http://www.ecoustics.com/latest/articles Latest articles, updated every five minutes http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/182285 Looking for a good photo printer this holiday season? Follow these four tips for a smart buy. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:40:00 -0500 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/182266 Follow these five tips to get the best prints from your photo printer or inkjet. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:10:00 -0500 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/181361 Worried about photo theft? See if your photos are posted on the Web. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:00:00 -0500 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/172618 Follow these tips to take stunning photos of holiday lights in your neighborhood. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:10:00 -0500 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/172617 Use this quick trick to cover large blemishes or widen a photo in your image editor. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/172393 Easily upload many-megapixel photos to Closr and let viewers zoom deep for detailed views. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:50:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/172639 Photo-management freebie Picasa just added a killer feature. Here's how to get started with it. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:46:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/171948 Stitch your digital images into a panoramic photo without spending money on software. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:30:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/171946 Use your image editor to add a touch of class to wedding photos and portraits. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:30:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/guide/299 All right! You’ve made the commitment and purchased a DSLR. Now that you have your shiny toy, it’s time to make the most of your new photographic instrument. And like any instrument, you have to master some skills in order to make it sing—or in this case, take great photographs. Here’s some sound advice for any DSLR, from the most affordable to out-of-sight professional models.Read the ManualWe know we sound like an old high school teacher, but in order to get the most out of your camera, you have to know what all the buttons and dials do. This advice will go a long way toward maximizing your experience. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a first-time DLSR buye...Read | Permalink | Linking Blogs Tue, 08 Sep 2009 03:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/171049 These unusual image editing applications let you get more out of your digital photos. Mon, 07 Sep 2009 18:35:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/guide/296 Digital single lens reflex (DSLR) cameras are the serious photographer’s tool of choice. These units are also a world apart from point-and-shoot digicams, offering far superior performance… although sadly, they do have prices to match. Here are 10 reasons why you should consider investing in one, however – beyond, of course, the fact that it’s a better camera that’ll take fine pictures for years to come.Faster Response TimesThere are BB guns, and then there are machine guns. Press the shutter of a DSLR in burst (or continuous) mode, and the camera will start clicking away like an automatic weapon. This rapid-fire image capture capability highlights a startl...Read | Permalink | Linking Blogs Wed, 02 Sep 2009 03:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/171047 Add the "dollhouse effect" to your digital photos with free image editing software. Mon, 31 Aug 2009 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/guide/293 Be happy if you’re gearing up to buy a new digital camera – as of press time, there are over 300-plus different options from which to choose! But within the huge crop of available models you’ll find units in all shapes, sizes and colors, with prices ranging anywhere from $79 on up to a whopping $7,999. Need help narrowing down the selection? Not to worry, as here, we’ll help you make a critical first decision—whether to buy a point-and-shoot digital camera or a digital single lens reflex (DSLR) unit instead. The good news: Everything falls more easily into place once this key question is answered.First though, a quick definition and some broad strokes you’ll need to be aware of before d...Read | Permalink | Linking Blogs Thu, 27 Aug 2009 03:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/170558 Your digital camera can get dirty. Here's the right way to clean it, whether an everyday model or a DSLR. Sun, 23 Aug 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/169964 Here's what you need to capture the excitement: digital photography equipment and techniques for shooting high-speed aircraft. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/168717 Use your digital camera to capture beautiful close-ups of dew-covered foliage. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/168716 Paint your digital photos with light, the old-fashioned way. Mon, 03 Aug 2009 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/guide/283 You're flipping through the weekly flyers from your local electronics store and marvel at the new digital cameras on the market. Not only are prices dropping all the time – for both the compact point-and-shoot cameras as well as the bulkier yet more powerful DSLR models – but new features are continually added, offering even more bang for your buck.Oh sure, you already know about megapixels, a quality lens and fast processor being key considerations, but there are many other convenient bells and whistles. It can be difficult to keep up with all the lingo – be it image stabilization, facial detection or interchangeable lenses – plus you might not be aware which features are worth noting, and which...Read | Permalink | Linking Blogs Mon, 20 Jul 2009 03:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/167129 Make an eye-catching portrait with stunning use of brightness and saturation. Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:30:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/167126 Learn how to take better pictures with IS or VR lenses, or your digital camera's image stabilization mode. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:15:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/167813 Here's how to take beautiful photos of summer fireworks, plus a look at the equipment you'll need. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:45:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/guide/277 Whether you just picked up Panasonic’s amazing Lumix DMC-LX3 or dropped some more coin for a starter DSLR like Sony’s excellent DSC-HX1, your investment is far from over. Now that you’ve got the camera, it’s time to get the gear for it. From flash cards to cases, we’ve compiled a list of all the most useful accessories to deck out your new digital shooter....Read | Permalink | Linking Blogs Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/166527 Celebrate a birthday by collecting photos from the Web chronicling years past. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/165857 Take total control over your photos with adjustment layers. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:45:00 -0400