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Hot Photo Accessories for the New Year

Can you guess what the most requested photo accessory is according to camera experts? If you answered a tripod you are correct. Most people buy into the misconception that tripods are only used by professional photographers. However, if you are an amateur photographer who owns one of these handy three-legged supports then you know that is simply not the case. I’m far from being a professional photographer yet I own two tripods—-a mini tripod and a traditional bulky version that I inherited from my professional photographer grandfather. Truthfully, the larger tripod is a pain to carry around, which is why … Continue reading →

Is It Time For a New Digital Camera?

The holidays are right around the corner and if you are in the market for a new digital camera Canon hopes you pick one of their latest models. Just in time for Christmas the popular camera company unveiled two new PowerShot A-Series digital cameras—the 12.1-megapixel PowerShot A650 IS digital camera and the 8.0-megapixel PowerShot A720 IS digital camera. I’ve blogged about Canon cameras in previous blogs and true to character these new additions maintain many of the outstanding features found on other successful models. What’s more, both are affordable and user friendly. PowerShot A650 IS Digital Camera. This camera is … Continue reading →

How Kodak’s Bankruptcy Could Affect Employee Health Plans

Eastman Kodak has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. When that happens to a company, it tends to generate a lot of anxiety for employees, both current and retired. What will happen to their health benefits? I cannot be certain exactly how that will work out, but, there are some general things that tend to happen in these type of situations. Kodak is one of the most recognized names of film, cameras, and photography equipment. George Eastman started the company in 1888. The company started with the slogan “You press the button – we do the rest!”. Since then, the company … Continue reading →

Tips for Taking Great eBay Photos—LIGHTING

You’ve got the right camera, you invested in a tripod and you have learned a few tricks regarding focusing, now it’s time to shoot those items you want to sell on eBay, right? Not so fast. There are a few more tips you want to keep in mind prior to pointing and shooting. In this blog we’ll discuss how proper lighting will help you achieve prize-winning photos that will attract more potential buyers to your auction item. Avoiding Hot Spots. If you are shooting in direct sunlight or illuminating your auction item directly under an unfiltered bulb you run the … Continue reading →

Tips for Taking Great eBay Photos—FOCUS

You’ve got the perfect camera now it’s time to point, shoot and get those pictures posted on eBay. After all, if you want to sell your Internet auction items for as much as possible you need to snap to it… and remember to focus. In my previous blog I mentioned the importance of investing in a sound tripod and making sure your pictures are clutter-free. Now, we’re moving on to some solid photography lessons—namely focusing. How many times have you seen fuzzy pictures on eBay? I’m sure the blurred shots didn’t prompt you to place a bid on the item, … Continue reading →

How To Take Great Photos for eBay

Now that you’ve got your hands on the best eBay camera it’s time to focus on how to use it to your advantage. You want to sell your Internet auction items for as much as possible and the best way to accomplish that is to display your products in the best light possible. Before I get into the hard-core digital photography dos and don’ts, I’d like to start with some very simple tips you should keep in mind prior to snapping your first pic. As my series of blogs on shooting great photos of eBay items continues I’ll go in-depth … Continue reading →

Other Features You Want in an eBay Camera

Continuing my series on what to look for in a camera you intend to use to photograph items for eBay purposes today I’m wrapping up my list of ideal camera features and providing the names of specific brands to consider purchasing. So what are some other components you want to look for in a camera you plan to use to shoot online auction material? Take a look: Aperture Setting. Aperture refers to the lens opening. The ability to select a smaller lens opening allows you to achieve depth of field. Basically, you want a camera that is going to be … Continue reading →

More Tips on How to Choose the Right eBay Camera

If you enjoy making money by selling stuff on eBay then you realize the importance of good photography. The ability to take and display stellar photos is an important skill for the eBay seller. Fortunately, though, you don’t have to be a professional photographer to capture the perfect shot. These days most digital cameras come with a slew of automated features that allow you to capture high quality auction photos without having a ton of prior shooting experience. In selecting an ideal camera to photograph items you wish to sell on eBay you want to examine a few key features. … Continue reading →

Choosing the Right eBay Camera

This blog doesn’t provide tips on how you can find a great camera on eBay. Rather, it provides advice on what features to look for in a camera you plan to use to photograph items to sell on eBay. If you have ever utilized the popular Internet auction site you know how important it is to have a high quality photo to illustrate your wares. Bottom line: The better the photo the better your chance of selling your item. Thankfully, advances in technology drastically reduce your need to have expert photography skills. These days most (if not all) digital cameras … Continue reading →

Digital Cameras for Christmas

Do you have someone on your holiday gift list who is requesting a new digital camera? As prices drop (you can get a decent digital camera these days for about $200) it seems as though the number of people without digital cameras is dwindling. The pocket-sized devices are becoming an indispensable part of everyday life and the statistics prove it. According to a recent study, more than 105 million digital cameras were purchased in 2006. So what happens if you have a loved one who is requesting a digital camera for Christmas, but you don’t know which one to get? … Continue reading →