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Decisions, decisions!

There are lots of excellent choices today when it comes to buying a digital camera or accessory. It's not uncommon for some of us to visit a forum or read user reviews to help decide which product... Continued

Saving original digital images

For years I've preached saving and archiving original digital images. Edit copies so the originals remain untouched! Generally I follow my own advice but recently discovered I have... Continued

The Disappearing Viewfinder

There's a whole generation of digital camera users that probably will never use a viewfinder, even if their camera has one. Too bad! Manufacturers increasingly omit viewfinders on small compact... Continued

Digital Photography Secrets

I was recently complimented by a photo forum participant about a photo I took with a true point-and-shoot camera, the Canon SD700. The reason I use the word "true" is that it has no manual controls.... Continued

The Missing Camera

I read a post in a photography forum that down-right surprised me. The incident discussed is something I never would have thought about on my own. The forum participant shared that he bought... Continued

Ridiculous digital camera modes

Compact digital cameras are better than ever. Prices have come down and you get a whole lot more features than those similarly priced only a few years ago. Still, there are areas in need of... Continued

Games Digital Camera Manufacturers Play

I upgrade my digital camera at least once a year. I'm currently in the market for a new one but will be sitting on the sidelines for the foreseeable future. There certainly is a wide variety of... Continued

Old (bags) vs. new

If we're lucky, most of us will grow old. I'm not quite sure just what age is considered old but there are a number of young folks who think older people are dumb. And, boy, can they get huffy... Continued