Cafe and cameras

March 4th, 2010

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Proper SLR Camera Lens Cleaning Tutorial (HD)

March 1st, 2010

This video teaches you how to clean the SLR camera lenses to deliver the best image quality as possible. Enjoy!

Download the links in PDF format here: files.me.com/j.n.spina/rkuwga

Download the links in MS Word format here: files.me.com/j.n.spina/u64tsa

This video is available in High Definition (HD), hover the mouse above “360p” to extend out different video quality options, for HD (High Definition), click on 720p or 1080p. If you are having trouble watching the video smoothly, add this code, &fmt=22 to the end of this video’s URL address then press Enter / Return to reload the video, it will play nicely in HD.

Music: Summertime by John Coltrane

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 & DMC-FT1 Underwater Digital Camera Review

March 1st, 2010

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Panasonic DMC-FT1 / DMC-TS1 | PhotographyBLOG27 Jan 2009 … Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7 Review. Ricoh CX1 Review … the Panasonic FT1 (also known as the DMC-TS1 in the USA) can be used underwater to a …
Digital Camera Resource Page News: Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS127 Jan 2009 … New LUMIX DMC-TS1 Digital Camera Features Tough and Rugged Design for Capturing Still and Motion Images In Outdoor Activities …
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 hands-on with image samples – infoSync World - 11:13We found a few mermaids and gave the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 an honest shot. Did Panasonic’s new underwater camera sink or swim?
Panasonic unveils DMC-TS1 rugged compact camera: Digital … - 11:2427 Jan 2009 … Pre-PMA 2009: Panasonic has launched the DMC TS1 (DMC-FT1 in europe), its first rugged ….. Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 (FT1) specifications …
DMC-TS1D – Lumix Digital Cameras – Shop and Compare at Panasonic - 11:27Research and purchase Panasonic DMC-TS1D NEW! Lumix Waterproof, dustproof … The TS1 records HD motion images with 1280 x 720-pixel resolution. …
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 - 11:27I saw the new OLympus Tough recently and have not seen the Panasonic Lumix DMC- TS1 in the flesh as yet, but it seems like more and more people are wanting …
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Rugged Camera – First Looks by Digital Trends - 11:2827 Jan 2009 … Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Rugged Camera First Look – The first rugged camera from the makers of the ToughBook doesnt care whether you use a …
Panasonic Lumix DMC TS1 Memory Card (SDHC) & Accessories – From £4.99The following memory cards are compatible with your Panasonic Lumix DMC TS1 Every memory card we offer is manufactured to the highest standard and carries a …
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 – Truveo Video SearchRugged and sleek, this point-and-shoot is waterproof to 10 feet and can withstand a 5-foot drop. Plus, it comes in hard-core orange.

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Security cameras capture Chile earthquake

March 1st, 2010

Video from CBS News

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Which digital camera is the quickest to take photos?

March 1st, 2010

I am looking for a digital camera that takes the quickest pictures when I push the shutter button. I have a digital that when I push the button it takes about two to three seconds to capture the picture and by the time the picture is captured, my two year old has already moved on. I need a digital camera that is just as fast as my two year old. Thanks!

You need an SLR, because everything happens NOW when you push the shutter.

Consider the Nikon D40, which even has a "Child" setting.

Check out Nikon’s "Picturetown" promotion, where they handed out 200 D40’s in Georgetown, SC. http://www.stunningnikon.com/picturetown/

Here are a few reviews, in case you have not read them yet. Be sure to note that they are several pages long and some of the reviews also have some sample images that you can look at.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond40/
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2007_reviews/nikon_d40.html
http://www.popphoto.com/cameras/3756/camera-test-nikon-d40.html
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d40/d40-recommendations.htm

How do you make a home video from a standard video camera to DVD format?

March 1st, 2010

About a couple of years ago, I’ve had a friend of mine record a live performance of me singing at a school gig using my own video camera. Now, I’m doing my best to find out how to make that video go onto a DVD-R or DVD-RW format. Do you have to have special type of equipement to do this or can you do this on your own? The video is 45 to about an hour long, and I don’t remember what kind of tape that was used on that video camera.

Probably hi 8. The simplest way is to take it to Wal Mart pay $20 and wait two weeks.

What is the difference in Digital camera lenses?

March 1st, 2010

I want to buy digital camara but an confused about the lenses, Leica (Panasomic), Zeiss, etc. I was looking at Olympus Stylus model but there was no specs on the lens. Someone told me some lenses are glass (Leica & Zeiss) and they are the best. Olympus doesn’t specify if theirs is glass or plastic. Thanks for your time.

Yes, the best lenses are glass, however in a compact digital camera the sensor may not be high quality enough that you could even tell the difference between glass or plastic. The best thing you could do to test image quality is either go to a shop where you can shoot pictures yourself and compare the images to other similarly priced cameras, or look at the reviews on dpreview.com

To answer your question directly, Olympus does not specify whether or not their lenses are glass, however on their website (http://www.olympusamerica.com) they do specify if the lenses are rated ED or not. ED (or Extra-low Dispersion) lenses are likely glass, as there would be little point to coating a plastic lens with ED fluid.

reviews on: CANON EOS 1000D Digital SLR Camera with Canon 18-55 mm EF-S Zoom Lens – 10.1 mp. Quick Please :-)?

February 27th, 2010

I’m looking to get the CANON EOS 1000D Digital SLR Camera with Canon 18-55 mm EF-S Zoom Lens – 10.1 mp, I only have £400 to spend and this looks like the best camera. Could you review if you have this camera.
Thanks

Here’s a review that hasn’t been given. I own a 1000D and find it a versatile, easy to use, very well built camera that yields superb photos.

I use three lenses with mine, the kit at 18-55, a Tamron 18-200 and a Canon 75-300.

Further review is here. Read my notes please because not all of these were taken with my Canon.
Be aware I’m having excellent luck with night / time exposures, day time colors are brilliant and the camera is very easy and quick to operate – but, you’ve got to read the book and keep it handy for little questions that always seem to come up.

The first 3 shots I took with my Fuji 9000. Good Luck

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jimsphotostuff/page1/

Does Flip Video camera work with other editing soft wares besides the one that it comes with?

February 27th, 2010

I got a flip video camera for christmas instead of the nice professional one my mom was planning on getting me :-( I wanted to do serious film projects but I don’t even think I can use Imovie or anything besides the limiting flip editing system which I know is not accurate. . .

With this one, you can easily capture, edit and share your video like a pro,but it need to pay,if you have interested,just have a look.
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=site%3Abest-video-editor.com%2F&btnG=Search&aq=f&oq=&aqi=
Some useful info:
http://www.squidoo.com/video-editor-master

Have scientists ever used trilobite eyes as camera lenses?

February 27th, 2010

Trilobites have unique eyes formed from calcite prisms. I heard a rumor that some of these lenses are so well presevered that they could be used for camera lenses.
I should make clear that I am refering to their fossilized eyes.

Well you could but you don’t normally get that kind of detail and if I recall calcite replacement is not likely to occur for soft parts like eyes. There are some amazing looking trilobite eyes in the fossil record but you don’t as a rule use them for more than studying trilobites. Besides they’re so tiny why would you use them for that? (I’m going for an average trilobite. I know some were larger)