOTO.COM
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Welcome to SnapShot, the weekly newsletter on the art
of photography from http://www.betterphoto.com
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IN THIS ISSUE
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Friday, September 10, 1999
* Welcome to SnapShot
* What's New at BetterPhoto.com
* What's Happening on the Web
* Hot Deals in the Market
* This Week's Tip
* Questions and Answers
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT
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Dennis Curtin's latest book:
A Short Course in Choosing & Using a Digital Camera
takes the technical and complicated and makes it easy
to understand. If you've been considering a foray into this
new world, - but you were unsure of where to start, take
this excellent first step:
http://www.betterphoto.com/books/featured/CurtinCUDC.asp
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WELCOME
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The first issue of BetterPhoto.com's weekly email is official!
I'm Jim Miotke and I would like to officially welcome you to
issue #1 of the newsletter that will guide us all to become
better image-makers. In this convenient email, you will be
given tips and hints that will help you stay on top of the art.
I'll do my best to give you advance notice of great deals,
awesome Web sites, recommended resources for
photographers, and more.
So enjoy the newsletter. Then take the camera out this week
and put what you learn into practice - take your best shot at
making some beautiful photographs.
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NEW AT BETTERPHOTO.COM
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Top Ten Books:
You read the tips; now we have gathered all our notes, reviews,
and recommendations to come up with this list of the best
books to read...
http://www.betterphoto.com/exploring/topTen/topTenBooks.asp
Retouching in the Digital Darkroom:
A short Photoshop introductory tutorial shows you how to
retouch your images like a professional. Using the rubber
stamp tool, you can remove distractions, blend anomalies,
and perfect your photos.
http://www.betterphoto.com/digital/rubberstamping.asp
A Free for All:
If you have a photography-related Web site that you think
might inspire, teach, help or entertain, add your own link
to our new free for all links page:
http://www.betterphoto.com/forms/FFALinkAdd.asp
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WHAT'S HAPPENING ON THE WEB
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Kodak is pioneering ahead once again with their Digital
Learning Center. Full of interesting tidbits, this division of
their Web site is currently offering a free KODAK Inkjet
Photo Variety Pack to anyone who writes a strong article
for them on a digital technique. Although membership is
required, it's worth it.
http://www.kodak.com/US/en/digital/dlc/techniques/index.jhtml
CameraReview.com is giving a win a free Tamrac photo
bag to one lucky person who reviews a product for their
Web site:
http://www.camerareview.com/
Win an Agfa ePhoto CL30 Digital Camera by taking Agfa's
online user survey. Help this great film and camera company
put together a winning Web site and you might just win a cool
little digital camera...
http://www.agfaphoto.com/feedback/survey.html
Learn more about how depth of field effects your photographs
at Agfa's latest online course:
http://www.agfaphoto.com/library/photocourse/9909/index.html
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HOT DEALS!
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Get an SLR outfit that will produce beautiful images for years
to come; the Canon Photo Elan II with an EF28-80 USM V
Zoom Lens from Cameraworld is now under $500!
http://www.betterphoto.com/product/productDetail.asp?productID=238
Or how about this for a family point & shoot camera or a
backup for your SLR? The Fuji Discovery 320 QD Camera Kit;
for the price you can't beat this great little camera.
http://www.betterphoto.com/product/productDetail.asp?productID=382
Amazon.com and Cameraworld are offering the Olympus
C-2000 digital camera for under $900! This high-quality
point & shoot is designed to meet the demands of creative
photographers. The camera is packed with fun features such
as super high resolution and manual override on some of its
automatic modes. And to top it all off, it looks like something
out of this world. Check out this cutting edge technology
and save a bundle at:
http://www.betterphoto.com/product/productDetail.asp?productID=177
For a sleek compact starter in the digital camera arena,
check into the Olympus 340-L. This high resolution model
has been a top seller and is now available for under $300.
Learn more at:
http://www.betterphoto.com/product/productDetail.asp?productID=181
Have you been waiting for a great printer at a great price?
The Epson Stylus Photo 700 Inkjet Printer is fantastic:
http://www.betterphoto.com/product/productDetail.asp?productID=266
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THIS WEEK'S TIP
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If you are trying to get a great group portrait, take a many
pictures as there are people in the group (or as many as
they will allow!). Even if you only get a few shots off, this
will give you options to choose from. There always seems
to be someone joking around or blinking their eyes. The
problem gets worse when there are multiple photographers
present, such as at a wedding; people don't know where
to look. Unless you are so diplomatic or entertaining you
can pull it off seamlessly, resist the urge to prohibit all other
photography at the event. After all, it is a happy day and you
want to contribute to the bliss - just make more exposures.
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CAMERA AND PHOTOGRAPHY Q&A
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Best Camera to Buy for Class:
I'm starting a Basic Photog. class in college and am required
to buy a 35mm camera with interchangeable lenses. My major
is in computer image editing, so I need this class for my major.
I will mainly be shooting B/W photos (color later) in many different
scenes. I am looking for an easy to use, well-optioned camera
that can be easily upgraded, and I want to spend around$300-
$350 (new or used). Suggestions?
Printing Images from a Digital Camera:
I have a new Sony Mavica FD91 Digital Camera. Shooting at
both 1024 x 768 & 640 x 480. When I try to print in 4 x 6 size or
smaller the quality goes down to the cellar. Any suggestions?
Filters and Film for the Last Frontier:
I'm going to Alaska via cruise and would like to know about
taking pictures of glaciers and snow because of its brightness.
I have a polarizer and a Cokin lens set-up. I've read about a
warm filter and graduated color filter, too. Like to know if they
would be necessary. Also types of film (slide & print) to use.
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Ask a question or answer a few from your fellow photographers: http://www.betterphoto.com/qnaTOC.asp
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Until next week, enjoy shooting!
Thank you,
Jim Miotke
BetterPhoto.com
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