Best Phone/ Tablet to have in 2013?

Q. What is the best phone or tablet to have right now? Im looking for:
-speed
-at least an 8GB camera
-screen resolution
oops I meant 8MP

A. LOL. This is purely subjective and eveyone's going to have their own personal opinions on it.

Here's MY thoughts on what is the best for 2013. This only applies to ME and what I like about the devices.

Phone: Samsung Galaxy Note II (SGH-I317M)
- 5.5" screen (no need to squint)
- perfect size for portability and mobility (yeah, I can fit this in my front pant pocket without issue and it's in an Otterbox Commuter case too)
- touch and digital S Pen inputs
- excellent for note taking and drawing (no fatigue; accurate and precise pen input)
- exactly duplicates pen on paper with real palm rejection allowing a more natural and ergonomic feel
- split screen multi-window view (ie. can view email, browse web and take notes at the same time)
- attach my 1TB drive via USB OTG cable (but requires external power source to power the HDD)
- attach USB hub and hook up to external display via smart dock (at the same time); can turn it into a multimedia hub or micro computer

Tablet: Microsoft Surface Pro
- runs full Windows 8 Pro 64-bit OS without any 3rd party bloat (can even install Linux)
- full HD resolution with touch and digital pen inputs
- can reuse standard computer peripherals without the need for an adapter
- USB to gigabit ethernet support (avoiding common hassles with Wi-Fi and its inherent weaknesses)
- USB3.0
- run full Windows Programs, none of the trimmed down mobile stuff
- actual ultrabook/notebook hardware in tablet form

The only issue is that the camera is rather poor in the Surface Pro, but who cares. I won't use it anyways. The Note 2 can handle that or my dedicated digital camera.

This is the tablet I am currently eyeing to upgrade from my Note 10.1.

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What is the springfield Illinois apl wish list for 2013?

Q.

A. Cash and Gift Cards are always greatly appreciated by the Springfield Ilinois Animal Protective League to off-set medical costs and to help buy desperately needed supplies to properly take care of the animals. Specific items on the wish list are as follows:

Animal Care:
Small/Large canned puppy food (Purina/Pedigree)
Canned cat food (ground formula, NO gravy)
Dry cat food
Dry dog food (for �Lending a Helping Paw� program)
Meat formula baby food
Leashes (prefer 6�)
Pet carriers / Taxis
Pillow cases / Bath towels / Blankets
Baby and adult thermometers
Isopropyl rubbing alcohol
Heating pads
Small buckle dog collars
Pinch collars (all sizes)
New litter pans (all sizes, kitty and large)
Litter scoops
Cat toys / Dog toys
Veterinary staple removers (3 or 4)
Kennel clips
Big stainless steel water bowls
Feral gloves
Muzzles (all sizes)
Pooper scoopers (ask for specifics)
Dog houses (all sizes)
New kitty condos/trees
Pet blood pressure cuffs
Puppy pee pads
Rubber backed mats (2 x 3 preferred)

Cleaning Supplies:
Paper towels
Liquid laundry detergent
Bleach
Dawn dish detergent
Moisturizing hand soap
Fabric softener sheets
Garbage bags (13, 33 & 39 gallon)
Window cleaner

General Supplies:
Copy paper
File folders
Rubber backed rugs and mats
Postage stamps
Correction tape
9 volt, AAA batteries
Point and shoot digital cameras (2 or 3)
Storage tubs (different sizes)
Outside storage pod (secured, mouse-proof, large)
White board markers (black, red, green, blue)
Two or three white boards (2 x 3 and next size up)
Spray bottles
Light weight folding 6 foot tables
Gas powered weed eater
Wall pocket/folder units
No scratch Comet
Message pads (carbonless 2 part, spiral bound, 3 or 4
to a page, usually 400 �sets�)
Staple removers / Clipboards / Erasers
Hand sanitizer
Rubber gloves (re-useable)
5 gallon buckets
Toilet paper
Outside hoses / Power washer
Locking office storage area for materials
needing to be secured (two door locker style �
need 4 � will take 6)

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What camera should I get?

Q. I'm looking for a point and shoot camera that I can use above and under water. I'm not completely sure to what depth under water but I would love to use it while scuba diving which I'm guessing would require a housing? High res is important.

Links would help immensely with any option(s) listed. Thanks!

A. Lots of info on waterproof cameras out there.
http://www.digitalcamera-hq.com/digital-cameras/new-waterproof-cameras_roundup.html
http://www.waterproof-camera.org/

Popular Photography � April 2013
Sony Cyber-shot TF1 - $198 (need reviews)
Fujifilm FinePix XP60 - $198
Pentax WG-3 GPS - $297
Nikon Coolpix AW110 - $347
Olympus Stylus TG-2 - $379
Panasonic Lumix TS5 - $399
http://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/side-by-side?products=sony_dsctf1&products=fujifilm_xp60&products=pentax_optiowg2gps&products=nikon_cpaw110&products=oly_tg2&products=panasonic_dmcts5
http://snapsort.com/compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-XP60-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TF1

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What is the best all around digital point an shoot camera of 2014?

Q. I am a casual photographer an would like to know the best all around best digital point an shoot camera of 2014. i hope that it would not cost me a lot of money for fine new features for my purchase, I currently have a Canon Power Shot SX 260 HS for photography needs an I wonder if I can upgrade of my present camera.

A. If you really want to step up, there is a series of cameras that is sometimes called enthusiast. dpreview.com has a comparison of them, but fair warning, they ain't cheap.
http://www.dpreview.com/articles/6489685206/enthusiast-compact-camera-2013-roundup

Of all of them, the Sony RX100 is my favorite.

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What camera should I get?

Q. I'm looking for a point and shoot camera that I can use above and under water. I'm not completely sure to what depth under water but I would love to use it while scuba diving which I'm guessing would require a housing? High res is important.

Links would help immensely with any option(s) listed. Thanks!

A. Lots of info on waterproof cameras out there.
http://www.digitalcamera-hq.com/digital-cameras/new-waterproof-cameras_roundup.html
http://www.waterproof-camera.org/

Popular Photography � April 2013
Sony Cyber-shot TF1 - $198 (need reviews)
Fujifilm FinePix XP60 - $198
Pentax WG-3 GPS - $297
Nikon Coolpix AW110 - $347
Olympus Stylus TG-2 - $379
Panasonic Lumix TS5 - $399
http://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/side-by-side?products=sony_dsctf1&products=fujifilm_xp60&products=pentax_optiowg2gps&products=nikon_cpaw110&products=oly_tg2&products=panasonic_dmcts5
http://snapsort.com/compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-XP60-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TF1

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Best Digital Camera in 2013?

Q. I'm looking for a digital camera with the following:

* Awesome, detailed shots for both amateur and professional photography use
* Fast, extreme action modes with instant, non-blurry shots (no delay unless optional)
* Full 1080p Quality Video with Excellent Sound and no buzzing/noises
* Great Image Stabilization
* Lovely Zoom with little to no shaking and annoying sounds
* Ability to record beautifully in both low light and very bright settings
* Easiness to learn, maintain, and adjust to
* Durable and lasts for maybe 20 years

A lifetime warranty for a camera product would be nice, but I doubt it exists. I've looked at the newest Canon Rebel (zoom/sound issues), Nikon D7100 (seems too stiff in certain settings), some Panasonic models, etc. I am on a budget and want to record high quality music videos and shorts, and take fancy pictures with the camera I am seeking. I want to spend no more than maybe $650 on my ideal product. What are your suggestions and knowledge of expertise?

A. I have a dream that someday anyone who decides to take up photography as a hobby will first know and understand this: "It isn't the camera its the photographer."

A person with zero knowledge of light, composition and exposure will be unable to use any camera in any mode other than Program or Auto, allowing the camera to determine ISO, aperture and shutter speed. Even then, zero knowledge of just composition will usually produce mere snapshots.

In 42 years I have never owned a camera that made really good pictures.

In 42 years I have never owned a camera that made really bad pictures.

However, in those 42 years I have used a camera to make some really good pictures and some really bad pictures. The camera is just a tool and gets neither credit nor blame for my results good or bad. That's all on me.

Buy the least expensive DSLR you can find. Read & study the Owner's Manual. Then enroll in photography classes. Take notes. Practice. Make changes to aperture or shutter speed or ISO only when you understand why you're making them and what the results will be.

A 20 year old digital camera will be as useless as a 20 year old computer is today.

In many states a "lifetime" warranty is considered 7 years. Some high-end lenses (translate as a lens costing a few thousand dollars) have a 5 year warranty. Most DSLR bodies have a 1 year warranty.

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Whats a good digital camera?

Q. I'm looking for a new camera that's around $100 or $120 I know that's not a lot but does anyone know a really nice digital camera please...?

A. Choose any Canon, Nikon, Samsung, Pentax, Panasonic or Sony. All 2012 and 2013 digital camera models are very powerful. Go to a store and put your hands on different cameras. See which cameras are within your budget and feel good. Any camera you buy will not disappoint you as long as you use it in good light. Most under $150 cameras will not work well in shooting fast moving objects indoor or taking photos in dull light. For that you will need to spend more than $500.
Now besides the camera, you can learn some basic photography lessons and get the most out of your powerful camera. Search the Internet and learn about Exposure Compensation, Multiple shots (fps), Timer, Bracketing, proper use of flash. Also use tripod and take photos with low ISO for stationary objects or for landscapes.
If you train yourself, any camera will help you get nice photos in most situations.
Good luck.

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I need a new digital camera!!!!?

Q. I really need a new digital camera! It needs to take good to decent photos and I would like it to be water proof. My budget is from 100-150 or a little higher depending on how much I like the camera. If you have a recommendation please leave a link to the camera below. I also wanted to ask what camera brand is better than the others I know Kodak is terrible then there's Sony, canon, Nikon which are the most familiar to me. I know there are the goods and the bads of each brand but in general which is the best for digital cameras. Thank you for your time best answer gets 10 points !!!!! �

A. Popular Photography's April 2013 edition covers waterproof cameras. They make the following suggestions:

Sony Cyber-shot TF1 - $198 (need reviews)
Fujifilm FinePix XP60 - $198
Pentax WG-3 GPS - $297
Nikon Coolpix AW110 - $347
Olympus Stylus TG-2 - $379
Panasonic Lumix TS5 - $399
http://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/side-by-side?products=sony_dsctf1&products=fujifilm_xp60&products=pentax_optiowg2gps&products=nikon_cpaw110&products=oly_tg2&products=panasonic_dmcts5
http://snapsort.com/compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-XP60-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TF1

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Digital Camera battery exhaustion?

Q. Hi,

I bought a camera from Stoneberry.com- and I'm making monthly payments on it, a month after I got it, the camera kept saying "Battery Exhaustion" and shuts down.I tried replacing batteries and they work for about 24 hours, then It says the samething, I called up stoneberry and there's nothing they can do since their return policy is 30 days, so I'm stuck paying $149 for a camera that's half broken.

Is there anything I can do to fix this camera? I bought it in April of 2013.
The Camera is a Pro-Series x550 by GE.
I don't think mine has a chargeable batteries, it takes 4 AA batteries.
I have taken about 10 photos since getting it.
I feel like boxing this camera up and selling it to someone and let them pay the rest off, because this camera is horrible with batteries.
The camera was originally $278 but Stoneberry had it on sale for $149 and this was the only camera they would approve me for.I really wanted a Nikkon.

A. For those cameras that use AA batteries - they only last for about 100 photos or so. You did not say how many photos you took since replacing the batteries, but this may be normal.

When buying batteries, only buy Energizer or Duracell batteries, and then only buy them from a store with a high turnover so that you get fresh batteries.

Also limit your batteries to Alkaline or Energizer Lithium. Or if you want to go rechargeable, you can get a set of 4 Ni-MH batteries and charger for under $20. If you go that route, avoid the Energizer or Duracell batteries in that case, as they are low capacity. Buy either PowerEx or Enelop XX as they have a higher capacity.

Avoid bargain batteries at a dollar store, or carbon zinc batteries. Especially the latter as they are very prone to leaking.

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What is the springfield Illinois apl wish list for 2013?

Q.

A. Cash and Gift Cards are always greatly appreciated by the Springfield Ilinois Animal Protective League to off-set medical costs and to help buy desperately needed supplies to properly take care of the animals. Specific items on the wish list are as follows:

Animal Care:
Small/Large canned puppy food (Purina/Pedigree)
Canned cat food (ground formula, NO gravy)
Dry cat food
Dry dog food (for �Lending a Helping Paw� program)
Meat formula baby food
Leashes (prefer 6�)
Pet carriers / Taxis
Pillow cases / Bath towels / Blankets
Baby and adult thermometers
Isopropyl rubbing alcohol
Heating pads
Small buckle dog collars
Pinch collars (all sizes)
New litter pans (all sizes, kitty and large)
Litter scoops
Cat toys / Dog toys
Veterinary staple removers (3 or 4)
Kennel clips
Big stainless steel water bowls
Feral gloves
Muzzles (all sizes)
Pooper scoopers (ask for specifics)
Dog houses (all sizes)
New kitty condos/trees
Pet blood pressure cuffs
Puppy pee pads
Rubber backed mats (2 x 3 preferred)

Cleaning Supplies:
Paper towels
Liquid laundry detergent
Bleach
Dawn dish detergent
Moisturizing hand soap
Fabric softener sheets
Garbage bags (13, 33 & 39 gallon)
Window cleaner

General Supplies:
Copy paper
File folders
Rubber backed rugs and mats
Postage stamps
Correction tape
9 volt, AAA batteries
Point and shoot digital cameras (2 or 3)
Storage tubs (different sizes)
Outside storage pod (secured, mouse-proof, large)
White board markers (black, red, green, blue)
Two or three white boards (2 x 3 and next size up)
Spray bottles
Light weight folding 6 foot tables
Gas powered weed eater
Wall pocket/folder units
No scratch Comet
Message pads (carbonless 2 part, spiral bound, 3 or 4
to a page, usually 400 �sets�)
Staple removers / Clipboards / Erasers
Hand sanitizer
Rubber gloves (re-useable)
5 gallon buckets
Toilet paper
Outside hoses / Power washer
Locking office storage area for materials
needing to be secured (two door locker style �
need 4 � will take 6)

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What should I do to get this kind of photos?

Q. Hi! I was wondering if you could give me some advice.

I wanted to buy a good camera this summer (I'm kind of tired of only taking photos from my iPhone!) and was wondering if someone could give me advice on what to buy,

I really love effects like this and was hoping to get a compact-as-possible camera that could achieve effects like this:

https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT6Gl4nk3yJ1OkwivPFifmg_J_EleQLCnzmDyaRBLacu4RflZ4-7pGuQ_g0Aqrsl3RGpVle3ps3nJukOeixm1OCsN-aJDbGp5NHMNAL6nmDXQhsW3XetyRFrLbK7N4ylrTKakbDOVYkN0/s640/IMG_4630.JPG

http://24.media.tumblr.com/eff77703f16264c18bda35de45fb7fe9/
tumblr_mqfe9rqxOQ1qae1vwo1_1280.jpg

http://25.media.tumblr.com/f55ddd01b118cabf5fafb205db5e8b43/
tumblr_mqb7glNpmh1qae1vwo1_1280.jpg

https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi77I_mY3TZVHgpV3WqT3pVNj8TntOSmBIVW4AO6COvqx8D977aTcU6FtwApC-yAjJZKLoZLJrHThq-qIBQ39sYP91vu4jyN-gs4VEJR0gwM2eR7gYcuXU9w4c407MwqoJBGjUfzFcaiK4/s640/IMG_5541.JPG

If you could give me some feedback, that'd be great!
Actually any kind of advice would be greatly appreciated haha
Thanks!
Do I need any kind of special filters?

A. I phones get old quickly. They aren't really cameras, they are phones with a crappy lens and a small sensor. Not the same animal at all.

As you want a small camera, I would suggest a bridge camera - one with a fixed lens that still has manual controls. A review of various bridge cameras appears here:

http://www.whatdigitalcamera.com/equipment/advice/501485/best-bridge-camera-of-2013.html

You may find that limiting quickly, in which case a full DSLR could do the job. With a DSLR you can change lenses on the body.

The thing that matters most is that camera has manual or semi manual controls: the aperture, shutter speed and ISO are controlled by YOU, not by the camera. Then YOU have to learn to use the camera properly. The camera takes pictures, YOU make them by understanding how to balance your exposure to the lighting situation you are in. Sometimes you have to compromise, and knowing what to keep in and what to give up is a huge part of photography. The camera cannot do that. It just records what you point it at, and at whatever settings you program in, or, gods forbid, what it thinks best on Auto. It is not the camera, it is the photographer!

Two of the samples you posted had some issues relating to exposure, although the Golden Gate Bridge was pretty close. The feet shot was interesting, but the reflection on the floor was so blown out that it completely ruined the shot. The christmas stocking shot was both under and overexposed simultaneously and the coffee shot has composition problems - what is the thing on the lower edge? Exposure was dead on though.

All need a clean up in photoshop (or similar) to get rid of the grey mud over the image. The white and black points need to be set, which will eliminate the grey cast over the images. This is a separate issue from the camera - digital images generally need some post processing work to correctly set the density/contrast.

Whatever camera you end up choosing, learn to use it on fully manual.

Edit: You could definitely use a circular polarizer. Other than that, no filters are needed unless you're old school and want a UV for your lens as a protector. I use one, LOTS of people don't as it can degrade image quality. I feel it's a fair trade.

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Digital Camera battery exhaustion?

Q. Hi,

I bought a camera from Stoneberry.com- and I'm making monthly payments on it, a month after I got it, the camera kept saying "Battery Exhaustion" and shuts down.I tried replacing batteries and they work for about 24 hours, then It says the samething, I called up stoneberry and there's nothing they can do since their return policy is 30 days, so I'm stuck paying $149 for a camera that's half broken.

Is there anything I can do to fix this camera? I bought it in April of 2013.
The Camera is a Pro-Series x550 by GE.
I don't think mine has a chargeable batteries, it takes 4 AA batteries.
I have taken about 10 photos since getting it.
I feel like boxing this camera up and selling it to someone and let them pay the rest off, because this camera is horrible with batteries.
The camera was originally $278 but Stoneberry had it on sale for $149 and this was the only camera they would approve me for.I really wanted a Nikkon.

A. For those cameras that use AA batteries - they only last for about 100 photos or so. You did not say how many photos you took since replacing the batteries, but this may be normal.

When buying batteries, only buy Energizer or Duracell batteries, and then only buy them from a store with a high turnover so that you get fresh batteries.

Also limit your batteries to Alkaline or Energizer Lithium. Or if you want to go rechargeable, you can get a set of 4 Ni-MH batteries and charger for under $20. If you go that route, avoid the Energizer or Duracell batteries in that case, as they are low capacity. Buy either PowerEx or Enelop XX as they have a higher capacity.

Avoid bargain batteries at a dollar store, or carbon zinc batteries. Especially the latter as they are very prone to leaking.

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What is the best time of the year in 2013 to buy a digital camera?

Q. I figured before Christmas of 2012 would be a bad time to buy one, but what would be the best time of 2013 to buy one, taking product cycles into consideration? I don't know too much about that, really. Thanks for any input!

A. The best time to buy a camera is now.

If you wait until tomorrow when the prices may have dropped you have wasted another day not having a camera. Because tomorrow arrives and tomorrow they may be cheaper... another day of your life gone.

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camera package advice?

Q. So im looking at packages such as this one: http://www.amazon.com/T3i-75-300mm-Telephoto-Accessory-Kit/dp/B005KUGXJW/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1368422743&sr=8-11&keywords=canon+rebel+t3i+packages
does this look like a good deal? do you know of any packages that come with canon brand accessories? Im looking for stuff under 750$ and want more lenses, filters, a memory card, and possibly a remote. thanks

A. http://www.amazon.com/T3i-75-300mm-Telephoto-Accessory-Kit/dp/B005KUGXJW/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1368422743&sr=8-11&keywords=canon+rebel+t3i+packages

This package isn't worth the money. A couple of flimsy tripods I wouldn't trust using with a point & shoot compact digital camera much less a DSLR. Canon's worst lens ever, the 75-300mm. A couple of cheap image degrading screw in attachments. Forget about this so-called deal.

Look at B&H for better deals. B&H has the T3i w/18-55mm zoom lens for $599.00 after a $50.00 'Instant Savings' that ends June 1, 2013. B&H also has a two lens kit - T3i w/18-55mm zoom and 55-250mm zoom - for $599.00 after a $200.00 'Instant Savings' that ends June 8, 2013.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com Just do a search for canon t3i and then make your decision as to which deal is best for you.

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How long before this camera is considered obsolete?

Q. My son is a high school senior. Next year he wants to go to community college and live at home (at least that is reasonably affordable) instead of going away to school. He wants to take an expensive major however. Video production. We have been able to save about $5,000 towards his education. We are not wealthy people. The rest will have to come from loans and maybe a grant or scholarship.
We are looking at some "entry level" pro cameras in the $1500-1800 range. That's about 1/3 of our savings for his education.
Models include these:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/518555-REG/Sony_HVRHD1000U_HVR_HD1000U_Digital_High_Definition.html
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/745707-REG/Sony_HXR_MC2000U_HXR_MC2000U_Shoulder_Mount_AVCHD.html
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/878341-REG/Panasonic_hmc40kit_AG_HMC40_AVCCAM_HD_Camcorder.html
and
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/749467-REG/Canon_4922B002_XA10_HD_Professional_Camcorder.html

My concern is he starts September 2013 so these products may not even be available by then or others will be available. We hope he graduates May 2015. He tells us when he graduates he will maybe find a freelance job or shoot local cable news, build up some experience, maybe after 2 years go for a B.A. at least part time.
Is anything we buy him in 2013 (summer) going to be any use to him as a working professional in 2015 (summer)? So let's say you are a class of 2012 graduate with an AAS in video production. The camera you purchased in the summer of 2010 when you first started, do you still use it professionally? Can you make anything doing freelance news videos, PR videos or local account commercials with this equipment?
We're going to do everything we can to help him. No doubt he will still be living at home in the summer of 2015. By then he's going to have a student loan to pay off. We have a 2005 Hyundai Accent that we are going to give him for college. I hope that thing still runs when it is 10 years old and he isn't making car payments on top of that. The thing has 120,000 miles on it but runs really well. I just fear when he graduates he's going to be in deep debt and have limited employment. I may be wrong. What do you think? Thanks.

A. Hi "Upwardly Mobile":

Fellow Contributor "L" covered most of the bases quite well, but the only point he didn't underscore is that MOST good video & film production programs at community colleges HAVE the cameras, lights, mikes, tripods, and other gear that the students will learn on & use.

When I went to a local (but nationally prominent) university with a Broadcast/Film Dept., portable video was still fairly new, but all the film cameras, tripods, & light kits were supplied by the Department for students to "check out" as-needed for class projects.

And most video production students start out with Studio Production techniques (where it's easier for groups to learn 3-point lighting, camera setup & tripod/dolly operation, shot composition, audio techniques & mixing, etc.). No need for portable field gear there.

For field production & Electronic News Gathering, a good college will have a fair number of camcorders for students to use & check out (if needed for outside-of-class projects).

The same is true for Editing Software & computer workstations. Some college programs might be economizing and making students supply their own laptops for this, but all the major software companies offer Academic Editions of their normally-expensive edit suites at discounted prices. And of course, nowadays, apps like iMovie (Mac) and Movie Maker (PC) come "free" as part of the operating system and can accomplish what older (and expensive) software used to do, as far as basic editing.

As "L" mentioned, do a bit of "homework" yourself by contacting the community college's department head & instructors for your son's chosen major. Tour the facilities (studio and edit suites) and ask about the "equipment room" for student project gear. See what textbooks (a major expense) are required, and whether computer/laptop & software expense will be part of what's expected of your son. Only if there's little-or-no camcorder gear (or no hands-on studio cameras) would I recommend buying anything like the models from B+H that you listed.

Almost every cable TV & freelance video job I've had over the past 30 years has "supplied" (rented or company-owned) the cameras & grip gear I needed. I bring my own gear only when it's a "favor" or when what I have is better-suited to the task, or they want a "director with gear". My point being, your son doesn't need to own =any= camera gear to make a living freelancing. A good camera operator can stay busy in almost any part of the country, with just his/her skills. (Same for sound mixers & boom/wireless mike operators.)

hope this helps, and hope it saves you some money,
--Dennis C.
 

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Any tips about going to vans warped tour Concert 2013!?

Q. Any helpful tips?In about 3 months I'm about to go to a vans warped tour this is my first time going I'm a girl and I'm 15 years
Would I get my ass kicked for wearing a band shirt? I'm going to see black veil brides....No rude answers! How do I avoid the mosh pit?

A. Ok so, I know this is really long, but I promise it's helpful :)

1. WATER- you need to stay hydrated and you need to know that it is going to be hot.
2. Dress for the weather (And no you won't get your *** kicked, you're encouraged to wear band t-shirts xD)
3. When you first get in there you need to either buy a schedule or go to the huge Vans blow up tent, it has the schedule on it and you should write down the bands you want to see and when they're playing
*Also, another note on that- It really helps to prioritize the bands you want to see and know that you might not get to see them all.
4. Get there early- If you do you'll have a chance to learn the area and possibly get some cool free stuff.
5. YOUR SURVIVAL BAG: I say this because it really does help to have this, anyways, you should have some type of bag (NOT PURSE) and in it you should have: Water, sunscreen, a sharpie, anything you might want signed, a fully charged cell phone, and a digital (Non-professional) camera.

MOSH PITS: To avoid mosh pits it is better to stay in the very front or hang in the back. To get to the very front you'll have to get to the set you're seeing early. If you find yourself in the pit by accident, just put your arms out in front of your and push (not shove!) your way out.

That's about all I have so I hope you have fun and good luck! :)

If you need any more tips you can go here ----> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2WwJXKK-6A

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photographers,and enthusiasts HELP?

Q. I am a beginner to photography and I am thinking of getting the canon EOS 600D. soes anyone own it and could tell me how well it performs and or can someone who owns canon in general help me out?

A. If you have an issue, tell us so we can help you.
Yes, Canon has sold more than a million 600Ds (to make you feel better) so there are lots of owners of it. You will not go wrong buying it.

Here are some tips:

1) Read photography blogs or tips online to be a better photographer. Any camera can do only limited things but with some tips, you will be able to take your camera to the next level. You will have better chances for better photos.
2) Buy some prime fast lens like 35mm or 50mm with F1.8 or so. For Canon or Nikon, you can get one for around $100-$150. With this lens, your DSLR will be able to take photos in low light too. Plus for taking photos for people and pets, they give nice bokeh- background blurring that you see in portraits taken by professionals.
3) Read your camera manual. You will be amazed to know how much your camera can do besides that AUTO button.
4) Work with your camera. Your camera can do only certain things for you. When you are taking a photo, it tries to guess what it is shooting and would set up Aperture, Shutterspeed, ISO, color mode etc to shoot a photo for you. Many times that piece of glass (I mean lens) and that sensor does not know that you shooting in backlight or in snow. It does not kow if you are taking photo outside in broad sunlight or indoor well-lit place. If camera does not know accurately what it is shooting, it will probably give you a bad photo. Now instead of blaming your camera for a bad photo, if you are willing to work with your camera, your camera can take better photos for you. Learn some basic photography tips and help out your camera when it struggles. Set a proper mode like Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports and tell your camera where and what you are shooting. If you camera takes too bright or too dark photos, set the Exposure Compensation and tell camera to take less or more light. With your little help, you and your camera can make a great pair and together you will be able to take better photos.

Enjoy Photography.
http://photography-with-any-camera.blogspot.com/2013/05/best-digital-slr-for-beginners.html

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Camera batteries dying too fast?

Q. I have a GE A950 Digital Camera. I believe I got it on Christmas year 2009 so I've had it for a little over 3 years and it will be going on 4 years on Christmas 2013.

Over the past month, I have been having problems with the batteries dying abnormally fast. I have always used 2 AA Alkaline batteries and it has made the camera last for a very decent amount of times before the batteries fully die. But over the past month, it seems even when I put brand new batteries in my camera, they die within 10 to 15 minutes (they used to last for hours!).

My main question is, would my camera be considered "old" now and it's time for a new one? Or should I maybe try investing in rechargeable batteries first?
I use Energizer brand batteries.

A. If your camera is anything like the mainstream P&S cameras, it is optimized for NiMH batteries.

You can buy low self-discharge NiMH batteries and a charger for under $20 on Amazon

The other problem may be that there is a short in the cameras electronics

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Good DSLR camera for Europe?

Q. I will be going to Europe (Paris and Spain) for school next spring break in 2013. I want a good quality DSLR camera for the trip and for later use. It will be a present either for graduating or Christmas so I can go up to $900. Anyone know any good ones?

A. I would recommend the Pentax Kr . This camera comes with a 28-to-55mm lens. And a 50-to-200mm lens when sold in kit form. I highly recommend buying the camera "and" 50-200mm lens together. I purchased the previous model (Kx) which came with only the 28-55mm. And I bought an off brand lens 28-200mm, that was a mistake! So if a DSLR is your hearts desire buy it with both lenses together. It will be cheaper in the long run. My first thought with your question, is does this person really need a Digital Single Lens Reflex or is he just responding to the questions on this forum where some of the "die-hard" pro's recommend DSLR's as the only type of camera to own. So with that in mind let me throw out some thoughts for you to ponder.
1. If you want an excellent camera that takes needle sharp photos, there are many "bridge" cameras that take excellent pictures, but have only one zoom lens which does it all, from close-ups to long telephoto shots. It seems to me it would be easier to tote this type than a camera with extra lenses, and accessories. I am referring to a camera like the Canon Powershot series "SX ?? IS. The current one is the SX40 IS, But previous models may be available used at attractive prices, those models are the SX30IS, the SX20IS, and the SX10IS. Remember these cameras cannot change their lens. You have to be satisfied with the lens that comes with the camera.

Good Luck!

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Best filming camera to film movies?

Q. Hi! In 2015, some school mates and I are planning to shoot a remake of The Breakfast Club. It will be the 30 year anniversary and we are excited to start. Anyways, I am looking for a great filming camera for movies. I know it'll be pricey but I seem to get 0 help when I just google it. I also want to know how to make the footage have an 80s feel, quality wise. I will be using the camera that any of you suggest for a number of years and films to come, and I would also appreciate if you have any movie editing software? Thank you!

A. I am guessing you are looking to use some digital camera to film. If you are going to spend tens of thousands of dollars on a professional movie camera, please ignore rest of my answer.

Most of us know that most compact cameras, or smart-phones like iPhones, are not good at video recording. If light is good, they do an okay job. When light is dull, they are almost unusable. Same is true for most consumer SLR cameras with kit lenses. So what do we do to take high quality High-Definition videos? Should we use an HD camcoder or a pocket camcorder like Sony Bloggie or UltraHD?

Most compact cameras don't do a good job in low light- for still images or for videos. If you zoom in, the shake becomes too obvious. Most DSLRs will do a little better as light level goes down but many of them will not auto focus during videos (because of the mirror which needs to be flipped for focusing). You can bypass this with a mirrorless camera which can auto focus, like Panasonic G or GF series but with Auto focus, you lose the control over which part of the frame, or on which person to focus on. If you have 3 persons in a frame, your Auto-Focus will not know which one you want to focus on. Why not? Silly, it is Auto-focus! It focuses by itself!! That is the reason you never see a professional movie or videos done with Autofocus.

Now read an article here which can give you nice tips:
http://photography-with-any-camera.blogspot.com/2013/03/video-recording-with-dslr-is-it-worth-it.html

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What are some really cheap HD cameras under 200$?

Q.

A. The best camera under $200 is currently the Nikon P310.

Well, maybe under $200. Nikon had a $100 instant rebate that expired on Mar 30, 2013. Check back periodically to see if that rebate is extended or not. Otherwise, you may be spending about $50 more, which is still a good deal.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/842326-REG/Nikon_P310B_Coolpix_P300_Digital_Camera.html

This camera normally sells for $300+, but it has just been discontinued for it's replacement, the P330. Since this is an annual (or semi-annual) event with most camera manufacturers (of compact cameras), you can often pick up an outstanding camera at a low price when they first become discontinued.

However, when this happens you have to act farily quickly as the stock is limited to what is on the dealer's shelves.

Why do I like the P310?

First, it has manual exposure controls (prorgam, shutter/aperture priority, manual), This gives you maximum flexibility in composing your photos.

Second, it has a fast f/1.8 lens, which rivals even the better grade DSLR lenses. What does this mean? Superior low-light performance, as the camera will gather 2 to 4 times more light than the typical compact camera.

It also does up to 1920x1080p @ 30fps "full" HD with stereo audio. But I am not much into video so that is not something I often use. If I want to do video, I have a camcorder for that.

And I own this camera, so it is not something I would recommend without having some experience with it. While the zoom range of this camera is less than those ridiculously high-powered zooms on bridge cameras, the lens on the P310 is vastly superior to those cameras. So while you won't be able to take a photo of a bird from a mile away, you will be able to take better photos within the range of the P310's zoom.

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Which camera should I buy?

Q. I need a really good camera in april (2013), I'm thinking of buying a nikon 1 J1 but I'm not sure, the nikon 1 J2 is too expensive if you look at the differences with the J1 . Shoul I buy a nikon 1 J1? Or is there a better camera in the market which is cheaper or around the same price? It must be digital and have a (not too) big lens. thanks!

A. Look at the Nikon V1. They are ridiculously low priced right now ($299) while stock is left or until Dec 30. If you wait until April 2013, this deal (and all remaining V1s) will likely be gone.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/823590-REG/Nikon_27504_Nikon_1_V1_Mirrorless.html

The original MSRP of $899 for the V1 was way too overpriced, but at $299, it is very attractive.

The V1 is an upscale version of the J1, and may or may not be to your liking, but at the price they are selling for, it is an easy decision. The main differences are that the V1 has an electronic viewfinder, and lacks an internal flash, when compared to the J1. It is also slightly larger and heavier, as it has a larger battery, giving about 25% more capacity. The V1 also has both electronic and manual shutters, whereas the J1 only has an electronic shutter.

Oddly enough, the V1 is priced about $100 less than the least expensive J1 that I can find, but if you buy the optional flash for the V1, it will be about $30 more than the J1.

Some reviews have the J1 with a slightly better image than the V1. I am highly skeptical about that as they are essentially the same camera; same sensor, and same digital processor, same lenses.

The only thing I can fathom is that the J1 has a different set of presets than the V1 (which is the old Canon trick), and/or not every reviewer necessarily knows what they are doing anyway.

There is one under Awboater's Christmas tree.

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Good DSLR camera for Europe?

Q. I will be going to Europe (Paris and Spain) for school next spring break in 2013. I want a good quality DSLR camera for the trip and for later use. It will be a present either for graduating or Christmas so I can go up to $900. Anyone know any good ones?

A. I would recommend the Pentax Kr . This camera comes with a 28-to-55mm lens. And a 50-to-200mm lens when sold in kit form. I highly recommend buying the camera "and" 50-200mm lens together. I purchased the previous model (Kx) which came with only the 28-55mm. And I bought an off brand lens 28-200mm, that was a mistake! So if a DSLR is your hearts desire buy it with both lenses together. It will be cheaper in the long run. My first thought with your question, is does this person really need a Digital Single Lens Reflex or is he just responding to the questions on this forum where some of the "die-hard" pro's recommend DSLR's as the only type of camera to own. So with that in mind let me throw out some thoughts for you to ponder.
1. If you want an excellent camera that takes needle sharp photos, there are many "bridge" cameras that take excellent pictures, but have only one zoom lens which does it all, from close-ups to long telephoto shots. It seems to me it would be easier to tote this type than a camera with extra lenses, and accessories. I am referring to a camera like the Canon Powershot series "SX ?? IS. The current one is the SX40 IS, But previous models may be available used at attractive prices, those models are the SX30IS, the SX20IS, and the SX10IS. Remember these cameras cannot change their lens. You have to be satisfied with the lens that comes with the camera.

Good Luck!

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How to audition for SM, JYP, and YG?

Q. So, I would like to know how to audition for SM, JYP, and YG. I already checked their official websites but I'm still confused on how to apply, as there are many ways to audition. I know for SM you can apply via email and post if you can't make it to the live auditions (global and open). But when people say online audition do they mean email audition? And to apply for global you can apply one of 3 ways: email, every sing, and online. But, are email auditions different than email applying for global auditions? And for JYP, I don't think they have global auditions, or am I wrong? The only way to apply is live in Seoul, online (only members can right?), or post, right? And YG why do they only have Global (last time I checked was in Thailand) and post! Do they have email (online auditions)? Thanks and I hope you can answer all my questions. Also,
1) Where does SM usually hold their global auditions?
2) Do you have to attach video file (dancing), MP3 file (singing), and photos? Or you can just attach two (like only photos and singing or only photos and dancing)?
I really need the answers badly because I'm planning to audition and missed out this year but hopefully will go in the future :). Wish me luck!!

A. Hey open this website ! This is really helpful to answer your question and how-to apply for SM audition :)
http://auditionadviceandthoughts.blogspot.com/2012/09/a-useful-guide-to-sm-entertainment.html

I don't know about YG and JYP , but i heard JYP have global audition in some country O_o i read it somewhere in y!answeer .
I've been searching in google but i can't find any YG email address to send our audition application , i heard YG only open auditions face-to-face it means they really wanna see your talent , not by video , but face-to-face .

I only find their address for sending a tape that contains our audition video
YG Audition
Sangsu-dong 394-10 Hoseong Building 3F
Mapo-Gu, Seoul
South Korea, Zip 121-829

1) SM usually open in most asia , but they opening global auditions in USA too !

Korea:
Friday, January 25th, 2013: Incheon (Samsan World Gymnasium)
Sunday, January 27th, 2013: Daejeon (Pyeongsong Youth Cultural Center)
Saturday, February 2nd, 2013: Jeonju (Jeonju University - JJ Art Hall)
Sunday, February 3rd, 2013: Busan (MBC Art Hall)
Saturday, February 16th, 2013: Anyang (Anyang University - Ari Vision Center)
Sunday, February 17th, 2013: Seoul (COEX Mall - Conference Room 4th floor)
Friday, February 22nd, 2013: Bundang (Korea Design Center)
Saturday, February 23rd, 2013: Gwangju (U Square Cultural Center)
Saturday, March 2nd, 2013: Daegu (Bukkuch'eong Youth Cultural Center)
Sunday, March 3rd, 2013: Chungju (Jungjushi Cultural Center)

Japan:
Wednesday, March 20th, 2013: Osaka
Sunday, March 24th, 2013: Nagoya

USA:
Friday, April 19th, 2013: Washington D.C. (Waterview Conference Center)
Sunday, April 21st, 2013: New York (Hotel Pennsylvania)
Friday, April 26th, 2013: Seattle (Federal Way Community Center)
Sunday, April 28th, 2013: LA (Sheraton LA Downtown)

Thailand:
Sunday, March 31st, 2013: Bangkok

China:
Sunday, April 14th, 2013: Guangzhou

UPDATE!
Sorry for the late update! ^^
Sunday, July 7th, 2013: Shanghai, China
Monday, July 8th, 2013: Shanghai, China
Saturday, July 13th, 2013: Beijing, China
Sunday, July 14th, 2013: Beijing, China

Saturday, July 20th, 2013: Tokyo, Japan

2) of course you have to attach them all ! A photos of profile shot , side face , full body ,and side body , remember to remove your hair from face (if you have bangs) better to tie them up or use clip instead . For a photo , remember to not use scanned photos/cellphone camera/webcam ! Use digital camera / good camera for taking photos :)

For video dancing and singing i think it's ok to use webcam or anything else as long it has good quality and don't make your voice bad because of it's quality :(

And attach a video of you singing and dancing (singing max 2 min & dancing max 2 min too )
Don't forget to introduce yourself in the opening of video ! *Hello my name is__ I'm going to audition for __ now I'm gonna sing ___ by ___ and dancing to choreography dance/freestyle dance * just like that !

I'm gonna audition too soon after i losing some weight ! kekeke , wish your luck the best ! go for it !

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Whats a good digital camera?

Q. I'm looking for a new camera that's around $100 or $120 I know that's not a lot but does anyone know a really nice digital camera please...?

A. Choose any Canon, Nikon, Samsung, Pentax, Panasonic or Sony. All 2012 and 2013 digital camera models are very powerful. Go to a store and put your hands on different cameras. See which cameras are within your budget and feel good. Any camera you buy will not disappoint you as long as you use it in good light. Most under $150 cameras will not work well in shooting fast moving objects indoor or taking photos in dull light. For that you will need to spend more than $500.
Now besides the camera, you can learn some basic photography lessons and get the most out of your powerful camera. Search the Internet and learn about Exposure Compensation, Multiple shots (fps), Timer, Bracketing, proper use of flash. Also use tripod and take photos with low ISO for stationary objects or for landscapes.
If you train yourself, any camera will help you get nice photos in most situations.
Good luck.

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I need a new digital camera!!!!?

Q. I really need a new digital camera! It needs to take good to decent photos and I would like it to be water proof. My budget is from 100-150 or a little higher depending on how much I like the camera. If you have a recommendation please leave a link to the camera below. I also wanted to ask what camera brand is better than the others I know Kodak is terrible then there's Sony, canon, Nikon which are the most familiar to me. I know there are the goods and the bads of each brand but in general which is the best for digital cameras. Thank you for your time best answer gets 10 points !!!!! �

A. Popular Photography's April 2013 edition covers waterproof cameras. They make the following suggestions:

Sony Cyber-shot TF1 - $198 (need reviews)
Fujifilm FinePix XP60 - $198
Pentax WG-3 GPS - $297
Nikon Coolpix AW110 - $347
Olympus Stylus TG-2 - $379
Panasonic Lumix TS5 - $399
http://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/side-by-side?products=sony_dsctf1&products=fujifilm_xp60&products=pentax_optiowg2gps&products=nikon_cpaw110&products=oly_tg2&products=panasonic_dmcts5
http://snapsort.com/compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-XP60-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TF1

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Sony digital camera( DSC-TX30/B)....this camera good or no? please tell........?

Q.

A. Here is a review
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sony-cyber-shot-dsc-tx30
Within the category of immersible compact cameras, its image quality is probably among the best in the studio test, although that is not a category with spectacularly great image quality. In the real world comparison tests it seems to have fallen a bit below the competition.
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/2013-waterproof-roundup/14
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/2013-waterproof-roundup/15
It is the lightest and most compact within that class. However, it is not a very easy camera to handle for actual diving.

With any compact camera you should use a wriststrap, and all the more so when handling these water resistant cameras in the water. with no floatation attached, they will sink.

For diving the Canon D20 has an advantage with the best ergonomics. Image quality is good for its class with least noise reduction smudging or highlight clipping. The Nikon AW110 is a very good overall performer for its class in image quality and has least chromatic aberration. The Olympus TG-2 gains an advantage in low light with its f2 lens. For video with real time sound, its sound gets terrible when immersed in water.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBFwthdyXRQ
The Pentax WG-3 also has an f2 lens, but its images were rather dull in this test
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jnxn_Ng-1U8
The Panasonic TS5 seems to produce some nice images, and it has the best video options, but its autofocus is sluggish.

A peculiar thing about the Nikon AW110 is that they package it with a neckstrap and advise against using a neckstrap in the water for safety reasons. An aftermarket wriststrap should be purchased for it.

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Which camera should I buy?

Q. I need a really good camera in april (2013), I'm thinking of buying a nikon 1 J1 but I'm not sure, the nikon 1 J2 is too expensive if you look at the differences with the J1 . Shoul I buy a nikon 1 J1? Or is there a better camera in the market which is cheaper or around the same price? It must be digital and have a (not too) big lens. thanks!

A. Look at the Nikon V1. They are ridiculously low priced right now ($299) while stock is left or until Dec 30. If you wait until April 2013, this deal (and all remaining V1s) will likely be gone.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/823590-REG/Nikon_27504_Nikon_1_V1_Mirrorless.html

The original MSRP of $899 for the V1 was way too overpriced, but at $299, it is very attractive.

The V1 is an upscale version of the J1, and may or may not be to your liking, but at the price they are selling for, it is an easy decision. The main differences are that the V1 has an electronic viewfinder, and lacks an internal flash, when compared to the J1. It is also slightly larger and heavier, as it has a larger battery, giving about 25% more capacity. The V1 also has both electronic and manual shutters, whereas the J1 only has an electronic shutter.

Oddly enough, the V1 is priced about $100 less than the least expensive J1 that I can find, but if you buy the optional flash for the V1, it will be about $30 more than the J1.

Some reviews have the J1 with a slightly better image than the V1. I am highly skeptical about that as they are essentially the same camera; same sensor, and same digital processor, same lenses.

The only thing I can fathom is that the J1 has a different set of presets than the V1 (which is the old Canon trick), and/or not every reviewer necessarily knows what they are doing anyway.

There is one under Awboater's Christmas tree.

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Is this a good camera?

Q. Canon EOS 5D Mark III 22.3 MP Full Frame CMOS Digital SLR Camera with EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Lens

is $3,500 a good price for this slr?
can you recommend a good srl?

better description
http://blog.danieljsd.com/2013/02/canon-eos-5d-mark-iii-223-mp-full-frame.html

A. That price is OK for that camera and lens.

If I were you I would be worried about spending that amount of money on something I knew nothing about. The fact that you have to ask this question makes me think you would be better in the $1000-1500 bracket. But hey! It's your cash!

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Trip to Europe in 2013?

Q. On a School trip June of 2013 since I'll be going to College August 2013. It's by EFtours. Have you ever been? What is it like? What did you do. I'll b without parents, and while it sounds exciting, but I'm kinda of scared to be in a foregin country, I mean this is a once in a lifetime oppertunity.

We're going to France and Italy, and taking a train from Paris to Rome or Rome to Paris. We'll be gone from 7 to 10 days. Anything I should know. Just to be prepared, what should I pack? We're premitted a carry on and suitcase per student. They tell us what to bring, but how much.

NEED TO KNOW:
What should I pack into my carry on bag?


Here is their list:
Clothing

Keep in mind that some religious sites require that shirts cover the shoulders and arms, and some do not allow shorts, short skirts or flip-flops.

�Comfortable walking shoes
�Shirts (short- and long-sleeved)
�Socks and underwear
�Shorts/pants/jeans
�Pajamas
�Bathing suit (if applicable)
�Dressier outfit and shoes (reserved for a special night out)
�Raincoat and/or umbrella

Toiletries
�Toothbrush
�Toothpaste
�Shampoo/conditioner
�Soap
�Deodorant
�Hairbrush/comb
�Sunscreen
�Spare set of contact lenses/glasses (if applicable)


Money
�ATM card (call your bank prior to departure to alert them of the trip; foreign purchases sometimes result in a hold on bank accounts)
�EF Visa Travel Card or personal credit card
�At least $50 converted to foreign currency of the first country that you�re visiting
�Pouch for storing money and passport under clothing (available at travel stores)


Electronics

�Alarm clock (many hotel rooms won't have one)
�Memory cards
�Adaptor/converter (available at electronic stores)
�Camera with ample batteries (batteries can be expensive abroad)

Documents
�Passport (required on all EF Educational Tours). Remember to bring a photocopy of it (in case it is lost) and leave one copy at home.
�Visas (if applicable)
�A copy of the tour itinerary
�A list of important phone numbers and addresses to send postcards home
�Copy of any prescriptions (Customs officials may want to verify that a container's contents match its label, so all medication should be carried in their original containers.)

Carry-on bag
Your EF backpack is a perfect carry-on bag! Here�s a short list of things you might need on the first day of the trip. Pack them in your carry-on in case your checked luggage is delayed.
�Passport
�Money
�Airline ticket
�Toothbrush and toothpaste (remember, toothpaste needs to go in a one-quart Ziploc bag, and can't be bigger than 3 oz)
�Hairbrush
�Contact lens case/glasses (to sleep comfortably on the plane)
�A change of clothes
�Medication
�Any valuables

Thanks in Advance

A. Here is their list:
Clothing - good for 7 days
Umbrella
things for personal hygienes (toothbrush, shampoo, and other personal stuffs)
Money

For electronic devices
Cellphones ,also use as alarm so dont bring alarm clock
Digital camera

also include basic medicine kits such as pain killer, motion sickness medicine

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5,000 files in one folder Keeps freezing Windows?

Q. I have taken photos over a period of 6 years.. and ive put them all in one folder..

I have 1.12 GB (1,206,584,242 bytes) of total data in one folder with four sub folders but it has over 90% of the pictures in the root folder of E:\photos\Digital Camera\ <--- theres at least 5,000 files there.

Now when I go into the folder to view files... explorer.exe takes 99% of system resource and never loads anymore... I want to be able to save my files. .but I Dont know what to do.. am I going to have to Delete the folder permanently and loose everything? I have tried folder options with "Do not cache thumbnails" Both on and off.. and nither works.. I have even disabled "Auto search NEtwork Drives and folders"

This is Windows XP SP3 Professional.


Please any help would be appreciated,
Thanks in advance.
im sorry when I said "I have even disabled "Auto Search networks and folders" I meant to actually say - "Automatically search for network folders and printers. " I heard disabling that helps with search times in the folders of explorer.exe to speed things up..
Thanks guys all your feedback was very helpful, Special thanks to TJ and , Ramblin' Man, Also Ramblin' Man I did have one video that was being thumbnailed and it was a corrupted file too. I deleted it. Ive already started archving and the indexing speeds is increasing very well. Thnx to all ur help.

A. In XP (either FAT32 or NTFS formats for where your pictures are stored) there's an inherent catch that affects most all operating systems - I'll try to explain...

Imagine if you will your photos were in a book (ie: scrapbook) and that at the start of the book there's a table of contents which indicates not only how MANY pages there are (in your case, each photo is a page in this index) but also the date(s) regarding the page, the size of the content and so forth.

The catch here is that the more files you dump into a single directory, the longer it takes for these "table of content" pages to be created.

The old "rule of thumb" is 512 files per directory. Once this line is crossed, you're going to reserve and use more and more system resources to gather the TOC (table of contents) and the more resources that get spent doing this, the less resources there are to DO this job.

Note: Windows 7/8 still have this flaw -- it's not anything YOU have done, yourself.

You noted there's roughly six years worth of images in this one location. Here's what I would recommend...

1. Create a new folder on the SAME drive called something like "Sorted Photos"
2. Within this new folder, create additional folders specific to the YEAR in which the images were taken (ie: 2013, 2012, etc.)
3. This will be painfully slow at first, but open your drive (My Computer > Storage Drive) and do an ADVANCED SEARCH (Press CTRL + F for "Find" and on the left menu of the Find dialog select FILES AND FOLDERS and under advanced features, choose a date range of say, 01-01-2012 through 12-31-2012 and then run the search) Once all the images for that year have been searched for, press <ALT> + <E> and the letter "A" (ALT+E opens the main menu under EDIT, then "A" selects "Select All") and then press <CTRL>+<X> to CUT these images. Go into your new folder under that year and press <CTRL>+<V> to paste them into the new location.
4. Once you've done this for a year or two worth of images, the indexing and search speeds will increase dramatically. Repeat as necessary for all images in the old folder.

Now... once you have them sorted by YEAR, it wouldn't be a bad idea to repeat this process by MONTH which will very likely help index and organize your photos even more so.

The way we do this here is even more elaborate - we take photos and other content and embed them into databases which allows me to add captions/notes, compress the images so that they do not take up nearly a fraction of the drive space and thus I can burn them onto CD or DVD with ease AND still maintain the original image quality. This takes a bit of effort and my software is in-house written and likely further than you want to go at this point, but there are truly endless possibilities how to organize your media while making it painless for both you as well as your machine.

* If you're not revisiting your older images very often, I'd also strongly recommend archiving them. The way we do this here (which maintains protection) is by first creating a zip like archive (RAR format - see link below) which compresses BMP, JPEG and other image formats wonderfully, and then take the images AND the RAR file and burn them onto CD or DVD - two sets are created in case one gets damaged. Once accomplished, they can then be physically removed from the computer and your images are safe... and they're not hurting your computer's efficiency.

** If your machine doesn't want to work WITH you regarding getting these images cleaned up and reorganized, drop me an email and I can design a quick application to do so for you which will basically achieve what was listed above with the least amount of effort (assuming the date-stamps on the files are remotely accurate) - if so, drop me an email here at CentralWare [at] yahoo.com

Good luck and hope this helps!

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Getting all of my film speed with Rodinal?

Q. I've been playing around with different films and developers and combinations for the past couple of months. I want to branch out from HC-110 and see what else is out there, and what else I like.

I've read a lot about Rodinal not delivering full film speed, and I pretty sure that's what I'm encountering here. It seems like whenever I soup in Rodinal at the standard times given on the Massive Dev Chart (a good place to start, at least), the negatives come out around 2-3 stops dark. I don't care so much for test rolls, but I shot a portrait session with medium format PanF+, developed in Rodinal, and lost at least 4 or 5 frames that could have been great. They were just too thin to recover.

Anyone have any advice here? I just want my exposures to come out the way they would if I was using HC-110. I'm not underexposing in camera, it's definitely something to do with the developer. I'm using 1:50 so far, and souping as documented on my little blog I use to keep track of my experiments:

http://filmsanddevelopers.blogspot.com/2013/05/adox-adonal-rodinal-and-ilford-panf.html
http://filmsanddevelopers.blogspot.com/2013/04/adox-adonal-rodinal-and-ilford-delta-100.html
I'm sorry, let me clarify: The negatives are thin. The images themselves (after being scanned or printed) are dark. Meaning, underexposed. I didn't state that very well.

Thanks for the info though, I'll run some more tests.

A. Like more density on the negatives you work with do you?

A photographer in Alaska used black and white film which he exposed to have a minimum of emulsion left on the film back after developing.

If it was my roll of film, I'd have had a heart attack and died on the spot! And if I had survived that I would have had my light meters. handheld and built into cameras, looked at plus the shutter speeds and lens apertures and then the film developers!

But back to all seriousness, this fella, lets call him Bill, also modified his print processing procedure, buying and using a digital enlarger timer and with closing the enlarger lens down, printed some of the most grain free images with great tonal scale! Both pics taken out of doors and pics taken indoors in low light conditions

Most lab rats would close their enlarger lenses down a stop or two and use seconds to expose proof sheets and prints.
This fella closed the lens down a few stops more and used tenths and hundredths of seconds as exposure times!

Plus had many more pic taking opportunities than the rest of us using Kodak Tri-X films or Illford's similar b&w product, pushing films to a paltry asa 800, 1200 or 1600 and exposing films for shadow detail.

This I beleive is where Rodinal and other developers used for developing b&w films rated to higher asa's got their so called bad reputations. The photographers could not or did not know how to modify their print processing procedure to take advantage of ther film developers ability to make such delicate looking negatives and the higher quality grain free images that resulted.

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Whats a good digital camera?

Q. I'm looking for a new camera that's around $100 or $120 I know that's not a lot but does anyone know a really nice digital camera please...?

A. Choose any Canon, Nikon, Samsung, Pentax, Panasonic or Sony. All 2012 and 2013 digital camera models are very powerful. Go to a store and put your hands on different cameras. See which cameras are within your budget and feel good. Any camera you buy will not disappoint you as long as you use it in good light. Most under $150 cameras will not work well in shooting fast moving objects indoor or taking photos in dull light. For that you will need to spend more than $500.
Now besides the camera, you can learn some basic photography lessons and get the most out of your powerful camera. Search the Internet and learn about Exposure Compensation, Multiple shots (fps), Timer, Bracketing, proper use of flash. Also use tripod and take photos with low ISO for stationary objects or for landscapes.
If you train yourself, any camera will help you get nice photos in most situations.
Good luck.

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Is the Panasonic DMC-GF3Kdigital camera?

Q. A good camera for the 4/3 compact digital camera, for casual use or should I consider the Sony NEX-6L/B be a better choice for someone who only takes photos occasionally. an the accessories for a camera such as this, for this type of use, or something better on the market in 2013.

A. It doesn't matter if you takes pictures occasionally or all the time. All cameras have the ability to take good pictures. It's the user's responsibility to make the pictures look good. That depends a lot on his ability.

Both Panasonic and Sony make good cameras. You shouldn't have any problem with any. If you are most concerned about portability, look at the Pentax Q system. It's enough to fit in your hand and still maintain an interchangeable lens system. Pentax, if you're not familiar with it, has very good optical quality.

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Has Anyone heard of a website called Camera Valley?

Q. Here is the link to the website
http://www.camera-valley.com/Canon_70D_EOS_DSLR_202MP_w_18-135mm_f35-56_STM_IS_Lens/p2204978_9954002.aspx


My Question is Do you think it is safe buying a camera from them?
I found the canon 70D for $787 VS 1500 on amazon
do you think it's to good to be true?

Thank for your answer

A. Website has only been registered since June 2013.
The registered contact is in Malaysia but their "about us" says New Zealand and Australia.
Site looks like something my 2 year old might have put together.
Prices too good to be true ....

787$ for 70D when it;s twice that at reputable stores like Amazon, Henrys, B&H? Hell even Digital Rev is selling it for 1300$!!!

Avoid this like the plague.

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lexar Multi use 4GB memory card not working?

Q. 2 Years ago i went to Australia and accidentally plugged my american camera into to a electrical

socket without a converter and now when i put it in my Fuji camera(which i bought in Australia when

my camera stopped working (it doesn't have to be charged it just takes battery's)) it says 'card error'

and if i put it in my computer it says i have to format it but it says it'll delete everything which i don't

want to happen ..at one point when i put it in my computer it showed about 1/10 of my photos but

that's it ...is there anyway for me to get my photos back?

A. Hey, that is a great question, thanks for coming to answers, I hope this information helps.
This has worked for me several times, so I will pass it on. Plug it in the port, heat it with a hair dryer, wait a minute, plug it in and out a couple times. If it still does not work try the same thing with compressed air to cool it. If it start working copy the data as it may stop working again any time... Other techs sometimes run check disk on flash drive and say it works, some times. I have tried it and it did not work for me...


Plug it in with the computer running. Then shut the computer off and remove it. Reboot the computer, wait a minute and plug it back in. If it is okay, It may have been left in an open state.

This site will help you test memory sticks http://www.memtest.org/

How to fix a usb port, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyG9MOwPXz0 and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FFvXoHgOkI both are very good and work...
http://www.laptoprepair101.com/laptop/category/hardware-test-utilities/
The small microprocessor on the motherboard will reload the drivers and your USB ports should be back to recognizing all devices! to achieve this simply power down you pc as you normally would and then unplug it from the wall for about 2 minutes. plug it back in and power up. hope this works for you.

http://memorycardrecoveryblog.blogspot.com/2013/02/how-to-recover-deleted-files-from.html
Open "Run" type in "diskmgmt.msc", this opens the disk manager. Find the drive, right-click on the drive, scroll to Change Drive Letters and Paths, you can then give it a dedicated drive letter. Every time you plug it into your computer, it will use the drive letter you assigned to it


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