SnapShot Archives - 09/18/2000
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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Saturday, September 18, 1999
* Quick Synopsis
* What's New at BetterPhoto.com
* What's Happening on the Web
* Hot Deals on New Digital Cameras
* This Week's Tip
* Questions and Answers
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT
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Canon Photography Workshop:
This rich CD-ROM is packed with multimedia tools that will
help you master photography while having a blast. The
excellent content includes everything from guidance on setting
shutter speed and aperture to instructions on how to make
your own pinhole camera.
Learn more at:
Link no longer active
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QUICK SYNOPSIS
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* Even photographers deserve to have a little fun sometimes.
* KEH will take old gear off your hands & maybe even send you $$$.
* Webmonkey is jumping at the chance to teach you Photoshop.
* A Texan-style contest coming in 2000 features $130K in prize money.
* Digital cameras don't always produce the most printable images.
* Photographers can make great images without special filters.
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NEW AT BETTERPHOTO.COM
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Fun with Photography:
Relax a little this weekend just learning about movies, quotes,
trivia and other light information. Learn what everyone from Kafka to
Poirot has said about photography.
http://www.betterphoto.com/exploring/topTen/topTenBooks.asp
Glossary of Terms:
The most important - and puzzling - photo words are explained
in an easy to understand manner; learn these terms to become
a better photographer regardless of your specialty.
http://www.betterphoto.com/exploring/allDefinitions.asp
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WHAT'S HAPPENING ON THE WEB
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Old cameras collecting dust in the closet? KEH Camera
Brokers has a feature on their site now that allows you
to sell them your used equipment and make some $$$.
http://www.camerabroker.com/
Webmonkey is featuring a Crash Course on Photoshop.
Learn from Jim Frew the tricks and tips on cropping,
selecting, and saving your images in various formats.
http://www.hotwired.com/webmonkey/98/20/index0a.html
Big contests are coming around. Check out this one that
is so big it has to happen in Texas.
http://valleylandfund.com/index.html
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HOT DEALS ON NEW DIGITAL CAMERAS
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* Kodak's DC280 Zoom Digital Camera ($750)
The first digital camera to combine two-megapixel resolution
with a USB interface. Produces high-quality pictures, fast.
http://www.betterphoto.com/product/productDetail.asp?productID=160
* DC215 Zoom Digital Camera
Kodak's most affordable and compact megapixel digital camera,
featuring a 2X optical zoom. Pocket-sized, durable, and easy to use.
Millennium 2000 edition adds a USB card reader for up to 10x
download speeds, and an 8 MB Picture Card.
http://www.betterphoto.com/product/productDetail.asp?productID=422
Learn more at:
http://www.kodak.com/members/
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THIS WEEK'S TIP
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Ever try to photograph a pet? Then you know that it can be one
of the toughest assignments. Quick trick: place small dogs and
cats on a table to temporarily get them to sit still. If they still prove
too restless, have a friend help distract and keep their attention
while you set up and shoot those priceless portraits.
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CAMERA AND PHOTOGRAPHY Q&A
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------CONTINUING Q&A--------
Q. Best Camera to Buy for Class:
<<Looking for an easy 35mm SLR for B/W or digital work, for
$300-$350>>
A. The Pentax ZX-50 QD SLR with Zoom Lens is fast and furious:
http://www.betterphoto.com/product/productDetail.asp?productID=392
Nikon's N60 will cost just a bit more but features cool qualities:
http://www.betterphoto.com/product/productDetail.asp?productID=390
If you do not want autofocus and can live with a used model, you have
many choices at either KEH Camera Brokers or your local shop.
http://www.camerabroker.com/
To go digital, couple any of these cameras with a good film scanner
like the Nikon LS-2000:
http://www.betterphoto.com/product/productDetail.asp?productID=258
or the Polaroid SprintScan 4000
http://www.betterphoto.com/product/productDetail.asp?productID=410
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Q. Filters and Film for the Last Frontier:
<<Like to know if warm filters would be necessary on trip to
Alaska; also types of film to use.>>
You will get the most enjoyment out of your polarizing filter
but it may add to the fun to try the other filters out. I wouldn't
think too much about it - this often leads into a black hole that
keeps photographers fiddling with filters instead of shooting.
Filters are not magic wands.
As far as film goes, Kodak has a very nice, warm slide film,
the Ektachrome E100SW. For prints, I recommend Fuji's
Fujicolor Superia 100 or Kodak's Gold 100 (4-Pack).
Buy Ektachrome E100SW: (5 pack of 36)
http://www.betterphoto.com/product/productDetail.asp?productID=472
Buy Fujicolor Superia 100 ($4.20 for 1 roll of 36)
http://www.betterphoto.com/product/productDetail.asp?productID=300
Buy Kodak's Gold 100 (4 rolls of 24)
http://www.betterphoto.com/product/productDetail.asp?productID=340
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------NEW Q&A-------
Q. Are digital cameras compatible with WebTV for entering
in a JPEG form?
A. Yes. Many digital cameras offer the feature of saving images
in a JPEG format. And if they don't, numerous programs will
convert your file. Once in JPEG format, you can make a Web
page with your images in it to display via WebTV.
You can also find a few digital cameras that feature a video
out port; you can simply hook your camera up to your TV to
display images, if this kind of TV slide show is your primary goal.
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Q. My wife, who has less experience than I, would like to get a
camera that takes great pictures (auto w/manual override)...
This would be a Christmas present from me. She will, if the
classes help, become a photo enthusiast, in my opinion.
A. This does require careful thought. Buying someone a
camera is almost as risky as buying someone a musical
instrument. You have to become an observant, thoughtful
detective - weighing all the factors.
Here are three great cameras that take excellent pictures
and feature manual override:
The Nikon N60 Camera with Zoom Lens
http://www.betterphoto.com/product/productDetail.asp?productID=390
Minolta 800si SLR Camera Body
http://www.betterphoto.com/product/productDetail.asp?productID=459
Canon Elan II with Zoom Lens
http://www.betterphoto.com/product/productDetail.asp?productID=238
I like the Canon because it is very easy and user-friendly.
However, you know your wife best; if she has ever used a
Nikon or Minolta in the past, she will surely have an opinion
on them. Take this information into account, if it is available.
If she has no camera history, any of the three above cameras
will be sure winners.
Hope she enjoys!
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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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BetterPhoto.com
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