http://www.ecoustics.com/latest/articles Latest articles, updated every five minutes http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/guide/165 What makes a photo stand out? Surprise – it's not always the subject itself. After all, there are plenty of moments when the most ordinary thing, provided it’s photographed in a creative way, can make you sit up and say “wow!” The key difference here: Technique. Looking to step yours up a notch? Here are ten tips guaranteed to help anyone sharpen their focus, so to speak, and produce more eye-catching snapshots as a result.• Dial in more color – Turn up the saturation level to make colors pop. Unless your camera is automatic everything, you'll be able to increase it in steps (-3 to +3 for example), or pick a descriptive color setting like “vivid.” Wh...Read | Permalink | Linking Blogs Tue, 02 Dec 2008 03:00:00 -0500 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/153446 Follow these tips to keep your digital camera in top shape this winter. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 04:00:00 -0500 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/guide/154 Whether you’re interested in recording seasonal holidays, birthdays or vacations, it’s a perfect time to invest in a camcorder to capture those once-in-a-lifetime get-togethers with family and friends.Sure, a digital camera can do the trick to immortalize precious moments, but why settle for a still and lifeless image when you can shoot video and record audio for future ge...Read | Permalink | Linking Blogs Tue, 11 Nov 2008 03:00:00 -0500 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/guide/145 Memories are great things. Still, it’s a lot better having hard copies of events (specifically, pictures and videos) to help you relive each special moment rather than some hazy thoughts that get cloudier with each passing year. Enter 10 digital cameras and camcorders new for this holiday season that prove just the trick when it comes to documenting any occasion. Fancy yourself ready to start preserving all those heartwarming fireside chats and festive dinners for future generations to come? Snap those shutter buttons or hit record and let these great gadgets do the rest. ...Read | Permalink | Linking Blogs Thu, 30 Oct 2008 03:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/150341 With this simple, free software hack, you can add RAW support, histograms, burst mode, and other high-end features to even a low-end Canon camera. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/feature/89 Ben Bailey may be best known as the Discovery Channel’s trivia-dispensing cabbie in Cash Cab, but most people don’t realize that he’s also a stand-up comedian and gadget hound. Ben told us about the tech behind Cash Cab, his adoration for the iPhone, and why he’s a persistent self Googler.Digital Trends (DT): How do they fit all of those cameras into the cash cab without anybody noticing before you hit the lights?They’re all lipstick cameras. They’re mounted in ideal spots, and there’s lights and things that sort of cover them. People do spot them, though. People get in and go “Look, there’s a camera right here!” And stare into it.... Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/tl/23644/ So after numerous Google searches and store trips, I settled on the Casio Exilim EX-Z77, which touts heavily its ease of use and also its YouTube recording feature. I'm so happy with my purchase, that I wanted to share the elements of this camera that I feel are unique, and what makes it a perfect camera for a novice. Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:15:11 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/guide/96 Voltaic Backpack, $249Green is in, and this solar-powered backpack saves the planet in style. Made from recycled materials, the backpack harnesses and stores enough of the sun's energy to keep gadgets like your iPhone, PSP, and digital camera charged without an AC outlet. (Check Price)   ... Mon, 11 Aug 2008 03:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/guide/131 Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS Digital ELPH, $249Canon’s Digital ELPHs have always looked good. More importantly, they take fine snapshots and we’ve always been a fan. This affordable 8-megapixel model has optical image stabilization to take the shakes and blur out of your images. It also has a 3x optical zoom (38-114mm), a 2.5-inch LCD screen and Face Detection to ensure great people shots. Just ask your buddies to smile, please. (... Tue, 29 Jul 2008 03:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/148020 Take amazing high-speed photos with water balloons and your digital camera. Mon, 14 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/147369 Use a photo editor to add sepia and authentic "grain" to your favorite picture, or doctor it on the Web. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/146560 These handy tips help you spend more time taking photos and less time working on the computer. Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/146559 Create eye-catching mosaics by tiling dozens or even hundreds of your photos automatically. Mon, 09 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/145582 Here's how to make a string tripod, a simple do-it-yourself stabilizer that wins you sharper photos. Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/145581 Troubleshooting Canon lens problems, recovering photos from corrupted memory cards, megabytes versus megapixels, and printing this newsletter. Mon, 26 May 2008 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/145580 Use an old-fashioned darkroom trick to put more light on an underexposed, backlit subject. Mon, 19 May 2008 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/145579 Use a new tool in Photoshop Elements 6 to perfect the brightness and contrast in your photos. Mon, 12 May 2008 15:45:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/144888 Blur the background for attractive portraits--long after the photo was taken. Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/144886 Dealing with a bright background and recovering lost photos. Plus, do airport screenings and fading batteries affect your camera? Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/144336 Follow these rules of thumb to take better pictures and get more reliable results. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/144334 Capture fast-moving subjects like cars, cheetahs, and kids with a simple camera technique. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/143571 Use a simple lens filter to improve contrast and eliminate reflections in your pictures. Mon, 07 Apr 2008 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/143570 Use the MagMyPic Web site to make a clever novelty magazine cover in just a few clicks. Mon, 31 Mar 2008 05:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/143656 To take great pictures, even the most advanced digital camera must be cleaned regularly. Here's the quick, easy way to keep your camera sensor squeaky clean and your pictures clear. Tue, 25 Mar 2008 01:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/143273 Cleaning a digital SLR Sensor, pasting photos into different backgrounds, transplanting photo tags, and more photo editing controversies. Mon, 24 Mar 2008 04:00:00 -0400