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Yesterday I asked 'when is the best time to buy a digital camera?' Today I want to turn our attention to how to buy a digital camera.
I'm not going to talk you through all the different features on a digital camera or tell you which models are best (something that is really quite individual and which changes regularly over time) however there are a few questions and factors to keep in mind when making the decision of which camera is best for you.
When searching for a digital camera there are a few factors that I encourage people to keep in mind when they buy a digital camera (while there are 9 'steps' they are not necessarily a sequence you follow)
So lets get onto some tips for buying digital cameras:
A mistake I see some digital camera buyers making is that they get sucked into buying cameras that are beyond what they really need. Some questions to ask yourself before you go shopping:
Ask yourself these questions before you go to buy a camera and you'll be in a much better position to make a decision when you see what's on offer. You'll probably find the sales person asks you this question anyway – so to have thought about it before hand will help them help you get the right digital camera.
One of the features that you'll see used to sell digital cameras is how many megapixels a digital camera has.
When I first got into digital photography, a few years back, the megapixel rating of cameras was actually quite important as most cameras were at the lower end of today's modern day range and even a 1 megapixel increase was significant.
These days, with most new cameras coming out with at least 5 megapixels, it isn't so crucial. In fact at the upper end of the range it can actually be a disadvantage to have images that are so large that they take up enormous amounts of space on memory cards and computers.
One of the main questions to ask when it comes to megapixels is 'Will you be printing shots'? If so – how large will you be going with them? If you're only printing images at a normal size then anything over 4 or so megapixels will be fine. If you're going to start blowing your images up you might want to pay the extra money for something at the upper end of what's on offer today.
Keep in mind as you look at cameras that the price quoted may not be the final outlay that you need to make as there are a variety of other extras that you might want (or need) to fork out for including:
Some retailers will bundle such extras with cameras or will at least give a discount when buying more than one item at once. Keep in mind though that what they offer in bundles might not meet you needs. For example it's common to get a 16 or 32 megabyte memory card with cameras – however these days you'll probably want something at least of 500 megabytes (if not a gigabyte or two).
Talking of extra gear – one way to save yourself some cash is if you have accessories from previous digital cameras that are compatible with your new one.
For example memory cards, batteries, lenses (remember that many film camera lenses are actually compatible with digital SLRs from the same manufacturers), flashes, filters etc.
While digital SLRs are getting more affordable they are not for everyone. Keep in mind that they are usually bigger, heavier, harder to keep clean (if you're changing lenses) and can be more complicated to operate than point and shoot. Of course there are some upsides also.
If you're trying to make a decision between a point and shoot and DSLR you might want to read my previous posts titled Should you buy a DSLR or a Point and Shoot Digital Camera? and it's companion piece How to Choose a DSLR.
Not all 'zooms' are created equal.
When you're looking at different models of digital cameras you'll often hear their zooms talked about in two ways. Firstly there's the 'optical zoom' and then there's the 'digital zoom'.
I would highly recommend that you only take into consideration the 'optical zoom' when making a decision about which camera to buy. Digital zooms simply enlarge the pixels in your shot which does make your subject look bigger, but it also makes it look more pixelated and your picture 'noisier' (like when you go up close to your TV).
If you're looking for a zoom lens make sure it's an optical zoom (most modern cameras have them of at least 3x in length – ie they'll make your subject three times as big – with an increasing array of 'super zooms' coming onto the market at up to 12x Optical Zoom).
Before buying a digital camera take the time to do a little research. Don't JUST rely upon the advice of the helpful sales person (who may or may not know anything about cameras and who may or may not have sales incentives for the camera they are recommending).
Read some reviews in digital camera magazines or online to help you narrow down the field. There are some great websites around that give expert and user reviews on virtually every camera on the market – use this wonderful and free resource.
A little self promotion here – one such site is my Digital Photography Blog which is a site that collates the reviews of many sites from around the web. To use it best enter the camera's model name that you're looking for a review on in the search feature in the top right side bar. It'll give you a link to a central page that has information on the camera as well as links to any reviews published online on that camera from around the web.
Once you've narrowed down your search to a handful of cameras head into your local digital camera shop and ask to see and play with them. There's nothing like having the camera in your hands to work out whether it suits your needs.
When I shop for a camera I generally use the web to find reviews, then I head into a street in my city with 4 camera shops side by side and I go from shop to shop asking for recommendations and seeing the cameras live in the flash. In doing this I generally find the same camera or two are recommended in most shops and I get to see them demonstrated by different people (this gives a more well rounded demo). I also get to play with it and get a feel for which one I could see myself using.
After you've selected the right digital camera for you it's time to find the best price.
Once again, I generally start online (on a site like our store) and do some searches to find the most competitive prices on the models I'm interested in. With these in hand I'm in a good position to be able to negotiate in person with local stores and/or with online stores. I generally find that retail stores will negotiate on price and will often throw in freebies. Online stores are more difficult – most bigger ones don't give you the ability to negotiate but smaller ones often will if you email them.
Don't forget to ask for free or discounted bonuses including camera cases, memory cards, extra batteries, filters, free prints, cases etc. I even know of a couple of stores that offer camera lessons that you can ask to be included. Some stores will also consider giving you a trade in on older gear.
I generally do negotiating from home on the phone and only go into a store to pick up the camera after a price is agreed upon.
The above is my advice on buying a digital camera and comes from my own experience of buying numerous cameras, but I'm sure others will have useful tips to add. Feel free to add your suggestions on how to buy a digital camera in comments below!
Looking to buy a digital camera? Check out the most popular digital cameras as rated by what other DPS readers are buying.
Lumix has got to be the best digital camera on the market. Got mine from Amazon at a awesome discount price and would like to share the discount that I received with anyone who is looking for a great dependable camera: http://amzn.to/15ByX28 - Very happy.
Which of the following is better purchase for around INR 32K? (Buying DSLR first time)
1. Nikon D3200 with 18-55 kit lens
2. Canon 1100D with 18-55 + 55-250 kit lens
Fantastic Set of Points You Laid Sir.
I am willing to learn photography and wish to buy a DSLR . I do not have much of an experience of shooting.
I would love to have your advice on how to go ahead for that. Please suggest a good beginner DSLR.
Interested in Canon 600d or Nikon D5100. Budget at max goes to 35000/- INR
Very good advise! Thanks.
yes now i can choose for me a best camera brand for me thans a lot dear
Great post. I am newbie so this article was very, very useful for me, I have found almost every information that I wanted to know. THANKS a lot.... Keep up with great articles
THANKS! I go through a camera every 2 months or so. I either lose them or break them. This is exactly what I was looking for. I'm always buying cameras with things I didn't need & not getting what I did need. Megapix vs. zoom. Off to the mall!
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I still love the old power shot, they are bang for your buck. And I always use amazon for my purchase. If your interested http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006UMM1UO/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B006UMM1UO&linkCode=as2&tag=aquaponicstar-20
This is very informative, but I go to http://cameraroom.net to get a video reviews of many cameras before I decide to buy. Make sure that you do good research. The Camera Room is a good source for research.
hi , am planning to buy Sony Dsc HX300 ( 20 megapixel, 50x opt zoom ) but i can't find any review about, so i would like to know the experience of others with this camara. thax :-)
Hey, great advice at all. Its surprising how many people don;t really think about it. Its all to easy to think that because the phone take a photo with point and click, it works the same way with Digital Cameras
I am planning to buy NIKON L28 can you please tell me is it good ? or there is some better camera in that range ?
Hi! I've been reading your website for some time now and finally got the courage to go ahead and give you a shout out from New Caney Tx! Just wanted to tell you keep up the great job!
great. sincerely thanks for your post !!
Good Advise, It is very useful & helpful,Great Post,I think the most important thing about buying a camera is how comfortable you feel with it.
darren rowse,top geezer and thanks..just reading the points you made has taught me a lot..well im an artist but only started using a camera 2 years ago.and i limited myself to using my phone camera nokia N95 5pxl and i have to say there cameras are superb..i have a ericsson w995 at 8.1 pxl and i really dont rate it at all..ok, i take pictures only of females and only headshots,i get them put on canvas or AO AI poster.but i photograph a lot of other things such as on my walk(i have trouble breathing) to my local shop and i photo'd sunrise and sunset over a large grass and trees with big high rise surrounding and i needed and bought a samsung NV 15 FOR £18.OO on ebay and its a good little camera but i need a good zoom, its sad when the conditions outside are perfect but the far off buildings (allways night shots) all come out with a less than acceptable picture.i still use thse pics in experimenting using my windows photo gallery.same thing i prefer the basics rather than getting a top range photo programe.so i was of the same mind about not needing too many pixels.i have 10mp on this camera and it takes beautiful pictures, but there is no joy zoom wise,lens is a scheider f7.3-21.9mm, and because of looking for you and reading your wisdom, you have tol me exactly what to look for only i dont know the specs of a camera..i would love to know about lenses ad zooming taking notice as you advised of the 'optical' zoom.i dont need all the added gimmicks as such, i do in the editing later.if you have a basic idea of wht im trying to say, is there anything (used is ok) out there with what i need at the most basic price possible(2 kids skin me) i dont want an old developing camera..keep on teaching us mate yourgood at it. anyone can email me with advice.thanks..terry
I am looking for buying a digital camera, for taking photos of properties both indoor and outdoor, so I can put the photos on websites.
I have no experiences on any good cameras, apart from using my little digital and mobile phone. I quiet like the estate agent's photos of property indoors as they made the rooms looking bigger, I guess it is called wide angle lens?
My budget, max £500, of course it will be better if cheaper.
Thank you in advance.
Hi Darren,
I agree with almost everything you said, especially the obsession with Megapixels to the exclusion of everything else. For me the most important thing is the lens (I am talking about DSLR's of course). The sensor Size is very important as well, without a decent sensor size and decent lens the compact cameras and cell phones will never compete, regardless of Megapixels. Video functionality is becoming more in demand and it is important to understand the issues. I was asked recently what would be the best DSLR for video and after some research I wrote DSLR Videos. . In a nutshell Canon has brought out a fantastic package combinging Their T4i with a great lens.
Thanks Thomas
I bought my digital camera from www.unitedonlineshop.com. This is a best website for price comparison shopping.
hey i want to buy nikon coolpix l810 point and shoot plz suggest..
Thank you. Very useful. I currently have a DSLR, love it, but yes it is a little too big for my pocket and chunky to carry around.
i want to purchase Digital camera plz suggest me which camera is good for me??
1. Sony Cyber shot WX 100
2.Fuji FinePix SL240
great post. I think the most important thing about buying a camera is how comfortable you feel with it. Of course you are going to have to learn how to use it, but if the functions don't feel intuitive to you, then you may want to try somethng else. There is nothing worse than seeing something happening infront of you and having to stop and think about where the right function button is, or fumbling through the menu. Another issue is weight - particularly if it is an SLR and you have a selection of lenses with you. They can become wuite cumbersome, especially if you are going hillwalking or somewhere where it is difficult to sit down and rest occassionally.
bruce m.
I'd highly recommend considering the Canon Powershot SX40HS. Although it's a little more $, I believe you'll appreciate the improvement in capabilities. The swivel screen will help with the bright sunshine issue you mention, by being able to tilt it into shade, plus it will allow you to shoot angles you never imagined. If you're serious about progressing from novice to amateur you might as well skip the very basic models and save some $ in the long run by purchasing a solid 'bridge' camera. This model is an improvement in an evolution of a few very good prior models. The only draw back is if you absolutely require a pocket size devise... -If this is the case, I'd opt for the SX150IS.
Considering purchasing a Canon. Debating between the Powershot SX260HS and the SX150IS. I'm obviously a novice, looking for a quality product. Any thoughts ? Any advice? Would be appreciated. Don't understand why digitals don't have optical viewfinders. Always have had a problem with the LCD screens in bright sunshine. How do these cameras do ?
I'm not a professional photographer,but i love photography in my a way that I usually take photos in my Nokia N95. Now i wish to have a D90(Nikon). Some how I found it interesting. I usually shoot out door pictures and landscapes. Please let me know your suggestion.
Before you purchase the digital camera are there other recommendation that comes with following features:
High optical zoom, image stablizer (my hands tend to shake when taking pictures), optical zoom capability during video mode, compact and hopefully good. Thanks!
Very helpful blog post for a novice like me...
I'm in need to buy a point and shoot camera, which has a black & white mode features. Could you suggest one which has the price range between USD100 - USD125?
Hi I'm going to Spain, Portugal and Morocco in April and I was wondering what was the best kind of camera to buy for sightseeing and things like that. I have no clue what SLR or powershot or point and shoot cameras are. There's so many different types and I'm confused. Can you help? Im looking to spend more then $100 but not more than $300
I love digital cameras, I bought mine and took many photos of the southwestern part of the USA. Incredible!
hi fndz,
I was gifted a digital camera by my father for Xmas. My father bought it for me from Disital Camera. but i need a sd memory card 8GB. how can i get it and use it esily??
Still after reading this article I feel so unaccomplished. I STILL NEED HELP KNOWING WHAT CAMERA TO BUY! I Like small cameras that I can take on trips so I can take pictures of anything I'd like anytime! I like to capture moments when I'm on vacation and that's hard to do if you don't have a camera! Please help me decide somebody!
Thanks for your publiction. Another item is that just being a photographer requires not only problems in capturing award-winning photographs but in addition hardships in establishing the best video camera suited to your needs and most especially hardships in maintaining the caliber of your camera. This really is very real and evident for those photography lovers that are in to capturing a nature's engaging scenes : the mountains, the particular forests, the wild or the seas. Visiting these amazing places certainly requires a camera that can surpass the wild's harsh surroundings.
i intend to buy Sony cyber shot s3000
pricing 4500 around
should i go for it?
give reviews
thanking you in advance...
Thank you so much, i was wrong i thought mega pixel is everything.. but now i understand.
you can find the bestselling cameras at
what camera should i get??? i am trying to buy a camera that is in the 200$ i need a camera that is not too small but not a block. also good for taking nature photos(plants. trees,etc) but also for taking photos at night .
or i it too much to ask at this budget level????? any help is really appreaciated :) p.s also the photo quality needs to be much better than the ipod camera plz help i dont want to waste my money in vain.
Which one among the below mentioned Digi cams are the best in terms of efficiency / performance & features
Canon SX 30 IS or the Sony DSC HX 100V ?
details for the latest cams.
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Dear Sir,
I want to buy an digi cam which company is best between canan , sony and nikan
please tell us.
We have 10 grandchildren they are very active in sports and I am always taking pictures. we have a kodak 5.0 10x zoom which most of the time they come out blurry. I am condidering the nikon d5000 12.3 dslr any thoughts on this?
hey i've narrowed down between canon n sony camera models. Sony model has more megapixels & optical screen but canon has a bigger screen & is priced more than sony. Which is a better brand for camera??
hey i've narrowed down between canon n sony camera models. Sony model has more megapixels & optical screen but canon has a bigger screen & is priced more than sony. Which is a better brand for camera?? Please suggest.
Hi I want to purchase Digital camera, pls can any one tell which Digital camera to buy among this two
1. Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-H70
2. Canon IXUS 120 IS
Which gives better picture clarity? if any other advice is there pls do inform..
Finding the right digital camera to meet your photography needs, can be stressful and take a person away from actually being able to enjoy the wonderful world of photography.
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very useful and helpfull thank you
Hi !
I want to purchase a point and shoot digital camera within $220 (Rs 10,000). I'm interested in shooting real life pictures ,but never had any still camera before .I had a video camera sony TRV285E .Quite often i go out for tours ,so i want to have one which at least can take clear pictures of fast moving objects ,or anything that you think will be the best buy for me at this range to start with . Hope you can help me with it !
Dear Sir ,
Thank you for your kind advice.I am still unable to decide in buying digital camera.
Basicaly I am interested in buying digital camera cum binocular(rain,water & fog proof ) throgh which I can take distant pictures.If picture is very small & taken shot the digital camera with binocular ,should have same clarity as original while enlarginging .Because most of the time picture get blurt and of no use .
Seek favourable response.
Nikon Coolpix L110 12.1MP Digital Camera with 15x Optical Vibration Reduction (VR) Zoom and 3.0-Inch LCD (Black)
you can get it here
Thank you for the great tips & advise. I am looking for a small point & shoot camera that is fast. The Kodak camera I have now doesn't take the picture for a few seconds after I push the button - always missing shots - very frustrating. Any suggestions on a fast reasonably priced ($100-$200) camera that takes clear pictures?
I'm just about to get my first dSLR. I am confused whether to go in for a used camera & invest more on brand new lenses or whether to buy a brand new camera & buy used lenses. Any suggestions please?
I want to buy a new digital camera. I am looking for one which offers some of the functions of a DSLR camera but which will not be so bulky. The features i would like are the ability to take a series of pictures fastly and to be able to focus the lens, a good zoom, ability to take quality photos in black and white/sepia etc. I will require the camera for photos on nights out and family occasions but also for sports and sightseeing. I realise i am asking a lot but am looking for advise on what camera's to look at? my price range is between £100-£200.
nice article
its realy useful to me when i will go to buy digital camera
Thanks for sharing such a informative article, it helps user to concentrate in all above phase before buying a new digital camera.
Yes. I agree with you. My canon A-410 is a 3.2 megapixel camera. But its clarity is far better than any other camera. I can accomodate about 50 to 60 photos in 16 mb memory card
I am looking to purchase a digital camera. Thanks for posting these tips. It will help me a lot. Keep posting......
I think that,there is the way,how we get best us as snatching still with our digital camera.
sir my camera is canon50D thisis good camera?
One other thing to think about.... My father gave me his old digi cam when he realized he never used it as the buttons were too small for his thick fingers.... definately "test-drive" a camera you're specifically interested in as if you never use it, you've wasted the money, regardless of how capable the camera actually is!
In finding the digital camera that will best suits you, these guidelines can really help a lot.But the best thing is to choose the digital camera that you will never had a hard time trying to learn how to use all its features.You should always be familiar with all of your digital camera's capabilities so you will be enjoying all the benefits it can give you.
Look for your requirements first. See whats your budget. The size and the portability should also be kept in mind. If you are looking for camera even 2 mp, displays good pictures on computer. Click around the site to learn how to choose the best digital camera and check out the reviews of some of the top brands.
Fuji Film camera will be a good option.Fuji film have launched their 3d camera FUJI Finepix REAL 3D W1 which has parallax adjustment and multi-frame playback
Hey, I really need a camera that is digital and both still water proof. I am 14 and I would really like nice sharp pictures. I use to be a model (Modeled for bridesmaid dresses etc.) I really like having a well fit camera that is perfect for me I would like a timer too. WHAT SHOULD I GET AHHH LOL?!!!
thanks for the useful tips!..i really appreciate it..THANK YOU
if you allow me to share information about your web camera. I will be grateful to you. I honestly love the contents of the article you have diwebsite.
For DSLR buyers I would add: pick the brand first and base the decision on what make of camera your friends have. You'll hopefully keep you camera for a while and future upgrades will likely be with the same manufacturer. Buying similar gear to your friends will allow you to borrow lenses and share tips. If you find yourself running out of battery, there's more chance someone you're with will have a compatible spare. More info: http://ohyeswecam.com/2010/01/03/choosing-a-make/
The site is really helpful. I am going to buy a camera and was really confused, you helped me in narrowing down.
here's about the best deal I've seen on an SLR 12.1mp DSLR with lens
very very very useful and helpfull.
i cannot tell u how much this article helped me,,it helped 200 percent.
Looking to buy a digital camera any recommendations my son is looking for something that has night shooting mode.
I'm surprised how man people left "comments" asking for someone to tell them what camera to buy for their particular situation.... Selfish and inappropriate? Yes. Rude? Maybe, but probably not intended. This is not a forum. The author specifically asked anyone to share experiences that would aid readers in their pursuit to purchase a digicam. My $0.02 is to try before you buy. Go to a store and handle the few cameras you've researched and narrowed that have your desired options.
Your advice is helpful but I bought a camera and it wouldn't take the picture till about two seconds after i clicked, Totally missing the moment. How do I find a fast camera that takes clear pictures?
Don't buy Kodak! My Kodak took wonderful pix. As I'm a truckers wife I take pix out the window of the truck. The 'sport' setting worked great.
After year and a half of use the lens would no longer extend, and when turned on it shut itself off. kodak chat tried some things, then told me to send it in to be fixed and $150. charge.
I can't afford to buy a $350. camera, use it a little more then the year warrenty,and have it break.
I won't be buying Kodak.
In the old days we worried about running out of film. Now I worry about running out of batteries. I use only cameras that use the AA batteries then carry a quick charger and inverter so I can charge them on the road or in a hotel. This requirement narrows the choices down to a managable number, all well built and good choices.
i just have a question im looking for a camera for school im going to get my major in photograhy ill photographing people and land scapes it has 10.5 megapixels total it the canon rebel xs ill be getting it for about $600 includes extra battery two lenses 18-55 mmlens and 75- 300lens i believe it also includes the battery charger and cover along with video cable usb cable eye cup shoulder strap and the software for the computer of course i like the feel of the camera but is 10.5 megapixel good for me? thank you for the time
Thanks for clarification about the optical and digital zoom...............
Appreciate this type of knowledge sharing.
STEP 2: a300 vs a700 is a GREAT example of this.....
Damn good article.......
Especially highlighting the need of Camera and general misunderstanding about megapixel.
Thanks for the interesting and useful article. All the points are very true. There are different models and brands for cameras and camcorders. According to me, Canon is one of the best brand. Recently I have Canon Powershot A480. Canon PowerShot A480 has impressive features.With the Battery and Media, the whole weight of camera can be weighed at 6.7 ounces.It has a 10 MP camera, image quality is very good. For more details refer Canon Powershot A480 review
For me, the first point: "Determine what you need" is the most important one - you're being 'attacked' by everyone saying "this is the best camera" or "this is the most powerful camera" or "if you want a camera, don't pay less than $400" etc., but when you think for a moment you might realize that in reality all you need is the simplest digital camera you can get for $120 and it will be enough.
which brand is preferably best....sony,canon,samsung,nikon.....?
lithium batteries or AA?
Thank for information about How to Buy a Digital Camera.
Really informative & very systematically explained. I am gonna try it this way.
very informative article. hope this will help me to buy a digital camera
Thanks for advice.I'll follow this 9 step.Great post.
I have a real estate ofice. Need to buy a new camera, problem is, I am always on the run so point and shoot is the go (more reality than choice). Would like to get small rooms in one so a 28mm and below is needed, but also need a good staberliser. Some houses are very white walls floor furniture so to get good focus is very hard, having to go back to take the photo is embarassing. What to buy ???????
Great info, I keep woundering do I need DSLR or just auto focus??
Really helped me a lot to decide what type of digital camera should buy. Today, I was going to buy my first digital camera ever, so I had no idea what should I ask. The nine first questions make it clear. Thanks a lot for the suggestions! Regards from Greece!
I will be buying a point and shoot camera in san francisco next month. can you please recommend a place in the city where i can get one? Thank you
Most current cameras take good pictures. So, from a technical perspective, the range of quality anyone would be looking at is rather narrow.
The things I tell people, based on 30+ years of experience is:
1. How does it feel in your hand (size/weight/grip, etc)?
2. How intuitive do you find the controls (regardless of what anyone else says).
These are crucial because you'll take better pictures with a camera that you enjoy using - if only because you'll then use it more! (practice makes perfect)
3. How does it fit with your budget?
4. Does it have the features you'll need for ~80% of your shooting? (Don't go overboard for a feature you'll rarely use - if you *need* it for a small share of your work, then there's probably a way to get by without it.
5. If you're going to invest serious money into an SLR - don't scrimp on lenses. The quality of your glass is at least equally important as the body's capabilities.
Finally - a crappy camera that you carry with you will always take better pictures than the world's best in your closet. In other words, if it's not convenient to your life and shooting style - it's not right for you.
Remember - the best way to take great pictures is to practice.
I'm planning to learn on how to use a DSLR and want to buy one. This tips indeed help me to consider which type of camera should I buy..
thanks mate :)
I do PR for a small hospital in rural Washington state. I take pictures for our website, local newspapers, brochures, posters (very large) and newsletters.
I hate shutter lag and want a fast shutter.
I also need to get extreme close-ups.
I don't want to become a photo expert -- therefore don't want an SLR.
What camera might be the best for me?
I have looked at the Canon S5-IS and the Canon G-9. The S5 has 8mp, a faster shutter and beefier zoom, but the G-9 offers 12 mp, continuous shutter and video capabilities.
Whattaya think?
This is really helpful for a layman who intend to buy a Digi cam. Thanks.
I went to the 4 shops in Elizabeth St, Melbourne and it was really disappointing. The first 3 had absolutely no useful customer service, but Michel's on the corner blew the other 3 out of the water. I'm just going to go straight there in the future.
If you are given a choice to choose a free camera between Olympus Mju 780 or Casio Z1200, which one would you choose?
I have read ur article.Its awsome.
I want to buy a camera with the following specifications
I am a beginner photographer and want to shot pics at day as well as night ,indoor and outdoor.Printing is not important.
Please give me the configuration I should opy for.
Nice and thorough.
I hope people actually read your article instead of skimming through it.
Great set of questions, I used to help people, and people have no clue about what they want. I think the main element is size and the use of it.
If you plan on purchasing your camera on-line to save a few bucks then skip step number 8. By going into your local store to "look" at cameras just to purchase on-line out of state and save a few bucks you waist the time of the dealer who is there to assist you, feed his family, pay taxes that go to build roads in your community and pay for the schools your children attend. By skipping step number eight you free them up to help people who care about their community and appreciate the service received by paying the few extra bucks.
Also, if you price driven but know nothing about cameras, don't return to the store with question about the camera and operations that you could not get answered on-line or from the Costco camera specialist. (Oh, that's right, Costco doesn't have a camera specialist)
Need lessons. Many local stores will offer them free to customers who purchased from their store. They charge extra if purchased elsewhere. Usually far more then you on-line savings. But the expense is worth it if your only other alternative is to box up the camera and return it or gift. If you do attempt to get free help from the store, don't be offended if they give you a cold shoulder. After all, that's what you paid for.
Hi. I'm confused and I'm GONNA GO TO ELLIS ISLAND ON THURSDAY! (NOV. 1st)SEND ME A REPLY! I NEED TIPS ON CAMERAS!
i would go with the Fujifilm F31d
good luck
i agree there is a lot of good online stores and one of them is www.bhphotovideo.com
i was verry happey with them
Nice site. Unbiased. Great Work. I know most know this, still ... I think its a good idea to go through the online stores, get an idea of the price range b4 buying one out of the show room.
Which brand is better?
I want to be able to take pictures of my young children and basic pictures. I want to be able to blow the pictures up (8 x 10 occasionally 15 x 20) but I don't want something too fancy. It would be nice to fit in a purse since there is so much to carry with babies.
I know that I want 4-5 MP and 4-5 optical zoom. (I've been doing a lot of research.)
I would also like a camera that has continuous video, but it's not a requirement as we already have a video camera.
I would like rapid fire shoot but can't seem to find this feature on descriptions. Is it called something else? I have also seen cameras that take a few seconds after pressing the shoot button to actually take the picture. By that time your subject has already moved.
I don't mind buying a used camera as long as it works such as off ebay. I also don't mind an off brand. Is Cannon really the best? What about Kodak, and Sony.
I'm looking for something NO MORE than $80 including shipping and handling. I know this is a lot but I'm in need of HELP from an unbiased person! Thanks
I am glad to find this site from problogger.net. I am looking for a digital camera and have narrowed down to three models. Fujifilm F31d because of its good review and other manual functions to choose from. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 for the 10x optical and image stabalizer. The Samsung L77, a 7x optical zoom camera with the ability to use optical zoom during video recording mode.
Before I purchase the digital camera are there other recommendation that comes with following features:
High optical zoom, image stablizer (my hands tend to shake when taking pictures), optical zoom capability during video mode, compact and hopefully good rich manual functions like the F31d. Thanks!
I have already bought three digital cameras and here is the algorithm how i did it: first i decide what brand i want and it is easy it's canon, because all my cams are canons and most lenses i can use with two my SLRs. Then i think how much money i'm ready to pay for a new cam. After that i decide what are must-to-have features and what features are not necessary and then use search engines to find some variants. Such sites as dpreview and CNET must have such tools as far as i remember.
Excellent article. Here is my one cent -
After you have drilled down to a few models on which camera to buy, download the user manual from the manufacturer's website (most websites have the manuals on their site in PDF format). Going through the manual will give you valuable and intricate insights into the functionality and features of the camera. This may help you narrow down further on the model of your choice.
If you're a beginner (like me) and looking at point-and-shoot digital cameras, it's a good rule of thumb to limit your search to brands that have a pre-digital history of quality camera making (ex. Canon, Nikon, Leica, etc) rather than computer companies who got into cameras because of their digital expertise (ex. HP, Panasonic, Casio, etc). Of course, there are exceptions on both sides of the equation, so your mileage may vary.
When going for a dslr reviews are important, but at this point the image quality of any new dslr is comparable to any other. It is more about how you feel about the camera, so don't go only on reviews, step into a shop and ask them to hold/try the camera. And also ask them to show you how the settings are changed, some camera's will feel just right while others not. If you like the reviews but the camera doesn't feel right for you just go back to search for another. A dslr lifetime is longer than a standard point and shoot.
I've got a great little Kodak EasyShare 5mp + 10 zoom, which I use in sport mode most of the time taking pics for my son's wrestling team. However,the flash is so bright that I get white eyes which redeye reduction in editing will not remove. A friend suggested putting a semi-opaque piece of plastic (such as one of those clear film cases) over the flash to disperse the light, or put a white piece of paper under the flash and angled up slightly to reflect it up instead of direction out. I haven't had the opportunity to try either of these. Any other suggestions on how to avoid this?
Am in the market for 6 mp., 10X optical zoom, image stabilizaton, ISO 800 (or more), good low-light photography important. In researching, come up with positives - want to know the negatives about the cameras I am considering - in the $3-400 range. All sites tell you what is good - want to know that, but want to know the imperfections, too.
What camera do you recommend?
This being a wonderful site, I am a little bit confused to choose the camera with a good flash. My exp shows, some of the latest cameras do not take good pictures at night time whereas my old 3.1 MP Fuji takes the pic in night much better. Any sugegstions? I am trying to get the specs regarding the flash for all the camera I am looking at.
Please advise.
This is good site. I appreciate your insights.
I like dpreview.com for information about cameras. They appear unbiased and go into tremendous depth when reviewing equipment.
I had a Nikon DSLR and it took wonderful pictures when on a tripod but it was just too heavy for me to hold steady otherwise. I heard about the new Sony A100 so when I saw one in the store I picked it up and played with it. After a battle with my conscience - "you already have a DSLR and it was expensive" - I bought the Sony and couldn't be happier. Even with a telephoto lens I can handle it and the steady-shot feature is wonderful.
Indeed MPs aren't everything. But perhaps it's worth noting that the more you start with, the more you can afford to throw away when you crop the image.
I'd also suggest that, for many people who don't really want to become serious amateurs, size matters - it may be inconvenient to have anything too large to slip easily into a pocket - and the number of bits & pieces - do you really want to fiddle with changing lenses?
Pay attention to noise level, many manufacturers in order to achieve more megapixels, are cranking up their sensors, pictures may have higher resolution, but also a lot higher noise level. All the cameras nowadays have more then enough Mpix, that's why you should focus more on the noise level and ISO capabilities.
i appreciate the advice on how to purchase a digital camera. particularly the column dealing with Megapixels are NOT everything. there is a tremendous misconception on the issue.
very good advise. i bought a pentax iSTdl as i had a pentax Z1P, earlier and thought all my accessoroies will work on this. barring a few lenses i had to buy all accessories again for my iSTdl. in dubai even the most basic accessories for the iSTdl like the remote shutter release is not available. how i wish i has bought a cannon dslr for which all accessories and good after market lenses are available!!!!!!. am not lucky. my advise will be check about the accessories before you buy the camera


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Standard ECMA-308
Corporate Telecommunication Networks
- Signalling Interworking between QSIG and H.323 - Call Transfer
Supplementary Services
2nd edition (June 2001)
This Standard specifies signalling interworking between "QSIG"
and "H.323" in support of the call transfer supplementary services
within a Corporate telecommunication Network (CN).
"QSIG" is a signalling protocol that operates at the Q reference
point between Private Integrated Services eXchanges (PINX) within
a Private Integrated Services Network (PISN). The Q reference
point is defined in ECMA-133. A PISN
provides circuit-switched basic services and supplementary services
to its users. QSIG is specified in other Ecma Standards, in particular
ECMA-143 (call control in support of
basic services), ECMA-165 (generic
functional protocol for the support of supplementary services)
and a number of standards specifying individual supplementary
services. ECMA-178 specifies the QSIG
protocol in support of call transfer by consultation and ECMA-300
specifies the QSIG protocol in support of single step call transfer.
"H.323" is a set of signalling protocols for the support of voice
or multimedia communication within a packet network, in particular
a packet network that uses the Internet Protocol (IP) as its network
layer protocol (IP network). H.323 signalling protocols operate
between endpoints in an IP network, either indirectly via one
or more gatekeepers, or directly. An endpoint can be a terminal
or a gateway to another network. H.323 is an "umbrella" recommendation
referring to various ITU-T recommendations, in particular Recommendations
H.225.0 and H.245 (basic communication capabilities) and Recommendation
H.450.1 (generic functional protocol for the support of supplementary
services). Recommendation H.450.2 specifies the H.323 protocol
in support of call transfer.
H.450.2 applies only to the 1998 version of H.323 (also known
as H.323 version 2) and to later versions.
This standard is applicable to any interworking unit that can
act as a gateway between a PISN employing QSIG and an IP network
employing H.323.
The following file can be freely downloaded:
This Ecma publication is also approved as ISO/IEC 21410.
The previous replaced "historical" edition of this Ecma Standard is available here.


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App discovery is a problem for Apple's App Store, and the company is hoping to improve the situation with a new Explore tab in iOS 8. But as we wait for Apple's newest mobile OS to roll out this fall, Apple is starting to crack down on a number of questionable methods app developers use for promotion and bringing in ad revenue.
Several developers are turning to online forums to complain that Apple is rejecting apps that use techniques such as rewards for social sharing, as well as advertising apps inside other apps, as first reported by TechCrunch.
Incentivized to not incentivize
Included in the new app purge are games that reward you with in-game currency or extra lives for sharing a link to the app on Facebook and other social networks. Additional types of incentivized actions are also out, such as watching video advertising for another app to gain in-game progress.
UK-based iOS developer Dan Sinclair took to Stack Overflow to complain that Apple rejected one of his games for incentivized video views--an advertising method he has included in his apps several times before.
Sinclair doesn't say which of his apps Apple recently rejected. However, after downloading the current version of the developer's "Catch The Critters--Free," I was prompted to either buy extra lives or watch a video to gain a life after just one round of play. This is exactly the type of ham-fisted activity Apple apparently wants to discourage.
Several other developers on the iPhoneDEVSDK forums also complained of rejections for using incentivized actions. One developer said Apple rejected his app because it gave a "free hint to users when they share the app on Facebook."
Confronted with the choice, most users would rather suffer through a commercial than fork over cash to get their next life. But constantly jumping through hoops just to continue playing a game contributes to a very poor overall experience. It's about time, then, that Apple got tough on these practices.
No third-party advertising in third-party apps
Apple also appears to be going after apps that make a point to advertise apps from other developers. Sinclair wrote that Apple also rejected his app because it had a section labeled "More Apps" that included links to, you guessed it, a number of other apps.
The problem isn't advertising apps inside other apps, per se. Apple would be totally fine if Rovio plugged Angry Birds GO! inside of Angry Birds Star Wars, for example. Branch out to advertising apps that aren't your own, however, and developers apparently risk the wrath of Apple.
Creating a mini-app store inside another app probably isn't all that offensive to most users. For Apple, however, it means handing over app discovery to non-sanctioned sources. Apple also appears to be arguing that this type of advertising can unduly influence App Store rankings, which is a no-no in Apple's book.
Cracking down on at least some of these practices is definitely a win for everyday users. But as TechCrunch points out, incentivized sharing is not unique to smaller developers. King's uber-popular Candy Crush, for example, asks people to share on Facebook to gain more lives. It will be interesting to see if top games that use these practices will also have to adhere to Apple's latest policy enforcement, or if they'll get a pass.


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lostatlimbo wrote:Removing maps is a terrible idea. Crappy maps with clan support would remain (beef anyone?) and good, but quirky maps would be punished.
It also rewards the older maps that people are already familiar with and makes it difficult for new maps to get enough exposure to stick.
Well, there could always be a grace period for new maps. Problem solved, next question.
Clan support for bad maps: who cares? If they like it enough to play even if it is a stupid map, then it should stay. Problem solved, next question.
army of nobunaga wrote:and lets be frank.. I am not well loved here by the leaders... would it be better if one of you did it and I raised a storm?
I don't think that really matters. The leaders don't really care who submit something. Just if it has support/merit. And, let's be honest, this will only happen with a lot of support or if lack steps in. So, either way, it probably won't happen, but you could make the suggestion either way. Problem not really solved.


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2015-16 was Bob Williams' 18th season at UC Santa Barbara. He is the winningest coach in school history with 307 victories and is the longest tenured Division I head coach west of the Mississippi River. On Feb. 18, 2016 at UC Riverside, he joined Jerry Tarkanian (UNLV) and Bob Thomason (Pacific) as the only coaches in Big West history to reach the 300 win mark during their time coaching a conference school.
The 2015-16 Gauchos overcame a 2-7 start to finish with a 19-14 overall record and an 11-5 mark in the Big West Conference. Before falling to Hawaii in the semifinals of the league tournament, UCSB had won nine consecutive games, the second longest winning streak in school history. Following the campaign, the Gauchos were invited to play at the inaugural Vegas 16 at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The postseason bid was the eighth for the program under Williams and a victory over Northern Illinois in the first round was its first postseason win since 1990.
In 2014-15, Williams led UCSB to a 19-14 overall record and an 11-5 record in the Big West Conference. After losing an overtime heartbreaker in the Big West Tournament semifinal to UC Irvine, the Gauchos were awarded a bid to the College Basketball Invitational, the program's seventh postseason appearance under Williams.
In 2013-14, Williams guided UCSB to a 21-9 overall record and a 12-4 mark in the Big West. The 10-win improvement over the previous season was the third largest in NCAA and it was the fifth time that a Williams-led Gaucho team won 20 games. In the history of the program, that feat has been achieved 11 times.
Williams' 2012-13 Gauchos battled through an injury-riddled 11-20 season, but the team closed the regular season on a three-game winning streak and then lost a heartbreaker in the Big West Tournament to the eventual champion, Pacific.
In 2011-12, Williams became UCSB's all-time leader in coaching victories when, on January 2, 2012, his team defeated Cal Poly, 58-57. With the win over the Mustangs, Williams passed Jerry Pimm to seize the top spot on the list. The Gauchos ended the season with a 20-11 overall record.
2011-12 marked the fourth time that a Williams-coached team won 20 or more games. Overall, Gaucho teams have done so 10 times. Following the season, UCSB was invited to play in the College Insider Tournament.
In 2010-11, Williams guided the Gauchos to their second straight Big West Tournament championship and, as a result, their second straight NCAA Tournament berth. It marked the third NCAA Tournament bid under Williams, the fifth overall for the school and it was the first time the program had gone to the tourney in consecutive seasons.
On Feb. 5, 2011, he recorded his 400th career win when his team defeated UC Davis in overtime, 93-86. In 2009-10, he guided the Gauchos to a 20-10 overall record, a Big West regular season championship, their second Big West Tournament title, and an NCAA Tournament berth. Following the season, Williams was named Big West Coach of the Year for the third time. It was the third time a Williams-coached Gaucho team had won 20 or more games.
In 2008-09, Williams coached the Gauchos to a 16-15 overall record and an 8-8 mark in the Big West Conference. The record, however, doesn't tell the entire story. UCSB was forced to overcome a myriad of injuries and at one point stood at 8-13 overall and 2-7 in league play.
In 2007-08, Williams led the Gauchos to a 23-9 overall record. The 23 wins were a school record, and UCSB also won its second Big West regular season title with a 12-4 conference record. Following the campaign, the Gauchos were awarded a bid to the National Invitation Tournament. It was the third time that a Williams team advanced to postseason play.
The 2002 Gauchos won the school's first Big West Tournament title, advancing to the NCAA Tournament, and in 2003, they won the league's regular season title and played in the NIT.
In 1998-99, Williams took over a UCSB program that had not recorded a winning season in five years, and after seeing his team lose its first eight games that year - extending a two-season losing streak to 16 straight games - the Gauchos turned things around, winning 15 of their final 20 games and finishing on top in the Big West's Western Division.
Williams has a UCSB record of 307-238. The 307 wins are the most in school history. He has guided the program to 15 winning seasons in his first 18 years and five 20 win seasons. He has a career record of 181-113 in Big West games and his .616 winning percentage in league games is one of the highest among the league's active coaches.
Prior to his arrival at UCSB, Williams spent eight years at UC Davis and in those eight years, his teams recorded 20 or more wins five times and a 158-76 record. In Williams' final season, the Aggies went 31-2, won the NCAA Division II National Championship and he was named NABC Division II Coach of the Year. Including two seasons at Menlo College, Williams has an overall career record of 495-337 (.596) at four-year schools.


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Friday's announcement of a Montreal expansion franchise will join MLS in 2012 brought much news about how its positive impact on the city. But for Montreal native and Houston Dynamo defender Andrew Hainault, the benefits stretch well beyond Quebec.
A third Canadian franchise—after Vancouver's arrival in 2011—now gives the country's youngsters even more opportunity to hone their skills at a professional level once only available to their American counterparts.
"The big problem with soccer in Canada is that when a kid turns 12 or 13 years old, you start to see that he might be a real talent," Hainault said. "But even then, there's nowhere for him to go."
Hainault, developed by the Canadian youth system, predictably jumped ship before he hit 20. He flirted briefly with the Montreal Impact and played three games with the club in 2004, but by 2005 he was playing in the Czech Republic's second division, leaving Canada's limited possibilities behind for European soccer. This helped him eventually land a four-year deal with the Dynamo.
"If there's nowhere to go for a player, he just sticks with his club team in Canada," Hainault said. "There's no chance for him to play against the best players in the country and improve. You look at the system in the U.S., they can get all their best players down to Florida and have them training together, staying together. They actually have a place to go."
The only option when Hainault was a teen was to train with the Montreal Impact, a franchise beloved by the city's soccer faithful but limited in its scope. The club called in Canadian national team players to mentor the country's fledgling talent, but it was largely up to the players themselves to steer their own careers—domestically or beyond.
"It was always a challenge if you weren't putting yourself out there," Hainault said. "If you didn't get the right opportunities by the time you were 15, you were left out to dry."
But all that was before MLS crossed the border.
The league's 2007 expansion into Toronto set a new precedent in Canada, starting the wheels in motion for what could be a renaissance for the sport. Now, like their American brethren, the Reds boast a club academy for promising young Canadian talent, piloted by former TFC favorite Danny Dichio. The Vancouver Whitecaps, before they've even played a minute of MLS ball, already have an academy up and running.
"You're already starting to see the system working with the academy at Toronto FC," Hainult said. "You'll be able to start rounding up the best young players in Vancouver, and Toronto and Montreal. You can be spotted out when you're 14 or 15 years old, and they can bring you in to play with the best."
And suddenly, Canada's not the soccer backwater it once was.
"I think it's a great move for the league, for the city and for the players there," Hainult said. "I know the country is going to embrace it."


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How does the current version of OpenOffice.org (OOo) compare with Microsoft Office in its ability to produce slide presentations? The last time I tried to answer that question, two years ago, both OOo Impress and Microsoft PowerPoint had features that the other lacked. To see how the two programs compare now, I installed Microsoft Office 2007 and OpenOffice.org 2.3, and went through the process of designing a slide show from start to finish. To my surprise, the results were more decisive than in my last comparison. They're not enough to award a knockout victory, but, even based on points, the winner is clear.
Starting the creation of a presentation in the Office 2007 version of PowerPoint is different in several ways from earlier versions. First, the Autosummarize feature in Microsoft Word is no longer part of the default interface, so you can no longer easily create a slide show from the outline headings in a text document. Microsoft TechNet explains that Autosummarize was removed because it was a "low use feature." Personally, I am glad that version 2.3 of OOo Writer retains the equivalent Abstract feature.
Second, in 2007, PowerPoint no longer starts with a wizard. The removal might be justified on the grounds that, these days, everybody knows how to create a slide show. Still, Impress 2.3's opening wizard continues to be handy way of setting up a slide show's basic design, no matter what your level of expertise. If you don't like the wizard, you can easily bypass it by clicking the Create button at any time.
PowerPoint 2007 also departs from earlier versions' tradition of choosing a background at the start. Instead, it opens on a plain white slide, leaving you the option of choosing another background from the Design tab. This change might encourage users to focus more on content than design -- an idea that the noticeably sedate backgrounds installed with PowerPoint seems to bear out. Inn comparison, Impress once more remains unchanged.
All these changes seem unnecessary, and would ordinarily give Impress the advantage in this category. However, one thing that hasn't changed is that Impress continues to come with two amateurish backgrounds, while PowerPoint includes 20 backgrounds with the installation and includes a link to more online. The convenience of this selection alone is enough to give PowerPoint the edge.
Verdict: PowerPoint. You can search for more Impress templates online, but OOo could at least include a built-in link to them.
Editing window layout
Like the rest of Microsoft Office 2007, PowerPoint uses ribbons, which are combination menus and toolbars, instead of the traditional menus Impress still uses. Unlike Microsoft Word's chaotically arranged ribbons, PowerPoint's are well-organized, but, after five minutes' use, on the whole, they seem neither better nor worse than Impress's menus -- only different.
Below the menus, PowerPoint's editing window is divided into two panes: one for all the slides in the show, and another for the current slide. To this arrangement, Impress adds a Tasks pane on the right in the default view that toggles between master pages and slide layouts -- elements relegated in PowerPoint to the Design ribbon and the right-click menu for slides, respectively.
What you think of Impress's three-pane view will probably depend largely on your monitor or work habits. At full-screen resolution, or on a 19-inch or greater wide screen monitor, it is convenient, but, at any other size, or on a small monitor, the active slide is too small to edit. However, unlike in PowerPoint, the left and right panes in Impress can be detached to become floating windows that you can move as needed on the screen. Add this convenience to the tabs to change the view in the central pane, and Impress's design makes features more accessible than PowerPoint's.
Verdict: Impress.
Available slide layouts and transitions
Choosing slide layouts and transitions are two basic operations in presentation designs. Impress offers 20 slide layouts to PowerPoint's nine, and although several of Impress's are covered by one of PowerPoint's, they are still more convenient for thinking about your selection of material.
With slide transitions, PowerPoint has a slight edge, boasting 58 to Impress's 55. However, the real advantage of PowerPoint's slide transitions is that they are arranged visually into categories, as opposed to Impress's alphabetical list. In both programs, you can test slide transitions on the current slide.
Verdict: Tie.
Drawing tools,charts, and graphs
In previous releases, the fact that Impress shared a basic engine with OOo Draw gave it an advantage when it came to tools for diagrams and organizational charts. However, while Impress has remained largely the same, PowerPoint has achieved approximate equality with the Illustration and Text panes on the Insert ribbon.
Conversely, with OOo 2.3's new charting subsystem, Impress has caught up to PowerPoint in graphs based on spreadsheet information. Both programs now give professional-looking, easily editable charts, with the only difference being the default color schemes for the graphs.
Verdict: Tie.
PowerPoint has had a table tool for at least a decade. Impress, however, still lacks one, although, like PowerPoint, it can import a spreadsheet or a text file to achieve the same effect. Alternatively, you can cobble a table together using a series of rectangles, but the point remains: Why should you have to?
Verdict: PowerPoint.
Movies and slides
When I last compared slide shows two years ago, Impress only supported .wav, .aif, and .au sound and movie formats. In the releases since then, Impress has added support for QuickTime, MIDI, MPEG, and WAVE formats, giving it a rough parity with PowerPoint, except for the continued lack of support for MP3 audio files.
However, Impress continues to lag because of its inability to control the playing of sound across a series of slides, or to record a narration directly from the program..
Verdict: PowerPoint.
Preparing slide shows
In either Impress or PowerPoint, you can rehearse timings for a finished slide show or create multiple custom shows that consist of selected slides. However, each has features that the other lacks. PowerPoint, for instance, offers a choice of resolutions at which to play a show, while Impress has options such as using the mouse as a pointer and using the OOo Navigator as an aid for jumping between separated slides.
Perhaps the most important of these unique features is PowerPoint's Package for CD, which copies all necessary files for the presentation. Of course, it is easy enough to copy all of a presentation's files from outside Impress, but doing so within the program is a convenience that gives PowerPoint a slight edge. Admittedly, the feature raises questions about distributing proprietary fonts, but, if the same functionality were available in Impress, you could easily sidestep such questions by using only free fonts.
Verdict: PowerPoint.
And the winner is ...
Both Impress and PowerPoint are adequate for average slide show designers. Where one has an advantage in a particular category, that advantage is usually small.
However, Impress is advancing neither as far nor as fast as might be expected. Most significantly, despite some improvements, it continues to lag behind in its use of sound.
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The breath weapon of a pink Dwagon is a bubble-gum-style bubble that can immobilize an enemy unit. Paralysis appears to be total — the unit cannot take actions, move between hexes, or even move within their hex, though they may still speak — and lasts until the start of the affected unit's turn.
Pink dwagons are also capable of engaging fire as they would an enemy.
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First Appearance: TBFGK 12
A type of Dwagon.
They, along with yellow and purple, are described as one of the weaker varieties of dwagon.
A certain fan has created what he thinks pink dwagons look like while cavorting: http://i.imgur.com/UAiiJ.jpg
Its breath weapon resembles a bubble of pink bubble gum and, presumably, causes the target to suffocate.Erf-b1-p031Erf-b1-p050Erf-b1-p057 or entrap the foe, immobilizing themErf-b1-p057Erf-b2-p08.
Pink dwagons are a weaker type of Dwagon. One was described by Prince Ansom as being a strong exampleErf-b1-p058 (presumably high level) of their sub-type, after it, alongside two other similar strength dwagons, killed a number of Woodsy Elves. This may be the result of the placement of high-level, weaker dwagon-types at the back of the ring formation as bait by Parson, to do the most amount of damage possible while still providing a tempting target.
At least one pink dwagon was sent into the initial fray. This may have been already on the way and thus joined the main force.Erf-b1-p049


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How to Remember Pearl Harbor
Mary L. Dudziak
On December 7, the nation will remember the 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor as the beginning of World War II. What happened in the U.S. territory of Hawaii that day was not the beginning of American involvement in World War II, however. And Japan, on her own, did not bomb Pearl Harbor into American memory. Instead, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, in his dramatic address the next day, honed the nation's attention on the Hawaii attack, and away from simultaneous Japanese military strikes throughout the Pacific. Pearl Harbor would come to be remembered as a decontextualized attack on America, as the nation was thrown, by the acts of another, quickly into the war.
I was only 11 years old on that Sunday listening to a radio comedy program (Jack Benny?). So what did I know about this:
"Stimson testified at a Pearl Harbor inquiry: 'From some of the comments quoted in the public press, one would get the impression that the imminent threat of war in October and November 1941 was a deep secret, known only to the authorities in Washington who kept it mysteriously to themselves.' The president did not keep knowledge of World War II's longer beginning from the American people, but he did hope to avoid scrutiny of the fact that, long before war was declared, he was fighting what Edward Corwin called 'the war before the war,' acting as Commander in Chief, amassing an Army, deploying weaponry, supplying American allies."
But what did America's "Greatest Generation" know and when did it know it? I don't think it was just an 11 year old who did not know. I was aware that my family was doing better financially, attributable to my mother's job in the garment industry, making clothing for the armed services. There was no WikiLeaks around at the time. Had there been, I don't know how that might have affected the populace as we were coming out of the Great Depression.
Switch ahead to the Great Recession of 2008 and the recent WikiLeaks dumps. Is a war necessary to pull America - and much of the rest of the world - into a recovery? Hopefully not. As for nostalgia, I can still hear the words "Let's remember Pearl Harbor as we did the Alamo ... " sung to a lilting, patriotic melody. At age 11, I knew about the Alamo in Hollywood history terms; but it was years later that I learned what the Alamo was really about. History has a way of correcting perceptions for which we may be nostalgic. Hopefully history will provide lessons for the current troubles alluded to by Mary.
Shag -- thanks for your comment. I just wanted to add that you would really enjoy reading Emily Rosenberg's book "A Day that Will Live: Pearl Harbor in American Memory" linked to in my post. She has a section on comparisons between Pearl Harbor and the Alamo.
Regarding when the "Greatest Generation" knew that war was afoot -- some of them knew when they got drafted in the fall of 1940.
Mary, I was at my library yesterday and picked up Emily Rosenberg's book. The index revealed the Alamo comparisons, which included a stanza from the song I had recalled in my earlier comment.
Nostalgia may be tempered by humor. I recall a skit in the early days of TV with Red Skelton in the role of a doofus soda jerk who said he lost his job because he forgot the Alamo. A customer had ordered apple pie and Red forgot the "Alamo" [a la mode to hard of hearing gourmets]. Perhaps only Red Skelton could have drawn laughs with the Alamo.
Sometime in the 1970s, long before Tom Brokaw popularized the "Greatest Generation," a Las Vegas comedian (Shecky Greene? Don Rickles?) had a nasty joke about a fellow who was half Jewish and half Japanese and what he would do every December 7th. The punch line was nasty and funny but this is a family blog so I shall omit it.
A lot of wars have taken place in my lifetime which began in 1930. We have wars today - with several potentials on the horizon - all this during the American Century (which some say is fading like all empires eventually do).
I recall a Seinfeld episode where Jerry told Elaine (who worked for a book publisher) that the original title proposed for Tolstoy's "War and Peace" was "War, What is it Good For?" which Elaine mentioned to a Russian author her firm represented who of course became upset, especially when Elaine answered with the words from a song: "Absolutely Nothing."
I served in the Army as a draftee after law school. I describe myself as a "Post-Korea, Pre-Vietnam Veteran." Peace time military service can be boring with its inefficiencies, although we got a tad nervous with potential problems along the Nile in the mid-1950s. Ike knew well what war was like. Perhaps Elaine had the right answer.
Brokaw created a patriotic profit center with the "Greatest Generation." Call this neo-nostalgia. Perhaps in years to come other neo-nostalgians will address Korea, Vietnam, Grenada [?], Gulf I, Afghanistan, Iraq, in similar fashion. For Korea, we had the benefit of "M*A*S*H" with its humor to overcome the tragedy. Personally, I think the humor portion survives. Now if only our C-I-Cs had senses of humor, perhaps they might not get in a snit with WikiLeaks.
Mary, I plan to read Ms. Rosenberg's book and revisit my years of innocence. Thanks for bringing it to my attention. For now, let's see if I can download "War, What is it Good For?".
Dammit! Back to reality of war with Tom Englehardt's 12/7/10 TomDispatch.com sobering essay "One November's Dead - The American War Dead Disappear into the Darkness." The number of American military who died in WW II, the "good war", was enormous compared to Vietnam, the "bad war." With the Afghan war in its 10th year, American military dead is much lower than in Vietnam. WW II involved shared sacrifices by many in America, Vietnam less so, and Afghanistan even less. Is there a correlation? Can there be another "Hundred Years" war so long as the number of American dead is low although the financial costs may be high? Where is the shared sacrifice, e.g., with the extension of the Bush tax cuts? We still "Remember Pearl Harbor" after 69 years. We haven't forgotten what happened on 9/11/01 but we don't remember that tragedy in similar fashion today. Both the Iraq and Afghan wars are low on the list of Americans' concerns. Neocons (aka Republicans) who pushed America into these wars seem more concerned with the sacrifices of the top 2% of earners if their portion of the Bush tax cuts were not extended. Perhaps this is what voters should remember as 2012 approaches.
So back to the question: "War, What is it Good For?"
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Dating. Dating online. Dating through an app.
Dating through an app used to be a taboo everyone had a skeptic feeling against, well at least for me in my opinion, I used to raise an eyebrow when I hear someone I know using a dating app, but funny how things changed very quickly when I decided to give some dating apps a go (when I say some I meant only Tinder). Funny how this silly conversation has managed to shift from, "Oh my God, xxx is on Tinder?!" to "But everyone's on Tinder, what's wrong with that?" Out of boredom and curiosity, my girlfriends and I tried using some dating apps, just to take a look around and see what's this big hype about, but along the way, there are tonssss of creepers (creepy guys /pervs) along the way and it almost seemed like the road of gentlemen was lost– well then again who in the right mind would search for romance on a dating app, the thought of it just doesn't fit, does it? Like what society has warned us, you'll encounter a bunch of very sexual messages, of guys who have no conception of what charm or manners is, and who go in straight for the "DTF?" (which means down to f***, for the uninformed). And also not to forget a lot of kidnapping cases that we see on the newspapers are linked to dating apps and about how the girl getting cheated... Cheated for their body, cheated for their money, etc... Ah yikes, it's a scary world! I have some girl friends telling me experience that they have some offers for Sugar Daddies on dating apps, another worst case is that one of my girlfriend was dating this guy for almost a year, and to find out at the end she was the third wheeler all along, but the story doesn't end there, turns out the guys is married!! Yikes! And so, with that said, dating apps are still more likely to yield mixed feelings rather than an overall positive experience... Especially for us girls, if you know what I mean. Somehow
like porn lol a lot of the existing dating apps out there seem to be mainly catered to guys, and us girls, don't get a really great experience.
But today, since we girls should be looking out for each other, I wanna introduce to you girls (and guys) LunchClick – the first dating app that has security features that caters to those who want a safe experience. Brought to you by LUNCH ACTUALLY, the well-known biggest dating agency in Southeast Asia HAVE YOU NOT HEARD ABOUT THEM?! I've heard of them a few times before and seen some few ads popping up on the side of my news feed quite some time, maybe because GOOGLE KNOWS EVERYTHING, including that you're very lonely being single for so long, lol. Anyways, back to LunchClick , it has Manual Profile Approval: love assistant will vet through all incoming profiles and rejects the non-legit ones. Non-legit ones meaning the people who have inappropriate pictures (this includes no dick pic allowed k guys, you think what?! we girls get turned-on by that?! Nooo...) or people who are already attached (as can be seen through their Facebook profiles) So if you're not single on Facebook, it also means
that you're not legit enough to use the app k, so take warning for all you cheaters and scandals-er out there, LOL.
And you know how some people have that ego issue, where you say yes to everyone but you never say anything in the conversation... Well, LunchClick only allows ONE MATCH PER DAY, so that guys aren't able to swipe endlessly to check out female users around and this won't appeal to people who just want to play "the numbers game". So let's say today you liked / disliked your "match" you can only wait another 24hours to see who's your next "match". Interesting right?
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Running back C.J. Spiller (ankle) and wide receiver Stevie Johnson (back) are probable for Week Seven, Bills coach Doug Marrone said Friday, according to Joe Buscgalia of WGR SportsRadio 550 in Buffalo.
Johnson has caught 20 passes for 254 yards and two touchdowns this season. He was sidelined for the Week Six loss to Cincinnati.
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(Phoenix, Ariz. – April 6, 2007) Attorney General Terry Goddard today issued an opinion stating that the Arizona Department of Education must establish procedures to determine eligibility before persons can receive adult education services.
Proposition 300 establishes the requirement that only U.S. citizens, legal residents and others lawfully present in this country are eligible for adult education. Proposition 300 does not mandate a specific screening process. Therefore, the Arizona Department of Education is required to establish such a process. According to applicable federal guidelines, the process may include self-declarations subject to penalty of perjury or a review of appropriate documents. Any process must be implemented in a nondiscriminatory manner.
Adult education programs include general equivalency diploma programs and immigrant and adult education, including English classes and training programs. These programs are funded by the Department of Education and provided by school districts, community colleges, correctional facilities, community-based organizations and other local organizations.
"The language of Proposition 300 does not specify how to demonstrate legal residency," Goddard said. "The options provided in my opinion for the Department of Education to consider are based on federal guidance from the U.S. Department of Justice for determining eligibility for public benefits."
Proposition 300 became effective on Dec. 7, 2006. The Department of Education is required to submit a report to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee twice a year in December and June. The first report is due to the JLBC on June 30, 2007. The report must include "the total number of adults who applied for instruction and the total number of adults who were denied instruction under this section because the applicant was not a citizen or legal resident of the United States or was not otherwise lawfully present in the United States."


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Bob Dylan Releases Holiday Record to Benefit Charity
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- WEB SHERIFF said...
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Hi Diana,
On behalf of Bob Dylan, many thanks for plugging "Christmas In The Heart", the charity album benefiting Feeding America, Crisis and the World Food Programme … .. and, if your readers want good quality, non-pirated, previews, then "Must Be Santa" is available for fans and bloggers to post / host / share etc from www.myspace.com/bobdylan and a special widget is also available from www.bobdylan.com/#/christmas-in-the-heart-donate... .. for further details of the album, on-line promotions, videos and 2009 / 2010 shows, check-out www.bobdylan.com and www.youtube.com/bobdylantv... .. and keep an eye on these official sources for details of further news and preview material.
Please do visit the official web-sites of Feeding America, Crisis and the World Food Programme for information on their charitable work and on how to make donations : help to make this Christmas special for those in need.
Thanks again for your plug.
- November 13, 2009 at 1:17 PM
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You have a great blog here. I hope that Dylan sells a ton... he is working for a great cause.
I liked reading your archives of your blog.
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