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Face recognition
I used to think face recognition was a gimmick but no longer hold that opinion. I bought a Canon A570IS as a replacement for my daughter's A510. I recently learned, to my surprise, that she only uses... Continued
Seam carving
Some day we'll be able to "gracefully resize" digital images that are displayed on the web. A new image software is in development that promises to resize, or multisize, an image while... Continued
Screen puffs
The screen puff cleans like a charm. I never heard of a screen puff until I learned about products made by Boxwave . Boxwave's screen puff is a tiny, puffy pillow-shaped accessory, which is promoted... Continued
Anti-glare screen protectors
Every camera I've ever owned had a viewfinder...until I got the Panasonic TZ3. It has a 3" high resolution LCD that is mostly a pleasure to use. But the LCD can be the pits when taking photos... Continued
Digital Camera Skins
My Canon SD700 is so beautiful that I hesitated putting a skin on it. But after using one for a while, I plan to keep it on most of the time. My camera is tiny enough to slip right into a pocket.... Continued
USBCell Rechargeable Batteries
Is it time to throw away your battery charger? Maybe. USBCells are unique batteries that can be charged in a USB port on your computer, or in a standard approved 250 mAh charger! USBCELLs can be... Continued
Oly 550UZ: A killer camera?
It's not often a new camera generates excitement across brand loyalists but the Olympus Stylus 550UZ is doing just that! When I first read about it my photographer's heart skipped a beat.... Continued
The super Super CCD sensor
If the FujiFilm F30 had a viewfinder, image stabilization and didn't use xD picture cards, I'd own it today. But in April 2006, I decided to buy the Canon SD700-IS instead, with no regrets. ... Continued
40 Digital Photography Techniques
If you're new to digital photography and looking for a suitable book about the subject, 40 Digital Photography Techniques from YoungJin.com may be exactly what you're looking for. I bought the book several... Continued
Digital Picture Frames
Digital picture frames! What a great way to show off your digital photos. To be honest, I haven't bought a frame yet because the one's I want are a bit pricey (and I'm looking to buy a new camera in... Continued
MobileMate Card Reader
I couldn't resist buying a SanDisk MobileMate card reader when my eyes first fell on one in an electronics retail store. At the time of this writing, it's the smallest memory card reader on the market.... Continued
USB Flash drives
I love my flash drives. I keep one on my key chain and another plugged in the USB port of my PC to backup important files. When travelling, and know I'll have access to a computer, I back... Continued
eneloop Camera Batteries
If your digital camera takes standard sized batteries, you'll probably want to get some eneloop batteries. These NiMH rechargeable batteries that come pre-charged. As soon as you... Continued


