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Making Movies: A Question of (White) Balance
PC World Articles - February 24, 2006
Setting and using the white balance is one of the most confusing aspects of using camcorders. We explain what it is and how to use it.
Tokyo Edge: Asia's Focus Turns to Multimedia
PC World Articles - February 15, 2006
Camcorders, video recorders, and entertainment phones move to the forefront.
Making Movies: HD Camcorders not Ready for Prime Time?
PC World Articles - January 25, 2006
Here's what you need to know if you're thinking of buying a high-definition video camera.
Making Movies: Newbie Tips, New Year Predictions
PC World Articles - December 30, 2005
Here are a few tips for getting the most from your new camcorder. Plus, predictions for 2006.
Making Movies: Pick the Perfect Present for Your Camcorder
PC World Articles - November 29, 2005
If your camcorder has been good, it deserves something nice for the holidays. Here are my suggestions.
Making Movies: Video & Camcorder Jargon Decoded
PC World Articles - October 27, 2005
Got jargon? Here's how to bluff your way through the world of digital videospeak.
Making Movies: The Art of the Zoom
PC World Articles - September 29, 2005
Modern camcorders have powerful zoom lenses that can be used in both good and bad ways. Here's how to use your zoom properly.
Tokyo Edge: Digicams Dominate
PC World Articles - August 17, 2005
Late-summer introductions include a compact 5-megapixel camera phone, new camcorders, and still shooters.
Ask The Experts: Sony Cybershot DSC-F707 Images Have Blue Hue
TechLore - August 10, 2005
I have a Sony Cybershot DSC-F707. Lately, the pictures I have been taking have too strong of an overall blue hue to them. I don't know if I have a setting wrong, it is an overused memory stick, or a bigger problem with the camera.
Setting Your Screensaver to Show Your Digital Photos
TechLore - June 22, 2005
Read "Setting your screensaver to show your digital photos:" for a quick step-by-step tutorial on how to turn your screensaver into a digital photo slideshow. Always keep your favorite memories fresh in your mind...
Organizing my Digital Pictures
TechLore - May 24, 2005
I almost always use an external card reader such as the Sandisk 8-in-1 Card Reader to transfer my pictures to my computer. It's quick and easy. However, it's a little more difficult when it comes to organizing my pictures. Specifically, What director...
Ask The Experts: Negative Image on Camcorder
TechLore - April 21, 2005
Question:Why is our LCD display on our Canon Optura 10 camcorder is only displaying a negative image? Everything is whited out and we can't get a normal image on the LCD or through the viewfinder.-submitted by ghouriganAnswer:Your digital camcorder s...
No Use for Your Old Digital Camera? Give it to the Kids!
TechLore - April 20, 2005
Last year, I purchased a new 5 Megapixel digital camera to replace my old Kodak 1 Megapixel model which I got a lot of use out of, but it was clearly past the time to replace. The question was what to do with the old camera. I hate to throw away elec...
Ask The Experts: Sony Camcorder Not Recognizing CD-R
TechLore - February 10, 2005
Question:I own sony handycam model# trv260.Everytime I try to record a video to a cd it keeps telling me to put in a blank CD-R repeatedly even though there is already a blank CD-R in the drive.-submitted by christopherAnswer:According to Sony, the D...
Ask The Experts: How Do I Play My Camera's Video Clips on My DVD Player
TechLore - February 10, 2005
Question Dear Sir, please can you help. I Have a Canon digital camera which records and plays 30 seconds clips of video. These can be copied to a CD and played in a program called QuickTime on my computer, but it they will not play in my home DVD pla...