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The new D60 is an update of the successful D40x model from last year. Improvements over the D40x include a Image Sensor Cleaning system, a motion sensor that automatically switches the LCD display from portrait to landscape, and a "Stop Motion" video feature. The D60 retains the 10-megapixel image sensor, a continuous capture rate of 3fps and a sensitivity range from ISO 100 - 1,600. This "entry-level" dSLR boasts a 2.5-inch LCD, 12 exposure modes, shutter speeds from 1/4000 to 30, 3 area AF system, Retouch menu, SD/SDHC card storage, and USB 2.0 connectivity while weighing only 1 lb.,1 oz. or 495 grams (without battery).

Novice or not, everyone will appreciate the compact ergonomics of the D60. This camera is lightweight enough to use all day. It provides a durable and professional feel with a well designed control layout. The Shooting Information screen is clear, informative and easy to read on the 2.5-inch color LCD. Although Nikon did not bump the LCDs size up to 3", as seen on some other dSRLs, this 2.5-inch display is actually very legible. The Shooting Information screen displays the values for camera settings that you'd find on the monochrome LCD of a professional dSLR model.

The look of menu system on the D60 has changed from that of the D40x. I have to say it is very bright and clear to understand. You'll probably want to set the CSM/Setup Menu to Full so you can see all of the available camera...

I've only worked with the Digital Rebel XSi and the 18-55IS and 55-250IS for a few hours at this point, taking around 180 shots. Overall I have a favorable impression of both the cama and lenses and togther I think they would make a very capable kit for someone just getting into DSLR photography. The XSi seems simple enough for anyone to use at the default settings, but offers a large degree of manual control for those who want to move beyond the basics. You could think of the XSi as pretty much an "EOS 40D Lite". The lenses, while probably not the best optics in the world, are quite good and the IS system seems to be effective. If I was buying the camera, I'd definitely get the kit with the 18-55IS included.

Of course many potential buyers of the XSi might wonder if they should spend $250-300 more for the EOS 40D. The 40D is more solidly built and has a few more professional features as described in my XTi vs. XSi vs. EOS 40D article.

Another option for those who don't already have an investment in Canon lenses might be the Pentax K200D. It has sensor-shift stabilization built into the body which means all lenses become stabilized and it's available in a kit with an 18-55/3.5-5.6 zoom for around $675, about $225 less than the Rebel XSi with the 18-55/3.5-5.6IS lens.

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This video tutorial shows you how to use the Camera Raw utility plugin in Photoshop CS3.

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The C813 is part of the Kodak EasyShare System so sharing your pictures is amazingly simple. Just press Share. Capture all the details in low light conditions and fast action situations with up to 1250 High ISO. View your pictures with brilliance and clarity on the 2.5 (6.1 cm) color display LCD, 480 240 (115k pixels) Shutter speed - 1/2-1/1400 seconds White Balance - Auto, daylight, tungsten, fluorescent, and open shade Shooting Modes - Auto, SCN, video, digital IS, close-up, and Favorites Tripod mount - 1/4 standard Scene modes - Portrait, night portrait, landscape, night landscape, sports, snow, beach, text/document, backlight, museum/manner, fireworks, high ISO, children, flower, self-portrait, and sunset System Requirements - Windows XP or higher, Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher, Macintosh OS X 10.3 or higher, Safari 1.1 or higher, 600 MHz processor or greater, 128MB RAM, 200MB free space, CD-ROM drive, Available USB port, Color monitor, 800600 display resolution, and 16-bit minimum Dimensions - Width 3.6 Height 2.6 Depth 1.5 (91.0 65.7 37.3 mm) Weight - 4.8 ounces (137 grams)

The iconic Shakespeare and Company bookshop on the Left Bank of the Seine at night. Definitely worth a visit when visiting Paris to say 'hi' to the cats asleep in the shop. :-)
It is probably best known for first publishing Ulysses by James Joyce and serving as base for many of the writers of the Beat Generation, such as Allen Ginsberg, Gregory Corso, and William Burroughs in the 1960s.

At the time I took this photo, I wasn't familiar yet with all the ins and outs of my DSLR camera and I had allowed it to pick a very high ISO setting to get the 1/60s shutter speed and, as a result, the photo was so noisy that it could not be presented in a format larger than a thumbnail. With help of Photoshop and some downloaded grunge brushes I tried to highlight the strengths of this photo without, hopefully, overdoing it.

Camera: Pentax *ist DS, lens: Sigma 18-50mm - 1:3.5-5.6 DC

I've been evaluating Bibble 4.9 Pro for a little over a week (ever since I found a trojan in RawShooter) and I'm ready to provide a mini-review for those of you considering the switch. Honestly, I like it a lot, although it has a pretty nasty learning curve and I found it necessary to watch the Advanced Workflow video to figure out how things work. Now that I've gotten used to it, I find it more powerful than RawShooter Premium but slower and less intuitive.

In particular, it isn't nearly as easy to figure out as RawShooter. Even now, after I feel like I know how to use it (and I've run a few image sets through it), I still don't fully understand how it switches between the various layout modes using F6-F9. I almost feel like the interface has some bugs in it, but it may be I just don't understand the modality of the UI. On the bright side, the user interface is highly customizable with tons of hot keys so once you learn it, it can be quite efficient.

The other major annoyance is the speed. RawShooter is optimized to let you zoom through images near-instantly no matter what you are doing in the background. When I first switched to Bibble, I noticed a huge difference in speed. Getting the extra 2GB of...