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Christmas Shopping for Your Favorite Shutterbug

If you’ve waited until the last-minute to shop for your favorite shutterbug’s Christmas gift, then you are in luck. Fortunately, there are a myriad of great options for photographers of all skill levels that are easily accessible and won’t drain your wallet. If you are working on a really tight budget, then consider giving the gift of camera cleaning supplies. Photographers–both amateur and professional–need to take care of their equipment. I can’t think of an avid shutterbug out there, who wouldn’t appreciate camera cleaning and maintenance gear, such as microfiber cleaning cloths, lens brushes, blower bulbs, and cans of compressed … Continue reading →

Flip Video Ultra Review

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I’ve never owned a camcorder before (gasp!). My parents used to have one of those huge ones from the Eighties, and I remember using it a couple of times, but our family was never too big on home videos. Then I got a point-and-shoot camera that could take videos. I thought that was a fun option, but unfortunately it didn’t record sound, so I rarely used the function. What good is a video without sound (sorry Charlie Chaplin)? It only captures part of the action and ambiance. So when my husband came home the other day with a Flip Video … Continue reading →

Can You Take Your Video Camera on an Airplane?

Yes, you can; however, using it to record images onboard a commercial aircraft is an entirely different story. It’s a lesson I learned the hard way during my recent flight to Hawaii. Since the birth of my daughter I have diligently brought my camcorder on all of our family’s vacations. When we fly I simply place my video camera in my carry-on bag and shoot at will. However, during our recent flight departing from Chicago to Honolulu I was told that shooting at will was no longer acceptable. Actually, this is a more precise recounting of what happened on board … Continue reading →

Cameras and Video Gadgets for the Business Traveler

My cousin is not passionate about photography, but his job requires him to carry a video camera on all of his business trips. He uses it to snap a few pictures for his family and to record pictures, documents, and interviews for his boss. Since the primary purpose for him owning a camera is business related he is able to afford the latest and greatest high tech gadgets. (You know the ones that can turn the average traveler into a multimedia professional.) Lately he has been testing Samsung’s new high-definition camcorder, the SC-HMX20. It may be small (it’s a 10.9 … Continue reading →

A Digital Camera for Serious Shooters

I’ve spent much of the week reviewing digital cameras designed for photographers like myself—-the serious amateur shooter. The type of person, who doesn’t shy away from the title of snap happy parent, but who is not able to make a living off of her photo skills (yet anyway). Never mind that I am not able to generate a viable income from my photography, I can’t even afford to buy professional grade photo equipment. Luckily I am friends with multiple professional photographers who are kind enough to allow me to experiment with their expensive equipment. (Hence this blog.) My latest “victim” … Continue reading →

Do You Own a Flip Camera?

About 300 fans of “The View” can now answer that question with a hearty “YES!” On Monday, the ABC daytime chatfest gave Flip cameras to everyone in the audience. If you are a parent of a teen or are part of the YouTube generation yourself then you know the importance of having one of these snappy pocket-sized video cameras with the stylish exterior. The basic Flip video camera retails for about $120 and can hold about 30 minutes of video. It features a one-touch recorder that allows instant playback of video on your TV or PC, with no required software … Continue reading →

Digital Cameras for KIDS

If you have budding photographers in your family then you are likely familiar with the colorful, chubby digital cameras made just for kids. They are all the rage in my daughter’s playgroup and those kids are all under 4 years old. But the cameras are not only popular with our friends; I’ve seen the Fisher-Price Kid-Tough Digital Cameras (pink for girls and blue for boys) being toted around by random children at various public venues from the zoo to the state fair, the aquarium to the children’s museum. Despite the fact that my daughter’s pals have digital cameras and she … Continue reading →

Camera Care Tips

My 3-year-old daughter is a self-described “big girl” now and consequently she doesn’t like me to push her on the swings at the park. Instead, she feels it is her job to push me. Frankly, I enjoy the ride, and the other day it gave me the opportunity to witness an unfortunate scene. To placate her screaming toddler one of the moms at the park handed her son what looked to be a very expensive camera. Within seconds of getting his hands on the device he tossed it into a nearby sandbox. (Surprise, surprise.) I winced and wondered what might … Continue reading →

Protecting Your Camera From Mother Nature

Don’t leave home without your camera. How many times have you heard that reminder prior to leaving on vacation? Personally, my camera is one of the first items I pack. I don’t dare leave home without it. In fact, there have been occasions when I’ve had my camera case primed and ready and completely overlooked packing the proper toiletries. That said you shouldn’t be surprised that I have done a ton of research regarding camera cases and other accessories. Since my family travels to Hawaii a couple of times a year (and we practically live at the beach while we … Continue reading →

Digital Photography 101: Picking The Perfect Camera

I received a Christmas catalog in the mail the other day. Never mind that my daughter is still running around in her swimsuit and we just polished off the last pieces of pie made from fresh summer berries. The holidays are coming and there’s nothing any of us can do about it. Soon I’ll be packing away the swimwear and sifting through photos to send in our Christmas card. And then there’s all the holiday shopping… and the reason for this blog. In my previous post I mentioned that the holidays are a great opportunity to jump on the digital … Continue reading →