Ancora Imparo

I am still learning
PSP Photo XI
1/11/2007 9:22:00 PM

This past Sunday, I upgraded my existing PSP-7 image editor to Corel's PSP XI. The difference in functionality between the two versions is unbelievable. I've worked with more types of image editing/manipulation in 5 days with PSP XI than in the 4 years that I've used PSP 7. The discovery of an online PSP users group was also helpful in figuring out the process of image editing using PSP software.

So far, I have to give this image editor two thumbs up. It is a reasonably priced, fairly easy-to-use program in which you can acquire the techniques used today in image editing and manipulation. Who knows, as your skills increase, Reuters might offer you a position in their company :)

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Canon XT Review
10/28/2006 8:02:00 PM
Longwood

Over the past two weekends, I've made some room in my weekend schedule to visit both Longwood and Winterthur with the objective of trying out my new dSLR - the Canon XT. In addition, I brought along my Canon EOS Rebel SLR and Nikon Coolpix P2 for comparison.


Just a few observations from the field:

The camera is smaller than my Canon EOS. There has been critism over the small size of the XT, yet as I hold the camera, my index finger falls naturally over the shutter button. No problems here.

It is surprsingly heavy for its size, especially when I attach the telephoto lens. This is no vending machine camera, it is a sturdy little camera.

It is quickly becoming apparent that I need to use a tripod when shooting with the telephoto lens. This was never an issue when used with the film SLR and I'm thinking about purchasing a IS telephoto lens for the dSLR.

The battery life so far is excellent. I've only recharged it once since receiving the camera. As the winter approaches, we will see how the battery handles the colder temperatures.

And now for the pictures - just a few examples...

Winterthur
Winterthur

Longwood
Longwood

Winterthur
Winterthur
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Skye's New Toy
10/9/2006 7:26:00 PM




The Canon Rebel XT dSLR

Purchased this digital SLR tonight and am loving it already. The menu items are arranged similarly to that of my retired Canon A80, so I am finding no difficulty in taking pictures and adjusting the settings. My first picture is posted below..well, its not my best work...but it is dark outside and the dog is being uncooperative and refuses to sit, stay or heel. So, I'll take what I can get! It looks as though I'll be heading out to Winterthur this weekend to see what this camera can do. Stay tuned, folks.


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