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Today's internet security cameras Article
Sony Cybershot DSC-W1 Digital Camera Review


Are you looking for a good point-and-shoot digital camera? If you are, one camera to consider is the Sony Cybershot DSC-W1. This little compact camera is currently flying off the shelves. With good optics and a large 2.5 inch LCD screen, in addition to great looking pictures, the DSC-W1 is one of the more popular cameras around.

Are you looking for a good point-and-shoot digital camera? If you are, one camera to consider is the Sony Cybershot DSC-W1. This little compact camera is currently flying off the shelves. With good optics and a large 2.5 inch LCD screen, in addition to great looking pictures, the DSC-W1 is one of the more popular cameras around.

Design and Construction
The Sony Cybershot DSC-W1 is one stylish looking camera. A direct competitor to the Canon PowerShot S500, the DSC-W1 has been constructed to be a compact, travel ready camera that you can use to take quick snaps. Its dimensions are 3.5 inches by inches by 1.25 inches (weight-height-depth) and it weighs only 7.0 ounces.

One aspect of the camera I found especially impressive was the large 2.5 inch LCD screen. Most compact cameras have small LCDs so much so that you have to quick to look at the postage stamp sized images. Well, not in the Sony DSC-W1. The large screen makes it a joy to do on camera image editing or to show off your pictures to friends and family.

Optics and Resolution
The Sony Cybershot DSC-W1 comes with a 5.1 megapixel resolution, as well as 3x optical zoom and 2x digital zoom. Theres a built-in Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens to allow quick focusing in a wide variety of photo environments.

The optics in this camera are also superb. There are comprehensive focusing options available if youre more adventurous and want to play around with advanced manual camera options.

If you want to customize the camera to take photos at night, for example, you can change the shutter speed or play with the size of the aperture quite easily. If you need to take a quick shot in the middle of a vacation, you can switch back to auto focus and exposure so that the camera does everything for you. In short, the Sony DSC-W1 has features which give you extreme flexibility in taking photos.

User Controls
The user controls in the Sony Cybershot DSC-W1 are found next to the LCD and on a mode dial at the top surface of the camera. I found the controls easy to use. Whether you want to zoom in on an image, or change to a different scene mode or focus setting, the controls are always within easy reach.

Movie Mode
I also like the availability of a movie mode in the DSC-W1. You know, sometimes when youre out in the park or on a vacation, you get those moments when you know a video will be more appropriate instead of a photo. Thats where the movie mode is useful. You can capture video at 30 frames per second (fps) at VGA size 640 x 480 that roughly translates to 90 seconds of video on the included 32 MB memory card.

Direct Printing
As with many new digital cameras, the Sony DSC-W1 supports PictBridge direct printing. This is tremendously useful if you want to quickly print out photos without having to import them to a computer first. Of course, you will need a printer that is PictBridge compatible as well the Canon Pixma iP4000 is my personal choice.

Storage and Transfer
The Sony Cybershot DSC-W1 comes with a 32MB Sony Memory Stick which is hardly enough for serious photo taking, since each image is potentially 5MB in size. Id recommend getting at least a 128MB Memory Stick to complement the camera. In terms of image transfer, the camera supports USB 2.0 ports. This means that youll experience lightning transfer of data between the camera and your computer.

Battery Life
One thing I love about the Sony Cybershot DSC-W1 is the battery system. The camera supports standard AA batteries like those from Energizer. This is pretty rare in digital cameras most cameras need to use a proprietary battery. The ability to support AA batteries is great because you need not worry about the batteries running out AA batteries are easily found in any convenience store.

Shortcomings
There are some quirks I noticed in the Sony DSC-W1. Though not serious problems, they did serve to mar my experience with this camera somewhat. What are these quirks? They include:

* Lack of a panorama-assist mode
* Lock of white-balance calibration options
* No way to adjust the camera's automatic power-down time.
* Lack of a good photo editor in the bundled software

Conclusion
I do hope this review of the Sony Cybershot DSC-W1 has been of help to you. If youre looking for a good travel camera to take fun shots with, this Sony model is tough to beat. I personally own a Canon PowerShot S500, but Id also recommend this Sony because many of my friends have been raving about it.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR


Gary Hendricks runs a hobby site at www.basic-digital-photography.com. Read his tips on digital photography and learn to shoot better photos with your digicam.



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Varta AA NiMH Digital Camera Battery 2-Pack 2700mAh



Varta AA NiMH Digital Camera Battery 2-Pack 2700mAh
Rechargeable Photo Accu batteries utilize innovative Nickel Metal Hydride technology resulting in up to 100% more capacity than conventional Nickel-Cadmium and no "memory effect". Plus, these cells can be recharged up to 1,000 times. The 2,300 mAh capacity makes these batteries ideal for digital cameras. 2 per pack. 0% cadmium, 0% mercury.

Customer Review: They really don't last

I bought 4 packs of these AA batteries here at Amazon (8 batteries total) about 7 months ago. At first it seemed great to be able to just recharge them and keep using them. After about 2 or 3 charges I noticed that they don't last for more than a few uses on all of the electronics I used them for.



For instance, I used them in my Fuji digital camera and they only last about 4 or 5 pictures (w/ flash). The regular AAs tend to last me 12 or so with the flash. In my Logitech wireless trackball, they only last a couple of weeks where the regular AAs last a couple of months.



I'm now using them in my TV and VCR remotes because that's the lowest current draw I can use them for. I have AAA rechargeables by Maxell that seem to last way better in my MP3 player. It also seems to take over 6 hours to charge these batteries up. I recommend only getting a couple of these and a couple of some other brand to compare before buying in bulk.



Epson Perfection V500 Photo Scanner



Epson Perfection V500 Photo Scanner
The Epson Perfection V500 Photo features a built-in transparency unit for positive or negative film up to medium format. It scans 12 frames of 35mm filmstrip, four frames of mounted 35mm slides or 1 frame of 6x12cm medium format film at once, ideal for preserving old family images. Four easy access buttons are located on the front of the scanner to initiate scan to application, scan to PDF, scan to email and copy. They offer a quick and easy way to scan an image without the need to access settings on the computer. The scan to PDF function allows an image or multiple pages to be scanned and automatically saved to a specified PDF file, while the scan to email button allows documents or images to be copied and sent anywhere in the world at the touch of a button. Software provided with the Perfection V500 Photo includes the new Epson Scan 3.2 and Epson Creativity Suite. Epson Scan is designed to make scanning easy with its automatic mode and home mode. The needs of the advanced user are addressed with the professional mode. Epson Scan 3.2 offers high compression multi-page PDF scanning and allows ICC profiles to be embedded into the scanned files. Colour reproduction for negative scanning delivers superior image quality in critical or mixed lighting conditions. It also offers an advanced backlight correction to improve the overall visibility in the image. Digital ICE Technology ensures dust and scratches are completely removed from colour films, creating high-quality results.
Additional software includes Adobe PhotoShop Elements 4 (PC) and 3 (Mac) and ABBYY FineReader Sprint 6 Plus. An optional Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) is available for small offices that wish to use the Perfection V500 Photo for higher volumes of document scanning. Full software package - Epson Scan 3.2, Epson Creativity Suite, Digital ICE, Adobe Elements 4 (PC) and 3(Mac) and ABBYY FineReader Sprint 6 Plus Mac and PC compatible

Customer Review: Epson V500 Scanner

I am unable to review this itme because to date I have been unable to get it to talk to my computer. I went to the Epson site and they indicated I have the latest driver. I even enlisted the aid of my son sort of a teckie and he was unable to get it to work. I was planning on buying one of the large format Epson printers but have decided to go with a different brand.

Customer Review: Epson V500 Scanner

I read the reviews before I purchased this product and most said it was not a bad scanner. Well....I could not get it to load the software on OS Vista, so I tried my other computer using XP Pro and could not load the software either. I bypassed the denial of a dialog box and tried to use the scanner and it would not work. Software and instructions are online and they are poor, poor, poor) Do not buy this product..



SanDisk SDCFH-1024-901 1 GB Ultra II CompactFlash Card (Retail Package)



SanDisk SDCFH-1024-901 1 GB Ultra II CompactFlash Card (Retail Package)
The SANDISK SDCFH102490 1GB Ultra II CompactFlash Card is a high capacity, high speed storage card designed for users of digital cameras, personal digital audio players, and throughout an expanding galaxy of devices featuring the CompactFlash slot. The card enables advanced photographers to quickly shoot many high-resolution images; large files are saved to the card at unprecedented speed, readying the camera to take the next picture. Unfazed by drastic weather conditions from blistering heat to arctic cold

Customer Review: compact flash card

I use this card in one of my Stealth trail cameras that i use for hunting it really works great.

Customer Review: Sandisk ultra 1 gb

I am using the Sandisk ultra 1 gb CompactFlash cards in both my Canon 3G and my Canon 30D cameras. They work for me - I don't use high speed shooting where a faster card might be needed.



Logitech QuickCam Orbit AF



Logitech QuickCam Orbit AF
Enjoy image-perfect detail and clarity plus motorized tracking. Motorized tracking automatically follows your every move, keeping you right in the middle of the picture. Get more detail and clarity from Logitech's glass lens designed in collaboration with Carl Zeiss, the global leader in camera optics. Your images stay razor sharp, even in closeups. HD video and images have never looked so real at 960 by 720 pixels. A true 2-Megapixel sensor, with up to 8-megapixel photos. RightLight 2 Technology adjusts intelligently to produce the best possible images in dim or poorly backlight settings. Integrated microphone with RightSound Technology lets you enjoy crystal clear conversations, free from annoying background noise. Ultra-high resolution 2-megapixel sensor with RightLight 2 Technology Color depth - 24-bit true color Video capture - Up to 1600 by 1200 pixels (HD quality) Frame rate - Up to 30 frames per second Still-image capture - 8-Megapixels with software enhancement Built-in microphone with RightSound Technology System Requirements - Windows XP, Pentium 4 or compatible processor 1.4 GHz, 128 MB RAM, 200 MB free space, 16-bit color display adapter, Windows-compatible sound card and speakers (full-duplex sound card recommended), USB port and CD-ROM drive

Customer Review: Logitech QuickCam Orbit AF

This camera works great. The only issue I hade was with the software. I could not find any way to reduce the video size to allow it to work better in low band width situations.

Customer Review: Good picture, good sound

The hardware and software installed flawlessly and it has been used with Skype and Windows Live Messenger.

I am happy with the video and audio quality. The auto exposure works well in dim light. The face following feature prefers to follow bright lights if your face is in shadow so I had to turn if off. Bad lighting also fooled the auto focus once; so for best results make sure you face is lit. The stalk raises the camera for showing more than the underside of your chin. The mic does not cause feedback and ringing when used with speakers so you don't need to use headphones.





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Today's internet security cameras Article
Sony Cybershot DSC-W1 Digital Camera Review


Are you looking for a good point-and-shoot digital camera? If you are, one camera to consider is the Sony Cybershot DSC-W1. This little compact camera is currently flying off the shelves. With good optics and a large 2.5 inch LCD screen, in addition to great looking pictures, the DSC-W1 is one of the more popular cameras around.

Are you looking for a good point-and-shoot digital camera? If you are, one camera to consider is the Sony Cybershot DSC-W1. This little compact camera is currently flying off the shelves. With good optics and a large 2.5 inch LCD screen, in addition to great looking pictures, the DSC-W1 is one of the more popular cameras around.

Design and Construction
The Sony Cybershot DSC-W1 is one stylish looking camera. A direct competitor to the Canon PowerShot S500, the DSC-W1 has been constructed to be a compact, travel ready camera that you can use to take quick snaps. Its dimensions are 3.5 inches by inches by 1.25 inches (weight-height-depth) and it weighs only 7.0 ounces.

One aspect of the camera I found especially impressive was the large 2.5 inch LCD screen. Most compact cameras have small LCDs so much so that you have to quick to look at the postage stamp sized images. Well, not in the Sony DSC-W1. The large screen makes it a joy to do on camera image editing or to show off your pictures to friends and family.

Optics and Resolution
The Sony Cybershot DSC-W1 comes with a 5.1 megapixel resolution, as well as 3x optical zoom and 2x digital zoom. Theres a built-in Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens to allow quick focusing in a wide variety of photo environments.

The optics in this camera are also superb. There are comprehensive focusing options available if youre more adventurous and want to play around with advanced manual camera options.

If you want to customize the camera to take photos at night, for example, you can change the shutter speed or play with the size of the aperture quite easily. If you need to take a quick shot in the middle of a vacation, you can switch back to auto focus and exposure so that the camera does everything for you. In short, the Sony DSC-W1 has features which give you extreme flexibility in taking photos.

User Controls
The user controls in the Sony Cybershot DSC-W1 are found next to the LCD and on a mode dial at the top surface of the camera. I found the controls easy to use. Whether you want to zoom in on an image, or change to a different scene mode or focus setting, the controls are always within easy reach.

Movie Mode
I also like the availability of a movie mode in the DSC-W1. You know, sometimes when youre out in the park or on a vacation, you get those moments when you know a video will be more appropriate instead of a photo. Thats where the movie mode is useful. You can capture video at 30 frames per second (fps) at VGA size 640 x 480 that roughly translates to 90 seconds of video on the included 32 MB memory card.

Direct Printing
As with many new digital cameras, the Sony DSC-W1 supports PictBridge direct printing. This is tremendously useful if you want to quickly print out photos without having to import them to a computer first. Of course, you will need a printer that is PictBridge compatible as well the Canon Pixma iP4000 is my personal choice.

Storage and Transfer
The Sony Cybershot DSC-W1 comes with a 32MB Sony Memory Stick which is hardly enough for serious photo taking, since each image is potentially 5MB in size. Id recommend getting at least a 128MB Memory Stick to complement the camera. In terms of image transfer, the camera supports USB 2.0 ports. This means that youll experience lightning transfer of data between the camera and your computer.

Battery Life
One thing I love about the Sony Cybershot DSC-W1 is the battery system. The camera supports standard AA batteries like those from Energizer. This is pretty rare in digital cameras most cameras need to use a proprietary battery. The ability to support AA batteries is great because you need not worry about the batteries running out AA batteries are easily found in any convenience store.

Shortcomings
There are some quirks I noticed in the Sony DSC-W1. Though not serious problems, they did serve to mar my experience with this camera somewhat. What are these quirks? They include:

* Lack of a panorama-assist mode
* Lock of white-balance calibration options
* No way to adjust the camera's automatic power-down time.
* Lack of a good photo editor in the bundled software

Conclusion
I do hope this review of the Sony Cybershot DSC-W1 has been of help to you. If youre looking for a good travel camera to take fun shots with, this Sony model is tough to beat. I personally own a Canon PowerShot S500, but Id also recommend this Sony because many of my friends have been raving about it.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR


Gary Hendricks runs a hobby site at www.basic-digital-photography.com. Read his tips on digital photography and learn to shoot better photos with your digicam.



Featured internet security cameras Items
Varta AA NiMH Digital Camera Battery 2-Pack 2700mAh



Varta AA NiMH Digital Camera Battery 2-Pack 2700mAh
Rechargeable Photo Accu batteries utilize innovative Nickel Metal Hydride technology resulting in up to 100% more capacity than conventional Nickel-Cadmium and no "memory effect". Plus, these cells can be recharged up to 1,000 times. The 2,300 mAh capacity makes these batteries ideal for digital cameras. 2 per pack. 0% cadmium, 0% mercury.

Customer Review: They really don't last

I bought 4 packs of these AA batteries here at Amazon (8 batteries total) about 7 months ago. At first it seemed great to be able to just recharge them and keep using them. After about 2 or 3 charges I noticed that they don't last for more than a few uses on all of the electronics I used them for.



For instance, I used them in my Fuji digital camera and they only last about 4 or 5 pictures (w/ flash). The regular AAs tend to last me 12 or so with the flash. In my Logitech wireless trackball, they only last a couple of weeks where the regular AAs last a couple of months.



I'm now using them in my TV and VCR remotes because that's the lowest current draw I can use them for. I have AAA rechargeables by Maxell that seem to last way better in my MP3 player. It also seems to take over 6 hours to charge these batteries up. I recommend only getting a couple of these and a couple of some other brand to compare before buying in bulk.



Epson Perfection V500 Photo Scanner



Epson Perfection V500 Photo Scanner
The Epson Perfection V500 Photo features a built-in transparency unit for positive or negative film up to medium format. It scans 12 frames of 35mm filmstrip, four frames of mounted 35mm slides or 1 frame of 6x12cm medium format film at once, ideal for preserving old family images. Four easy access buttons are located on the front of the scanner to initiate scan to application, scan to PDF, scan to email and copy. They offer a quick and easy way to scan an image without the need to access settings on the computer. The scan to PDF function allows an image or multiple pages to be scanned and automatically saved to a specified PDF file, while the scan to email button allows documents or images to be copied and sent anywhere in the world at the touch of a button. Software provided with the Perfection V500 Photo includes the new Epson Scan 3.2 and Epson Creativity Suite. Epson Scan is designed to make scanning easy with its automatic mode and home mode. The needs of the advanced user are addressed with the professional mode. Epson Scan 3.2 offers high compression multi-page PDF scanning and allows ICC profiles to be embedded into the scanned files. Colour reproduction for negative scanning delivers superior image quality in critical or mixed lighting conditions. It also offers an advanced backlight correction to improve the overall visibility in the image. Digital ICE Technology ensures dust and scratches are completely removed from colour films, creating high-quality results.
Additional software includes Adobe PhotoShop Elements 4 (PC) and 3 (Mac) and ABBYY FineReader Sprint 6 Plus. An optional Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) is available for small offices that wish to use the Perfection V500 Photo for higher volumes of document scanning. Full software package - Epson Scan 3.2, Epson Creativity Suite, Digital ICE, Adobe Elements 4 (PC) and 3(Mac) and ABBYY FineReader Sprint 6 Plus Mac and PC compatible

Customer Review: Epson V500 Scanner

I am unable to review this itme because to date I have been unable to get it to talk to my computer. I went to the Epson site and they indicated I have the latest driver. I even enlisted the aid of my son sort of a teckie and he was unable to get it to work. I was planning on buying one of the large format Epson printers but have decided to go with a different brand.

Customer Review: Epson V500 Scanner

I read the reviews before I purchased this product and most said it was not a bad scanner. Well....I could not get it to load the software on OS Vista, so I tried my other computer using XP Pro and could not load the software either. I bypassed the denial of a dialog box and tried to use the scanner and it would not work. Software and instructions are online and they are poor, poor, poor) Do not buy this product..



SanDisk SDCFH-1024-901 1 GB Ultra II CompactFlash Card (Retail Package)



SanDisk SDCFH-1024-901 1 GB Ultra II CompactFlash Card (Retail Package)
The SANDISK SDCFH102490 1GB Ultra II CompactFlash Card is a high capacity, high speed storage card designed for users of digital cameras, personal digital audio players, and throughout an expanding galaxy of devices featuring the CompactFlash slot. The card enables advanced photographers to quickly shoot many high-resolution images; large files are saved to the card at unprecedented speed, readying the camera to take the next picture. Unfazed by drastic weather conditions from blistering heat to arctic cold

Customer Review: compact flash card

I use this card in one of my Stealth trail cameras that i use for hunting it really works great.

Customer Review: Sandisk ultra 1 gb

I am using the Sandisk ultra 1 gb CompactFlash cards in both my Canon 3G and my Canon 30D cameras. They work for me - I don't use high speed shooting where a faster card might be needed.



Logitech QuickCam Orbit AF



Logitech QuickCam Orbit AF
Enjoy image-perfect detail and clarity plus motorized tracking. Motorized tracking automatically follows your every move, keeping you right in the middle of the picture. Get more detail and clarity from Logitech's glass lens designed in collaboration with Carl Zeiss, the global leader in camera optics. Your images stay razor sharp, even in closeups. HD video and images have never looked so real at 960 by 720 pixels. A true 2-Megapixel sensor, with up to 8-megapixel photos. RightLight 2 Technology adjusts intelligently to produce the best possible images in dim or poorly backlight settings. Integrated microphone with RightSound Technology lets you enjoy crystal clear conversations, free from annoying background noise. Ultra-high resolution 2-megapixel sensor with RightLight 2 Technology Color depth - 24-bit true color Video capture - Up to 1600 by 1200 pixels (HD quality) Frame rate - Up to 30 frames per second Still-image capture - 8-Megapixels with software enhancement Built-in microphone with RightSound Technology System Requirements - Windows XP, Pentium 4 or compatible processor 1.4 GHz, 128 MB RAM, 200 MB free space, 16-bit color display adapter, Windows-compatible sound card and speakers (full-duplex sound card recommended), USB port and CD-ROM drive

Customer Review: Logitech QuickCam Orbit AF

This camera works great. The only issue I hade was with the software. I could not find any way to reduce the video size to allow it to work better in low band width situations.

Customer Review: Good picture, good sound

The hardware and software installed flawlessly and it has been used with Skype and Windows Live Messenger.

I am happy with the video and audio quality. The auto exposure works well in dim light. The face following feature prefers to follow bright lights if your face is in shadow so I had to turn if off. Bad lighting also fooled the auto focus once; so for best results make sure you face is lit. The stalk raises the camera for showing more than the underside of your chin. The mic does not cause feedback and ringing when used with speakers so you don't need to use headphones.





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Many Banks Don't Follow Safe Web Practices Robbers of old hit up banks because, obviously, that's where the money was. Today's cyberthieves are no different, so financial institutions' Web sites have high security requirements. Yet three engineers at the University of Michigan found plenty of flaws in banks' online security. One alarming result of their study concerns how banks present log-in pages to users. The study (available if you have Adobe Acrobat installed.) looked at the state of 2


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