11-08-2006, 06:30 PM
[cool][#0000ff]Thanks fer the kindly comments. Glad you like the purty pitchers.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]My camera is an [url "http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/D550/D55A.HTM"]Olympus D-550[/url] . I have had it about 3 years. It is fairly simple to use and is ideal for outdoor use. I keep it on a stretch cord around my neck and tucked down in between layers so it is always ready for a quick shot.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]A big part of being able to get good clean pics, with proper balance, etc., is the photo software. I use [url "http://www.acdsee.com/products/acdsee/http://"]ACDSee[/url] which (fortunately) came with my computer package. It allows me to bring up a picture, do "Auto Levels" for light and color, crop the picture and then resize it, all on one screen. I am always amazed at how easy it is to use and how good it makes some of my less than stellar shots come out.[/#0000ff]
EDIT: Forget to answer the question on camera price. I got mine for under $300 at an OfficeMax. They list much higher but there are often specials or eBay prices if you know what you want and look for them.
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[#0000ff]I do have something of a photography background. I used to put on slide shows "Desert Bloomers" for snowbirds, down in Arizona.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]My camera is an [url "http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/D550/D55A.HTM"]Olympus D-550[/url] . I have had it about 3 years. It is fairly simple to use and is ideal for outdoor use. I keep it on a stretch cord around my neck and tucked down in between layers so it is always ready for a quick shot.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]A big part of being able to get good clean pics, with proper balance, etc., is the photo software. I use [url "http://www.acdsee.com/products/acdsee/http://"]ACDSee[/url] which (fortunately) came with my computer package. It allows me to bring up a picture, do "Auto Levels" for light and color, crop the picture and then resize it, all on one screen. I am always amazed at how easy it is to use and how good it makes some of my less than stellar shots come out.[/#0000ff]
EDIT: Forget to answer the question on camera price. I got mine for under $300 at an OfficeMax. They list much higher but there are often specials or eBay prices if you know what you want and look for them.
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[#0000ff]I do have something of a photography background. I used to put on slide shows "Desert Bloomers" for snowbirds, down in Arizona.[/#0000ff]
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